Tittot glass manufacturer is part of the ‘The Harder They Fall’ exhibition currently on show at Moss Gallery in New York.

The work shown is created using the ‘Lost Wax Casting’ technique, a process last favored by artists in France during the Art Nouveau period; the highly artesian work requires approximately 50 intricate and interconnected steps. This art form was revived by Mr. Heinrich Wang, the Creative Director of Tittot, Taiwan, in 1987.

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The Bombay Sapphire Foundation has invited emerging designers from around the world to design the ultimate Martini cocktail glass inspired by Bombay Sapphire in the ‘Designer Glass Competition 2009′.

The overall Global Winner will receive £5,000, the 2nd Prize Winner £3,000 and the 3rd Prize Winner £2,000. Plus, not only is there an overall winner, but the public also have the opportunity to vote for their favorite glass online in the ‘Bombay Sapphire Designer Glass Competition People’s Prize’. From early August until 21st September you will have a chance to vote for your favorite glass design.

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Shan Shan Sheng’s ‘Open Wall Project‘ is a large-scale glass installation re-interpreting a section of the Great Wall for the 2009 Venice Biennale.
Sheng’s Open Wall installation captures an interval of China’s heritage, translating this historic structure as a temporary zone of glass architecture.

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‘tranSglass’ lidded carafes are perfect for keeping water handy at bedsides and desks. Made from recycled wine bottles, each translucent carafe comes with a lid that doubles as a glass for drinking. Carafes comes in 2 pieces which includes one cut bottle and one matching lid/tumbler.

Designed by Emma Woffenden and Tord Boontje

Available via: www.artecnicainc.com.

Stella McCartney’s crystal horse sculpture, Lucky Spot, was a much-loved temporary exhibit in the 2004 Fashion at Belsay exhibition. It remained one of English Heritage’s most memorable and visually appealing exhibits at Belsay Hall Castle & Gardens in Northumberland.

Cantering back to Belsay and opening to the public at Easter 2009, thanks to funding from Castle Morpeth Borough Council.

Stella McCartney was inspired to create Lucky Spot following a visit to Belsay. Her response to this beautiful place with its grand medieval castle and mystical quarry garden was to create something magical, romantic and visually stunning. She designed a jeweled curtain of thousands of Swarovski crystals that hung in the shape of a horse from the ceiling in the Castle’s Great Hall.

‘Though our water bottles and drinking cups cleverly mimic the familiar shapes of plastic disposables, you won’t want to throw them away. These vessels are made from tubes of clear, sturdy borosilicate glass.’

For more visit: www.greenergrassdesign.com.