MARCANTONIO BRANDOLINI D’ADDA (b. 1991) is an Italian artist and designer based in Venice.

From an early age, Marcantonio was immersed in the world of glass, a legacy shaped by his mother, Marie Brandolini, who founded Laguna~B in 1994. “I want to shed light on aspects of Murano that are often underrepresented,” says Marcantonio.

Venice has long been a centre of cultural exchange, where materials ranging from porcelain to textiles and metalwork have been continuously reinterpreted and transformed. At the heart of this tradition is Murano, an island renowned for its centuries-old role in advancing the art of glassmaking. This rich history is a defining influence on Marcantonio’s practice.

Along with its contradictions, Venice is integral to Marcantonio Brandolini d’Adda’s work. His debut solo exhibition at David Gill Gallery reflects a personal vision rooted in the city’s past while looking towards its future. Throughout his practice, Marcantonio offers a nuanced reinterpretation of Venetian glassmaking, challenging conventional narratives while pushing beyond tradition.

His career as a glass artist gained recognition in 2017 with his debut solo exhibition in Venice, where he presented a site-specific installation using vivid cotissi glass. The exhibition travelled to New York in 2018, accompanied by the film Indefinito, produced by Mafalda Millies. The film featured dancer Megumi Eda performing among Marcantonio’s sculptures to an original score by Charles Derenne and premiered at the Teatrino di Palazzo Grassi in Venice.

Among his notable works, Indefinito n.1 is part of the Giancarlo Ligabue Foundation collection. Marcantonio has also curated multiple editions of Venice Glass Week, the annual exhibition celebrating contemporary glass artistry. He established the Autonoma Prize for Venice Glass Week and served on its jury from 2020 to 2022.

Committed to environmental preservation, Marcantonio co-founded Vital, a multidisciplinary team dedicated to protecting the Venetian Lagoon. He also launched the Autonoma project, an international exchange initiative with the Pilchuck Glass School in Washington, USA, fostering global collaboration and dialogue within the glass arts community.