Collection: Fulvio Bianconi

Fulvio Bianconi 1915–1996

He settled in Milan and worked throughout his life with the Milanese publishing houses Mondadori, Bompiani and Garzanti as a graphic designer and illustrator.

He also devoted himself to painting frescoes in the Galtrucco shops and in the pavilions of the Milan Trade Fair.

These professions were combined with his constant passion for glass.
In 1946, he made frequent trips to Murano to study the art of glassmaking. There he met Paolo Venini, a decisive encounter for both: the creativity of this young man marked a turning point in the history of VENINI.

Intensive research and experimentation with new glassmaking techniques, often involving the reworking of very ancient skills, is a constant in Fulvio Bianconi’s work.

New movements and colours appear in the glass, demonstrating the connection between the history of Murano and a strong sense of modernity.
This fusion of craftsmanship and creative flair gave rise to several iconic works, such as the Figure della Commedia dell’Arte, the Tiepolo, the Fazzoletto, the Sirene and the Pezzati.