A special exhibit in the Museum of Glass (MOG) in Tacoma, Washington, featured the works of Italian artist maestro Alfredo Barbini (1912–2007). According to MOG:
“Barbini was a skilled technician with a playful repertoire. He was imaginative and elegant with a humorous aesthetic while showcasing a mid-century modern minimalism. Barbini’s work is informed by his love of nature, especially aquatic creatures, birds, and animals. He revels in their charm, beauty, and incomparable design.”
In some of his works, Barbini captures sea life in glass giving the illusion of an aquarium.
More glass art exhibits
Museum of Glass: The female form by Alfredo Barbini (museum tour)
Museum of Glass: Some glass artists (photo diary)
Museum of Glass: Studio glass (photo diary)
Museum of Glass: Human figures by Lalique (photo diary)
Museum of Glass: LGBTQ (photo diary)
Museums 101: Glass Art Works by Dale Chihuly (Photo Diary)
Museums 101: Representational Glass Sculpture (Photo Diary)
Indians 101: Glass art by Marcus Amerman (museum tour)