Barbini Glassworks is an Italian Glass Manufacturer.
Background
Alfredo Barbini, a descendant of glassmakers from the early 15th century, studied at Abate Zanetti (design school at Murano glass museum) from age ten; in 1930, began studying at Cristalleria, Murano, becoming a maestro; became primo maestro at Martinuzzi and Zecchin; worked with Cenedese in the late 1940s; created Masello techniques—the sculpting of a solid piece of molten glass without moulding and blowing; received 1955, Croce de Cavaliere al Merito from the Italian government.
Exhhibitions
Showed work independently at 1948 and 1950 Biennale di Venezia.
Recognition
Among numerous other honours, Barbini was awarded the “Osella d’Oro” by Venice’s Associazione degli Industriale and the honorary title “Commendatore” and was named “1989 Venetian of the Year” by the Settimare Association.
Sources
Byars, M., & Riley, T. (2004). The design encyclopedia. Laurence King Publishing. https://amzn.to/3ElmSlL
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