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Museum of Glass exhibit pays tribute to Lino Tagliapietra

The Museum of Glass (MOG) will open a new exhibition March 28 in honor of glass master Lino Tagliapietra. “Living Legacies: Homage to a Maestro” was organized to complement “Lino Tagliapietra in Retrospect: A Modern Renaissance in Italian Glass,” which has been on display at the museum since February.

“Living Legacies” presents a selection of sculptural work in glass by 15 distinguished contemporary artists who have an historic and enduring association with Tagliapietra. These artists have utilized traditional glassmaking techniques to craft individual and inventive works of art that embody the essence of innovation and creative expression epitomized by maestro Tagliapietra – his artistry, generosity of spirit and dedication to his craft.

“The three generations of artists whose work is represented in ‘Living Legacies’ attest to the extraordinary influence of this one artist on the development of the glass movement,” said Susan Warner, director of public programs for MOG. “Visitors will be able to enjoy a rich visual experience while making links to the maestro’s work.”

Tagliapietra is recognized throughout the world as a master of Venetian glass techniques. He possesses an encyclopedic knowledge of glass and its potential to develop singular bodies of work. In her essay for the “Lino Tagliapietra In Retrospect: A Modern Renaissance in Italian Glass” exhibition catalog, curator Susanne K. Frantz writes, “Thanks largely to [Lino Tagliapietra] the technical standard of the craft was raised worldwide and the former greatness of Murano lives on in a variety of innovative and evolving incarnations in Seattle, Amsterdam, Canberra and countless other sites… In addition to his role as an educator, [Lino] is recognized for combining perfect craftsmanship and glorious tradition with an intelligent and advanced vision for glass – his own, Murano’s and beyond.”

Artists represented in the exhibition include Nancy Callan, Dale Chihuly, Paul Cunningham, Dan Dailey, Jen Elek, Flora C. Mace and Joey Kirkpatrick, Dante Marioni, Richard Marquis, Benjamin P. Moore, James Mongrain, Janusz Pozniak, Richard Royal, Preston Singletary and David Walters. Each of these accomplished artists has worked with Tagliapietra in some capacity during their careers, and their ability to manage the intricacies and challenges for working with molten glass has grown exponentially. The artworks in “Living Legacies” have “translated” traditional Italian techniques into a thoroughly fresh and contemporary American language shown through singular works and installations.

“Living Legacies” is organized for MOG by guest curator Margery Aronson. It will be displayed throughout the museum exhibition spaces, including Art Alley, the Hot Shop and the Grand Hall.

“Living Legacies: Homage to a Maestro” is on view until Sept. 7. For more information, call (253) 284-4750 or visit www.museumofglass.org.

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