The ILLUMINARI Carlo Nason exhibition, which was presented by Form Portfolios during Copenhagen’s 3daysofdesign festival, offered a comprehensive retrospective of the Murano-based designer’s revolutionary contributions to glassmaking.

Born into a long-standing Venetian glassmaking dynasty, Carlo Nason diverged from traditional ornate styles to pioneer a modernist approach, favoring clean, sculptural forms over decorative complexity. His work spans over five decades and has redefined the possibilities of glass as a medium. The pieces emphasized layered opal textures, geometric precision, and innovative techniques like vetro in piastra (plate glass).

The ILLUMINARI Carlo Nason exhibition highlighted the designer’s most iconic lighting creations but also showcases rediscovered pieces that provide insight into his creative evolution. The timing of this showcase coincides with the designer’s 90th birthday.

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