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Alberto Dona
Alberto Dona was born in Italy in 1944. He began working in the glass field at age
13. He worked with many masters and had the opportunity to travel abroad to
Venezuela to work with glass. His foremost influence was the maestro “Nane”
Ferro, who was known in Murano during the 60s as one of the best masters.
In the early 70s, Dona opened his own furnace. He became known for his skill with
colors and his ability to invent unique color combinations. Most characteristic,
however, is the large size that Dona is able to achieve with his shapes. These
qualities have attracted companies from Venini to Reflex to Saporiti, who have
depended on Dona for glass accessories. By the end of the 80s Dona’s talent also
attracted many artists with whom he then collaborated.
Dona’s glass vessels have been included in various group shows. In October 2001
he had a one-man show at the Vassel Art Gallery in London. Also he was selected
to furnish the lighting for the Hiroshima Memorial Museum.
13. He worked with many masters and had the opportunity to travel abroad to
Venezuela to work with glass. His foremost influence was the maestro “Nane”
Ferro, who was known in Murano during the 60s as one of the best masters.
In the early 70s, Dona opened his own furnace. He became known for his skill with
colors and his ability to invent unique color combinations. Most characteristic,
however, is the large size that Dona is able to achieve with his shapes. These
qualities have attracted companies from Venini to Reflex to Saporiti, who have
depended on Dona for glass accessories. By the end of the 80s Dona’s talent also
attracted many artists with whom he then collaborated.
Dona’s glass vessels have been included in various group shows. In October 2001
he had a one-man show at the Vassel Art Gallery in London. Also he was selected
to furnish the lighting for the Hiroshima Memorial Museum.
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Click on the images to the right to see the enlarged version of Alberto Dona's glass
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