Bernhard Schobinger
Overview
Perfume Bottle Ring, 2019
Recognised as a key figure of avant-garde contemporary jewellery, Bernhard Schobinger’s subversive approach to making spans more than forty years and has earned him a reputation for rebellious innovation. His work skilfully transforms discovered objects into pieces that allude to past and present, precious and leftover.
Bernhard Schobinger (1946, CH) lives and works in Zurich. A graduate of the School of Applied Arts in Zurich, he has worked independently since 1968, gaining international recognition. A recipient of the Francoise van der Bosch award in 1998, his work has been published extensively and is represented in significant public collections, among others V&A Museum - London; Museum of Fine Arts - Boston; Museum of Fine Arts - Houston; LACM - Los Angeles; Philadelphia Museum of Art - Philadelphia; Rotasa Collection Trust - California; National Museum of Australia - Canberra; National Gallery of Victoria - Melbourne; Stedelijk Museum - Amsterdam; Stedelijk Museum - 's-Hertogenbosch; Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen - Rotterdam, Pinakothek der Moderne, Die Neue Sammlung, Dannerstiftung - Munich, Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Palais du Louvre - Paris, MUDAC - Lausanne; Museum Bellerive - Zurich; Kunsthaus Zug - Zug; Schweizerisches National Museum - Zurich; Koch Collection and makk, Museum of Applied Arts, Köln. His work was included in the V&A's survey show 'Postmodernism: Style and Subversion 1970-1990'.
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Works
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Bernhard SchobingerDer Tod und das Mädchen, 2019Glass, Gold, Urushi Lacqueur -
Bernhard SchobingerPerfume Bottle Ring, 2019Keshi Pearls, Fresh Water Pearl, Perfume Bottle and Gold6 x 3,5 x 2cm
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Bernhard SchobingerSkull and Dew Drops, 2018Glass, Silver, Diamonds
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Bernhard SchobingerJade bracelet, 2016Jade7,5 x 8,5 x 7 cm -
Bernhard SchobingerLapis bracelet I, 2016Lapis Lazuliø 10 cm, w 5,5 cm -
Bernhard SchobingerNach der Natur Skulptur, 2016Pyrite, rock crystal
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Bernhard SchobingerBernstein Bronze necklace, 2015Amber, patinated bronze, cobalt, steel, pearls -
Bernhard SchobingerBroken Closet, 2014Porcelain, Akoya Pearl -
Bernhard SchobingerPendant, 2014Porcelain (Japanese 16th Century), Gold Pigment
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Bernhard SchobingerR + B Kette, 2014Rose Quartz, Sea Glass, Gold -
Bernhard SchobingerSchädelkette II, 2014Glass, Paint, Gold Plated Chain -
Bernhard SchobingerCardan Joint Ring, 2013Steel, Topaz6.5 x 4.5 x 4.5 cm
Ring Size N 1/2 / 55
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Bernhard SchobingerFlaschenhalsfragmente Okinawa II, 2013Glass, Saw Blades, Stainless Steel -
Bernhard SchobingerMuschel Kette, 2013Shell (origin: Okinawa Island, Japan), Pigment, Paint, Shoelace33 x 12 x 12cm
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Bernhard SchobingerVogelkopf Ring, 2013Unknown Stone, Half Scissors, Enamelsold
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Bernhard SchobingerDreiklang Halskette, 2012Bronze, Jasper, Zinc, Jade, Brasssold -
Bernhard SchobingerPortable Ashtray, 2012Glass, Gold Pigment, Cord -
Bernhard SchobingerSaws That Saw Up Themselves, 2012Saw Blades, Akoya Pearl, Malachite Pigmentsold
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Bernhard SchobingerGift, 2011Glass7 x 5.3 cm
