Designer and sculptor Timo Sarpaneva (1926-2006) was an internationally known Finnish designer.

Glass artist, designer in clay, metal fiber, and wood, and visionary Sarpaneva has worked in glass for more than half a century distinguishing himself as an innovator and

One of the most popular festivals in Venice since 1577

The Festa del Redentore is a popular festival held in Venice every third Saturday of July. It combines a religious theme with a spectacular firework display: the St. Mark's basin hosts a firework display that lights up the roofs, domes and bell towers of the city.

MuranoNet meets the artists

Today we would like to introduce Maurizio Alfier, a very talented Murano glass artist.

It’s a sunny afternoon as we travel towards his atelier in the Venetian mainland and we are quite excited to meet the maestro. When we arrive, Mr Alfier welcomes us in his studio, surrounded his colourful artworks: paperweights, pendants, plates, sculptures, and murrine that he’s personally designed for his incredibly colourful creations.

Saturday 12^th and Sunday 13^th July 2014 in Murano don't miss the first "Murano Glass Masters 2014 - The isle of Glass".