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Glass | Italian, Empoli

Empoli, as a municipality, is located approximately 30kms (45 mins) southwest of Florence, in the region of Tuscany, Italy. When it comes to Italian glass manufacturing, it is often the under-appreciated region of the country, frequently overshadowed by the more famous Murano or Venetian glass. Glassmaking in the Empoli region actually has a rich history dating back to the 1500s. Early local production was famous for its traditional 'verde' (Italian for green) glass. This signature colour wasn't a dye, but...

Glass | Italian, Murano

Murano, a series of small islands linked by bridges in the Venetian Lagoon of northern Italy, is the undisputed global capital of luxury art glass. While other regions produced beautiful commercial pieces, Murano has long been considered the absolute pinnacle of the craft. The history of Venetian glassmaking was officially concentrated on Murano in 1291. The Venetian Republic ordered all glassmakers to move their foundries to the island to prevent fires in the city centre and to fiercely guard their...

Glass | Japanese

Following the Second World War, Japan's manufacturing sector underwent a period of rapid industrial expansion. During the 1960s and 1970s, domestic glass furnaces shifted their primary focus from utilitarian household items, to producing highly decorative art glass, targeted at the booming Western export market. This era established Japan as a dominant force in global mid-century glassware production, allowing them to directly compete with the established European glasshouses of the period. The main aesthetic of Japanese mid-century glass is characterised by...

Pete Cromer (Australia) Wombats

Pete Cromer is a contemporary Australian artist based in the Colac Otway region of Victoria. Inspired by the optimistic personalities of Australian wildlife, Pete’s work is renowned for his signature bursts of glowing colour and beautiful textures, all reflected in his bold collages, paintings and sculptures.