Press coverage from September 4, 2016 by Gloria Dawson for The New York Times - Link
Even when temperatures reach 90 degrees, a certain type of New Yorker will choose to stand next to a 2,000-degree furnace. This is a glass blower.
Press coverage from May 25, 2016 by Laura Regensdorf for Vogue
The borough's artisanal spirit has given rise to a new generation of classes in everything from flower arranging to glassblowing.
Press coverage from March 11, 2016 by Natalie Rinn for Brooklyn Magazine - Link
As head of UrbanGlass—the largest public glass studio in the United States, and the only of its kind in New York City—Maylone has led the organization through the final stages of renovating its building in the heart of Fort Greene. Maylone supports artists who push the boundaries of what is possible in glass, and challenges the public to think critically about the materials that are all around us.
Press coverage from February 12, 2016 by Mattie Kahn for Condé Nast Traveler - Link
From avant-garde galleries to outdoor sculpture gardens, Brooklyn is now home to more than just bright young artists. Feeling inspired? Me, too, which is why it’s time to make some of our own masterpieces. A hybrid space,UrbanGlass is committed to all aspects of the art of glasswork. The non-profit has residencies for glassblowers, courses for hobbyists, and exhibits and events for the rest of us. As soon as you’ve toured the show-stopping installations at the Forte Greene center, you can head into the studio or sign up for a class to create your very own work of art. Meet you at the kiln?
Press coverage from January 29, 2016 by David Ebony for ArtNet News - Link
“Projective Instrument," an elegant and exciting show of new works by San Francisco-born artist Tauba Auerbach, features large-scale abstract paintings as well as table-like sculptures which hold curious glass objects that resemble scientific instruments. A number of the glass pieces, resulting from Auerbach's recent residency at Urban Glass in Brooklyn, are refined and imaginative interpretations of the ancient Greek “meander" pattern; only now, they convey ultra-cool precision and a rather menacing beauty.
Press coverage from January 26, 2016 by A.I.A. Editors for Art in America - Link
A.i.A. editors suggest a few of the myriad events taking place in New York this week: an artist talk by Tauba Auerbach at UrbanGlass.
Press coverage from January 26, 2016 by Ariel Lauren Wilson for Edible Manhattan - Link
The restaurant takes its most playful liberties with the glassware. When they first began exploring the Tokaji service idea, the team already had a strong relationship with local glassblower William Couig of furthurdesign. He has made them several pieces — including votives, glasses, water bottles, cloches and carafes — at Fort Greene’s UrbanGlass studio.
Press coverage from January 4, 2016 by Heather Chin for Fort Greene Focus
Glass is one of those materials that is endlessly changeable, able to be both beautiful and deadly, a masterpiece or mundane or trash. With enough heat, it is easily recyclable, as well, and that is why for the past year, Fort Greene artist Amanda Patenaude has been collaborating with Fort Greene Park and the Fort Greene Park Conservancy (FGPC) to transform nearly 100 pounds (and counting!) of broken glass collected by park workers and clean-up volunteers, dating from the 1930s to the present day, into something useful for the entire community.
Press coverage from December 18, 2015 by Hilary Howard for The New York Times - Link
Joseph Mizzi, the president of Sciame, a construction company that specializes in architecturally sophisticated projects, is not your typical hard-hat-wearing tough guy. He likes to do art-based activities with friends, like blowing glass at UrbanGlass on Fulton Street in Brooklyn
Press coverage from December 3, 2015 by The Editors for Edible Brooklyn - Link
It’s that time of year. We’ve rounded up a few hyper-local options for everyone on your list — or, of course, yourself. Try and show us something more fitting for sipping your Brooklyn-made bourbon.
