Events Archive - Goldsmiths' Fair

Breakfast Talk | 23 September 2026 | 9:30 am

Global Perspectives: Contemporary Jewellery Across Borders

Bella Neyman brings together four leading makers to explore the ideas, influences and creative exchanges shaping contemporary jewellery today. From craftsmanship and storytelling to international audiences, this conversation offers a global perspective on the future of the discipline.

Breakfast Talks - Week One | 24 September 2026 | 9:30 am

Forty Years of Making: Alex Monroe in Conversation

Celebrated jewellery designer Alex Monroe joins journalist and author Rachael Taylor for an intimate conversation reflecting on his time in the creative industries, as he celebrates the 40th anniversary of his brand in 2026

Breakfast Talk | 25 September 2026 | 9:30 am

Materials, Symbolism and Cultural Identity: New Voices from the Bursary Scheme

Dr Frances Parton, Curator at The Goldsmiths’ Company, in conversation with Morvarid Alavifard and Makila Nsika. Introducing two makers joining Goldsmiths’ Fair through the Bursary Scheme, this conversation explores how material, symbolism and cultural heritage inform contemporary practice. Together, they discuss how identity, memory and place become embedded in objects through craft.

Breakfast Talk | 30 September 2026 | 9:30 am

The Other Precious Metal: Platinum in the Twenty-First Century

Drawing on his extensive international experience, Hilton Ingram explores platinum’s unique place in jewellery today. From its exceptional material qualities to changing markets and future opportunities, this talk offers insight into one of the world’s most significant precious metals.

Breakfast Talk | 1 October 2026 | 9:30 am

The Art of Living: Collectible Design in Contemporary Interiors

Beatrice Hodgkin, Editor of House & Home, Financial Times, in conversation with
gallerists Adrian Sassoon, Kathleen Slater and designer Rabih Hage. As the worlds of art, craft and design increasingly overlap, collectible design has become central to contemporary interiors. This panel explores the enduring appeal of exceptional craftsmanship and the evolving relationship between collectors, makers and the spaces they inhabit.

Breakfast Talk | 2 October 2026 | 9:30 am

Between Craft, History and the Unknown

Annie Warburton, Clerk and CEO of The Goldsmiths’ Company, is joined by TF Chan, the recently appointed director of Collect, for what will be a thought-provoking conversation centred on luxury, artistry, and craftmanship.