Iakobachvili Collection
Breath of glass
Light in motion
Glass becomes a meeting point between light, matter and artistic expression, shaped by fire and artistic vision.
7700
exceptional glass works
in the collection
in the collection
From the late 19th century onward, glass entered a profound transformation, as artists and master glassmakers began to explore its expressive possibilities beyond traditional craftsmanship.
 No longer considered merely decorative, glass emerged as a true artistic medium, shaped through experimentation, innovation and technical mastery.
Through delicate transparencies, organic forms and luminous surfaces, these works reveal the dialogue between fire and creation, where material seems to capture light itself. From Art Nouveau elegance to more sculptural modern expressions, each piece reflects a moment in the evolving relationship between craftsmanship, industry and artistic vision.
Through delicate transparencies, organic forms and luminous surfaces, these works reveal the dialogue between fire and creation, where material seems to capture light itself. From Art Nouveau elegance to more sculptural modern expressions, each piece reflects a moment in the evolving relationship between craftsmanship, industry and artistic vision.
These works do not merely contain light, they transform it.
In their delicate presence, glass becomes memory, movement and breath.
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