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Born in Cleveland in 1941, Fritz Dreisbach is a pivotal figure in the studio glass movement, holding four degrees, including a B.A. from Hiram College (1962), an M.A.T. from Oberlin College (1963),...
Born in 1958, Wes Hunting's journey into glass art was serendipitous rather than premeditated. Despite a general passion for creativity, including visual arts and music, Hunting had no initial spec...
Bocca (Mouth of the Furnace or Glory-Hole)
The "Bocca" also known as the boca de fornasa or glory hole, is a key element in the architecture of a glass furnace. This opening, located on the side of the furnace, serves as an access point thr...
"Kiln casting" represents a method of glassmaking by which glassware is made by directing the glass in its molten state inside a mold, where solidification takes place. This technique finds its ori...
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...
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 jurie...
Homo Faber 2024: The Journey of Life
A celebration of contemporary craftsmanshipInspiring Objects – Talented Artisans – A Global Experience
1912-1930 Murano Glass and the Venice Biennale
When: from 14 April 2024 to 24 November 2024 Where: Italy - Venice - San Giorgio Island - Le Stanze del Vetro Edited by: Marino Barovier The exhibition will focus on Murano glass at the Venice B...
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...
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 trans...
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 wit...
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...
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 na...
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 sculptu...
Murano Lights Up Venice: A Spectacular Exhibition at St Mark’s Square
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 exh...
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 Cristall...
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 magica...