John Y. Wind | Artist John Y. Wind | Artist

Artist CV

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2024

 Whiskey Rebellion / June 2024 Pride Month Installation 
Museum of the American Revolution, Philadelphia PA

 2023

Cool Under Pressure
James Oliver Gallery, Philadelphia, PA

Whiskey Rebellion: THE DECLARATIONS
Joan Shepp Window, Philadelphia, PA

2022

WHISKEY REBELLION
Artist in Residence Exhibition
Hyatt Centric, Philadelphia

2019

The Women

InLiquid Gallery, Philadelphia PA

2015

Joan Shepp Holiday Window, Philadelphia PA

2013

John Y. Wind Portrait Gallery
Select Fair, Miami, FL

The Making of a Modern Man
James Oliver Gallery in partnership with InLiquid, Philadelphia, PA

2011

I Shop, Therefore I am
Artfronts Project, Philadelphia, PA

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2023

Woodmere Annual Juried Exhibition

James Oliver Gallery, 3-person show
Upcoming, November/December

2021

Benefit Exhibition for Tools for Schools and Education Works
Bridgette Mayer Gallery, Philadelphia PA

Family Portrait, Online Exhibition

2019


Private School, Philadelphia PA

2016 

JOG10
James Oliver Gallery, Philadelphia PA

America
Park Town Place Museum District Residences, Philadelphia PA

2015

Bermudez, Morfit, Wind
URBN Urban Outfitters, Philadelphia PA

Trophies & Souvenirs 
Camden Arts Centre, London England

2014

Memorial Exhibition honoring William J. Latina 
Lawrence Gallery, Rosemont, PA

Benefit Exhibition for ARTnude 2014
James Oliver Gallery, Philadelphia, PA

Benefit Exhibition for BalletX 2014
Bridgette Mayer Gallery, Philadelphia, PA

In Liquid
Select Fair, New York, NY

2013

Member Exhibition: InLiquid, PPAC, Second State

Ice Box Project Space and Grey Area, Crane Arts Building, Philadelphia, PA

Benefit Exhibition for BalletX 2013
Bridgette Mayer Gallery, Philadelphia, PA

COLLECTIONS

Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia PA
Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris France
Victoria and Albert Museum, London England
Private Collections

PRESS

2023

Dosage Magazine
CBS Philadelphia’s The Heartbeat
CBS Philadelphia News re James Oliver Show

2022

Dosage Magazine

Jewish Exponent

ABC7 NYC News

Modern Luxury Medicine & Doctors

Philadelphia Magazine
Best of Philly

2019

Philadelphia Style

Dosage Magazine

InLiquid Blog Deborah Kostianovsky Review

2017

Create Magazine

2016

Articulate with Jim Cotter, PBS

2014
New York Times

2013

Empty Kingdom Review

Philadelphia Inquirer Review

Where, Philadelphia

Flying Kite

Media Patch

Metro

1990
Becker, Vivienne, Fabulous Fakes: The History of Fantasy and Fashion Jewellery
Grafton Books, London

1987
Fitch, Janet, The Art and Craft of Jewelry, Chronicle Books, San Francisco, CA

1985-Present
Ongoing editorial coverage of John Wind and Maximal Art jewelry in consumer and trade fashion and gift publications. Including Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, Oprah, InStyle, The New York Times Magazine, Accessories Magazine, Gifts & Decorative Accessories, etc.

BOARDS

Dina Wind Art Foundation
Founding President, 2017-present

Arts + Business Council, Philadelphia
Board Member 2015-2019

Accessories Council, New York NY
Board Member 2013-2018

Vox Populi Gallery, 
Philadelphia PA
Board Member, 2012-2020

Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia PA
Co-founder Leadership Circle, 2000-2012;
Undergraduate Student Representative on Board 1981-1983

Philadelphia Art Alliance
Board Member, 1986-1990

CHARITABLE

2014
Philadelphia Photo Arts Center—custom jewelry fundraising project

2012-Present
Cancer Support Community—on-going custom jewelry and trunk show program for this International organization

2010-12
Action AIDS/Mazzoni Center—custom jewelry fundraising project for these Philadelphia-based AIDS organizations

2011
Arts & Business Council, Philadelphia—Designed the awards for their annual gala

1985-present
Ongoing contributions of jewelry and custom designs for a variety of non-profits focusing on healthcare, women, children and the arts

AWARDS, GRANTS & RESIDENCIES

2023
Design Excellence Finalist for NEVELSON X WIND Collection
Accessories Council, NY

2022
Best Artist / Best way to turn your keepsakes into art
Philadelphia Magazine, Best of Philly Issue

2015
Summer Intensive
Slade School of Fine Art and Camden Arts Centre, London England

1983 – 1985
Thouron Award for two years study in the UK.

EDUCATION

2008-2018
Fellows Executive Education Program
Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

1983-1985
Slade School of Art, London: Certificate

1983
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA: BA, English

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