The JELO6 project takes the lead in transforming Nicosia, Cyprus, into a vibrant hub for contemporary jewelry, ceramics, and art objects, building on the foundation laid by its predecessor—Athens Jewellery Week—which operated for five consecutive editions from 2016 to 2020 and had an acclaimed re-edition in Athens in 2024.
The JELO6 project is scheduled from 12 to 16 November 2025. The festival is expected to unfold at several venues. These venues include the Old Town Hall of Nicosia and the CVAR – Severis Foundation, besides the ArchTube, which weaves an immersive dialogue between art, craft & cultural heritage.
JELO6 is the acronym for Jewellery + Objects + our 6 senses. It reimagines how art is experienced. This edition intends to invite audiences into engaging the body, the senses & the living traditions of making, bridging the tactile with the conceptual.
With support from the Municipality of Nicosia, the main exhibition features jewelry, ceramics, and items that connect and examine how modern artists are inspired by the island’s cultural heritage. This happens while imagining new forms of expression.
Konstantinos Papadoukas is a famous ring exhibit.
Setting the pace for all 3 categories of exhibits are guests Mari Ishikawa, Vanessa Anastassopoulou & Joy Stathopolou. Alongside the exhibits is a selection of exceptional pieces curated from the collection of Nicos Chr. Pattichis, which adds a distinct cultural resonance to the event.
Complementing the exhibitions is a dynamic program of talks, workshops, guided tours, and studio visits, besides shared experiences.
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Renowned artists in the league of Caroline Broadhead, Rita Martinez & Dr. Mala Siamptani share their thoughts & insights on creation and materiality besides innovation. While Nikos Avgerinos offers seminars on creative entrepreneurship,
The importance of new approaches to writing & publishing about art, craft & jewellery is emphasized by Ellana Negroni.
