Davide Salvadore, the father of Mattia and Marco from Studio Salvadore, comes from a long lineage of glassworkers. His family’s glassmaking tradition dates back to the early 1700s, with his maternal ancestors, the Fratelli Rossetto, creating exquisite pieces for a Piedmontese princess in 1721. Davide’s journey into glass art began under the mentorship of Antonio Mantoan, where he learned every aspect of glass processing, from assembling furnaces to crafting delicate works. He then honed his skills working with Alfredo Barbini, a revered Murano glassmaker, and collaborated with prestigious stud ..read more

  Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FdEGja76Jk This month’s Not Grandma’s Glass is artist, mentor, and community leader Pearl Dick. She has been very busy over the last year working in her community promoting the arts while continuing Project Fire. Dick developed this glassblowing program to help with the trauma of youth injured by gun violence in Chicago. Click above to watch a video of the artist discussing her year! You will really enjoy it! #share #glass #art The post NGG 2023 artist Pearl Dick appeared first on Habatat Detroit Fine Art ..read more

Habatat Galleries is thrilled to announce the participation of acclaimed artist Christopher Day for March of Not Grandma’s Glass (NGG)  2024. Day, a mixed-race artist based in the UK, brings a unique perspective to the world of contemporary glass art through his thought-provoking exploration of identity and social issues. In his practice, Day seamlessly blends the seductive qualities of glass with narratives that delve into complex inquiries and unflinching social vignettes. As a mixed-race individual navigating the intricacies of race in the UK, Day’s work reflects on what it means to ex ..read more

Welcome to Habatat Galleries, the premier destination for glass art enthusiasts worldwide. Established in 1971 in the vibrant art scene of Detroit, Michigan, we proudly hold the title of the oldest and largest art gallery in the United States exclusively dedicated to artists who harness the transformative power of glass as their medium. Our 16,000 sq. ft. Michigan gallery, including the renowned Vault, serves as a beacon for art aficionados, housing the original International Glass Invitational for over five decades. Through this iconic event, we have introduced and showcased the finest talen ..read more

Northwest Ohio Glass Interest Newsletter, Issue 339 Bowling Green, Ohio 1/21/2021–Welcome to the 339th edition of the Northwest Ohio Glass Interest Newsletter.   Please add Hakel1962@gmail.com to your safe sender whitelist.  And send us your news and ideas to help us continue support of this community of glass art lovers.    Lee & Milt Hakel, Editors, Hakel1962@gmail.com   A new editor has been identified for the Northwest Ohio Glass Interest Newsletter, but is unable to start until March.  The Hakels will continue until that time.   Headlines Call for A ..read more

Northwest Ohio Glass Interest Newsletter, Issue 337 Bowling Green, Ohio 1/7/2021–Welcome to the 337th edition of the Northwest Ohio Glass Interest Newsletter.   Please add Hakel1962@gmail.com to your safe sender whitelist.  And send us your news and ideas to help us continue support of this community of glass art lovers.    Lee & Milt Hakel, Editors, Hakel1962@gmail.com     A new editor has been identified for the Northwest Ohio Glass Interest Newsletter, but is unable to start until March.  The Hakels will continue until that time.     Headline ..read more

Northwest Ohio Glass Interest Newsletter, Issue 340 Bowling Green, Ohio 1/28/2021–Welcome to the 340th edition of the Northwest Ohio Glass Interest Newsletter.   Please add Hakel1962@gmail.com to your safe sender whitelist.  And send us your news and ideas to help us continue support of this community of glass art lovers.    Lee & Milt Hakel, Editors, Hakel1962@gmail.com   A new editor has been identified for the Northwest Ohio Glass Interest Newsletter, but is unable to start until March.  The Hakels will continue until that time.   Headlines Call for A ..read more

Northwest Ohio Glass Interest Newsletter, Issue 334 Bowling Green, Ohio 12/17/2020–Welcome to the 334th edition of the Northwest Ohio Glass Interest Newsletter.   Please add Hakel1962@gmail.com to your safe sender whitelist.  And send us your news and ideas to help us continue support of this community of glass art lovers.    Lee & Milt Hakel, Editors, Hakel1962@gmail.com   Headlines Toledo and Lucas County Arts Relief Grants – New! Dan and Owen Dailey Showing Together at Hawk Gallery – Closing Studio Eleven Eleven Holiday Open House Habatat Michigan Glass Coast W ..read more

Northwest Ohio Glass Interest Newsletter, Issue 338 Bowling Green, Ohio 1/14/2021–Welcome to the 338th edition of the Northwest Ohio Glass Interest Newsletter.   Please add Hakel1962@gmail.com to your safe sender whitelist.  And send us your news and ideas to help us continue support of this community of glass art lovers.    Lee & Milt Hakel, Editors, Hakel1962@gmail.com   A new editor has been identified for the Northwest Ohio Glass Interest Newsletter, but is unable to start until March.  The Hakels will continue until that time.   Headlines Habatat Mi ..read more

Northwest Ohio Glass Interest Newsletter, Issue 336 Bowling Green, Ohio 12/31/2020–Welcome to the 336th edition of the Northwest Ohio Glass Interest Newsletter.   Please add Hakel1962@gmail.com to your safe sender whitelist.  And send us your news and ideas to help us continue support of this community of glass art lovers.    Lee & Milt Hakel, Editors, Hakel1962@gmail.com     Happy New Year!   A new editor has been identified for the Northwest Ohio Glass Interest Newsletter, but is unable to start until March.  The Hakels will continue until that tim ..read more