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Museum of Glass: Barbini factory glass (museum exhibition) [1]

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Date: 2023-10-25  

The Museum of Glass MOG) in Tacoma, Washington had a special exhibit, Maestro Alfredo Barbini: Nature, Myth, and Magic, featuring works from the David Huchthausen Collection.

MOG describes Italian glass artist Alfredo Barbini (1912-2007) this way.

“He was imaginative and elegant with a humorous aesthetic while showcasing a mid-century modern minimalism. Barbini’s work is informed by his love of nature, especially aquatic creatures, birds, and animals. He revels in their charm, beauty, and incomparable design. His observations of the human form, classical literature and its examination of our foibles and tragedies are a source of inspiration.”

Barbini was born in Murana and started his career at the age of 13 as an apprentice in one of Murano’s most famous furnaces. He soon earned the title of glass maestro. Following World War II, he joined Gino Cenedese & C. as a partner and artistic director. In 1950, Barbini opened his own firm. Shown below are objects made by Alfredo Barbini Factory Production.

Shown above is Fumato Vase, 1938-1942. Blown glass in fumato technique.

Shown above is Corroso Torso Vase, 1960s. Blown glass in corroso technique. The corroso technique involves exposing the glass to flouridic acid.

Shown above is Vase with Tubes, 1990s. Hot-sculpted glass vessel with inserted tubes.

Shown above is Bowl, 1950s-1960s. Blown glass with black overlay.

Shown above is Bowl, 1950s. Blown glass.

Shown above is Vase with Protruding Slices of Murinni, circa 1960. Blown glass with attached surface murrine.

Shown above is Finestre (Windows) Vase, circa 1955. Blown glass with surface drawing.

Shown above is Vase, 1970s. Hot-sculpted glass in scavo technique.

Shown above is Vase with Stopper and Protruding Murinni Slices, 1990s. Blown glass with attached surface murrine.

Shown above is Vessel with Imbedded Cane, mid-1990s. Blown glass with imbedded cane.

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