Murano Glass Gallery of the AVeM Foundry

AVeM

Arte Vetraria Muranese

In 1932, Arte Vetraria Muranese, often referred to as AVeM, was founded by several glassblowers - Antonio Luigi Ferro, his son Egidio Ferro, Emilio Nason, and Galliano Ferro. The technical director was Giulio Radi. It is known the some early designs were created by noted painter Vittori Zecchin.

The AVeM studio is best know for the "Tutti Frutti" range of bowls and vases popularized from the 1950's, and attributed to artisan Dino Martens. Other noted AVeM foundry artisans include Ansolo Fuga, Georgio Ferro.

Here is a gallery of art glass known to be designed and created by the Murano Glass artisans at AVeM.

Traditional Confetti Millefiori Bowl

Murano Glass Gallery of DINO MARTENS

Here is a gallery of art glass known to be designed and created by Murano Glass artisan Dino Martens (circa 1940-1950's). Martens is a master artisan and specialized in the art glass techniques of "a mace", pittorico, and lattissimo.

A Mace - an art glass design technique meaning "with spots"

Pittorico - an art glass design technique referring to a pictorial or painter-like pattern

Lattissimo - an art glass design technique referring to ribbons that resemble lattice-work,
                   many times appearing as a ladder-like pattern, often twisted and spiraled

Pastel Twisted Ribbon and Gold Adventurine Bowl (top view)

Pastel Twisted Ribbon and Gold Adventurine Bowl (side view)

Primary Ribbon and White Lattisimo Bowl