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2025 ITAMI International Jewellery Exhibition
2025.11.15-12.21
The ITAMI Craft Exhibition, which began in 1989, was relaunched in 1998 as the ITAMI International Craft Exhibition, a larger-scale open competition. Since then, it has alternated between the themes of “Jewellery” and “Shuki Shuhaidai,” and this year marks its 26th edition. With “Jewellery” as the theme for this year, we are proud to present 98 selected works including 8 prize-winning works chosen through a rigorous jury process from a total of 302 submissions (947 pieces in total), of which 155 works came from 27 countries overseas.
That more than half of the entries came from abroad is clear evidence that ITAMI has earned significant recognition worldwide as an international competition for contemporary jewellery. We receive this with gratitude as one of the fruits of our efforts to promote and develop jewellery culture.
The submitted works demonstrated excellence not only in concept and technique, but also in their engagement with materials, the body, society, the times, culture, and history. Each conveyed the richness and possibilities of jewellery and reminded us of its future potential. We extend our deepest respect and heartfelt gratitude to all the participants who submitted such ambitious works.
We remain committed to sustaining and advancing this unique competition into the future, an invaluable opportunity for artists to take on new challenges, and a place for audiences to encounter surprise and discovery. With your continued support, we look forward to further enriching this platform in the years ahead.We hope that you will all come and see it.
Exhibition information
| Duration | 2025.11.15-12.21 |
| Exhibition Room | Room 6 |
| Closed | Monday(following weekday if Monday is a national holiday) |
| Hours | 10:00-18:00 (last entry at 17:30 |
| Admission Fees | Free |
| Organizers | Itami City Museum of Art, History and Culture |
| Sponsors | Koyosha Inc. / Satake Glass Co., Ltd. / TANAKANAO SENRYOTEN Co., Ltd. |
| Support | Hyogo Prefecture / DAS Designers Association / Japan Jewellery Designers Association / Bay Communications Inc. / Itami Machimirai Co., Ltd. |
| Juries |
Head Jury KOSHIMIZU Susumu [Sculptor / Professor Emeritus, Kyoto City University of Arts] |
Events
【Award Ceremony】
Date: Saturday, 15th November 1:00p.m.-
Place: The Former Okada Residence (Nationally designated important cultural property), Itami City Museum of Art, History and Culture
*Anyone can participate. Please come directly to the venue on the day.
【Public Talk by the Juries and Grand Prix winner】
Date: Saturday, 15th November aprox.2:30p.m.- (after the Award Ceremony, It depends on the time the ceremony ends.)
Place: Lecture Room, Itami City Museum of Art, History and Culture
Admission: Free
Content: The juries will look back on this year’s jury process through a talk. By getting a glimpse behind the scenes of the examination, you will be able to learn about the highlights of this exhibition and the highlights of the works. Listening to the talk will help you enjoy the exhibition even more.
*Anyone can participate. Please come directly to the venue on the day.
【Jewellery Workshop “Making Jewellery from Familiar Materials”】
Date : Monday, 24th November 2:00p.m. – 4:00p.m.
Place: Atelier, Itami City Museum of Art, History and Culture
Capacity: 16 people
Participation Fee: ¥2,000 (materials included)
Instructor: Fumie Hirakawa (2013 ITAMI International Craft Exhibition Judge’Choice Winner; Itami Jewellery Studio Instructor)
Registration: Thursday, 30th October 10:00a.m.- Phone registration (tel. ＋81-072-772-5959)
Content: Create one-of-a-kind, original jewelry using a variety of materials, including wood, acrylic board, vinyl, leather, and fabric.
*The course will be conducted in Japanese only.
Catalogue
“2025 ITAMI International Jewellery Exhibition”
Features photos of all winning and selected works.
Price: ¥800 (tax included)
Publication Year: 2025
Size: A4
Page Count: 32
*Available at the venue and online shop from 15th November.
Prize-winning works
HISAJIMA Ryo
“subtleties of mind”
TAKAGI Suika
"Smartphone rings"
王 裕宏 WANG Yuhung
"通勤経路"
LEE Chaewon
"君の孤独"
HAREL Noga
"Natura morta"
林 帝澐 LIM Jewoon
“The Structural Leaf”
HIRTE Lydia
"(1) untitled, 2025; (2) untitled, 2025"
KONG Saerom
"Wind Bloom"
