Inspired by his visit to Australia and the aboriginal paintings he saw there, Lino created the Kookaburra series. These vessels feature vibrant and intricate patterns similar to the aboriginal style, and play with balance as the forms often perch atop a small base.

Lino often takes inspiration from architecture that he’s experienced on his travels. This piece in particular was inspired by “The Gherkin” - an oval-shaped skyscraper that graces the London skyline.

Lino Tagliapietra's Niomea series exemplifies the pinnacle of Murano glass artistry. Employing the filigrana technique, each piece is meticulously crafted by layering, twisting, and aligning fine glass rods to create intricate patterns. Once prepared, these canes are assembled into a cohesive form before the delicate glassblowing process begins. The result is a dynamic interplay of color and form, showcasing both artistic vision and technical mastery.

The Ombelico developed from a simple idea: to make a large,round, colorful artwork. The large surface of these works allow for intricate patterns of cane and murrina to shine through in multiple layers.

Artworks like Stromboli feature simpler, more essential forms that provide a striking canvas for Lino Tagliapietra’s masterful use of color and design. In these pieces, the Maestro often explores the interplay of transparency within the murrine, creating dynamic effects that highlight both the exterior surface and the interior of the vessel. This dual visibility allows the viewer to fully appreciate the depth, complexity, and technical brilliance of each work.

The inspiration for the bands of color came from his first visit to Piccadilly Circus in London, where Lino was inspired to recreate the vibrant colors from the illuminated billboards and signs in glass, by using the complicated incalmo technique.

In the Borneo series, Lino applies long thin canes to the exterior surface of the glass, which interrupts the internal swirl of cane within the vessel itself. Lino wanted to evoke the idea of a bamboo forest, and the movement the plants have when blowing gently in the wind.

Inspired by the biblical Queen of Sheba, Lino Tagliapietra’s Saba series radiates mystery and elegance. Rich jewel tones—warm reds, ambers, and oranges—convey opulence and allure. Using the incalmo technique, Lino fuses bands of color into each piece, creating depth and movement. “When a piece has this kind of mysterious aspect to me, it’s a Saba,” he says. The series is defined not by form, but by its emotional and enigmatic essence.

Lino named his Contarini series after one of Venice’s most historic families. Inspired by the striking architecture of Contarini palazzos, he began the series with cylindrical forms and later evolved it into the spherical shape seen here. Like its namesake, Palazzo Contarini, this glass vessel features “windows” that offer a glimpse of the opposite side, showcasing the Maestro’s artistry developed over nearly two decades.