In adversity lies opportunity – and the year of ‘double Schmuck’ is a plus in many respects. First, Munich will be the focus of the international jewelry scene not once, but twice this year. Second, this spring established institutions and professionals have the opportunity to run the city-wide event traditionally held alongside Schmuck. A successful city event attracts reputable decision-makers and industry recruiters to town; it brings job opportunities, sparks new collaborations, inspires and showcases innovative ideas, supports the avant-garde, and generates income.

Schmuck's Great Reset • Art has no value • Metamorphoses and the intellectual value of upcycling • Schmuck Trip Report • SMCK On Reel: Jewelry's new best friend • Tradition and liberation in Korean jewelry • The purpose of Greek embroidery • LEGNICA unites art, economy and city branding • Small collections nurture contemporary jewelry • Should we stop creating to save the planet? • And more...