Walters exhibition a showcase for American jeweler Betty Cooke
14K gold necklace by Betty Cooke, 1988. ©Betty Cooke. Photo credit JoAnn Hayden. Courtesy of Walters Art Museum.
BALTIMORE — During her 70-year career, Betty Cooke has established herself as one of the country’s most significant and prolific jewelers. Betty Cooke: The Circle and the Line, opening on September 19 and continuing through January 2, 2022 at the Walters Art Museum, is the first major museum retrospective of the acclaimed 97-year-old artist’s career. The exhibition explores Cooke’s jewelry and design practice, from her earliest work in the 1940s and 1950s to ornaments made in the 21st century, presenting a comprehensive overview of her rich and immensely varied body of work.