Lino Tagliapietra

A maestro in Murano at the age of 21, he is now considered one the world's finest glassblowers and designers. Widely recognized as a master of formal coherence, most notably in his glass vessels, spheres, and eel-shaped loops. In exhibits at countless museums throughout the United States, Europe and the Far East, his work connects centuries of Venetian glass making with the dynamism of the American Studio Glass Movement. An esteemed teacher, his commitment to sharing his artistry and enthusiasm with glass artists and audiences has had a significant impact on the glass art community worldwide.