Il Vortice
By Gianluigi Bertola Masterpiece Glass Art by Master Sculptor and Artist Livio Seguso Named "Il Vortice" and Created in 1978 by Livio with His Most "Skilled Collaborators" Masters Elio Raffaeli and Roberto Camozzo. It Has Traveled the Entire World in Numerous International Exhibitions. In his groundbreaking book, UNA VITA PER...
2024 British Glass Biennale
When: from 23 August to 28 September 2024Where: Glasshouse College, Wollaston Rd, Amblecote, Stourbridge DY8 4HF, UKArt Director: Matt Durran The British Glass Biennale stands as the premier juried showcase celebrating the pinnacle of contemporary glass art, design, and craftsmanship in the UK and among British artists worldwide. As the highlight of the International...
Homo Faber 2024: The Journey of Life
Inspiring Objects – Talented Artisans – A Global Experience
1912-1930 Murano Glass and the Venice Biennale
When: from 14 April 2024 to 24 November 2024Where: Italy - Venice - San Giorgio Island - Le Stanze del VetroEdited by: Marino Barovier The exhibition will focus on Murano glass at the Venice Biennale from 1912 to 1930, showcasing a curated selection of 135 rare pieces from museums and private collections. This period marks...
Laguna Gemmata
This large fan-shaped vase, crafted starting from colorless glass, is part of the "Laguna Gemmata" series. It exhibits an irregular azure hue, achieved through the technique of colorazione a caldo senza fusione (hot coloring without melting) which involves embedding unmelted foreign materials into molten glass. The vase is adorned with heavy...
Autunno Gemmato
This innovative technique for the Venetian glass industry was adopted by Ercole Barovier to create heavy and bulky objects, characterized by linear shapes decorated by elements made always of transparent glass. Vase with a truncated-cone shape resting on a ringed base, characterized by vertical fluting that adds texture...
Crepuscolo
The technique used by Ercole Barovier to create this collection involves the creation of transparent Murano glass objects with a distinct dark coloring, achieved through staining Murano glass without melting it. In this specific method, iron wool is immersed in glowing Murano glass. When the iron wool burns, it leaves behind...
Murano Labels Crafted to Mislead
By David Sowerby Ever stumbled upon a piece of glassware and thought, "This has to be Murano, right? Look, it's even labeled 'Murano' in bold letters!" But then, you notice the unpolished base, the awkward shape, colors applied without finesse, and a rim that resembles a child's first clumsy attempt...
Bibi Smit
Bibi Smit, nata nel 1965, è un'artista olandese la cui opera indaga i pattern, i ritmi e i colori del movimento nella natura. Il suo processo creativo si concentra sulla relazione tra i fenomeni naturali e la fluidità del vetro caldo, sull'originalità sperimentale e sull'artigianalità. Grazie alla capacità di controllare...
Anna-Kaisa Kukkonen-Madi
Anna-Kaisa Kukkonen-Madi is a Finnish artist specialising in glass. Born in 1964, her philosophy is based on respecting the original character of glass. During the design process of a glass sculpture, Anna-Kaisa considers how this material can best express its beauty, three-dimensionality, transparency and organic nature. Her studio is located...
Murano Illumina Il Mondo
MURANO: UPCYCLING GLASS
Where: Murano, Museo del Vetro Sala Nove (Sala Brandolini)When: 7th September 2023 Until: 29th Febraury 2024 Organized by: Matteo Silverio Official website The Murano Glass Museum is hosting an exhibition featuring about 40 works by Murano glass masters using recycled industrial glass, a material they're not accustomed to. These pieces, crafted by 15 masters from...
Babilon Night in Murano Island
Where: Murano Island - Venice - ItalyWhen: 9th Feb 2024 Official Website Join us in exploring one of the most magical events of the Venice Carnival: "The Glass Slippers" (La Scarpetta di Cristallo). This enchanted masquerade ball is set in a world where fairy tales come to life, and merriment is the...
Ugo Nespolo
By Michela Poli It becomes heterotopia the space that opens up to the other, a place that can encompass all other places in its essence. A container becomes a journey among possibilities, a magical box that brings forth unexpected but possible attributions, art, and the recognition of it in representations....
