Mar. 5 – Born in Murano 53 years ago, Cesare Toffolo spent most his life surrounded by colored glass and the instruments that make it come to life. His father was a skilled glass craftsman, much like his father before him; and now Toffolo will reveal the secrets of his art in a series of workshops open to the public in Lisbon. On March 10-11, Toffolo will be a special guest of the Sciences and Technologies Department of Nova Lisbon University, where “Vicarte – Vidro e Cerâmica para as Artes” will take place, also thanks to the support of the Italian Cultural Institute. The latter set up a series of “Encounters for Art” focusing on the art of coloring and molding glass. Giacomo Toffolo, Cesare’s grandfather, worked in the Venini furnace and transmitted his passion, skills and techniques to his son, Florino, who started working in Venini at 17, later specializing in the lume blown glass technique. Cesare learned on the job, starting at 15 in Murano. He later worked in the Venini, Fratelli Toso, Barovier & Toso, La Murrina, Salviati, and Galliano Ferro glass workshops, as well as with famous designers. His creations are displayed in art galleries and museums worldwide, and are appreciated for their style and constantly innovative techniques.
