Panel: Collecting Jewelry Art in Times of Crisis

A panel exploring how art and jewelry reflect societal change in moments of crisis, including Ukraine today. Speakers will examine how crises shape collections, influence value, and highlight the resilience of artists and collectors navigating geopolitical instability.

Schedule:

• 5:00-6:00 pm Networking Reception 
• 6:00-8:00 pm Panel Discussion 

Moderator: Amy Elliott – JCK Contributing Editor & Freelance Writer

Participants:

• Olga Oleksenko – Collector and Founder of Strong & Precious. Advocate for Ukrainian jewelry artists, supporting creativity in times of crisis.
• Dr. Emily Stoehrer – The Rita J. Kaplan and Susan B. Kaplan Senior Curator of Jewelry at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), and a visiting lecturer at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Expert on historical jewelry collections and the influence of societal change on collecting practices.

Host or Publisher Strong & Precious Art Foundation