Exhibits, Catalogs, Books, Publications, Films

 

Cultural Exhibits

1987 – San Nicolò Glassware Exhibit: Murano Museum of Glass, contemporary section. "Communicating Vases", with the participation of youth from the Academy of Fine Arts, in Venice. Project of double-chambered vase, topology by Luisa Carraro - work by Luigi Camozzo. Small structure project of Massimo Ballarin - work by Luigi Camozzo.

 

1988 – San Nicolò Glassware Exhibit: Murano Palazzo da Mula, crystal vase with carved formed mouth, engraved mallard in flight over the marsh, 1986. Technique: traditional wheel and turbine engraving.

 

1989 – Promovetro Consortium Exhibit: Murano Museum of Glass, contemporary section. Sculpted block of crystal, engraved Terrier 1989. Technique: three dimensional wheel engraving, finishing details with turbine tool.

 

1991 – Murano Master Glass Blowers Exhibition in honor of San Nicolò present works in VETRO: Saint Theodor School, Venezia, 12 - 27 January, 1991. Blocks of transparent glass, carved and sculpted on the side: engraving seeds of a dandelion partially blown in the wind, 1990. Technique: traditional engraving on a stone wheel.

 

1994 – Exhibition '982', Trasparent Art of Venice: Zitelle Cultural Center of Exhibitions and Communication, 6-9 May, 1994. Transparent plates engraved with the design of artist, Ernst Fuchs, painter and sculptor, face of a woman with a rose and an orange. Traditional wheel engraving by Luigi Camozzo, for Mauro Albarelli of Murano Trading S.r.l.

 

1995 – Mythology with Pino Signoretto: San Nicolò Gallery, Venice; 29 April - 27 May, 1995. Luigi Camozzo presents sculptures, 'Suddenly' - 1995, and 'Pappagallo' 1995, cameo engraved submersed in a thick layer of crystal.

 

1998 – Arese Exhibit, Milano; 1 - 2 April, 1998. National Antique Artisan Crafts, Luigi Camozzo presents a series of Venetian glasses and plates finely engraved at the wheel, with traditional techniques.

 

1998 – Market Exhibit: engraving demonstration, artistic stained glass windows, fused glass, acid etched and enamel decorated glass; Merano 22 - 31 December, 1998. In occasion of the Christmas market with a special invitation from the mayor of Merano and Joan Crous, works in patte d'ver.

 

2000 – Exhibition Venice, 20, 21, 22 October, 2000; Contarini Palazzo of the Iron Door: "Ancient Crafts". Luigi Camozzo presents vases, bowls and plates, from a series in homage to painters of the 20th century; traditional wheel engraving and mixed technics.

 

2003 – Cultural Exhibit: Venice, 28 November, 2003; UNESCO Palazzo exhibition of artists and artisans represented in the book, "Venice Master Artisans", by Norbert Heyl and presented by the author. Luigi Camozzo exhibits the clam vase, 'La Danza Erotica', 1995, crackle glass in overlaying colors, cameo engraved.

 

2003 - 2004 – Exhibit and auction for contemporary art glass, four auctions per year with catalog of the pieces and the artist. Organized by l'Hôtel Drouot-Richelieu. 10,rue du Faubourg-Montmartre-75009 Paris. Glass sculpted by Luigi Camozzo; one of a kind pieces made with glass rods and murrine, finely formed and carved traditionally at the wheel.

 

2007 – Contemporary Artists Exhibit, 9, 10, 11 June, 2007, at Strand Gallery, 164 High Street Aldebergh, IP 15 5AQ, UK. Luigi Camozzo presents 8 vases and bottles of glass murrine, finely carved and sculpted traditionally at the wheel.

 

2007 – Invited by The Italian Knife Coorporation: 11th International Exhibition of Artisan Knives, 24 - 25 November, 2007, Marriot Hotel, Milano, via Washington, 66. By kind invitation, Luigi Camozzo presents a series of three knives in calcedonia glass, completely carved by hand and engraved at the wheel: N°1-07 Skinner, N°2-07 Bowie, N°3-07 Seppuku rituale.

 

2008 EXA 2008 27th International Sporting Arms, Security, Outdoor Show, 12 - 15 of April, 2008; BRIXIA EXPO - Trade Show of Brescia S.p.A Via Caprera, 5. Luigi Camozzo presents carved knives, polished and engraved in calcedonia glass, traditionally engraved at the wheel and with turbine tool. Organized by the Italian Knife Union.

