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Reflecting Antiquity: Modern Glass Inspired by Ancient RomeThe beauty of ancient Roman glass and its lasting impact on the modern glass industry will be explored in Reflecting Antiquity: Modern Glass Inspired by Ancient Rome, opening at The Corning Museum of Glass on February 15, 2008.
The exhibition was co-organized with the J. Paul Getty Museum.
Reflecting Antiquity examines the rediscovery of Roman glass and brings together 112 objects from more than 24 international lenders, featuring ancient Roman originals as well as the modern works they inspired.
More than 70 objects come from the collection of The Corning Museum of Glass, reflecting the museum's extensive collection of glass objects from all periods and cultures, the most comprehensive collection of glass in the world.
"Our collaboration with the J. Paul Getty Museum to develop this exhibition draws on the unique scholarship and collections of both of our institutions," said David Whitehouse, executive director of The Corning Museum of Glass and exhibition co-curator.
"Uniting treasures from our extensive collection with objects from the Getty, and with other works rarely seen in the United States, this spectacular assemblage offers scholars and the general public alike a new perspective on the history of Roman glass and its influence on modern production."
The exhibition is co-curated by David Whitehouse, executive director of The Corning Museum of Glass, and Karol Wight, curator of antiquities for the J. Paul Getty Museum.
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