Beginning in 1998, New Ideas in Medallic Sculpture has been an annual event at Medialia ... Rack and Hamper Gallery, New York, USA. New Approach, non-profit organization formed by Mashiko Nakashima, is the sponsor of the New Ideas exhibition. This year is the seventh annual exhibition. The mission of New Approach is to promote emerging artists, as well as to encourage public awareness and exposure to unconventional medallic art.
The New Ideas in Medallic Sculpture exhibitions are comprised of the work of young individuals studying art in the university setting. Some of these artists have extensive experience with medallic craft, while others are new to this artistic discipline. Diversity of work in the New Approach exhibitions reflects the range of formal artistic training within each participating university.
Participating Universities in Prior Years:
1998 • 1999
The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, USA
Faculdade de Belas Artes da Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal
1999 • 2000
The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, USA
Osaka University of Arts, Japan
2000 • 2001
The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, USA
Faculdade de Belas Artes da Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal
2001 • 2002
The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, USA
Faculdade de Belas Artes da Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal
Burg Glebichentein-Hochshule für Kunst und Hale, Germany
2002 • 2003
The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, USA
Faculdade de Belas Artes da Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal
Turke Polytechnic Arts Academy, Finland
2003 • 2004
The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, USA
Faculdade de Belas Artes da Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal
Kinki University, Osaka, Japan
2004 • 2005
The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, USA
Faculdade de Belas Artes da Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal
Saint-Petersburg State Artistic Industrial Academy, Russia
