©Marion Luttenberger
©Marion Luttenberger

ABOUT MYSELF

My journey into contemporary jewelry began with my sister, who, when I was a teenager, wore elegant rings from a hidden boutique in Milan. She gifted me my first ‘real’ ring—one I still wear today.

After years in contemporary art, moving from Milan to Graz, I discovered the work of an elderly Viennese artisan whose creations captivated me. I was ready to ask her to take me on as an apprentice, but she passed away before I could. This loss pushed me to pursue a Masterclass, determined to learn the craft and carry forward the inspiration she left behind.

In spring 2020, I arrived at kunst.wirt.schaft—an intimate, creative space that immediately felt like home.

My work is deeply personal, shaped by intuition, emotion, and a lifelong connection to art and nature. Each piece is an exploration, a reflection of a moment, an instinct translated into form. I embrace experimentation, imperfection, and the endless possibilities of creation.

MY WORK

Chiara Longari, Broche aus der “Licheni” Serie, Kupfer, Moos
Chiara LongariChiara Longari, “Scatole”,Messing, Granat, Mondstein
Chiara Longari, “Scatola”, 2023, Silber, Granat
Scatoletta, silver, copperm bee, 2023
Scatolina, silver, turmaline rosa, 2024
Lacrime #3, brass, turmaline, silver, kws 2024
Lacrime#3 and me, 2024
Lacrime #2, silver, moissanit, 2024
Work in progress: collaboration with Piero Corva, Naturalmente scarabeo, silver, guache, 2024
Work in progress: collaboration with Piero Corva, Naturalmente scarabeo, silver, guache, 2024
Work in progress: collaboration with Piero Corva, Naturalmente scarabeo e ragno, silver, guache, 2024

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Chiara Longari

Born 1974 in Milan, lives and works in Graz

Education:

1993 - 1998     Academy Belle Arti Brera, Milan (IT)

specializing in stage design and contemporary art

1995 - 1996     Kingston University, England (GB)  Erasmus Scholarship

Professional experience:

Since 2020       training and employee in the kunst.wirt.schaft, Graz

1 semester master class for jewelry and metal design at the Ortweinschule, Graz

2013 - 2020     Cooperation in Graz with the contemporary sculptor Wolfgang Becksteiner

2003 - 2013     Press office Kunsthaus Graz (freelance)

2002 - 2003     Publicist for the website for contemporary art, Exibart

1999 -2002       Gallery assistant, Galleria 1000 Eventi, Milan

get in touch

handy: +43 664 206173 - chiarissimamr@gmail.com - instagram: chiarissimamr