Press coverage from September 14, 2021 by Emily Watlington for Art in America - Link

How Carly Mandel Blows Up Self Care

Mandel’s current show at UrbanGlass in New York reimagines numerous wellness and home gym products that embody the idea of self-care.

Press coverage from August 21, 2021 for BROOKLYN READER - Link

New Art Installation in BK ‘Reclaims Trauma’ of Private Healthcare System

A new exhibition at Brooklyn’s UrbanGlass has artist Carly Mandel reclaiming the traumas brought on by privatized healthcare and the consumer wellness industry, while looking at how people and objects are medicalized in late capitalism.

Press coverage from June 30, 2021 for New Haven Independent - Link

Nine Awarded NXTHVN Fellowships

Seven artists and two curators have won yearlong fellowships at the Dixwell-based art center NXTHVN.

Press coverage from June 1, 2021 for ICFF - Link

KEEP: Fire & Ice

Adam Holtzinger and Susan Spiranovich are the husband-and-wife team behind Brooklyn-based glassblowing studio KEEP. Both graduates of Cleveland Institute of Art, Holtzinger discovered the art of glass after visiting the school’s glassblowing studio, where he immediately fell in love with the craft. Years later, Spiranovich is also obsessed with the ancient craft, and together they have a team that operates out of UrbanGlass in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.

Press coverage from May 28, 2021 by Gabriel Olawale for Vanguard - Link

Nigerian artist Layo Bright highlights the Culture of Headdress

Whether a party, wedding or church event in Nigeria, one striking accessory stands out on the women in attendance—their ‘gele’. Gele as headdress is an art form in itself, widely worn in Nigeria for social occasions and events. It has become a statement piece—a main focus of fashion attire—that exudes cultural pride and history.

Press coverage from May 17, 2021 by Oli Coleman for Page Six - Link

Glass blower’s ‘glory hole’ confuses at virtual art gala

After a year of the pandemic things are getting a little wild, even at uptown art galas, it seems. For example, there was a bit of confusion over the so-called glory hole at a fête for the city’s elite glass-blowers last week.

Press coverage from December 10, 2020 by Brian Lehrer for The Brian Lehrer Show - Link

It's Back: #ShopListener 2020 Edition

We continue our annual holiday gift guide as listeners call in to shout out their businesses, or another listener's business.

Press coverage from November 19, 2020 by Andrea Sachs for The Washington Post - Link

NYC for the holidays: The city’s classic traditions have been tweaked for the times

UrbanSparkle, an exhibit organized by UrbanGlass, an arts nonprofit group in Brooklyn, highlights five female artists who have transformed the glass into wearable statement pieces. Their works will be on sale through Jan. 15. Only 20 shoppers are allowed in the space at one time.

Jason and Romina - Photo by Pippa Drummond

Press coverage from November 18, 2020 for Dwell - Link

Made in America 2020: The Most Innovative Products and Makers Across the Country

"We’ve been making our glasswork at UrbanGlass in Brooklyn since it opened its new studios in 2013," says Bauer. "Right now, we’re making a Sunrise Sunset cup.

Press coverage from October 20, 2020 by Gabriella Angeleti for The Art newspaper - Link

Trying to tap into the memory of the place': As Storm King turns 60, artists reflect on the storied outdoor art centre

“My first strong impression was when [the Storm King team] came to visit me at UrbanGlass, where I was casting the glass stones for my project. We had quite a deep conversation, but also it was kind and lively and fun, which has come to summarise how I feel about the Storm King in general—profound, kind, fun.

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