Cluster Crafts presents ANNEAL in a new Shoreditch gallery.
This exhibition brings together skilled metalsmiths from around the world to explore traditional techniques—some at risk of disappearing—that continue to evolve today. Focusing on objects and sculpture, the works reflect clarity of form, careful construction, and a respect for materials that balances durability with adaptability.
20–29 Nov | Shoreditch, London
Curated by Giulia Meacci
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#contemporarycraft #londonartscene #artanddesign #craftfair #finecraft
As President of the Oxford Archaeological Society back in 2019-2020, it was an honour to be invited to speak at the conference ‘A History of Archaeology at Oxford’, held at Keble College last Friday. Speaking alongside some of the greatest minds in the field and my undergraduate teachers was a real pinch-me moment. Thank you to my amazing tutor, Professor Amy Bogaard, who made me fall in love with archaeology as a student, and to Dr Dylan Gaffney for trusting me with this talk.
The conference was a fusion of ideas, reflections, and themes, showcasing the extraordinary work that Oxford does worldwide in the field, as well as the history of the discipline.
My talk focused on the historical importance and legacy of the Society, and how it helped shape archaeology as a discipline at Oxford through fieldwork and game-changing figures. The Society was a pioneer in the field, accepting women in the 1920s and providing fieldwork training at a time when archaeology was not yet available as a degree option. I spoke about the 100th anniversary of its foundation, which coincided with my presidency and the rebranding of the Society, as well as the challenges and rewards of moving the Society’s activities online during Covid. Insights into the life of the Society in the 1960s-1970s were shared with me by former President Professor Mark Robinson, with whom I collaborated on this talk.
The talk builds on an alumni event I held with former Committee members back in March, highlighting the advantages of Society membership - both in terms of people and work skills, and the career advice gained.
The conference will lead to a publication, to which I will be a contributor. Stay tuned! ✨
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Today I did something special.
I was invited to speak at the Oxford Archaeological Society @oxarchsoc
Having been its President in 2019-2020, it was such an honour to be invited back to talk about its historical importance, and careers and further studies in the field and beyond.
Thank you to some of the ladies from the ex Committee who also spoke with me today @_ionacargill@oliviamorgan.roberts.94@ry.choi
THE KAI EFFECT: On Becoming a Woman
An incredible honour to work with the one and only @fisayolonge and her incredible team at @kaicollective on this exhibition, trusted with the curatorial interpretation and text for it. The exhibition was showcased as part of @akojegallery curation ‘A History Unmasked’ for @christiesinc Lates: Voices of Black Artistry.
Credits:
Creative Direction: @fisayolonge
Production: @jasminjulietta
Set Design: @maureenkargbostudio
Curatorial Interpretation & Text: @gigimeacci (moi)
Photography: @folabi
Video Direction: @sebdegni
Garment Creation & Design: @fisayolonge & @usmaan1ali
Event Photography: @ayo_sama
Curation and interpretation for the @museonazionaleromano at Villa d’Este, Tivoli.
‘UMANO TROPPO UMANO: L’agone atletico dagli altari alla polvere’, explored perceptions and representations of the body in Classical Antiquity seen in a contemporary light through the juxtaposition of ancient and modern sculpture, painting and drawing.
https://www.beniculturali.it/evento/umano-troppo-umano-lagone-atletico-dagli-altari-alla-polvere
Shot on film.
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Collections Curatorship project for the Petrie Museum of Egyptian and Sudanese Archaeology on the study, contextualisation and display of blue faience grapes from the Ancient Egyptian city of Amarna (18th Dynasty, reign of Akhenaten 1353-1335 BC). The grapes are an ornamental feature symbolising the importance of wine production and consumption in the city as a sign of prosperity and abundance. Wine production in Egypt began from at least 3000 BC!
Cin cin to this project 🍷
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#wine #egypt #petriemuseum #amarna #curating #curator #archaeology #museum
One of my first curatorial projects as Co-Editor of three catalogues of astounding Ancient Art for Barakat Gallery, Mayfair. Islamic Art Masterpieces, Masterpieces from the Indus Valley, Expressions of Serenity on Gandharan Art.
Full catalogues available on /fayezbarakat
https://barakatgallery.eu/about/
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#curator #ancientart #barakatgallery #barakatgallerylondon #catalogues #artcatalogues #gallery
