In Memoriam: Richard Posner (1948 - 2011)

FILED UNDER: In Memoriam, News

The late Richard Posner in a 2000 photograph. Born in Los Angeles in 1948, he traveled and exhibited his work internationally.

Monday March 21, 2011 | by laguiri

Conference seeks to connect the worlds of glass science and art

FILED UNDER: Events, News

The GLASSAC conference touches on research and innovations in the more scientific side of glass art. courtesy: glassac

Friday March 11, 2011 | by laguiri

Hailed abroad, Lino Tagliapietra is finally honored at home with first major retrospective in Venice

FILED UNDER: Exhibition, News

Dating back to 1954, this pristine red goblet is the oldest piece in the far-reaching exhibition.

Tuesday March 1, 2011 | by Andrew Page

Hot off the Presses: GLASS 122, Spring 2011

FILED UNDER: News, Public Art

A detail from Mark Peiser's "Palomar" series homage to an unparalleled glass engineering accomplishment graces the cover of Glass 122, Spring 2011.

Friday February 25, 2011 | by Alica Forneret

The Studio at The Corning Museum of Glass announces 2011 artists in residence

FILED UNDER: Award, Events, News

Veronika Beckh, Blossom II, 2000. H 13 3/4, W 7 1/2 in.

Friday February 18, 2011 | by Andrew Page

Laura Donefer and Gianni Toso will headline the 2011 International Flameworking Conference

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Gianni Toso during a demonstration at the 2007 International Flameworking Conference.

Thursday February 10, 2011 | by Andrew Page

DESIGN: Swedish glass system allows Foster + Partners to open up the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston

FILED UNDER: Design, News

A system of glazed glass panels supported by cables allows soaring transparent walls to enclose the museum courtyard.

Wednesday February 9, 2011 | by Alica Forneret

Call For Entries: Museum of Glass will repeat novel competition for 2011 fundraiser auction

FILED UNDER: Call for Submissions, Events, Museums, News

In 2010, Preston Singletary (at left) was awarded Best in Show and $10,000 by Museum of Glass board chair Randall Lert (at right), while museum executive director Timothy Close looks on. Singletary turned around and donated his award back to the museum.

Tuesday February 8, 2011 | by Andrew Page

Letter from Cairo: Egyptian Studio Glass artists hopeful about future

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Editor’s Note: Art dealer Nadania Idriss recently returned from a trip to Egypt as part of her fieldwork for her art history doctoral studies at Freie University in Berlin. She was there just as the mass uprisings in Cairo and other Egyptian cities began to coalesce, and sent this report after her safe return to Berlin, where, in addition to her studies and gallery, she is starting up a nonprofit glass center.

Thursday February 3, 2011 | by Alica Forneret

In honor of 40th anniversary, veterans and new guard team up for summer session at Pilchuck Glass Sc

FILED UNDER: Education, News

The cast-glass sign announcing you're entering Pilchuck territory.