 

2009 EXA 2009 28th International Sporting Arms, Security, Outdoor Show, 18 - 21 of April, 2009; BRIXIA EXPO - Trade Show of Brescia S.p.A Via Caprera, 5. Luigi Camozzo presents carved knives, polished and engraved in calcedonia glass, traditionally engraved at the wheel and with turbine tool. Organized by the Italian Knife Union.

 

2009 – Personal exposition at the Frauenau Glass Museum, Frauenau, Germany, from 26 September, through 8 November, 2009. Luigi Camozzo presents a new collection dedicated to the Glass Museum, LA RICERCA DI NUOVE FORME (Research of New Forms), Spring-Summer Collection, 2009. 13 original works. Other works included sculpted, carved and engraved glass, classic and contemporary.

 

Travel Guides, Special Editions

1994 – 'Brava Casa' guide, "Artisans: 800 Excellent Addresses", restoration and design boutiques, museums which conserve ancient traditions and courses that proprose them anew. Luigi Camozzo, engraved glass and mirrors, courses and restoration.

 

1996 – Brava Casa', Special Edition. "The Good Ideas of the Artisans". Traditional material and technics. Solutions from the inside. Exclusive projects. Restoration boutiques. Addresses in all Italy. Luigi Camozzo, engraving, courses and restoration.

 

2004 – The AA Key Guide, Venice. Luigi Camozzo, master glass engraver, carver and sculptor; engraved blown glass of esteemed technique, sculpted and carved glass for collectors, engraving and cold working courses for advanced and beginners, art and cultural history of glass and its modern and ancient decoration.

 

2006 – Complete Guide to the Island of Murano. Michela and Nicolò Scibilia. History, art, culture of glass, furnaces and businesses, restaurants, and hospitality. Vianello editor. Luigi Camozzo, Gallery - Studio: engraved, carved, and sculpted glass, courses and consulting.

 

2006 – Fodor's See It Venice Travel Guide, www.fodors.com. Automobile Guide on the city of Venice, museums, historic places, points of sale for artistic, antique trattorias and hotels. "Luigi Camozzo is one of Murano's true masters, renowned for his engraving. Pieces are heavily textured, incised, and etched. Shapes are simple and pieces are true works of art. He runs courses in glass engraving."

 

2009 – Venice One City, Memory of the Water. Curated by Antonella De Palma e Sandra Savogin. Research and documentation on lagoonal use and customs, work and history. Luigi Camozzo interveiwed about the work of the island of Murano and about the complete lagoonal ecosystem.

 

2009 – Editorial publication magazine of specialized blades, No. 44, April, 2009. Luigi Camozzo, special knife maker, Knives in Glass, glass knives made of calcedonia, 'avventurina', colored and transparent glass, hand carved and polished. Finely engraved traditional copper wheel, and turbine.

 

2009 – Time Out - Universal House 251 Tottenhan Court Road London, W1T 7AB UK – Guide; Venice, Verona, Treviso: and the Veneto. Defines Luigi Camozzo: "An engraver is reductive, the technics which he uses are diverse, varied and affiliated with each other. If you find yourselves in Murano, a visit to his studio is an obligation; and if it is open, you will see the works, as well as his exposition of one-of-a-kind collective engraved glasses."

 

2009 – Der Bayerwald-Bote 25 September, Presentation of the Muranese Artist, 30 September, 2009, article in the Bavarian Forest courier newspaper by Karin Rühl, director of the Frauenau Glass Museum, about the exhibition of the works and biography of Luigi Camozzo in Frauenau.

 

2010 – Tabi: July 2010, Japanese travel journal and guide (Tokyo) on history, art and culture, and travel interests such as culture, people, and countries. Feature and photo of the studio, presentation of Master engraver, Luigi Camozzo.

 

Books, Art Catalogs, Magazines

1996 – No. 24 Graphics and Art Objects, Catalogo dell'arte moltiplicata in Italia (Catalog of Art Multiplied in Italy); Giorgio Mondadori publishers. Luigi Camozzo presents: 'La Danza Erotica', 1995; crackle glass in overlaying colors, engraved with mixed wheel and cameo technics; engraving and design by Luigi Camozzo, glass by Pino Signoretto.

 

1997 – No. 24 Graphics and Art Objects, Catalogo dell'arte moltiplicata in Italia (Catalog of Art Multiplied in Italy); Giorgio Mondadori publishers. Luigi Camozzo presents: 'Suddenly', 1995; turning sculpture in submerged glass, engraved with mixed wheel and cameo technics; engraving and design by Luigi Camozzo, glass by Pino Signoretto.

