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media release – 6 sept, 2012contact Ann Jakle 0412 131 898 email [email protected]
Lino Tagliapietra Canberra, September 2012
Fuji, 2011, Lino Tagliapietra Lino Tagliapietra at work
The Canberra Glassworks invite media to witness the incredible craftsmanship of Lino Tagliapietra, the most significant glass blower alive today, when he visits our facility 12 – 16 September. His visit to Canberra Glassworks and the ANU School of Art Glass Workshop is indicative of the high international standing that the two seemingly modest institutions enjoy overseas.
Detailed information is included in the attached pdf but when considering this as a story, some points to think about:
Lino Tagliapietra is an international star whose works are found in major museums and collections the world over and retail for $100,000+;
Watching Lino work is equivalent to seeing Usain Bolt run or Cadel pedal;
Traditional Italian glass blowing is a dying art with many of the Murano factories closing – without Lino’s teaching the traditions and skills of handmade glass would be lost in time;
The artist seating for the demonstration workshop is sold out, having attracted a significant number of Australian glass artists and students – almost a who’s who of the Australian Studio Glass movement;
The ‘Pop-Up’ exhibitions on show during the week at the Canberra Glassworks includes work by artists who have been influenced by Lino and who have a significant international reputation – Klaus Moje, Nadège Degenétez, Clare Belfrage, Richard Whitely and Jeremy Lepisto to name but a few;
Lino is 78 years young and it will be his last visit to Australia in this capacity – this is our last chance to revel in this ancient and revered artform being crafted by an authentic Italian Maestro in our own country.
Call Ann Jakle on 0412 131 898 for more details. Or email on [email protected] events are part of a collaborative project that has been generously supported by the following organisations:
Research School of Humanities & The Arts