Murano glass leaf designed by Tyra Lundgren for Venini, made with fine filigree work in 1982

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Tyra Carolina Lundgren (1897–1979) was an extremely versatile and influential Swedish artist. She was known for her works such as:

Painter: she explored various styles, including Cubism and the New Objectivity, with birds, fish, and people as recurring subjects.
Ceramist: she worked for important porcelain companies such as St Eriks Lervarufabrik, Arabia, and Rörstrand, and for a period was even the artistic director of Arabia. Her ceramic works often feature expressive shapes and refined glazes, with naturalistic motifs.
Glass designer: she designed glass objects for Moser, Riihimäki, and Kosta. In particular, she was one of the first women to design glass for the prestigious Italian company Paolo Venini, creating iconic pieces such as the "Vingar" (Wings) series.

Additionally, she collaborated with art magazines and self-published several books. Lundgren's work is celebrated for its strong connection to nature, often incorporating organic forms and motifs of birds and fish. She combined functionality and poetic expression, making her designs timeless. In 1950, she received the Swedish Royal medal Litteris et Artibus for her artistic contribution.

Venini is a name that immediately evokes the excellence and refinement of Murano glass. This historic Venetian glassworks, founded in 1921 by Paolo Venini and Antonio Ferro, revolutionized the world of glass art, bringing Murano craftsmanship to the highest levels of artistic expression.

A blend of tradition and innovation, Venini has managed to combine the millenary glassmaking tradition of Murano with an innovative and experimental approach. Collaboration with internationally renowned artists, such as Paolo Venini, Fulvio Bianconi, Tobia Scarpa, and Gio Ponti, gave rise to unique and iconic works that defined the design standards of the 20th century.

The colors used by Venini are intense and vibrant, obtained through the use of precious pigments and sophisticated coloring techniques.
The shapes of the works are often abstract and innovative, the result of continuous research towards new artistic expressions.
Venini has experimented with and perfected numerous glassworking techniques, including blowing, murrine, filigree, and lattimo.
Besides glass, the production also uses other materials, such as gold, silver, and crystal, to create highly valuable works.
Among the most iconic works created by Venini are: Veronese vase (designed by Paolo Venini in 1921), Crinoline (designed by Gio Ponti in 1932), Fazzoletto (designed by Paolo Venini in 1933), Poliedri (designed by Carlo Scarpa in the 1950s). 
Today, Venini continues to be a benchmark in the world of artistic glass. The glassworks still produces unique and refined pieces, handmade by the master glassmakers of Murano, following ancient traditions.