Venice: the language of glass

10 locations

In Venice, lampworking is more than a glassmaking technique: it is a living language of culture and transformation. This itinerary explores how artisans revisit this traditional Murano technique in their own way, pushing it in new directions through delicate sculptures, poetic forms and experimentation. Discover the luminous worlds of these 10 makers and see how flame and glass continue to inspire creative journeys.

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Alessandro Boscolo

Following in his father's footsteps, Alessandro Boscolo pushes the boudaries of lampworking through vibrant contemporary compositions shaped by flame, colour and inspired by Gothic Baroque style.

Riva Longa 2a, 30141, Venice, Italy

Daily 09:00-18:00

©Stefano Pensotti 2023

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Alessia Fuga

Visit Alessia Fuga, a lampworker who combines precision and imagination to reinterpret Murano glass traditions with a contemporary sensibility.

Rio Terà San Salvador 12, 30141, Venice, Italy

Thursday to Friday 10:00-15:00

©Susanna Pozzoli

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Vittorio Costantini

Inspired by the natural world, Vittorio Costantini creates miniature glass creatures.

5311 Calle del Fumo, 30121, Venice, Italy

Monday to Friday 09:30-13:00 / 14:30-17:30

Susanna Pozzoli©Michelangelo Foundation

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Muriel Balensi

Originally from France, Muriel Balensi moved to Italy after falling in love with beads. Today she explores textures and transparency through poetic glass creations shaped by light.

Fondamenta Lorenzo Radi 24, 30141, Venice, Italy

Thursday and Friday 10:00-15:00

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Emanuel Toffolo

Emanuel Toffolo is a fifth-generation lampworker who uses his craft as a narrative medium, drawing inspiration from nature, particularly the world of invertebrates, to create realistic insect reproductions.

Via San Mauro 330, 30142, Venice, Italy

By appointment only

©AliceBusato

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Moulaye Niang

Leaving Paris for the calm of the Venetian lagoon, Moulaye Niang brings together different cultural influences to create contemporary works rooted in Venetian glassmaking traditions.

Salizada del Pignater 3545, 30122, Venice, Italy

Wednesday to Sunday 14:00-17:00

©Costantini GlassBeads

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Alessandro Moretti

Carrying his family legacy in lampworking, Alessandro Moretti experiments with colour, shape and size resulting in jewellery pieces, embroideries, or one-of-a-kind creations.

Strada Comunale del Cimitero 11, 30141, Venice, Italy

By appointment only

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Lucio Bubacco

Meet the master behind the rich lampworked glass sculptural figures rich in fantasy and Venetian symbolism, inspired by the Greek and Roman sculptures.

Fondamenta Da Mula 148, 30141, Venice, Italy

By appointment only

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Cesare Toffolo

Surrounded by flame and precision tools, Cesare Toffolo crates intricate glass pieces that often feel like frozen scenes or dreamlike figures.

Fondamenta Vetrai 37, Murano, 30141, Venice, Italy

By appointment only

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Luna Darin & Luca Marcolongo

Discover Luna Darin and Luca Marcolongo, a Venetian duo who transform Murano glass into beads, jewelry, and sculptures, blending UNESCO-recognised beadmaking with lampworking for contemporary designs.

Calle del Campaniel 1758, 30125, Venice, Italy

By appointment only