Glassblowing a Search for Form
By Harvey K. Littleton (Author)Paperback: 143 pagesPublisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold; New edition (January 1, 1981)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0442243413ISBN-13 : 978-0442243418 Buy on Ebay
Harvey K. Littleton
Elizabeth Kelly - Glasshouse/Greenhouse - Maison de Verre Verte: Arc
Brilliance: The Stanford Lipsey Art Glass Collection
Where: Burchfield Penney Art Center • 1300 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo 14222When: 9th September 2023 Until: 22th December 2023 Type of event: Free Event Official Website Brilliance: The Stanford Lipsey Art Glass Collection, is both worldwide in origin and world-class in quality. It features 50 works of art glass by 45 artists from 11 countries including works...
This is Becoming a Pattern
Where: Pittsburgh Glass CenterWhen: 10th June 2023 Until: 21st December 2023 Organized by: Pittsburgh Glass Center Official Website Pattern techniques have been used for thousands of years, adorning some of the earliest known glass objects. Through technical and creative innovations, patterns in glass have continued to evolve with each new generation of maker. This is...
Bohemian Glass: The Great Masters
Where: Isola di San Giorgio Maggiore - Venice - ItalyWhen: 14th May 2023 Until: 26th November 2023 Organized by: Le Stanze Del VetroCurated by: Caterina Tognon, Sylva PetrovàType of event: Free Event Official Website The new exhibition at LE STANZE DEL VETRO is organized in collaboration with the Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague and is dedicated to Bohemian...
Tobias Møhl
Tobias Møhl (1970 - Present) - A Renowned Danish Glassblower Mastering Venetian Techniques
William Morris
William Morris, a glass sculptor, was born in Carmel, California, in 1957. He embarked on his artistic journey at the Pilchuck Glass School in Stanwood, Washington, where he worked as a bus driver. During the late '70s and early '80s, he served as the chief assistant to Dale Chihuly, marking...
Murano Glass, Themes and Variations, 1910 – 1970
Publisher : Arnoldsche; Bilingual edition (1 Jan. 1999)Language : EnglishHardcover : 224 pagesISBN-10 : 3897901633ISBN-13 : 978-3897901636Dimensions : 25.17 x 2.06 x 32.11 cm 'Murano Glass, Themes and Variations' is a work that meticulously explores the history and impact of Murano's fascinating glass...
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Artistic Glass Production: Tools and Techniques
Glass blowing has been a popular art form for centuries, dating back to the ancient Roman empire. Today, glassblowers continue to create beautiful works of art using a variety of tools and techniques. This post will explore the tools used in the art glass production process, including glassblowing tools, equipment,...
100 years of NasonMoretti
Where: Museo Del Vetro - Murano - Italy When: MAY 19, 2023Until: JANUARY 6, 2024Curated by: Cristina Beltrami, Chiara Squarcina The exhibition aims to celebrate the Nason Moretti, one of the most flourishing and original glassware companies in Murano, as it reaches its centenary in 2023. This event provides a unique opportunity to delve into...
EFFETRE MURANO SRL
Effetre Murano SRL is a company that has been carrying on the glassmaking tradition of Murano since the Middle Ages, particularly in the 15th century when its artisans developed the high technological level of Murano's glassworks. In the second half of the 15th century, Murano's glass technicians had mastered the...
Vincenzo Moretti
Vincenzo Moretti's life was marked by a deep passion for glassmaking and a strong commitment to artistic innovation. Born in Murano, Italy in 1835, he grew up in a family of glassmakers, with his father teaching him the art of working with glass from a young age. Despite starting out...
Raffaele Moretti
Raffaele was born on the island of Murano in August 1956. As a child of art, he began his activity early by making glass objects with the lampwork technique. His production is especially distinguished by themed chessboards and the reproduction of some famous cartoon characters. Over time, his working style becomes...
The art of blown glass in the Art Nouveau
One particular period in which blown glass was prominent was the Art Nouveau art movement, which emerged in the late 1800s characterized by organic, flowing forms inspired by nature. Art Nouveau glass artists were known for their innovative techniques and designs incorporating complex patterns, experimenting new colors and textures incorporating...
