Pittsburgh Glass Center: The United
October 2, 2020 - January 24, 2021
“The United” examines the incredibly complicated topic of immigration in a time when immigration systems are in crisis — affecting many of us closely, as members of diverse communities, as descendants of immigrants, or as immigrants ourselves. The exhibition with artwork from 12 artists from Belgium, Northern Ireland, Russia and the US explores the possibilities for proactive engagement with immigration issues, reconfiguring the status and function of art from passivity to active agency.
Glass Art Society: Artist Spotlight
November 2020
Residing in Northern California, Grinshpan discusses how her kiln-forming and pâte de verre techniques challenge traditional perceptions of glass, favoring matte, opaque, and paper-like textures over typical transparency and shine. The profile delves into her autobiographical themes—exploring the "chameleon" nature of glass as a metaphor for the human condition, memory, and her identity as an immigrant.
Eretz Israel Museum: The Tel Aviv Crafts and Design Biennale 2020
March 26, 2020 - February 27, 2021
In 2020, MUSA, the Eretz Israel Museum, Tel Aviv, will exhibit the first Tel Aviv Crafts and Design Biennale, which will draw a picture of the current scene in the various fields of crafts and design, with special emphasis on ceramics, glass, jewelry-making, textile and paper. The biennale is the natural result of the museum's longtime interest in local material culture.
First Prize Winner at Tacoma Glass Museum, GAS Member Exhibition
June 2022
Tali Grinshpan was awarded First Place in the 2022 Glass Art Society Member Exhibition for her evocative work, HomeLand I. Her winning piece, created using her signature pâte de verre technique with 24k gold leaf and enamel, was recognized for its profound exploration of memory and the immigrant experience. The award highlights her ability to push the boundaries of kiln-formed glass to create delicate, paper-like sculptures that resonate with deep emotional and cultural significance.
Contemporary Glass Society Member Spotlight
This feature highlights Tali Grinshpan’s transition from psychology to glass art, focusing on her mastery of pâte de verre. Awarded the 2017 Glass Prize (UK), Grinshpan is recognized for creating delicate, paper-like sculptures that serve as metaphors for the human condition. Her work bridges her Israeli heritage and her life in California, transforming themes of memory, displacement, and fragility into intimate, sculptural narratives.
Luminous Scrolls: Conversations with Tali Grinshpan
January 2024
In this enthralling four-part series, titled [Seeing Art in Glass], the Hong Kong Asia Art Glass Studies (@HKAAGS) orchestrates a mesmerizing collision of worlds. Israeli glass artist Tali Grinshpan layers her emotions in her glass scrolls. Employing the pâte de verre technique, she fuses finely crushed glass into intricate forms, whispering ancient tales suspended in transparency. Tali’s journey extends beyond borders. Once an artist, she now immerses herself in alchemical glass artistry after immigrating to the USA. Her scrolls evoke memory, myth, and metamorphosis.
Talking Out Your Glass Podcast - Season 5 Episode 6
January 2020
Bay Area artist Tali Grinshpan seeks to create intimate spaces of reflection where the past speaks to the transient present. In 2019, Grinshpan exhibited work in a solo show at Bullseye Bay Area Gallery in collaboration with Montague Gallery. Titled Longing for the (Home)Land כיסופים למולדת, multi-generational stories of immigration were told via delicate pâte de verre forms that recall curling flower petals or silky folds of fabric.
Grand Rapids Art Museum: A New State of Matter - Contemporary Glass
January 25 - October 5, 2020
Glass has been called a new state of matter because it is not purely a liquid, solid, or gas. Glass can transition from a liquid to a solid over a wide temperature range, causing it to be nicknamed “chameleon matter”. This quality makes it an ideal medium for a wide array of processes including blowing, kiln-forming, glass casting, and flame-working.
Abrams Claghorn Gallery: PARTICLES
February 1 - February 29, 2020
Curated by Tali Grinshpan, this exhibition features work by contemporary artists who are using mainly glass particles in their work (glass powders and frits) in innovative ways. Their artworks also connect to broader cultural, environmental, political, and spiritual themes.
