Theme: Narrative Space Transformation
EXHIBITION BRIEF:
“Participants should explore the transformative power of narrative through the making of small wearable objects and how they interface with a wider audience – the viewer.” – Dr Jack Cunningham
Artists were selected by an international expert jury from the applications of 42 countries, 513 artworks. Inflow 2025. exhibited 29 countries’ 82 artists. The artworks of prof Jack Cunningham and prof Slawomir Fijalkowski were in a showcase, first time in HUNGARY.
Facts:
Places:
Budapest, City Park, Romanian Institute of Culture,
ArtMill, Szentendre Museum Center Ferenczy
Design Without Borders, Museum Kiscelli, Budapest for
“The Best 9” artists (selected by Design Without Borders’
Dates:
29th August – 21th September Inflow
16th October – 16th November Design Wthout Borders Exhibition
The artworks selected for the exhibition, as well as the awarded pieces, are chosen by an international jury based on five competition categories. The jury process is conducted anonymously.
The call is open to all contemporary jewelry designers and artists, collectives, schools, and galleries in Hungary and abroad, regardless of age, qualifications, or professional experience.
MEMBERS OF THE JURY:
Intention and Impact. The Interpretive Space of Contemporary Art Jewelry.
Charon Kransen – Charon Kransen Arts New York
Slawomir Fijalkowski — professor, University of Applied Arts, Gdansk
Dr. Anikó Illés habil — professor, MOME
David Sandu — Assamblage School, RJW founder, curator
Photo: Krisztián Benyó
Left up: Dr Anikó Illés habil, MOME
Right down: Charon Kransen, Györgyi Mátyók
Exhibitor’s Teamwork
As part of the Inflow Contemporary Jewelry Exhibition and Conference, we offer a special professional program entitled Creative Teamwork. The session brings together the exhibitors and selected members of the international jury, focusing on collective professional engagement and the deepening of meaningful connections.
During the workshop, the exhibited jewelry pieces served as sources of inspiration. Participants engaged in a role-reversal exercise, stepping into the position of the jury. Working in groups, they explored one another’s perspectives more deeply and gained new insights into the creative and evaluative processes.
We Are Proud Of, what they said about us:
“Comprehensive exploration and discovery about all things contemporary jewellery.” (C.T.)
“It seemed very professional and staff very attentive.” (A. F.)
“An exceptionally high-quality, well-organized series of events, with attention to every small detail. It was an honor to participate in the exhibition!” (Sz.L.)
“Professionally outstanding, very professional.” (L.V.)
“It was an exciting and uplifting experience to be part of the exhibition and workshop. The atmosphere and organization were fantastic, and it was truly inspiring for me.” (N.E.)
“I was glad that the events were so well organized. We greatly appreciated the exhibition being held at multiple venues.” (N.M.)
“This was such an inspiring experience! I am so grateful that you provide such wonderful opportunities for artists to connect with each other through their art.” (I.C.)
“At the Inflow exhibition, I saw the works of many excellent designers from different countries for the first time, which gave me a lot of inspiration. The conference also highlighted that, as long as everyone shares the same goal, even strangers can create strong teamwork.” (H.Z.)
“An excellently organized event with a wonderful atmosphere. Inflow_expo is an important contribution to the international jewelry scene. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you again for the opportunity to participate in the exhibition and for the award.” (S. H.)
“The Best Narrative”: Susanne Hammer and Annalieke Landré were awarded by Gallery Frangipani. They won exhibition opportunities at Milano Jewelry Week and received paintings by Győző Bihon.
“The Most Conceptual”: Tomas Miskovic and Mariamurgia Fluxis were awarded by Galleria Carlo Lucidi. They won exhibition opportunities at Carlo Lucidi Gallery, Rome, Monterotondo and received paintings by Győző Bihon.
Collector’s Award: Ana Petrova and Erika Nagy were awarded by collector István Simonyi, who bought their pieces. They also received paintings by Győző Bihon.
Young Talent: Lola Valera was awarded by the AdOc Association. She won an exhibition opportunity at the X. Contemporary Goldsmithing Jewelry Exhibition in Madrid and received a painting by Győző Bihon.
“The Best 9” Award: Lucia Rovira, Tomas Miskovic, Alain Roggeman, Frederic Frenay, Zsófia Görömbei, Valéria Sanchez, David Sandu, Yingying Qiu, and Susanne Hammer were awarded by the curators of Design Without Borders. They won exhibition opportunities at the Design Without Borders Exhibition, Budapest Museum Kiscelli, in 2025.
“Audience Award”: Erika Nagy, Wild Judit.
