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Generation Glas

Art glass is deeply ingrained in Swedish culture and heritage. It is seen as a national treasure and a source of pride for the country. Sweden’s longstanding tradition and rich history of glassmaking dates back several centuries and can be traced to the mid-17th century when the first glassworks were established. Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, Swedish glassworks collaborated with renowned artists and designers, resulting in unique and innovative glass artworks that push the boundaries of traditional glassmaking.

In the wake of the closure of major glassworks, a new generation of glass artists and designers has established themselves and developed a new, more individual, platform for Swedish art glass. This new, young group of artists and craftsmen – let's call them Generation glass – has revitalised the scene. From their hot shops in the “Crystal Kingdom” of Småland, the Stockholm area and Denmark, and with experience from historically important glassworks, the artists demonstrate their ability to mix traditional craftsmanship with contemporary aesthetics and create works that are both timeless and modern.

We are delighted to present works by Hanna Hansdotter, Isa Andersson, Maria Bang Espersen, Frida Fjellman, Bjørn Friborg, Simon Klenell, Fredrik Nielsen, and Rasmus Nossbring. Each artist has pushed the boundaries of the material and its expressions, showing the aesthetic and technical possibilities of glass. These inspired and gifted strong individuals are also not afraid to cooperate with each other as a team, designing and blowing glass together, finding strength in a shared passion.

Gallery

Generation Glas Hanna Hansdotter, Maria Bang Espersen, Frida Fjellman, Bjørn Friborg, Fredrik Nielsen among others

Hanna Hansdotter *Untitled *, 2023, Casted glass and chrome, 62 × 32 × 32 cm

Hanna Hansdotter *Untitled *, 2023, Casted glass and chrome, 61 x 29 x 29 cm

Hanna Hansdotter Edge and Glory I, 2023, Casted glass and chrome, 58 x 56 cm

Hanna Hansdotter Edge and Glory II, 2023, Casted glass and chrome, 59 x 60 cm

Hanna Hansdotter *Untitled *, 2023, Casted glass and chrome, 59 x 30 x 30 cm

Hanna Hansdotter *Untitled *, 2023, Casted glass and chrome, 64 × 34 × 34 cm

Hanna Hansdotter *Untitled *, 2023, Casted glass and chrome, 67 x 58 and 55 x 53 cm

Rasmus Nossbring Balancing slug, 2022, Blown and cut overlay glass, 37 x 15 x 10 cm

Rasmus Nossbring Still too far, 2022, Blown and cut overlay glass, 37 x 19 x 7 cm

Rasmus Nossbring Lookout, 2022, Blown and cut overlay glass, 46 x 17 x 10 cm

Rasmus Nossbring Mindboggle, 2021, Blown and cut overlay glass, 68 x 20 x 16 cm

Fredrik Nielsen Fantasy Red, 2023, Blown and casted glass and car paint, 29 x 24 x 17 cm

Fredrik Nielsen ANOTHER EXCUSE 2023, 2023, Blown and cast glass, 52 x 47 x 34 cm

Fredrik Nielsen ANOTER EXCUSE 2023, 2023, Blown and cast glass, 52 x 47 x 34 cm

Fredrik Nielsen Venice - 1999, 2023, Blown and molded glass, 47 x 36 x 19 cm

Fredrik Nielsen Furtniture in the Garage, 2022, Blown and cast glass, 45 x 54 x 49 cm

Simon Klenell Stacked Cuboid Composition, 2023, Blown and cut overlay glass, 64 x 29 x 18 cm

Simon Klenell Table Mirror, Himmel, 2020, Blown and mirrored glass, 42 x 34 x 14 cm

Simon Klenell Cobioid, 2023, Blown and cut overlay glass, 27 x 12 x 12 cm

Fredrik Nielsen ANOTER EXCUSE 2023, 2023, Blown and casted glass, 52 x 47 x 34 cm

Simon Klenell Stacked Tubular Composition, 2023, Blown and cut overlay glass, 58 x 12 x 12 cm

Simon Klenell Tubular 2, 2022, Blown and mirrored glass, 20 x 7 x 7 cm

Fredrik Nielsen Furtniture in the Garage, 2022, Blown and cast glass, 45 x 54 x 49 cm

Fredrik Nielsen Thinking of his Lonely Room, 2022, Blown and cast glass, 52 x 47 x 34 cm

Fredrik Nielsen ANOTER EXCUSE 2023, 2023, Blown and cast glass, 52 x 47 x 34 cm

Fredrik Nielsen Venice - 1999, 2023, Blown and molded glass, 47 x 36 x 19 cm

Simon Klenell Tubular V, 2023, Blown and cut overlay glass, 34 x 12 x 12 cm

Simon Klenell Stacked Tubular Composition, 2023, Blown and cut overlay glass, 58 x 12 x 12 cm

Björn Friborg A series of penetrations II, 2023, Glass and nitrateshine, 70 x 35 x 35 cm

Björn Friborg A series of penetrations I, 2023, Glass and nitrateshine, 80 x 29 x 29 cm

Björn Friborg A series of penetrations IV, 2023, Glass and nitrateshine, 73 x 40 x 40 cm

Björn Friborg A series of penetrations V, 2023, Glass and nitrateshine, 78 x 30 x 30 cm

Björn Friborg A series of penetrations III, 2023, Glass and nitrateshine, 78 x 30 x 30 cm

Frida Fjellman Forêt pastel, 2023, Blown glass and stainless steel, (7 pieces), 3 models of prismas, (42 x 33 x 33), (44 x 27 x 27) , (48 x 25 x 25) cm, Total for installation145 x 200 x 33 cm

Frida Fjellman Pastel dégoulinant, 2023, Blown glass and brass, (3 pieces), 200 x 45 x 45 cm total for installation

Maria Bang Espersen Soft but Hard (Blue Feelings), 2022, Stretched and folded glass, 15 x 28 x 27 cm

Maria Bang Espersen Soft Connections (love and champagne), 2023, Stretched and folded glass, 23 x 77 x 30 cm

Maria Bang Espersen Soft Connections (Tough Love), 2022, Stretched and folded glass, 21,5x 56 x 28 cm

Isa Andersson Armed, 2022, Glass, textile, metal. Installation 12 pieces, 150 x 300 x 15 cm

Isa Andersson Spikklubba, 2022, Glass and metal, 35 x 15 x 15 cm

Isa Andersson Guardian, 2022, Glass, 80 x 40 x 40 cm

Isa Andersson Spira 1, 2022, Glass and metal, 27 x 27 x 18 cm

Isa Andersson Spira 3, 2022, Glass, 25 x 17 x 18 cm

Isa Andersson Påle 1, 2022, Glass and textile, 27x 6 x 6 cm

Isa Andersson Spira 2, 2022, Glass and metal, 23 x 23 x 70 cm

Isa Andersson Batong 2, 2022, Glass and metal, 33 x 8 x 12 cm

Isa Andersson Påle 2, 2022, Glass and metal, 8 x 19 x 36 cm

Isa Andersson Klubba 1, 2022, Glass and metal, 12 x 12 x 50 cm

Isa Andersson Klubba 2, 2022, Glass and textile, 53 x 11 x 11 cm

Isa Andersson Morning Star, 2022, Glass, 37 x 12 x 12 cm

Isa Andersson Batong 2, 2022, Glass and metal, 33 x 8 x 12 cm

Generation Glas