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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 experien...
The history of glass production in Tuscany
The history of glass production in Tuscany from its beginnings to the beginning of the 20th century
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 ran...
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' ...
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...
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 i...
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 marria...
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 expressi...
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 ...
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, h...
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...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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. T...
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 centu...