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Glass Art II: From Balbi to Tagliapietra with Dr. Jennie Hirsh

Glass Art II: From Balbi to Tagliapietra with Dr. Jennie Hirsh


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A specialist on modern and contemporary Italian art, architecture, and design, Dr. Jennie Hirsh has designed a second seminar on the art of glassmaking designed to be enjoyed either as a stand-alone experience or as a follow up to her earlier Context Conversation Glass Art: From Murano to Dale Chihuly.

In this conversation, Dr. Hirsh takes a deeper look at several innovative glassmakers and designers at work today on Murano, focusing on the creativity of Igor Balbi, Luccio Bubacco, Davide Salvadore, and Lino Tagliapietra. Highlights will include Igor Balbi’s breathtakingly delicate goblets and Luccio Bubacco’s antique-inspired figures as well as Davide Salvadore’s musical instruments and Lino Tagliapietra’s trademark designs, like his so-called “Saturn” pieces inspired by planetary forms. Marina and Susanna Sent, briefly mentioned in Dr. Hirsh’s first lecture, are examined more deeply, along with other contemporary jewelry artists connected with Murano Island, including American expat Leslie Genninger, creator of beautiful beaded necklaces, and more, who has lived and worked in Venice since the late 1980s. 

In addition to surveying works and techniques by these  artists, we will also consider the ways in which the legacy of Venetian glassblowing was brought to the United States at the Pilchuck Glass School. In that regard, we will focus primarily on the works of  Tagliapietra, who finally retired from his studio practice after his 87th birthday. Finally, this seminar will feature an interactive discussion dedicated to where and what to buy in today's art markets–across Italian cities as well as American galleries–keeping in mind different budgets and aesthetic goals.

Led by an expert on modern and contemporary art, architecture, and design, Dr. Jennie Hirsh, this Conversation will survey the work of some of the most interesting glass artists practicing today. Designed to inform curiosity as well as future travels, participants will come away with an increased understanding of some of the most important glass artists working in Murano today.

Jennie Hirsh (Ph.D., Bryn Mawr College) is a Professor of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Maryland Institute College of Art. She has held postdoctoral fellowships at Princeton and Columbia Universities, as well as pre-doctoral fellowships from the Mrs. Giles Whiting Foundation, the U.S. Fulbright Commission, the Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation, and the Wolfsonian FIU. Hirsh has authored essays on artists including Giorgio de Chirico, Giorgio Morandi, Felix Gonzalez-Torres, Yinka Shonibare, and Regina Silveira, and is co-editor, with Isabelle Wallace, of Contemporary Art and Classical Myth (Ashgate 2011).

This conversation is suitable for all ages.

90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.

Customer Reviews

Based on 9 reviews
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Jonathan Langsner (Ottawa, CA)
Murano art glass - a multi-faceted wonder!

This was the second of two courses on Murano glass given by Dr. Hersh that I had the pleasure of taking. It builds upon the first one, although it also works as a stand alone course.

In it, Dr. Hersh introduces some of the greatest glass blowers and designers working in Murano today across a range of styles and objects. Some of the creators work in a more representational style and some are completely abstract, but the craftsmanship and artistry of those creations are simply mind blowing.

My only regret about this course was that it was over too soon! I would have happily kept tuning in for another hour and a half. If you have any interest at all in glass as a medium or are simply curious about its artistic possibilités, this course is highly recommended.

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Laurie (Saint Paul, US)
Fabulous!

Loved this presentation! The selection of artists and the videos of them working was really interesting.

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D. (Germantown, US)

Wonderful talk- well organized, good flow with highly knowledgeable presenter who conveyed her passion for this subject. Thoroughly worthwhile from start to finish.

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N.M. (Palm Springs, US)
Seeing it a second time was even better

i have taken many Jennie Hirsh courses. I've even taken this one 2 times. I love her insight and her ability to grasp the best of the best in our allotted time. i also love the ability to chat with other viewers as we go.

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B.C. (Fairfield, US)
Fabulous seminar

Highly recommend this session highlighting some of the artists working in Venice and their techniques and collections. Presentation put together with thought and delivered well, a nice mix of slides and videos to support the lecture.

Customer Reviews

Based on 9 reviews
89%
(8)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
11%
(1)
0%
(0)
J
Jonathan Langsner (Ottawa, CA)
Murano art glass - a multi-faceted wonder!

This was the second of two courses on Murano glass given by Dr. Hersh that I had the pleasure of taking. It builds upon the first one, although it also works as a stand alone course.

In it, Dr. Hersh introduces some of the greatest glass blowers and designers working in Murano today across a range of styles and objects. Some of the creators work in a more representational style and some are completely abstract, but the craftsmanship and artistry of those creations are simply mind blowing.

My only regret about this course was that it was over too soon! I would have happily kept tuning in for another hour and a half. If you have any interest at all in glass as a medium or are simply curious about its artistic possibilités, this course is highly recommended.

L
Laurie (Saint Paul, US)
Fabulous!

Loved this presentation! The selection of artists and the videos of them working was really interesting.

D
D. (Germantown, US)

Wonderful talk- well organized, good flow with highly knowledgeable presenter who conveyed her passion for this subject. Thoroughly worthwhile from start to finish.

N
N.M. (Palm Springs, US)
Seeing it a second time was even better

i have taken many Jennie Hirsh courses. I've even taken this one 2 times. I love her insight and her ability to grasp the best of the best in our allotted time. i also love the ability to chat with other viewers as we go.

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B.C. (Fairfield, US)
Fabulous seminar

Highly recommend this session highlighting some of the artists working in Venice and their techniques and collections. Presentation put together with thought and delivered well, a nice mix of slides and videos to support the lecture.