Pinned! Contemporary Antwerp Jewellery

Come visit from 25 October 2024 to 21 April 2025 for this special temporary exhibition on jewellery, where 2 of our NoraLou brooches are also presented.

The exhibition: Pinned! Contemporary Antwerp Jewellery showcases the impressive jewellery collection of Dirk Schrijvers, a passionate Antwerp-based art collector. The 200 jewels, most of which were created in Antwerp, provide a unique insight into the work of over 60 designers during the past 25 years.

Dirk Schrijvers’ collection is highly personal and often conceptual in nature. He collects jewellery that touches him emotionally; for him, a piece of jewellery does not have to be merely beautiful or wearable. His favourite items are brooches of an experimental nature; he sees them as sculptures in miniature. Not only the colour, but also the shape and the materials play an important part in his selection process.

The jewellery itself reflects a variety of themes and highlights the layered nature of the collection. In addition, the jewellery designers Rembrandt Jordan, Dimitar Stankov, Peter Vermandere and Nadine Wijnants will be explaining their work and their special connection to the collector in more depth in a number of filmed interviews (viewable at the exhibition).

Elsenoor Louise at BRAFA 2025: Inspiration in Every Corner

This January,  Elsenoor Louise took her passion for art and history to the renowned BRAFA Art Fair in Brussels. Known for its dazzling mix of antiques, fine art, and decorative treasures, the fair offered an endless source of inspiration for her unique upcycled jewelry designs.

Elsenoor spent her time exploring the variety of eras and styles that BRAFA showcases—from intricate Art Nouveau pieces to bold Mid-Century creations. A few of her favorite artists seen at the fair: Kees van Dongen, Rik Wouters, Léon Spillieart, Corneille…..

The highlight of her visit was an impromptu TV interview, where she shared her artistic journey and the beauty. Stay tuned for the magic this inspiration will bring to NoraLouArtàPorter!