 

1999 – Technics and Art of Glass, of G. Bubbico - J. & G. Crous. Demetra. Complete manual of glass technics and manufacturing, from 0° to 1350 0°Celcius. Luigi Camozzo, for the cold working section: cold-working, engraving, polishing, design, submerged cameo engraving.

 

2000 – Venice Master Artisans, by Norbert Heyl, text by Cristina Gregorin, Vianello Libri. A selection of arts and crafts which, little by little, are disappearing. Beautiful photographs by Norbert, accompanied by a rich, competent text of research and poetry. Thank you for your work about our legacy, that which still remains.

 

2003 - 2004 – Official Catalog and Gazette of the auction house Hôtel Drouot-Richelieu trimester exhibit on glass and artists of contemporary art; Montmartre, Parigi. Luigi Camozzo presents in eight different editions, close to 40 unique pieces in murrine glass, finely sculpted and carved with the diamond wheel, and at the traditional stone wheel.

 

2006 – Murano, The Island of Glass, by Norbert Heyl text by Rosa Barovier Mentasti, Vianello Libri. Divided in four parts: the origins, between gardens and factories, traditional glass, modern design. Cover engraved chalices, engraved at the wheel, vases blown and carved, by Luigi Camozzo. (Thank you, Norbert.)

 

2007 – Venice Photographs, A personal view of Venice June- 2007, by Maurice Foxall. Homage to Venice for the grand love of the lagunal city and her artisans, from the part of a romantic photographer.

 

2009 – Verve THE LUXURY OF KNOWING, monthly international magazine, Volume 4, Number 41/42 Nov/Dec '09 – MENTAL Fluidity , text by Philippe Daverio, photography by Antonio Maniscalco.

The Beastiary: Project of Milan Gallery Owner and Designer, Jean Blanchaert on behalf of the WWF Italy foundation, glass made by glass master Silvano Signoretto, Master engraver of calligraphy and staff names, Luigi Camozzo.

 

2010 – The Cut of Glass: Yesterday and Today, " To Engrave..." Feature by Jean Blanchaert for ArteDossier; directed by Philippe Daverio; photographs- Luigi Camozzo. Summarized history of engraved glass: from the third century B.C., through contemporary glass of our days.

"From the fine red line left by Bohemian, Franz Pelzel: Luigi Camozzo on Murano continues the tradition of glass engraved at the wheel."

2011 – Veneto Region, Land of the Artisans. Presentation in Waraku No. 120, September 2011, luxurious Japanese fashion and image periodical. Editorial about various artisans of the Veneto Region. Luigi Camozzo engraver and sculptor of glass on Murano. On the first page, a vase with multicolored glass rods, carved and cold-worked, 'Arlecchino' No. 44, 2010.

 

Film, History, Glass, News

1994 – Film. Asterisk Information. Special "Murano", July, 1994. Luigi Camozzo, Engraver on Glass: History, Technique, Studio Workshop and Private Collection.

 

1995 – Film. Asterisk Information. Special "First Fruits of Autumn", October, 1995. Luigi Camozzo, Engraver on Glass: Royalty on the Island of Glassblowers, interview about the noble arts.

 

1997 – Film. Belle èpoque Film Production, Padova; director, Tiziano Biasiol. With support from the European Union Action Plan 16:9. "Murano, Luigi Camozzo Master Engraver." Engraving on glass and it's various technics, technical details, tracking shots of finished works.

 

1998 – Film. Belle èpoque Film Production, Padova; director, Tiziano Biasiol. With support from the European Union Action Plan 16:9. "Luigi Camozzo: Glass Culture and News, Events of the Island.

 

2000 – Film. 600 seconds S.r.L televised programs, Mestre, Venice. Palazzo Contarini of the Iron Door. Cultural exhibit and inauguration of the prestigious restoration of the palace; 20 - 22 October, 2000. Luigi Camozzo presents engraved glass, "Homage to Painters of the 1900's, on vases and plates." (Mosaic, beaded flowers, paintings.)

 

2009 – Film. Klaus Bock -Glass Art Series Number 7, Murano 2009, Luigi Camozzo for Frauenau Glass Museum. Sculpture series Spring - Summer, Number 28 – Name: "Fantastico". Various phases of work, cold-work, cutting, and mounting of the final piece.