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Friday December 18, 2009 | by Kim Harty

Glass Curiosities: Piece of glass art history makes for an unusual holiday gift

FILED UNDER: Curiosities, Design, News

In 1960, Robert Sowers designed what at the time was the largest window in the world for American Airlines JFK terminal, recently demolished.

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Thursday December 17, 2009 | by Andrew Page

Recasting of a Karen LaMonte work purchased by the Chrysler Museum

FILED UNDER: Exhibition, New Work, News

In response to the successful installation of this work (Karen LaMonte, Reclining Drapery Impression, 2009. Cast glass. H 18, W 61 1/2, D 22 3/4 in. photo: ed pollard) the museum has purchased a recasting to be installed in the same location in the Greco-Roman Gallery.

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Wednesday December 16, 2009 | by Andrew Page

Deborah Czeresko’s “World’s Largest Ornament” Project, Take 4

FILED UNDER: Design, Exhibition, New Work, News

Deborah Czeresko with strongman Skitch Manion (standing) in a pre-blowing planning session at Wheaton Arts in a still from their YouTube video.

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Tuesday December 15, 2009 | by intern

The year the glass ceiling was shattered? Thoughts on the 2009 Miami shows

FILED UNDER: Art Market, Events, New Work, News

Bullseye Gallery's debut as exhibitors at prestigious Art Miami included this piece: Jessica Loughlin, Becloud 1, 2009. Kilnformed and coldworked glass. H 30 1/4, W 24 1/4, D 3 in. courtesy: bullseye gallery

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Monday December 14, 2009 | by Andrew Page

3 Questions For ... Mark Zirpel

FILED UNDER: Artist Interviews, Exhibition, New Work

Mark Zirpel in the studio.

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Friday December 11, 2009 | by Andrew Page

On Other Blogs: Australia’s long-running Glass Percussion Project discovered

FILED UNDER: On Other Blogs

Eugene Ughetti, a Melbourne, Australia-based percussionist and composer is one half of the "Glass Percussion Project."

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Thursday December 10, 2009 | by Andrew Page

Oldest glassmaking school in Europe threatened with closure

FILED UNDER: News

Students protesting the possible closure of The Secondary School of Glassmaking in Kamenick? ?enov, Czech Republic.

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Wednesday December 9, 2009 | by Andrew Page

Opening: Litvak Gallery prepares to unveil state-of-the-art exhibition space in Tel Aviv next week

FILED UNDER: Exhibition, News, Opening

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Monday December 7, 2009 | by Andrew Page

Howard Ben Tré and Toots Zynsky: In their own words

FILED UNDER: Artist Interviews

A screen shot from the "NetWorks 2008" video profile of groundbreaking artist Toots Zynsky

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Monday December 7, 2009 | by Andrew Page

3 Questions For ... Paul Stankard

FILED UNDER: Artist Interviews, New Work

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