European Glass Context 2012 – sztuka szkła w Europie
European Glass Context 2012 – art Glass in Europe

Summary/Abstract: European Glass Context 2012 is a part of a biennial symposium of European contemporary glass and ceramics on the island of Bornholm in Denmark. Together with European Ceramic Context it is one of the most important reviews of these arts. This year’s event was focused mainly on two main exhibitions: European Glass Art and New Talent – during which works of 96 artists from 28 European countries were presented. Four Polish artists were invited: Barbara Idzikowska and Monika Rubaniuk (Glass Art category), as well as Patrycja Dubiel and Marzena Krzemińska (New Talent category). The program of European Glass Context 2012 was unusually varied, and consisted of workshops, educational seminars as well as a conference. The theme of the EGC 2012 was the 50th anniversary of Studio Glass movement, which originated in the United States. The organizers wished to refl ect on the condition of contemporary glass art matt er, how it has changed during the years, and what is more important, has it found its audience? European Glass Context is an event which helps to answer the questions stated above. It provides an opportunity to confront various artistic creations at the same time, in the same place.

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