Richard Marquis, glassblower and collector of beat-up, vintage objects, has had an extraordinary influence on the development of contemporary studio glass in America and around the world. His work is humorous, ironic, smart, and beautifully—some might say obsessively—made. As an artist, Marquis is... more
Glass beads have always been important as the initial attempt in the production of glass for many manufactories throughout the world and over the thirty-five centuries of glass production. After these early innovations and the success of many manufactories, beads continued to be vital objects of... more


