Lino Tagliapietra (b.1934) "Madara" Glass Vase Lino Tagliapietra, a prominent glassmaker in the world, was born in Murano, Italy in 1934. When he was 11 years old, he scoured the Venetian lagoon and landed an apprenticeship under the care of Master Archimede Seguso, one of the most respected Muranese glassmakers on the island. He started working with several glass companies in Murano like the Vetreria Galliano Ferro, Venini & Co., and Effetre International. Lino later taught at the Pilchuck School in Seattle. In 2006, the James Renwick Alliance of Washington D.C. gave him the title ’Distinguished Educator Award’. In 2011, he received a second Honorary Degree and received the title ‘Doctor of Fine Arts’ from Ohio State University. Then in 2012 it was the ‘Phoenix Award’ in Venice, Italy for his contribution in the glassmaking industry. Lino got the ‘Visionary Award’ in 2013 at the Art Palm Beach in Florida, the ‘Career Award’ in 2014 by the ‘Instituto Veneto di Scienze, Lettere e Arti’, and the ‘Best Glass Work Award’ in 2015 at the Masterpiece Exhibition held in London. This piece was bequeathed from a private foundation to Ringling School of Art & Design. Size: 19 x 14 in.