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Article: Best in show; Leading designers from across the world are bringing their exhibitions to London. Corinne Julius previews the shows Homes & Property.
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- The Evening Standard (London, England)
- Article date:
- September 24, 2003
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Byline: CORINNE JULIUS
THE Goldsmiths' Fair has always had a reputation for finely crafted silverware and jewellery. Now in its 21st year, it is leading the way in showcasing cuttingedge contemporary designs.
This year a third of the exhibitors at the fair are silversmiths, among them Sheffield-based Chris Knight, who produces edgy 21st century silver, from spiky salt and pepper pots to spaceship-shaped soup tureens.
Marion Kane takes a more tactile approach to her work. She creates vessels with simple forms but complex surfaces in her workshop on the west coast of Scotland. Unlike some silversmiths, she wants people to pick up, touch and use ...