The art of glassblowing from the Enlightenment to the industrialization period
Glassblowing has undergone significant changes from its origins to the innovations of the Enlightenment and the Industrial Revolution. Technology played an important role in the evolution of this industry. During the Enlightenment, glassblowing techniques were highly refined and the invention of the blowpipe revolutionized the industry, allowing glassblowers to create...
Glassblowing from the 20th to the 21st century
The 20th century saw many innovations in glassblowing. At the beginning of the century, artists experimented with new techniques, such as mold blowing and free blowing. In the 1960s and 1970s, the Studio Glass movement emerged, which took glassblowing out of the factory and into the hands of artists. This...
Venice and the golden age of blown glass
The city of Venice is renowned for its rich history and culture, and one of its most notable contributions is the golden age of the blown glass. During the 15th and 16th centuries, Venetian glassmakers perfected the art of blown glass, creating exquisite pieces that were highly valued throughout Europe....
The Roman Empire and the art of blown glass
The origins of blown glass are somewhat unclear, but it is believed to have been developed in the Syro Palestinian region during the 1st century BC. The Roman Empire quickly adopted this new technique and began producing large quantities of glass objects using blown glass, allowing greater precision and control in...
Glassblowing and science during the centuries
The property of glass is its chemical neutrality, ideal for the preparation of medicines and cosmetics or the long conservation of liquids with medicinal virtues: collyrium, ointments, balm. Pliny the Elder clearly recommends, in his Natural History, to keep in glass vases the boar's urine that he praises in the...
The art of Glass the precursors of the middle east
Glassmaking is an art that has been mastered by many cultures throughout history. The Middle East has a particularly rich tradition that go back thousands of years ago. The Mesopotamians was one of the earliest known civilizations to produce glass objects like small glass beads around 2500 BC, which is...
Crystal - definition, invention, and evolution
Crystal is defined as clear glass.Two main techniques for obtaining it have evolved over the centuries: "Cristallino" glass, obtained by Angelo Barovier in Venice in 1455. Lead crystal was made and perfected by George Ravencroft 1674. Italian glassmakers, especially in Murano, produced glass of great quality, considered the best. In...
GLASSFEST 2023
May 25-28, 2023 will be the annual celebration of glass and the arts of fire. You can learn about Corning, New York's rich history of producing world-class glasswhile attending four days of musical performances and glass exhibits. Stroll down historic Market Street for entertainment, restaurants, and shopping. Don't miss the...
Cleto Munari
Cleto Munari was born in Gorizia on June 7th, 1930. His career as a designer began in the 1970s, when his encounters with important figures in the world of architecture ignited his passion for art and design. The Cleto Munari Company was established in the early 1970s, initially producing luxury...
Maestro Alfredo Barbini: Nature, Myth, and Magic The David Huchthausen Collection
Vik Muniz
Vicente José de Oliveira Muniz, known as Vik Muniz (São Paulo, December 20, 1961), is a Brazilian artist. He continuously experiments with new methods and materials. He is best known for creating stunning works of art using unconventional materials such as waste, broken objects, and even food ingredients like sugar...
Monica Bonvicini
Monica Bonvicini, an Italian artist born in Venice in 1965, has gained international recognition for her work in performing arts and sculpture. As a professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna and in collaboration with Berengo Studio, she has utilized various mediums such as photography, installations, glass works,...
Ai Weiwei
Chinese artist (b. Beijing 1957). Son of poet Ai Qing, in 1978 he founded the avant-garde group Stars, known for its thoughtful and socially critical works.In his career he has used a variety of mediums to realize his ideas, including sculpture, installation, photography and architecture.The collaboration between Ai Weiwei and...
Jaume Plensa
Jaume Plensa is a Spanish artist who creates sculptures and installations exploring human connection and spirituality. He collaborated with Berengo Studio, an Italian glass-making studio, to create the "Laura" series, a collection of head and bust sculptures made entirely out of glass. The sculptures are incredibly detailed and intricate, with...