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Bernhard SchobingerNail Ring II, 2011Yellow Quartz, White Gold 750Ring Size R 1/2 / 60 -
Bernhard SchobingerSegments of a Circle, 2011Silver 800, Cobalt wire, Japanese Urushi lLacquer
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Bernhard SchobingerIron Ring II, 2010Iron from 18th century arrester, forged without joints -
Bernhard SchobingerEdelsteinkette, 2009Cobalt Wire, Precious Stones -
Bernhard SchobingerGewindering, 2009Bronze, Manganese Dendrite Quartz, Cobalt,
Ruby, Black Diamond, Malachite Pigment, Enamel3 x 4,5 x 2,5 cm
Ring Size N / 54
Ring Size Y 1/2 / 69
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Bernhard SchobingerIron Ring I, 2009Bog Iron (Germ. Raseneisen), forged without jointssold -
Bernhard SchobingerMr K., 2009Ferrotype with Urushi, Coral67 x 48 mm -
Bernhard SchobingerApartment for Sale, 2008Gold, Silver, Pearl, Enamelsold
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Bernhard SchobingerCar Crash, 2008Gold, Enamel, Diamond Dust in Bronze5.5 x 4 x 3.5cm
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Bernhard SchobingerDas Innere des Äusseren, 2008Silver, Steel, Malachite Pigment5.5 x 4 x 3.5cm
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Bernhard SchobingerEdle Dame in Gesellschaft älterer Herren, 2008Various Gold Coinssold
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Bernhard SchobingerRosenkranzring, 2008Stainless Steel, Enamel, Diamonds5 x 3.5 x 3 cm -
Bernhard SchobingerSchlangenring, 2008Rough Diamond, Gold 750, Japanese Cultured Pearl (Iseshima), Malachite, Cinnabarsold -
Bernhard SchobingerTamahagane Ring II, 2008Tamahagane Steel, Rose Cut Diamond3.5 x 3.5 x 1.5cm
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Bernhard SchobingerShards Ring, 2007Glass, Chromium Plated Brass, Turquoise, Malachite -
Bernhard SchobingerUnterwasserring, 2007Gold 750, 2 Diamonds (Rose), Black Diamonds2.5 x 2.5 cm
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Bernhard SchobingerAscending Smoky Quartz with Pearl, 200618ct Gold, Smoky Quartz, Tahiti Pearl, Bronze with Diamond Splinter, Enamelsold
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Bernhard SchobingerNut Ring, 2002Fitting, Enamelled Steel -
Bernhard SchobingerDrop of Water at the End of a Clothes Line, 2000Gold, White Gold, Enamel, Diamondsold -
Bernhard SchobingerPillars of Wisdom, 1994Rock Crystal, Cobalitesold
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Bernhard SchobingerInsektenring, 1993Shakudo, Turquoise, Coral, Horn -
Bernhard SchobingerSeidenspuhlchen, 1977Silver, Needles, Steel -
Bernhard SchobingerGlass NecklaceGlass, Urushi Lacqueur, Gold pigment, Silver
Publications
Exhibitions
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TWENTY
Galerie S O Solothurn 21 Sep - 16 Dec 2023After 20 years of dedication to contemporary jewellery and object Gallery S O is pleased to invite you to celebrate this exiting journey at Galerie S O in Solothurn. Die...Read more -
collect 2020
Gallery S O London 27 Feb - 1 Mar 2020Gallery S O is looking forward to seeing you at this year's Collect fair 27 Feb – 1 March hosted at its new location at Somerset House, Strand, London. Exhibition:...Read more -
Winter Show
Galllery S O London 8 Nov 2019 - 1 Feb 20208 November 2019 - 2 February 2020 (Closed on festive season, from 23 December 2019 - 1 January 2020) The exhibition comprises a selection of contemporary jewellery and objects by...Read more
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Stone Exhibition
Gallery S O London 6 Sep - 27 Oct 2019As a pillar in the evolution of human culture, stone has equipped us with tools, weapons, and ploughs as we built under it, into it and upon it. We use...Read more -
