Italian Glass

Lower Gallery
May 6 - July 21, 2026

Exhibition Catalogue

Cristiano Bianchin
Michele Burato
Massimo Micheluzzi
Massimo Nordio
Yoichi Ohira
Tristano di Robilant
Laura de Santillana
Claudio Tiozzo
Ermanno Toso
Fratelli Toso

“[Ohira’s pieces] reward the eye, exploit their medium and are not preoccupied with crossing over to the category of fine art, which greatly enhances their chances of doing so.”

Roberta Smith

[Ohira’s vases] push the ancient technique of multicolored glass canes to new extremes of intricacy and jewel-like chromatic richness.”

Roberta Smith

The floors of St. Mark's Basilica have always been and still are my greatest source of inspiration."

Massimo Micheluzzi

“The works are defined by barely perceivable details—a line of light, a depressed area, the curve of a hip. These flat pieces are ultimately screens on which light is at play. Light pierces them and emanates from them, and together, the piece is brought to life.”

Laura de Santillana

"The purity of the single color, in its direct relation with shape, makes the latter more defined, almost exalting it."

Cristiano Bianchin