Shattering Beauty by Simon Berger
Type of event: Shattering Beauty by Simon BergerWhere: Museo del Vetro Fondamenta Giustinian 8 Murano Venezia ItalyWhen: 28 Gennaio 2023 Until: 07 Maggio 2023Opening times: Everyday from 10 am to 5 pmOrganized by/Curator: Sandrine Welte with Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia and Berengo Studio Official Website
Simon Berger
Simon Berger, a Swiss artist born on April 9, 1976, has gained worldwide recognition for his innovative approach to art using materials such as wood, metal, and glass. His interest in these materials began during his carpentry apprenticeship in his youth, which he later applied to his work as a...
Oiva Toikka
Born in Viipurin maalaiskunta, the rural municipality surrounding then-Finnish Vyborg, now part of Russia. He grew up on a farm and was influenced by the rich history of the area.Oiva Toikka was famous for his designs of glassware for the Finnish design company Iittala. Trained initially in ceramics at the...
Iittala
The story of Iittala began in 1881 when a glass factory was founded in the village of Iittala. That is where the world-famous design history of Iittala begins. The factory is still operating, and it is where the best known Finnish glass design artefact, Alvar Aalto’s Aalto or Savoy vase,...
History of Glass
Art glass is a term that encompasses a wide range of decorative glass objects that are made for their artistic value rather than for practical purposes. The history of art glass dates back to ancient civilizations like the Egyptians and Romans who made glass objects for their daily lives as...
The Italian Glass Weeks
Venice Fashion Week
Venice Fashion Week is a fashion culture event aimed at national and international designers and brands.The event contributes to the international debate on sustainable fashion, supports creative young talents and it is committed to protect and promote the high craftmanship. Venice Fashion Week presents sustainable, tailored, Made in Italy and...
Mariano Fortuny
Granada, 11 maggio 1871 – Venezia, 3 maggio 1949 Mariano Fortuny was a visionary entrepreneur who left a lasting impact on the business world. He was a self-made man who built a successful empire from the ground up, inspiring countless others to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams. This blog post pays tribute to Mariano Fortuny and his...
Discover the Unique Art Glass Styles of Different Countries
Art glass is a captivating form of art that has been enjoyed for centuries. Each country has its own unique style and techniques when it comes to creating art glass, and this is what makes this art form so fascinating. From the vibrant colors of Murano glass in Italy to...
Books And Pubblications
Art Glass: A World of Color and Creativity From the Antiquity to contemporary glass sculptures, art glass has captivated audiences for centuries. With its unique combination of color, form, and light, art glass offers a visual feast for the eyes, inspiring creativity and beauty wherever it is found. For those...
Discover the Ultimate Art Glass Calendar for Past and Upcoming Events Worldwide
Art Glass in The World
Artistic glass has been captivating and inspiring people for centuries, and our blog is dedicated to showcasing the beauty and diversity of this incredible art form. With over 30 years of experience and a passion for all things glass, we've built a comprehensive resource for anyone who is interested in...
The history of glass production in Tuscany
Taddei ed Etrusca. Arte e industria del vetro a Empoli nel primo '900
This volume, the catalogue of the exhibition held in Empoli from 29 November 2014 to 2 June 2015, documents the events and activities of two historical glassworks in the area, whose production ranges from wine and oil containers to table glass and artistic glass.
Glass in Tuscany today
If we are talking purely about glass, and not crystal - where Colle Val d'Elsa monopolises 95% of national production, and 15% of world production, so much so as to be called the 'City of Crystal' - today it is above all Empoli that boasts a significant production activity linked...
Murano Goldfish and Other Genius Housewarming Gifts
Whether it's your best friends or children moving into their new homes, choosing the perfect housewarming gift will be overwhelming. From friends to family and loved ones, each time someone takes a step as big as buying a new house, you’d want to get them a gift that will perfectly...
Mauro Eraldo
Eraldo Mauro was born in the province of Udine (Italy) in 1956. He currently lives and works in Venice, the city where he trained, a pupil of Vittorio Basaglia, at the Academy of Fine Arts.Eraldo is famous for some of his works that, by recreating the interior of a photographic...
