Freezing Time and Recreating the Past: April Artists-in-Residence
Two artists relatively new to the world of glass are at The Studio this month to experiment with and further develop their love for this fascinating material.
Posts Tagged ‘ancient glass’
Akhenaten and Amenhotep: Two Egyptian kings on display at CMoG
The newly-acquired inlay portrait of the pharaoh Akhenaten is now paired with the sculptural portrait of Akhenaten’s great grandfather, Amenhotep II, in the Glass Collection Galleries at the Museum. Ruling during significant periods in Egyptian glassmaking history, the pharaohs reigned … Read more →
Two Significant Acquisitions of Ancient Glass
Today’s post is from Karol Wight, executive director and curator of ancient and Islamic glass. The Museum’s collections of ancient glass show great chronological breadth and depth, and include indisputable masterpieces and works of high aesthetic quality. The opportunity to work with … Read more →
Remembering Axel von Saldern
Axel von Saldern (1923–2012) Axel von Saldern, one of the founding staff of The Corning Museum of Glass, a prominent glass scholar and an active Corning Museum Fellow, passed away June 2, 2012. His influence on The Corning Museum of … Read more →