Giogali di Vistosi joins the permanent collection of Die Neue Sammlung in Munich

A Giogali curtain adds a touch of elegance to the glass gallery at Die Neue Sammlung – The Design Museum in Munich, thanks to a donation from Lutz Holz, one of the world’s leading collectors of Murano glass.

The inclusion of Giogali in the permanent collection of one of the world’s most prestigious design museums represents a significant accolade for Vistosi and for the Murano glass-making tradition. The curtain, comprising the iconic glass elements from the collection designed by Angelo Mangiarotti, thus becomes part of an exhibition itinerary that traces the evolution of glass through design, craftsmanship and research.

The donation was made by Lutz Holz, who is renowned for his prestigious collection of 20th-century Murano glass. Over the years, Holz has contributed to the promotion and appreciation of Murano glass culture, not least through numerous publications produced in collaboration with Marc Heiremans – one of the world’s leading experts in the field – and through the organisation of exhibitions at major European museums.

Founded in 1907, Die Neue Sammlung is regarded as one of the most important international institutions dedicated to design and houses one of the world’s most extensive collections. In the gallery dedicated to glass, Giogali’s new installation interacts with a selection of works from major collections and foundations, including the Alexander Tutsek Foundation, Gustav van Treeck, the Mosaic and Stained-Glass Workshops, Thierry Boissel and Lutz Holz himself.

The exhibition explores the many forms that glass can take, highlighting its chromatic variety, its brilliance and the complexity of the techniques used to craft it. Blown, pressed, cast, painted, etched and engraved glass bear witness to the extraordinary evolution of a material which, across different eras and artistic languages, continues to combine technical innovation, functionality and artistic expression.

In this context, Giogali perfectly embodies the fusion of design and traditional craftsmanship. Through the repetition of its distinctive hook-shaped element, the collection allows for the creation of modular and visually striking arrangements, transforming the individual element into a fully-fledged architectural lighting system.

The exhibition space, designed by the Munich-based design studio OHA, brings together mass-produced objects, one-off pieces, handcrafted works and artistic and architectural installations. This interdisciplinary exhibition highlights glass’s ability to transcend different eras and styles whilst retaining its expressive power.

Giogali’s inclusion in the permanent collection of Die Neue Sammlung thus marks a new chapter in the collection’s history and stands as a significant testament to the value of Murano glass within the international design scene.