The Glass Museum of Riihimäki celebrates Paolo Venini, founder of V.S.M. Venini & C., and the great artists who collaborated with him between the 1930s and 1950s, including Gio Ponti and Piero Fornasetti.
The Finnish Glass Museum in Riihimäki proudly presents a captivating exhibition celebrating Paolo Venini (1895–1959), the visionary founder of V.S.M. Venini & C. and a key figure in the history of Murano glass. This exhibition takes visitors on a journey through Venini’s illustrious career, tracing the story of his glassworks, founded in 1925 with Napoleone Martinuzzi and Francesco Zecchin.
Following the success of the exhibition organized by LE STANZE DEL VETRO, the show not only honours Venini's genius but also pays tribute to the remarkable artists who collaborated with him between the 1930s and 1950s. Highlights include works by renowned designers such as Tyra Lundgren, Gio Ponti, Piero Fornasetti, Eugène Berman, and Tobia Scarpa. These pieces exemplify the dialogue between tradition and modernity, showcasing the unparalleled beauty and elegance of Murano glass.
The exhibition offers an immersive exploration of art and design, revealing how Venini attracted extraordinary talent and brought timeless masterpieces to life—works that continue to symbolize excellence and creativity in the world of glassmaking.
See the catalogue of the exhibition organized by LE STANZE DEL VETRO
Paolo Venini, Vases in ‘a dame’ (chessboard pattern) murrina glass, 1953
Paolo Venini, Vases of the diamante serie, 1934-36