**"Unbreakable: Women In Glass - A Celebration Of Female Artistic Vision In Contemporary Glass Art"**.pdf

Organized by Fondazione Berengo, the exhibition "Unbreakable: Women in Glass" (05 September 2020 - 07 January 2021) at the Fondazione Berengo Art Space on Murano showcases contemporary female artists working with glass. Featuring visionaries from Europe, the United States, Latin America, Iran, and South Korea, the exhibition explores the creative possibilities of glass and the diverse works produced by women who continue to be underrepresented in the art world.

Highlights:

- 60+ Artists: Over sixty contemporary female artists present their work, including collaborations with Berengo Studio over the past thirty years.
- Historical Setting: Held in a historic glass furnace on Murano, the exhibition offers an archaeological backdrop for a wide range of artworks from the Berengo archives and new pieces created specifically for the show.
- Curatorial Notes: Curators Nadja Romain and Koen Vanmechelen highlight the exhibition's metaphorical nature, exploring women's intimate relationship with glass in Murano while addressing historical gender biases in the art world.
- Special Catalogue: A catalogue accompanying the exhibition includes contributions from Susan Fisher Sterling (National Museum of Women in the Arts), Gabriella Belli (Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia), Agnes Husslein-Arco (Austria), and others, delving into the history and significance of women in glass art.
- Featured Works: Notable works include collaborations by Chiara Dynys, Joana Vasconcelos, Cornelia Parker, Fiona Banner, Kiki Smith, Mona Hatoum, and new pieces by Federica Marangoni, Judy Chicago, Karen LaMonte, and many more.
- Artist Focus: Special attention is given to artists like Kiki Kogelnik, who revitalized glass as an artistic medium in the post-war era, and Renata Bertlmann, whose work was showcased at the 2019 Venice Biennale.
- New Works: Advanced casting technology allowed for remote collaborations and new creations by artists such as Maria Thereza Alves, Charlotte Gyllenhammar, Enrica Borghi, Rosemarie Benedikt, and more.

Objective: To celebrate female artists, challenge stereotypes, and promote the visibility of women in glass art, while healing historical scars.