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The exhibition “Vetro. Gioielli italiani tra ‘800 e ‘900”, planned by the Museum of Bijou in Casalmaggiore (CR), from 23 April to 9 October 2022, takes on special meaning thanks to the historical and artistic tribute of the International Year of Glass.
Emphasising the technological, scientific, economic, environmental, historical and artistic role of glass in our society, it highlights the potential contribution to tackle the challenges of sustainable development and inclusive societies. The evolution of style, custom and Italian society over the last two centuries is interpreted effectively by the selection of more than 300 items including designer jewels, objects, drawings, photos and vintage documents, on show at the exhibition. Glass, in its rich variety, is expressed at its best in a series of precious manufactures: long and coloured sautoir of the beginning of the
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In alto: orecchini di vetro rosso a lume. Stefano Poletti per Christian Lacroix Luxe. Sopra: spilla di grandi dimensioni, con perle di vetro al centro in ottone dorato dai riflessi metallici. Italia-Francia, anni ‘60. Nelle due pagine: sautoir, in perle di vetro da canna molata e conterie. Venezia, anni ’20 del XX secolo.
Top: lampwork red glass earrings. Stefano Poletti for Christian Lacroix Luxe. Above: large brooch, with glass beads with metallic reflections in the centre, in gold-plated brass. Italy-France, 1960s. In the two pages: sautoir, in ground cane glass beads and glass beads. Venice, 1920s.