VICARTE Glass and Ceramics for the Arts
VICARTE is a world-class research unit that studies glass and ceramics. We are crafters, scientists, artist, and investigators working with these materials. Whether seeking to expand knowledge on conservations and restorations tools and strategies, or developing new materials and original objects, the Art and Science of glass and ceramics is what we do.
Q&A
Artist Statement
The Research Unit VICARTE – Vidro e Cerâmica para as Artes (Glass and Ceramic for the Arts) is devoted to the promotion of transdisciplinary research applied to glass and ceramics, focusing on the intersections between art and science, stimulating sharing of knowledge, experience and methodologies. The mission of VICARTE is to promote excellence in glass and ceramics studies at national and international level.The research at VICARTE connects the present and the past, by studying traditional and historical practices, by developing new materials and by exploring different artistic concepts. We are committed to uphold and surpass VICARTE’s reputation as an RU that leads worldwide cross-disciplinary research, innovation and creativity in glass and ceramics studies applied to science, art, design, and cultural heritage. VICARTE is a partnership between the NOVA School of Science and Technology and the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Lisbon, with members from the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Oporto, the School of Arts and Design, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, and Cultural Institutions.
VICARTE links experts on glass and ceramic from art, design, sciences, history, archaeology, and conservation. VICARTE collaborates with an international multidisciplinary community of researchers to extend skills and generate cutting-edge investigation with global impact. VICARTE’s innovative interfacing know-how has captured the attention and recognition of artists, designers, and scientists throughout the world.
Media & Contact
Representation
Name of Institution: Faculty of Science and Technology Nova University of Lisboa and Faculty of Fine Artes Universidade de Lisboa
Contact
Email: vicarte.secretariado@fct.unl.pt
References
Website: https://vicarte.org/
Instagram: vicarte_glassceramics
Facebook: Vicarte
Photography credit
| Lola Sementsova for: vicarte-crafthub-lolasementsova Richard Meitner for: vicarte-crafthub-richardmeitnerRobert Wiley for: vicarte-crafthub-luminescentglass |
Location
Lisbon, Portugal
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Tracy Nicholls
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Astrid Heimer
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Piotr Marek Nowak
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George Riad Krohn
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Emily Lawlor
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Sanja Lulei
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Claire Dooley
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Simos Antoniadis – ULURU
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