CURIOSITIES: Google’s “Project Glass” does away with the touchscreen

FILED UNDER: Curiosities, Design, News

A model displays a pair of lens-free glasses with an onboard microphone and data screen in the first glimpse of Google’s ambitious Project Glass initiative that is a bid to leapfrog touch-screens with a wearable device.

Monday April 2, 2012 | by Andrew Page

EVENT: Lino Tagliapietra headlines Turkish glass center’s 10th anniversary celebration

FILED UNDER: Events

Lino Tagliapietra will headline a star-studded celebration at the Glass Furnace in Istanbul from April 21st through the 27th.

Friday March 30, 2012 | by Andrew Page

EVENT: Toledo Museum of Art residency honoring the 1962 glass workshop concludes with artist present

FILED UNDER: Artist Interviews, Events, News

The mouth of the rebuilt 1962-era furnace that was constructed at the Toledo Museum of Art to commemorate the 50 year anniversary of Harvey Littleton’s workshop.

Monday March 26, 2012 | by Andrew Page

In Memoriam: Jeff Goodman (1961 - 2012)

FILED UNDER: In Memoriam, News

Jeff Goodman blowing at Harbourfront Centre in 1986.

Monday March 26, 2012 | by Andrew Page

3 Questions For ... Jerome Harrington

FILED UNDER: Artist Interviews, Exhibition, New Work

Jerome Harrington at work in his studio.

Monday March 26, 2012 | by Andrew Page

With latest promotion, Susan Warner will lead the Museum of Glass

FILED UNDER: Museums, News

With her recent appointment as executive director, Susan Warner will occupy the top administrative and curatorial positions at the Museum of Glass in Tacoma, Washington.

Tuesday March 13, 2012 | by Andrew Page

GLASS EYE: Illusions of depth spotted at major NYC contemporary art week

FILED UNDER: Glass Eye, New Work, News

Hans Kotter, Tunnel View- Down Under, Rectangle (Ed of 8 + 2 AP), 2012. Plexiglas, two-way mirror, metal, color-changing LED’s and remote control. H 23 1/2, W 35 1/2, D 6 1/2 inches.

Sunday March 4, 2012 | by Andrew Page

Hot Off the Presses: GLASS #126, Spring 2012

FILED UNDER: News, Print Edition

New work by Dale Chihuly graces the cover of GLASS: The UrbanGlass Art Quarterly’s Spring 2012 edition.

Wednesday February 29, 2012 | by Andrew Page

In Memoriam: Remembering Andy Billeci (1933 — 2011)

FILED UNDER: In Memoriam

Andy Bilecci, who died last November, is remembered fondly by the students he inspired.

Saturday February 18, 2012 | by Andrew Page

DESIGN: Australia’s greenest skyscraper has a highly energy-efficient glass skin

FILED UNDER: Architecture, Design, News

The curving glass walls of the soaring interior atrium of 1Bligh, Australia's most energy-efficient building designed by the architecture firms of Ingenhoven + Architectus. photo: h.g. esch, hennef