Pinakothek der Moderne
Barer Straße 40
80333 München
Anton Cepka - Kinetic Jewellery
14th March until 7th June 2015
The jewellery and object artist Anton Cepka is one of the most important jewellery makers of the 20th century. Born in 1936 in Sulekovo, Czechoslovakia — now Slovakia — Cepka was a leading exponent of the modern jewellery after World War II. Today he is respected as the doyen of both Slovakian and Czech jewellery artists. Thanks to a formal language reminiscent of Constructivism, he remained untroubled by affairs of state over many years — unlike many fellow artists.
Silver, optical glass and modern acrylic glass are Anton Cepka’s preferred materials. Out of these, brooches and pendants take shape which embody novel spatial ideas. Tending at first towards relief, they are later conceived fully in the round. Then the surprise — the elements of movement and light are added, introducing the concept of kinetic art to the art of jewellery for the first time.
The actual construction of the objects demonstrates the high degree of craftsmanship which is intrinsic to all of Cepkas’ work.
Opening hours: Daily except Monday 10.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m. Thursday 10.00 a.m. - 8.00 p.m.
Admission: €10 (Free on Wednesdays)
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