S O – LIGHT
Gallery S O London 6 Jun - 28 Jul 2019A group exhibition of current Gallery SO artists. Lin Cheung, Andi Gut, Marc Monzo, Hans Stofer, Peter Bauhuis, Kimiaki Kageyama, Manon van Kouswijk, Bernhard Schobinger, David Clarke, Simone ten Hompel...Read more -
Summer Show
Gallery S O, London 1 Jun - 29 Jul 2018A selection of jewellery and objects by leading international artists. Includes work by Lin Cheung, Marc Monzo, Sally Marsland, David Bielander, Kirsten Haydon, Ted Noten and Sophie Hanagarth. The gallery's...Read more
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Dear Thing
Gallery S O London 30 Nov 2017 - 21 Jan 2018Private view: Thursday 7 December 2017 30 December 2017 - 21 January 2018 (Closed on festive season, from 24 December 2017 - 2 January 2018) The exhibition comprises a selection...Read more -
Tresor 17
Messe Basel, stand B2 21 - 24 Sep 2017Gallery S O will be showing at Tresor 17 the international fair for contemporary craft, at Messe Basel, from 21 – 24 September. The gallery will be showcasing work by...Read more -
Gallery Artists
Gallery S O 1 Sep - 20 Oct 2017A selection of contemporary jewellery from renown international artists. Includes work by David Bielander, Lin Cheung, Christian Gonzenbach, Marc Monzó , Bernhard Schobinger, Bettina Speckner, Hans Stofer.Read more
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Bernhard Schobinger
After Nature 5 May - 25 Jun 2017Gallery S O London is very pleased to announce a solo exhibition by Bernhard Schobinger After Nature 5 May – 25 June 2017 Private view 4th May, 6-9 pm “So,...Read more -
Collect 2017
Saatchi Gallery, London 2 - 6 Feb 2017Gallery S O will be showing at Collect 2017 (stand 5.3) the International Art Fair for Contemporary Objects, at the Saatchi Gallery, London from 2 – 6 February. The gallery...Read more -
FIRE WORKS
A group exhibition of contemporary ceramic art at Gallery S O 4 Nov 2016 - 19 Feb 2017Fire Works: A group exhibition of contemporary ceramic art at Gallery S ORead more
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Bernhard Schobinger und Annelies Štrba : Nach der Natur
Galerie S O Solothurn 21 Oct - 17 Dec 2016Read more -
Gallery Artists
Gallery S O London 7 - 30 Oct 2016A group exhibition of selected contemporary jewellery from renown international artists.Read more -
CHAIN
Gallery S O London 8 Apr - 5 Jun 2016Gallery S O is very pleased to announce a group exhibition about CHAIN. A series of interlinking loops joined together, the chain belies the simplicity of its construction through complex...Read more
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Gallery Artists
Gallery S O London 4 Feb - 30 Jun 2016Read more -
artgenève
Stand C42 & B43 28 - 31 Jan 2016Gallery S O is very pleased to be representing Peter Bauhuis, David Bielander, Rudolf Bott, David Clarke, Warwick Freeman, Christian Gonzenbach, Joe Sheehan, Bettina Speckner, Hans Stofer, Annelies Štrba, Michael...Read more -
artgenève : Bernhard Schobinger
Stand B43 28 - 31 Jan 2016Gallery S O is to pleased to present a solo exhbition of Bernhard Schobinger: The Rings of Saturn. For more information please follow the link to artgenève .Read more
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Jewellery & Objects
Gallery S O London 11 Nov 2015 - 10 Jan 2016A celebration of what we do including work by: David Bielander, David Clarke, Christian Gonzenbach, Kirsten Haydon, Kimiaki Kageyama, Otto Künzli, Sally Marsland, Marc Monzo, Sonia Morel, Ted Noten, Bernhard...Read more -
