BE PART OF THE GLOSSARY
BE PART OF THE CATALOG
BE PART OF SMCK MAGAZINE #11

coming out early February 2025 ahead of Schmuck Munich.

Does one of the following describe your work?

Clear form
Unpretentious spirit
Timeless concept
Sustainable materials
Sophisticated ideas
Innovative approach
Tradition-conscious craft and technique

If yes, your work should be part of SMCK Magazine "Made in Germany".

APPLY BY 20 JANUARY 2025

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For more than 100 years, "Made in Germany" has stood for applied arts, crafts, and design of the highest quality: for elegant forms, extreme usability, top quality materials and narrative perfection.

„Made in Germany“ stands for approach, method, inspiration and philosophy of life. In the 2020s, "Made in Germany" does not only refer to German designers or artists based in Germany. International artists who see in applied arts, crafts, and design a tool and a way to shape a more empathetic future and a more inclusive and meaningful life honor and participate in the worldview of „Made in Germany“.

SMCK Magazine’s issue No. 11 is dedicated to „Made in Germany“, to its amazing history connected to 20th century politics, social trends, innovation, and to its future.

THE GLOSSARY (CATALOG)

SMCK Magazine places in the context of the history of applied arts, crafts and design WHAT, WHO and WHY is something or somebody Made in Germany. Each entry in the glossary (catalog) sums up the very essence of an initiative, school, brand or artist. Exclusive content offering the insight of legendary German brands, world top class cultural institutions and sector’s pioneers guides readers to the future of applied arts, crafts, and design.

The artists’ works and statements presented in the glossary illuminate the spirit of contemporary, sustainable design, and initiate readers into the artists’ vision.

Selected artists’ works and interviews will feature next to applied arts, crafts and design giants, such as Braun, Lufthansa, BMW, major cultural institutions such as Vitra Museum, Museum of Applied Arts Hamburg, Bauhaus Foundation, Ulm Archive, Arnoldsche Publishers, Pinakothek der Moderne München, Schmuck 2025, Vitra museum, Berlin Fashion Week, as well as major players in German design, fashion, jewelry.

PRESENTATION

SMCK Magazine’s issue No.11 "Made in Germany" will be presented on Friday 14 March at Galerie Handwerk during Schmuck/Talente 2025 aka Jewelry Week of Munich.

Participating artists will be presented in SMCK Magazine's print, online and digital issue with one selected work along with a statement and short bio.

Each jewelry artist / designer will be featured on a separate magazine page.

PARTICIPATE

If you work in the field of applied arts, crafts, and design (jewelry, ceramics, glass, textile, paper, toys, fashion, upcycling) and your work is described by one of the following: clear form / unpretentious spirit / timeless concept / sustainable materials / sophisticated ideas / innovative approach / tradition-conscious techniques / democratic in purpose,  you are welcome to apply!

To apply please send us:

• One to six photos of your work in high resolution and on neutral background (white, black, grey)
• Image captions: title, year, material, technique, and photo credits. The image(s) must be free from third-party rights
• A short statement about your work/practice (max. 120 words) and a short bio (max. 80 words).

APPLICATION & FEE

Submit your application by  Monday, 20 January 2025.

Send your material via email attachment to magazine@smck.org or, if the file size is larger than 15 MB, please use WeTransfer.

Selected artists pay the following participation fee:  Presentation in SMCK Magazine #11 print, digital and flipbook issue plus instagram and SMCK network promotion →  250,00 EUR – payable via Paypal or bank transfer.

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