Brazilian Artists Feature in GLASSTRESS Exhibition at Fondazione Berengo in Murano

The sixth edition of GLASSTRESS, an exhibition dedicated to contemporary glass art, runs until November 24 at Fondazione Berengo in Murano, Venice. Curated by Koen Vanmechelen and Vik Muniz, the show includes works by artists like Ai Weiwei, Tony Cragg, and Monica Bonvicini. Brazilian participants this year include Denise Milan, Artur Lescher, Saint Clair Cemin, Valeska Soares, and Janaina Tschäpe. The exhibition, established in 2009 to coincide with the Venice Biennale, highlights Murano's historic glassmaking techniques through collaborations between artists and local artisans at Berengo Studio. Visitors can observe master craftsmen at work, emphasizing the institution's commitment to preserving this ancestral art form. Past editions have been held in New York, London, and Beirut.