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3 Murano Glass Artists That Left The World Speechless
Hundreds of gifted and innovative glass masters have contributed to Murano's rich heritage. While some of these artists rose to popularity decades ago, others continue to dazzle audiences with thei...
Why You Should Get Murano Glass Necklaces
Murano, a stunning island in the Venetian Lagoon, is best known for its extraordinary glassblowers. Murano, a district of Venice known for its centuries-old glassmaking industry, has long been cons...
Where: Isola di San Giorgio Maggiore - Venice - ItalyWhen: 18th September 2022 Until: 9th July 2023 Organized by: Le Stanze Del VetroType of event: Free Event Official Website The fall exhibition "...
The Chalcedony Glass – What Is It?
The process of creating glass dates back thousands of years. Some specialists were trained in Italy during the 14th century to manufacture glassware using the various cutting-edge methods of that t...
How To Choose Murano Glass Lighting For Your Home
One of Italy's most sought-after exports, Murano glass is a symbol of tradition, skill, and manufacturing expertise. As a means of territorially preserving the creative practice and not disclosing ...
How Did Murano Glass Come Into Inception?
If we follow the paper trail back through time, we find that the first Venetian glass was made in the eighth century. With time, Venice established itself as a major hub for Mediterranean trade. Se...
Nicolò Barbini (born May 5, 1903, in Murano and died Dec. 28, 1985, in Murano) was an Italian artist known for engraving glass and mirrors. After a long line of collaborations with brands that mad...
How To Get Murano Glass Online? A Guide For First-Time Buyers
Buying Murano Glass online for the first time can be quite daunting. However, this daunting task is made easier when certain things are taken into consideration. So, how can someone identify authen...
Guide To A Stunning Technique: Millefiori
Millefiori, also known as Murrine, is one of the artistic specialities of the Italian island of Murano, and in this post, we'll highlight a few examples of this intricate technique. This is among t...
What Makes Murano Glass So Pricey? Let's Find Out
When compared to other types of glass, why is Murano so pricey? Actual Murano Glass is a type of Italian art glassware that is crafted by hand in the city of Murano, employing only the most rudimen...
Drafting of the manifesto dedicated to the future of glass
When: from 18 November 2022 to 20 November 2022Where: Italy - MuranoOrganized by: Chiara Squarcina, Civic Museums Foundation and Ca' Foscari University of VeniceOfficial Website The Civic Museums...
Industrial Glass: A Historical Account of Glassmaking
Learn the interesting history of glass and human dedication in this brief historical account of glassmaking.
How To Incorporate Calcedonio Sculptures in Interior Décor?
Looking to spruce up your interior décor? Here’s how and why calcedonio sculptures are the right way to do it.
Born in Venice in 1973.In 1999 Bruno and his business partner Paolo Linzi handed over to him the management of the Seguso & Linzi Artisan Workshop, founded in 1954. In 2006, “Matteo Seguso Engr...
Reasons to Buy Murano Glass Chandeliers
Here is an infographic showing reasons to buy Murano glass chandeliers:
I Lirici was a well known furnace in the 90s now closed.Luigi Straffi and Dario Fagiolo were the leading designers of a collection of sculptures that took up epic themes or paid homage to cult work...
L'AVVENTURA DEL VETRO: DAL RINASCIMENTO AL NOVECENTO TRA VENEZIA E MONDI LONTANI
L'AVVENTURA DEL VETRO: DAL RINASCIMENTO AL NOVECENTO TRA VENEZIA E MONDI LONTANI / the Adventure of Glass: from the Renaissance to the Twentieth Century, between Venice and Distant Worlds
The spring exhibition of LE STANZE DEL VETRO is dedicated to the legendary Milanese company, and addresses a topic of great interest in the panorama of art glass.