More than three years ago, internationally renowned Italian glass artist Lino Tagliapietra announced he had selected Tacoma’s Museum of Glass as the major repository of his art. The significant donation, encompassing some 175 artworks and installations from Tagliapietra’s long and illustrious career, showcases his evolution as an artist, one whose unique style is characterized by intricate designs, uncommon attention to detail and exuberant use of color.
To accommodate this remarkable gift, the Museum of Glass will start construction this spring on a new gallery as well as other museum upgrades – the first capital renovation project since the museum opened in 2002. When completed, the Lino Tagliapietra Legacy Gallery will be the only permanent gallery in the country dedicated to the artist and his work.
