Photo : Mar Parey
Juan Riusech is a pivotal and unconventional figure in the contemporary jewelry scene. Originally from Barcelona but based in France for many years, he plays an essential dual role in the field of the contemporary art jewellery : that of creative artist and that of a conduit for art.
JUAN RIUSECH – THE CURATOR
It is arguably through his role as a gallerist and curator that he has made his greatest mark on the contemporary jewelry scene. He founded Alliages in Lille in 2009, an organization dedicated to promoting artist-designed jewelry.
An international platform: Through Alliages, he organizes thematic exhibitions that showcase works by artists from around the globe (often presented at major events such as Munich Jewellery Week).
A committed curator: Juan Riusech is known for his discerning yet benevolent eye. He does not merely exhibit objects; he creates dialogues between pieces, seeking to challenge the conventions of what is “wearable” and what is “precious.”
Supporting emerging talent: He is one of the few to consistently provide visibility for young creators alongside established artists, thereby fostering a cross-generational exchange that is vital to the discipline.
JUAN RIUSECH – THE CURATOR
Education :
– 2026-27, Master in Museum Management and Direction, ESNECA, Spain
– 2006-09, Glass sculpture, Ecole des Beaux Arts (Tournai, Belgium)
– 2006, 3D prototyping, La Industrial (Barcelona, Spain)
– 2005, Stone setting, La Industrial (Barcelona, Spain)
– 2005-06, Haute Joaillerie, La Industrial (Barcelona, Spain)
– 2004-06, Contemporary Art Jewelry, La Industrial (Barcelona, Spain)
– 2003-04, Ceramic sculpture, Ecole Beaux Arts, (Tournai, Belgium)
– 1984-89, Engineering Industrial Design & Graphism, Llotja (Barcelona, Spain)
Curated Exhibitions :
– 2026, «Sparkle», Musée Espace Solidor (Cagnes-sur-mer, France)
– 2026, «Fragility», Werkstatt Gallery (Schmuck Jewellery Week, Munich, Germany), Musée Château Grimaldi (Cagnes-sur-mer, France), Lalabeyou (Madrid, Spain), Enjoia’T Off Online (Barcelona, Spain)
– 2025, “Shining Despair”, Werkstatt Gallery (Schmuck Jewellery Week, Munich, Germany), Cercle Artistic Sant Lluc (Contemporania Off Jewellery Week, Barcelona, Spain), Lalabeyou Gallery (Madrid, Spain)
– 2024, “(Un)Avowable Secrets”, Alliages Gallery (Lille, France), Werkstatt Gallery (Schmuck Jewelry
Week, Munich, Germany), Chatêau Grimaldi (Cagnes-sur-Mer Jewellery Week, Cagnes-sur-Mer,
France), Lalabeyou Gallery (Madrid, Spain)
– 2023, “Missing Memories”, Alliages Gallery (Lille, France), Werkstatt Gallery (Schmuck Jeelry Week, Munich, Germany), Cercle Artistic Sant Lluc (Contemporania Off Jewellery Week, Barcelona, Spain), Lalabeyou Gallery (Madrid, Spain)
– 2021-22, “Until Death do us part”, Alliages Gallery (Lille, France)
-2021, “Precious Online Jewellery Week, Emerging Talents” with Precious Collective, Worlwide online event
– 2021, “Precious Things in Time of Uncertainty” with Precious Collective, Alliages Gallery (Lille, France), Radiant pavillion biennal (Melbourne, Australia).
– 2020-21, “Painful Hope”, Alliages Gallery (Lille, France)
– 2019-20, “Broken Beauty”, Alliages Gallery (Lille, France), Schmuck 2020 (Munich, Germany), Melting Point (Valencia, Spain), Jewelry Week (Athens, Greece)
– 2019, “The Legacy Collection”, Museum of Contemporary Jewelry “Espace Solidor”, Cagnes-sur-Mer (France)
– 2018-19, “Heart Failure”, Alliages (Lille, France), Schmuck 2019 (Munich, Germany), Jewelry week (Athens, Greece), Lalabeyou gallery (Madrid, Spain)
– 2017-18, “Chaos”, Alliages (Lille, France), Schmuck 2018 (Munich, Germany), La Galleler Gallery (Sevilla, Spain), Lalabeyou gallery (Madrid, Spain)
– 2016, “Lost Paradise”, Alliages Gallery (Lille, France)
– 2015, “A Dark spark of light”, Alliages Gallery (Lille, France)
– 2014-18, “Empreintes”, Alliages Gallery (Lille, France)
– 2014, “Paralel Worlds”, Alliages Gallery (Lille, France)
– 2013, “La Cour des Miracles”, Alliages Gallery (Lille, France)
– 2012, “Bulles”, Alliages Gallery (Lille, France)
Exhibitions as Juror :
– 2022, “Enjoia’t award”, FAD Barcelona, Barcelona (Spain)
– 2021, “Contemporary Art Jewelry Award”, Backyard Arte Gallery, Simancas, Valladolid (Spain)
– 2021, “Shape of Nature”, DBC International Designer Space, Beijing (China)
– 2018, “Mend: Work created by Feminism”, New York Jewelry Week, New York (USA)
Contemporary Jewellery Week (organizor) :
– 2026, Cagnes-sur-mer Jewellery Week “Destination Bijou” (Cagnes-sur-mer, France) together with Isabelle Busnel & Sébastien Carré
– 2024, Cagnes-sur-mer Jewellery Week “Destination Bijou” (Cagnes-sur-mer, France) together with Isabelle Busnel & Sébastien Carré
Lectures/Talks :
– 2019, “Work with a gallery”, Benaki Museum (Athens Jewelry Week, Athens, Greece)
– 2016, “A jewel history, back to the future”, Benaki Museum (Athens Jewelry Week, Athens, Greece)
– 2016, “Alliages”, ESAD (Melting Point, Valencia, Spain)
– 2015, “Alliages”, (Athens Jewelry Week, Athens, Greece)
Publications as curator/maker/editor :
– 2019, Catalog “Legacy” at Cagnes-sur-Mer Contemporary Jewelry Museum “Espace Solidor”
– 2015-19, Catalogs 2015, 2016 & 2019 for the “Legacy” Award
Other :
– Coach and Jury for Art Jewelry diploma in school at Institut de Bijouterie, Saumur (2021)
– Member of jury for Art Jewelry diplomas in school AFEDAP, Paris (2012, 2013 & 2014)
– Founder of Alliages non-profit organization for Contemporary Art Jewelry in 2009 : https://alliages.org
Updated November 2022