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...
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...
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...
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...