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The Exhibit Regional
In the midst of the pandemic, CMoG was looking for
exhibits that could be found mainly within its collections
that would complement another important exhibit on view
– In Sparkling Company (this exhibit closed at the beginning
of 2022). The criteria were clear and informed by the
pandemic moment: draw from the strengths of our
permanent collection, include objects from across time and
space (including materials from the Rakow Research
Library), appeal to local and regional audiences, and feel
celebratory and uplifting, reflecting our collective battle
against COVID-19 and looking toward a brighter future.
Katherine Larson stated that “During fall 2020, with
limited access to the Museum itself, I combed Museum
databases and publications to identify potential objects for
the exhibition. A number of gems came to light. … (and) I Photo of the Fire & Vine Exhibit Courtesy of Corning Museum of Glass
began to realize that the Museum’s collection lacked objects
connected to the story of wine in the Finger Lakes, a important to include. I connected with local winery owners
narrative that everyone on the exhibition team agreed was from whom I learned about the surprisingly long and rich
history of wine in the region. Although I’d enjoyed a few
Top left: wine tours and samples at local tasting rooms, I didn’t
Wine Decanter with recognize that wine has been made in the Finger Lakes even
Women and Grapes, longer than glass has—and that Finger Lakes wineries were
Dan Dailey pioneers in growing European grapes on the east coast of
(b. 1947), 1974
North America in the mid-20th century.”
Courtesy of Corning The history of the New York State wine industry is
Museum of Glass
presented in concert with the story of glass within the history
Goblets from the of winemaking and glass innovation over time. Just as all the
Sommeliers Series, senses are in play when testing and tasting wine, experiencing
Claus Josef Riedel it within a wine region makes the experience all the sweeter.
(Austrian, b. Bohemia,
1925-2004), designed in
1973, made in 1982 Fire & Vine: The Story of Glass and Wine is on view at the
Courtesy of Corning Corning Museum of Glass’ Gather Gallery through
Museum of Glass December 2022. Learn more at www.cmog.org

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