Imagine Museum: PIVOT
July 11 - December 22, 2019
The aim of the exhibition is to display works of art which reveal a “Pivotal” moment in the artist career path, process, and/or artistic direction. Work that represents a bold, new path of expression by the artist and communicates this shift in a visual exchange between artist and viewer.
Greater Denton Arts Council: Materials Hard + Soft
February 1 - May 4, 2019
The Greater Denton Arts Council proudly presents the 33rd annual Materials: Hard + Soft International Contemporary Craft Competition and Exhibition. Recognized as one of the premier craft exhibitions in the country, Materials: Hard + Soft began in 1987 and was originally initiated by area artist Georgia Leach Gough. The exhibition celebrates the evolving field of contemporary craft and the remarkable creativity and innovation of artists who push the boundaries of their chosen media. Since 2017, the exhibition has expanded to include works by international artists.
Montague Gallery: Survey Bay Area
March 1 - April 13, 2019
Group Show featuring Key Contributors to the San Francisco Bay Area Studio glass movement from glass pioneers to emerging artists. The Gallery will take place at the Montague Gallery near Union Square in San Francisco.
Boise Art Museum: A New State of Matter - Contemporary Glass
November 3, 2018 - February 3, 2019
Glass has been called a new state of matter because it does not fit squarely within the definition of a liquid, solid, or gas. Its amorphous molecular structure allows it to transition from a liquid to a solid over a wide temperature range, causing it to be nicknamed chameleon matter.
Workhouse Arts Center: Glass National 2018
October 27, 2018 - January 13, 2019
The Workhouse Arts Center is proud to announce its 3rd Annual Glass National exhibition. Glass National is a juried exhibition which promotes and displays the breadth of contemporary glass artwork being created throughout the USA and Canada by highlighting both functional and sculptural works. This year’s juror is artist and educator Carmen Lozar, director of the Merwin and Wakeley Galleries at Illinois Wesleyan University.
Corning Museum of Glass Blog: New Glass Review(ed) - Memories from 4 Decades
May 2018
For almost 40 years, The Corning Museum of Glass has published the highly-regarded periodical New Glass Review (NGR), a showcase of 100 artworks by 100 artists. Most recently, New Glass Review has been curated by Susie Silbert, curator of modern and contemporary glass at the Museum, and a group of her peers.
First Prize Winner - The Glass Prize 2017 (Bullseye Glass Artists Category)
February 1 - February 29, 2017
The Glass Prize is run by Warm Glass UK each year to inspire innovation in kiln formed glass and to encourage Glass Artists throughout the world to share their work and express their passion.
Solo Exhibition: Of Innocence and Experience at Abrams Claghorn Gallery
February 3 - 28, 2017
For her solo show, Of Innocence and Experience, Tali utilizes an interesting technique to achieve the paper-like qualities in her glass artworks. This body of work was created using a method called pâte de verre or paste of glass. To begin this method of kiln casting, the artist creates a model of the final artwork out of clay, wax or other materials. Next, a mold is made from the model using plaster and silica.
Pâte de Verre: New Approaches to an Ancient Technique
April 27th - May 1st, 2026 | 9am – 4pm
Ed Hoy's International Art Glass & Supplies in Warrenville, Illinois
June 29th - July 3rd, 2026 | 9am – 5pm
Pittsburgh Glass Center
During this week-long class, students will become story tellers and will learn how to transform their ideas into three dimensional objects made with various formulas of Pâte de Verre. We will explore different possibilities of working with this medium, both on its own and in mixed media. We will test combining other materials like metals, botanicals etc. We will also use images, text, and texture. Lastly, we will discuss firing schedules as well as finishing and cold working.
Pâte de Verre: Between Drawing and Sculpture
August 5th - 21st, 2026
Bild-Werk Frauenau, Germany
Delicate and pictorial like a drawing, yet tangible and sculptural in its presence: pâte de verre unfolds its own language in the space between image and object. In this class we move beyond traditional plaster-silica moulds, discovering ways to shape and guide glass paste into two- and three-dimensional objects with a sense of ease and openness. Together we look at firing schedules, finishing methods, and cold-working techniques that enhance the presence of each piece. Open to beginners as well as experienced artists wishing to develop their own voice within pâte de verre.
