The Roman Empire and the art of blown glass

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 techn...

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Thierry Pain at work

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. Pli...

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core-made unguent jars Egypt under the eighteenth and Nineteent Dynasties

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...

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crystal glass murano angelo barovier

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 a...

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GLASSFEST 2023

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 musica...

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Cleto Munari

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 ar...

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Vibration Sculpture Alfredo Barbini, 1960. Multi-layered opalescent glass in shades of yellow and blue with two large bubble inclusions. Courtesy of David Huchthausen.

Maestro Alfredo Barbini: Nature, Myth, and Magic The David Huchthausen Collection

More than 70 pieces by renowned master glassmaker Alfredo Barbini will be on display at the Museum of Glass in Tacoma.

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Vik Muniz

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 ...

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Monica Bonvicini

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...

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Ai Weiwei

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 me...

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Jaume Plensa

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 creat...

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Shattering Beauty by Simon Berger

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 ...

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Simon Berger

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 mater...

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Oiva Toikka

Oiva Toikka

Born in 1931 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 Toik...

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Iittala

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 ...

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History of Glass

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 anci...

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The Italian Glass Weeks

The Italian Glass Weeks

In September do not miss one of the most important artistic glass events, book your ticket now and come to Italy with us to celebrate the United Nations International Year of Glass

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Venice Fashion Week

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 y...

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