In Kolkata, Jean Blanchaert discusses the connections between craftsmanship and art and Murano glass

(ANSA) - ROMA, 16 OTT - A brilliant reflection on the links between craftsmanship and contemporary art, particularly on the Murano glass tradition. This was the lecture delivered at the Indian Museum by Italian master Jean Blanchaert as part of the “Contemporary Art Days” promoted by the Consulate General of Italy in Kolkata. Blanchaert, a curator, art critic, and contemporary art gallery owner specializing in glass and ceramics, spoke about how artisanal expertise can become a tool for contemporary artistic expression, while today’s artists are able to imbue traditional techniques with new potential and unprecedented meanings. These concepts resonate both in Italy and in West Bengal, especially as the celebrations for the Hindu festival of Durga Puja begin and its extraordinary pandals are erected.
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