Esprit moderne : Carlo Scarpa et le vitrail suisse du XXe siècle
Conceived in close collaboration with the Centro Studi del Vetro at the Fondazione Giorgio Cini in Venice, the exhibition draws parallels between the aesthetic explorations of Carlo Scarpa (1906–1978) in the field of stained glass in Venice during the 1920s and 1930s and the work of outstanding Swiss artists active throughout the 20th century. Scarpa, one of the most important Italian architects and designers of the 20th century, trained in Venice during the interwar period, where he developed the sensitivity to the material and the compositional rigour that would later characterise his work. Among his early works is a series of stained-glass pieces, little known but particularly revealing. This brief yet significant period of experimentation with stained glass is closely linked to the Venetian glassworks Maestri Vetrai Muranesi Cappellin & C., for whom he was working at the time. Although Scarpa’s contribution to stained glass lasted only a few years, it is of considerable importance. His work constitutes a veritable laboratory for material and formal research, rooted in a tradition of craftsmanship in dialogue with modernity. While the context of Scarpa’s creations differs from that of the Swiss artists, the aesthetic similarities are significant, as evidenced by the works presented in the exhibition.
Colloque scientifique et vernissage
- 22 May, 2pm – 5.30 pm: Scientific conference “Carlo Scarpa : architecture et vitrail“. Découvrez le programme ici. Inscription à [email protected]
- 22 May, 6 pm – 8 pm: Opening of the exhibition. Subscribe at [email protected]
Publication
« Carlo Scarpa : architecture et vitrail »
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Guided tour
28 June, 3 pm – 4 pm: F^Guided tour of the exhibition (in French) with Jennifer Burkard
23 May 2026 – 17 January 2027