Bernhard Schobinger : Rings of Saturn
Stedelijk Museum s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands 30 May - 30 Aug 2015The Stedelijk Museum 's-Hertogenbosch, in co-junction with Gallery S O, presents Bernhard Schobinger: the Rings of Saturn. Recognised as a key figure of avant-garde contemporary jewellery, Swiss artist Bernhard Schobinger's...Read more -
Collect 2015
Saatchi Gallery, London 8 - 11 May 2015Gallery S O will be showing at Collect 2015 (stand 5.3) the International Art Fair for Contemporary Objects, at the Saatchi Gallery, London from 9 – 12 May. The gallery...Read more
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Bernhard Schobinger : The Rings of Saturn
Gallery S O London 5 - 29 Mar 2015'Through his departure from traditional jewellery, Bernhard Schobinger denies jewellery its function as a status symbol and makes it into a vehicle for expressing a universal critical voice. The ring...Read more -
Bernhard Schobinger : Rings of Saturn
Manchester Art Gallery 5 Jun - 19 Oct 2014Schobinger is one of the most artistically inspiring contemporary jewellery artists, whose work over the last 45 years has revolutionised jewellery making. Through his departure from traditional jewellery, Bernhard Schobinger...Read more -
Collect 2014
Saatchi Gallery, London 9 - 12 May 2014Gallery S O will be showing at Collect 2014 (stand 5.3) the International Art Fair for Contemporary Objects, at the Saatchi Gallery, London from 9 – 12 May. The gallery...Read more
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Fix Fix Fix
Gallery S O London 15 Feb - 24 Mar 2013Group exhibition curated by Glenn Adamson of British and international artists and makers.Read more -
Chamber of Wonder : International Art Jewellery
Gallery S O London 7 Dec 2012 - 27 Jan 2013To coincide with the Design Museum's survey show Unexpected Pleasures: The Art and Design of Contemporary Jewellery, GALLERY S O London presents Chamber of Wonder.Read more
While the term 'cultural resistance' has become synonymous with the world of social sciences in the 1970s, new energies emerged elsewhere. From the sub, counter and resistance cultures exciting developments in contemporary jewellery blossomed and a fresh identifiable movement among designers and makers of the day was born. The work asked questions about the cultural meanings of gender, material value and the intimate relationship between the object and body. Wearable pieces were made to rethink social rituals and stereotypes and queried the notion of how and why we adorn ourselves.
Following in the spirit of this movement Chamber of Wonder shows the work of current designer makers united by their irreverence of traditional notions of luxury jewellery and a curiosity for reinterpreting objects found and fashioned to wear. From Bernhard Schobinger's choker of hexagon rock crystal slabs linked with fine gold to Hans Stofer's renovated skipping rope necklace with timeworn handles, or David Bielander's silky, silver garlic bulb pendant, the works in the show celebrate the diverse expressions of the genre and offer fresh alternatives to the 'proper' function of jewellery. -
22 Bricks at a Time
Gallery S O London 2 Dec 2011 - 29 Jan 2012Contemporary metalwork and jewellery by 22 international artists:Read more
Peter Bauhuis, David Bielander, Rudolf Bott, Helen Britton, David Clarke, Christian Gonzenbach, Andi Gut, Therese Hilbert, Simone ten Hompel, Kimiak Kageyama, Manon van Kouswijk, Otto Kunzli, Mark Monzo, Sonia Morel, Ted Noten, Mah Rana, Michael Rowe, Fabrice Schaefer, Bernhard Schobinger, Hans Stofer, Manuel Vilhena, Lisa Walker.
