Venice: the language of glass
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Lucio Bubacco
Meet the master behind the lampworked glass sculptural figures rich in fantasy and Venetian symbolism, inspired by the Greek and Roman sculptures.
Fondamenta Da Mula 148, 30141, Venice, Italy
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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 dei Vetrai 37, Murano, 30141, Venice, Italy
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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
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Yukina Fiorese
Experience the unique fusion of East and West at Yukina Fiorese's Murano atelier, where this Japanese-born artist transforms glass into jewelry through the art of lampworking, blending refined aesthetics with Venetian mastery.
Fondamenta Antonio Maschio 1/A, Murano, 30141, Venice, Italy
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Marta Rossetto
Experience the intimate world of Marta Rossetto's Venetian atelier, where, as she says, glass surrenders to the flame, transforming into exquisite jewelry inspired by nature's textures.
Fondamenta dei Vetrai, 128a, 30141, Venice, Italy
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Xiaozhe Huang
Sestiere Castello 3371/A, 30122, Venice, Italy
Tuesday to Saturday 11:00-13:00 / 15:00-19:00