© Sonja Bischur
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With the exhibition ELIGIUS AWARD 2025: Jewelry Art in Austria, the MAK in cooperation with kura-t kunstraum traklhaus, Salzburg, is again providing insights into the contemporary jewelry scene in Austria.
28.5.2025—29.6.2025
MAK Forum
For the sixth time already, the MAK is showcasing the submissions for the Eligius Award for body jewelry and jewelry objects, which was established by the state of Salzburg in 2005 and is awarded every three years.
In the MAK Forum, the works of the artists nominated for the Eligius Award 2025 will be presented: Sonja Bischur, Ursula Guttmann, Andrea MAXA Halmschlager, Margit Hart, Iris Hummer, Stephie Morawetz, Konstanze Prechtl, Eva Tesarik, and Uma Vogl-Fernheim.
From 39 submissions, this year’s jury—Ulrike Johannsen (artist), Katharina Schniebs (co-founder Schmuckstammtisch Wien), and Anne-Katrin Rossberg (Curator, MAK Metal Collection and Wiener Werkstätte Archive)—selected nine works to compete for the only award for contemporary jewelry in Austria.
After the presentation at the MAK from 28.5. to 29.6.2025, the exhibition will be on show at the kura-t kunstraum traklhaus in Salzburg (28.10. to 6.12.2025). During the opening there, the winner will be announced.
CURATOR:
Anne-Katrin Rossberg, Curator, MAK Metal Collection and Wiener Werkstätte Archive
In the MAK Forum, the works of the artists nominated for the Eligius Award 2025 will be presented: Sonja Bischur, Ursula Guttmann, Andrea MAXA Halmschlager, Margit Hart, Iris Hummer, Stephie Morawetz, Konstanze Prechtl, Eva Tesarik, and Uma Vogl-Fernheim.
From 39 submissions, this year’s jury—Ulrike Johannsen (artist), Katharina Schniebs (co-founder Schmuckstammtisch Wien), and Anne-Katrin Rossberg (Curator, MAK Metal Collection and Wiener Werkstätte Archive)—selected nine works to compete for the only award for contemporary jewelry in Austria.
After the presentation at the MAK from 28.5. to 29.6.2025, the exhibition will be on show at the kura-t kunstraum traklhaus in Salzburg (28.10. to 6.12.2025). During the opening there, the winner will be announced.
CURATOR:
Anne-Katrin Rossberg, Curator, MAK Metal Collection and Wiener Werkstätte Archive
© Sonja Bischur
© Iris Hummer
© Ursula Guttmann
© Margit Hart
© Stephie Morawetz
© Konstanze Prechtl
© Andrea MAXA Halmschlager
© Stephie Morawetz
© Uma Vogl-Fernheim
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Sonja Bischur, necklace adabsurdum V, 2025 Iron, galvanized, crystal imitation pearls © Sonja Bischur
Iris Hummer, body extension Klunker [Bling], 2022 Iron, steel, wood, textile, leather © Iris Hummer
Ursula Guttmann, necklace Ohne Titel (Versteckt im Schatten des Alltäglichen: Der Schatz in kleinen Kammern) [Without Title (Hidden in the Shadow of Everyday: The Treasure in Small Chambers)], 2024 Synthetic resin, cork © Ursula Guttmann
Margit Hart, brooch Momentum, 2023 Aluminum, silver, agates © Margit Hart
Stephie Morawetz, nnecklace Same Shit – Cocô Edition, 2023, Rabbit droppings pearl, gilt silver, magnet © Stephie Morawetz
Konstanze Prechtl, pin object Fool’s Selfie, 2024 Stainless steel, powder coating © Konstanze Prechtl
Andrea MAXA Halmschlager, pendant Nester XI [Nests XI], 2024 Silk, silicon, polyester © Andrea MAXA Halmschlager
Eva Tesarik, brooch from the series Vom Verschwinden [About Disappearance], 2025 Silver, Capiz shell, old wood, lacquer © Stephie Morawetz
Uma Vogl-Fernheim, Headphones from the series Dream On, 2024 Brass, silver, gold © Uma Vogl-Fernheim