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Multiples
Gallery S O Solothurn 20 May - 18 Jun 2011Specially commissioned by Gallery S O, 21 International Artists respond to the concept of multiples: Peter Bauhuis, David Bielander, Helen Britton, David Clarke, Iris Eichenberg, Andreas Fabian, Christian Gonzenbach, Andi...Read more -
Bernhard Schobinger
Gallery S O London 6 May - 19 Jun 2011Recognised as a key figure of avant-garde contemporary jewellery, Bernhard Schobinger's subversive approach to making spans more than forty years and has earned him a reputation for rebellious innovation. His...Read more -
Multiples
Gallery S O London 5 Nov 2010 - 16 Jan 2011Specially commissioned by Gallery S O, 21 International Artists respond to the concept of multiples:Read more
Peter Bauhuis, David Bielander, Helen Britton, David Clarke, Iris Eichenberg, Andreas Fabian, Christian Gonzenbach, Andi Gut, Tony Hayward, Therese Hilbert, Simone ten Hompel, Manon van Kouswijk, Otto Künzli, Marc Monzo, Mah Rana, Michael Rowe, Antoinette Vonder Mühll, Bernhard Schobinger, Hans Stofer, Manuel Vilhena, Lisa Walker.
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Kimiaki Kageyama & Bernhard Schobinger
Gallery S O Solothurn 28 Aug - 25 Sep 2010Schmuckarbeiten aus Eisen von Kimiaki Kageyama und Bernhard Schobinger. Kimiaki Kageyama ist Professor und Leiter des Metallbereichs am Hiko Mizuno Jewelery College in Tokio Japan. Schobinger über Kageyama: Die aus...Read more -
On Display
Gallery S O London 26 May - 25 Jul 2010Works of Gallery S O Artists: Peter Bauhuis, David Bielander, Helen Britton, David Clarke, Christian Gonzenbach, Andi Gut, Kimiaki Kageyama, Simone ten Hompel, Manon van Kouswijk, Otto Künzli, Marc Monzo,...Read more -
Selected Contemporary Jewellery and Objects by International Artists
Gallery S O Solothurn 11 Dec 2009 - 21 Feb 2010Exhibited artists: Peter Bauhuis, David Bielander, Helen Britton, David Clarke, Andi Gut, Kimiaki Kageyama, Simone ten Hompel, Manon van Kouswijk, Otto Künzli, Marc Monzo, Ted Noten, Mah Rana, Michael Rowe,...Read more
News
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EVERYTHING AND NOTHING
Kunsthaus Zug, Switzerland January 19, 202229th January – 18th April 2022 Japan and modern art until today From Hiroshige and Toulouse-Lautrec to de Carouge and Kawamata Works by Toulouse-Lautrec, a...Read more -
Fantastic Surreal – The Collection: Kunsthaus Zug
Breton Duchamp Kiesler – Surrealist Spaces, 1947 March 9, 2020Kunsthaus Zug The progeny of another world, witnesses to dreamscapes and fantastical beings. To begin its anniversary year, the Kunsthaus Zug shows what was a...Read more -
From Figure to Space: Kunsthaus Zug
March 26, 201930 March - 12 April 2019 FROM FIGURE TO SPACE Sculptures, Objects, Installations from the Collection This large-scale exhibition from the collections of the Kunsthaus...Read more
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MEDUSA Bijoux et tabous
Musée d’Art moderne de la Ville de Paris May 20, 201719 May — 5 November 2017 An exhibition exploring the history of jewellery and its taboos, including works by Peter Bauhuis, David Bielander, Lin Cheung,...Read more -
Jewellery / material craft art
Swiss National Museum / Landesmuseum Zürich May 20, 201719.05.17 — 22.10.17 The starting point of the ‘Jewellery. materials craft art’ exhibition at the National Museum Zurich is the comprehensive collection of the Swiss...Read more -
Bernhard Schobinger: Jewellery. materials craft art
Landesmuseum Zürich April 6, 201719.05.2017 – 22.10.2017 Whether as a ritual, ornament, decoration, memento or status symbol, people have always made jewellery. Depending on the era, fashion or function,...Read more
