Selection of works from the private collection of Marijke Vallanzasca on sale at Hannah Gallery by Klimt02.

Since ancient times, art has been part of human existence, playing varying roles in different eras, and taking shape in new forms. Over time, individuals have derived pleasure from beautiful things and striven to acquire lavish personal collections. / The Art of Collecting, Gunnar B. Kvaran, 2017.


About Marijke Vallanzasca:
Since 1983, with the exhibition Inno alla Gioia at TOT gallery in Padua, Marijke started working in the sector as promoter and curator of contemporary jewelry exhibitions for public and private spaces.

In 1992, she opened her gallery Marijke Studio - Gioiello d’Autore, presenting 10 of the most significant European goldsmiths G. Babetto, G. Bakker, F. Maierhofer, B. Martinazzi, D. Krüger, O. Künzli, F. Pavan, R. Peters, B. Schobinger, R. Smit with the inaugural exhibition Hom-age Masters of Joy.

In the 21st anniversary of the activity (March 2003), Marijke opens her Vetrina in the historical center of town, for a more direct contact with the public.

Along her 35 years of activity, she curated over 50 solo and group exhibitions, among which the most important artists are: Padova Goldschmidt School (Pinton, Pavan, Babetto, Visintin), Emmy van Leersum, B. Martinazzi, M. Bischoff, G. Rothmann, O. Künzli, B. Dittlmann, G. Bakker, P. Skubic, Estonian, Finnish and Japanese groups.

In the last exhibition (2013) Sconfinamenti/Digressions, Gioielli e Oltre… Oggetti e Sculture, 21 invited artist were asked to present not only jewelry but also objects and sculptures.