About this Event
Cindi Strauss, Curator of Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, will present a talk on the exhibition Going Underground: The Jewels of Bernhard Schobinger, on view at the MFAH through January 3, 2027. The show is the first US solo exhibition for the renowned Swiss artist. Strauss will discuss his six-decade career, focusing on his distinctive aesthetics, forms, and influences. New research and context for his revolutionary jewelry will also be presented.
The Going Underground exhibition catalogue will be available for purchase and signing.
Contributors:
Cindi Strauss is the Sara and Bill Morgan Curator of Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. For twenty-five years, she has been working with contemporary international jewelry, organizing exhibitions, publishing catalogues and articles, and lecturing worldwide.
NYCJW26: November 16–22, 2026
Each November, NYC Jewelry Week presents The Week, a seven-day celebration of jewelry and the people, ideas, and craftsmanship behind it. NYCJW26 brings together a global audience for a dynamic mix of in-person and virtual experiences across New York City and beyond.
Explore the full , featuring exhibitions, shopping experiences, retail collaborations, talks, panels, workshops, demonstrations, tours, and more. Virtual programs will be streamed on YouTube, while in-person events offer opportunities to engage directly with artists, designers, curators, collectors, and other members of the jewelry community.
With many programs free and open to the public, NYC Jewelry Week invites everyone—from longtime jewelry enthusiasts to those just beginning to explore the field—to discover the artistry, ideas, histories, and craftsmanship that make jewelry so compelling.
Join us for NYCJW26, November 16–22, 2026.
Event venue & nearby stays
The Jewelry Library @ Maison 10, 4 West 29th Street, New York, United States
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