Wine glass c. 1920

This delicate wine glass, made by an anonymous artist, sits in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art. The material itself must have been molten and shifting, caught in a dance between gravity and the maker's breath. Imagine the artist shaping the glass, coaxing it into existence with heat and skill. The glass is so thin, with just a hint of blush in the bowl, and a knobbly bit at the stem. Was it meant for celebration, for quiet contemplation? These objects tell stories, don’t they? Of shared meals and intimate conversations. And when you think about it, artists are in a constant conversation with each other, across time and space, inspiring each other to see the world in new ways. Much like artists, this wine glass shows us a way of living life with beauty.