OUT of the Jewelry Box

An ongoing exhibition exploring contemporary and historical jewelry from MAD's collection.

Why go

The exhibition centers voices historically marginalized in craft discourse, pairing 56 newly acquired pieces from The Porter Price Collection—amassed over a 41-year relationship—with 22 works already in MAD's collection, accompanied by artist and collector narratives about jewelry's role in queer identity and history.

What to expect

78 art jewelry pieces from the 1950s to present, with audio narration from fifteen artists, collectors, and allies available via the Bloomberg Connects app and in the gallery.

Things to know

• 56 newly acquired works from The Porter Price Collection by queer artists and allies.
• 22 pieces by queer artists already in MAD's permanent collection.
• Jewelry dates from the 1950s to the present.
• Part of the Craft Front & Center exhibition series.
• Supported by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
• Audio guide features fifteen artists, collectors, and allies narrating personal stories.

Plan your visit

Open 10 am–6 pm daily. Become a member for free admission. Audio narration available on the Bloomberg Connects app (MAD Mobile Guide) or in the gallery.