GAS conference, Murano, Italy
GAS (Glass Art Society) hosted their 47th annual conference in Murano, Italy. What an incredible experience, artists from all over the world descended on Venice and Murano for this conference to watch some of the worlds most talented glass artists create their works. Murano has been a Mecca for glass artists and enthusiast and for some of the studios to open their doors and invite us in was truly break-taking. Spending the days immersed in all things glass was invigorating, getting to go behind the scenes into studios which are usually closed to the public (Effetre). Plus getting to watch demonstrations by Pino Signoretto’s family, Davide Fuin, Nadege Desenetez, Nick Mount, Tom Moore, Lino Tagliapietra and Sarah Gilbert…..the list could go on for days. The conference joined nations through the language of glass.
The GAS website described the conference as follows:
“The island of Murano, Italy hosted the 47th annual Glass Art Society conference. The Glass Path led attendees through the winding path of the island’s remarkable history while exploring the future of glass and discovering the hidden routes connecting the conference venues. A selection of Murano’s glass factories and studios provided the Glass Art Society with the incredible opportunity to use these facilities as venues for the conference. Attendees were a part of the highly anticipated GAS conference programs including glass demonstrations and lectures on inspiring glass topics, and special programming unique to Murano while surrounded by the beauty of the region of Venice.”
