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Liquid Light: 500 Years of Venetian Glass

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  1. Liquid Light NGV 2019
    Image courtesy NGVVenini & Co. manufacturer, Fulvio Bianconi designer, 'Handkerchief (Fazzoletto) vase' 1949 designed, c. 1950–60 manufactured
  2. Liquid Light NGV 2019
    Image courtesy NGVVenice and Murano Glass and Mosaic Company, 'Goblet' c. 1880
  3. Liquid Light NGV 2019
    Image courtesy NGV'Tazza' 18th century glass
  4. Liquid Light NGV 2019
    Image courtesy NGVVenice and Murano Glass and Mosaic Company, 'Chalice' c. 1880
  5. Liquid Light NGV 2019
    Image courtesy NGVVenice and Murano Glass and Mosaic Company, 'Covered goblet' c. 1880
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Time Out says

The NGV is celebrating its collection of extraordinary glassware in this free exhibition

Venetian glass is known across the world for its vibrant colour, elaborate designs and exquisite craftsmanship, honed over centuries by traditional glassblowers on the Venetian island of Murano. In Liquid Light, the National Gallery of Victoria brings together their extensive collection of glass pieces to explore the development of the Venetian glass tradition, from the Golden Age of the 16th century to the postmodern creations of the Memphis Group. Highlights include a Games of Thrones-worthy 17th century goblet, complete with intertwining dragons coiling around the stem, and a contemporary patchwork vase by renowned Murano glass artist Fulvio Bianconi.

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Polly Simons

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