Alessandro Diaz de Santillana
Born in Paris, France, 1959 A descendant of the Venini glassmaking dynasty, founded in Murano in 1921 by his grandfather Paolo Venini whose daughter Anna had Alessandro and Laura from his marriage to Ludovico Diaz De Santillana, the artist has over the decades made the ancient knowledge and complex techniques...
Murano Jewellery — Impractical or Ideal?
Jewellery and accessories are valuable. Whether it’s the experience of buying a necklace and pendant for yourself or finding the perfect bracelet for a special friend, jewels have a way of expressing sentiments, unlike many other gifts. But not all of us are impressed by diamonds and gold; some prefer more...
Caring For Your Murano Item — Goodbye Glass Disease
We all hate to lose our precious collectables at the hands of degradation. And unfortunately, pricey Murano glass home décor items are vulnerable to glass disease too. Over time, your Murano glass vase or Murano glass necklace and pendant will lose its shine and become duller. The colours will fade away,...
VM - VETRI MURANO
Over the last century, the processing techniques and secret methods of obtaining Murano glass colours have become more or less public knowledge.This has led to an upheaval which, on the one hand, has gradually enriched the supply of ever more imaginative and unexpected glassware and, on the other hand, has...
VETRO ARTISTICO MURANO: A NEW LABEL
here is a new system of protection for Murano glass: a few days ago in Venice, the Promovetro consortium introduced the new Vetro Artistico® Murano brand. It will allow anyone who buys an artwork, to know its history and provenance. An important help for the Muranese producers, but also a...
Alfredo Sosa Bravo
Alfredo Sosabravo (Sagua la Grande, 25 ottobre 1930) è un pittore, scultore e ceramista cubano. Painter, draftsman, printmaker, and ceramicist, his constant desire for improvement and his rigorous work developed over the decades of his artistic career turned him into one of Cuba's most significant and representative artists, achieving great...
The Secrets Of Murano Glass
Glassmaking is said to have started in Venice as early as 450 AD. Archeologists have found evidence of a glassmaking factory in the Venetian lagoon, possibly dating back to the seventh century AD. By the 13th century, Venice had become a successful trading port between the Middle East, Europe, and...
Christmas Shopping For The Hard-To-Please
What do you buy for the people who have everything? An even bigger concern is what you buy for the people who don't like most things. No matter how much you love the Christmas spirit, the shopping can be intense. This year, keep it efficient and convenient by buying Murano...
Maurizio Asti
Born in 1962 in Murano, where he currently works for the Ars Cenedese glassworks. In 1977, at the age of 15, he began as an apprentice at Ars Cenedese in contact with the great master Fabio Tosi. Through this experience he developed his skills and raised Master Tosi's ideas to...
The Quirkiest Murano Glass Items To Welcome Your Favorite People To Adulthood
Murano glass is a type of glass made on the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy. The island is known for its beauty, craftsmanship, and tradition of glassmaking, which dates back to the 13th century. Murano glass is often given as a gift to mark special occasions, such as welcoming someone...
The Symbolic Value Of Murano Glass Gifts: Beneath The Glimmer
The island of Murano in Venice has been the world's luxury glassmaking center since it rose to popularity way back in the 15th century. Today, glassworks crafted by artisans in Murano and Venice are appreciated for their glimmer all over the world. People gift Murano glass pieces to show their appreciation...
Elisabetta Toninato
A journey into the magical world of Made in Italy. Dream beads that make up unique necklaces with an unmistakable whispered style.
How To Win Secret Santa With A Little Bit Of Italy
At work or with friends, Secret Santa brings out the Christmas spirit in all of us, and a little bit of that competitive spirit. It doesn't stop there. When you find out who the lucky recipient is, you don't want to get them just anything. That's where MuranoNet comes in....
Reorganize Home Before Christmas with Murano Glass Home Décor and 5 Other Items
With Christmas around the corner, most homeowners have already started remodeling and reorganizing their living spaces. If you haven’t mustered enough courage to organize your home yet, don’t worry. We’ve got you covered. This post is a simple guidebook on how to reorganize your home to make it Christmas-ready. It’s...