Lino Tagliapietra is one of the most prominent contemporary glass artists born on the island of Murano, Italy, known for its glass production since 1291. He was sent for training at age 11 to work with glass master Archimede Seguso. By age 21, he became a maestro himself. In 1968, he met Dale Chihuly and in 1979 went to teach glass art in the U.S., where he collaborated with American artists. Lino Tagliapietra's work has won numerous international awards and is featured in many major museums worldwide.

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2. Lino Tagliapietra - one of the most prominent contemporary glass artists –
was born on the island of Murano (Italy),
the history of glass production
which dates back to 1291.
At age 11 he was sent for training to work
with glass maestro Archimede Seguso.
At the age of 21goda he was promoted to maestro.
In 1968 he became acquainted with Dale Chihuly
at the time of his visit to Murano.
In 1979 he went to teach in the U.S.,
where he worked with American artists.
Lino Tagliapietra work won numerous international awards
and are in many major museums around the world
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