MARCANTONIO BRANDOLINI D’ADDA

Marcantonio Brandolini d’Adda (b. 1991) is an Italian artist and designer based in Venice.  From an early age, Marcantonio was immersed in the world of glass, a legacy shaped by his mother, Marie Brandolini, who founded Laguna~B in 1994. “I want to shed light on aspects of Murano that are often underrepresented,” says Marcantonio. Venice has long been a centre of cultural exchange, where materials from porcelain to textiles and metalwork have been continuously reinterpreted and transformed. At the heart of this tradition is Murano, an island renowned for its centuries-old role in reviving the art of glassmaking. This rich history is a defining influence on Marcantonio’s practice.

Along with its contradictions, Venice is integral to Marcantonio Brandolini d'Adda’s practice. His debut solo exhibition at David Gill Gallery reflects a personal vision, one rooted in the city’s past, while also looking towards its future. Throughout his work, Marcantonio offers a nuanced reinterpretation of Venetian glassmaking, challenging conventional narratives while pushing beyond tradition.

His career as a glass artist gained recognition in 2017 with his debut solo exhibition in Venice, where he presented a site-specific installation using vivid cotissi glass. This exhibition traveled to New York in 2018, accompanied by the film Indefinito, produced by Mafalda Millies. The film showcased dancer Megumi Eda performing among Marcantonio’s sculptures to an original score by Charles Derenne, premiering at the Teatrino di Palazzo Grassi in Venice.

Among his noted works, Indefinito n.1 is part of the Giancarlo Ligabue Foundation's collection. Marcantonio has also curated multiple editions of Venice Glass Week, an annual exhibition celebrating glass artistry. He established the Autonoma Prize for Venice Glass Week, serving on its jury from 2020 to 2022. Dedicated to environmental preservation, he co-founded Vital, a team of experts focused on protecting the Venetian Lagoon. In addition, he launched the Autonoma project, an international exchange initiative with the Pilchuck Glass School in Washington, USA, fostering global collaboration in the glass arts.

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