Murano Glass, America and the History of the World

The innovation and craftsmanship of Murano's glasshouses have long captivated American audiences, from nineteenth century industrialists fascinated with Italy's artistic heritage to twentieth century designers who helped shape modernist taste. Join our panelists for a spirited conversation that explores the fascinating stories in glass that unite Italy and the United States, including Oliveira’s forthcoming book, Murano Glass, America and the History of the World, and the recently opened Carlo Scarpa exhibition at Magazzino in Cold Spring, N.Y. Moderator: Sara Blumberg, Glass Past Panelists: Johnathan Stuart Gordon, curator of American decorative arts at the Yale University Art Gallery Jim Oliveira, Glass Past Giorgio Spanu, co-founder of Magazzino Italian Art Foundation Presented in collaboration with Magazzino Italian Art.