Early this summer I had a chance to do something out of the norm. As part of René Lalique: Enchanted by Glass, our show about René Lalique here at the Museum, I had the chance (and challenge) to make samples … Read more →
Today’s post is from Museum Explainer Juliet Downie. As an Explainer at The Corning Museum of Glass, I receive training on the history of glass, from the ancient world to the modern era. The uses of glass have changed and expanded dramatically … Read more →
This is the story of a furnace, a vase, an international stage, and political injustice. So if you like historical intrigue—and who doesn’t—then keep reading. The current Rakow Library exhibition, Designing for a New Century: Works on Paper by Lalique … Read more →
Lighting glass objects for photography is always a matter of controlling contrast. Sometimes you need less contrast and sometimes you need more, but you always need to be able to control the contrast. This is because the way we perceive … Read more →