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Bernhard Schobinger: Les Liaisons ambiguës
Exhibition at the Ginza Maison Hermès, Tokyo December 9, 201621.12.2016 - 26.02.2017 Bernhard Schobinger's work is part of the exhibition ‘Les Liaisons ambiguës’ at the iconic Maison Hermès in Tokyo, designed by Renzo Piano....Read more -
FIRE WORKS
A Group Exhibition of Contemporary Ceramic Art at Gallery S O October 12, 2016FIRE WORKS: A Group Exhibition of Contemporary Ceramic Art at Gallery S ORead more -
Unstill Objects & Lost Materials
Screening: Thursday 28 July 2016, 8 pm July 25, 2016Screening of works by Luke Burton, Tiziana La Melia and Tamara Henderson, Stephanie Mann, Bernhard Schobinger. Curated by Valentina Bin and Simina Neagu.Read more
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Bernhard Schobinger: Gemstone Art / Renaissance to the Present Day
Publication July 20, 2016Bernhard Schobinger's work is included in this historycal survey of gemstone art, just published by Anoldsche Art Publishers. With contributions by Wilhelm Lindemann, Idar-Oberstein, Regine...Read more -
Bernhard Schobinger: Heavenly - Sun, Moon and Stars in Jewelry
Exhibition at Schmuckmuseum Pforzheim July 8, 20168.07.2016 - 30.10.2016 Bernhard Schibinger's work is part of the exhibition ‘Heavenly - Sun, Moon and Stars in Jewelry’, investigating the relationship between jewellery and...Read more -
I AM HERE : Crafts Council
November 11, 2015UPPER GULBENKIAN GALLERY, ROYAL COLLEGE OF ART, LONDON 9 - 25 November 2015 Gallery S O is pleased to be involved with this touring CRAFTS...Read more
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Adrian Schiess, Bernhard Schobinger, Annelies Štrba : Kunsthaus Zug, CH
September 1, 2015The Gift of the Graber Collections From September 19, 2015 To November 15, 2015 Once you’re on the road you often meet like-minded travellers. The...Read more -
Bernhard Schobinger : Corning Museum of Glass 2015 Rakow Commission Artist
August 12, 2015The Corning Museum of Glass has named Swiss studio jeweler Bernhard Schobinger as the recipient of the Rakow Commission in 2015. Recognized as a key...Read more -
Bernhard Schobinger : The Rings of Saturn, Space Jul Review
July 23, 2015Space Jul review of Bernhard Schobinger : Rings of Saturn, Stedelijk Museum s-Hertogenbosch, NL, by Sangji Yun, please follow the link below.Read more
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Bernhard Schobinger : Stedelijk Museum s-Hertogenbosch, NL
May 1, 2015THE RINGS OF SATURN From May 30, 2015 To August 30, 2015 Recognised as a key figure of avant-garde contemporary jewellery, Bernhard Schobinger's subversive approach...Read more -
Bernhard Schobinger : The Rings of Saturn, Crafts Magazine Review
September 1, 2014Crafts Magazine review of Bernhard Schobinger : Rings of Saturn, Manchester Art Gallery by Shane Enright, please follow the link below.Read more -
Bernhard Schobinger : Multiple Exposures, New York Times Review
August 22, 2014Review of 'Multiple Exposures : Jewellery and Photography' exhibition at Musuem of Art and Design, New York, including work by Bernhard Schobinger.Read more
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Bernhard Schobinger : Crafts Magazine
July 1, 2014Crafts Magazine feature on Bernhard Schobinger by Grant Gibson, please follow the link below.Read more -
Bernhard Schobinger : Manchester Art Gallery
June 6, 2014THE RINGS OF SATURN From June 6, 2014 To October 19, 2014 Schobinger is one of the most artistically inspiring contemporary jewellery artists, whose work...Read more -
Framed by Ted Noten: Stedelijk Museum, 's-Hertogenbosch
May 25, 2013An exhibition curated by Ted Noten, and featuring works by Otto Kunzli and Bernhard Schobinger: Framed by Ted Noten 25 May to 8 September 2013...Read more