The Red Vase, part 2
This is the second in a two-part series. Read The Red Vase, part 1. The story of the red vase continues in America. Having survived World War II and flight from Europe, Franz Engel settled into a new life in … Read more →
Posts Tagged ‘Glass of the Architects’
The Red Vase, part 1
As exemplified in Glass of the Architects: Vienna, 1900–1937, a cooperation of the MAK and LE STANZE DEL VETRO, Austrian glass from 1900 to 1937 emerged from a confluence of ideas, individuals, and cultures. Advanced in large part by the … Read more →
Reconstructing Josef Hoffmann’s Dressing Room for a Star
Nestled within the Museum’s exhibition, Glass of the Architects: Vienna, 1900–1937, is Dressing Room for a Star, a silvered, mirrored and extravagantly furnished room by Austrian architect and designer Josef Hoffmann (1870–1956), on loan from the MAK – Austrian Museum … Read more →
The Artisan’s Hand: Reflecting on craftsmanship
Over the past few years, our demonstration teams have made a concerted effort to create new demonstrations that support our featured exhibitions and help our guests gain a deeper understanding of the artisan’s perspective. This typically involves our glassworkers trying … Read more →