Murano Illumina il Mondo lights Piazza San Marco until 1 November
Published on 10/04/2026 at 07:10 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Murano Illumina il Mondo, the glass island's current public exhibition, continues in Venice until 1 November 2026. The display brings the work of Murano glassmakers into Piazza San Marco, where 12 illuminated chandeliers remain beneath the Procuratie Vecchie.
The exhibition connects Murano's historic craft with contemporary design while giving visitors in October a clearly dated reason to include the lagoon island's glass tradition in a Venice itinerary.
Murano Illumina il Mondo runs in Piazza San Marco until 1 November
Murano Illumina il Mondo opened on 13 September 2026 during the tenth edition of The Venice Glass Week and continues until 1 November 2026. The City of Venice describes it as the fourth edition of the exhibition, presented in Piazza San Marco under the vaults of the Procuratie Vecchie.
The programme brings together 12 artists and designers working directly with Murano glassworks. Each installation is a newly made chandelier designed for the setting, so the exhibition places contemporary objects inside one of Venice's most recognisable architectural spaces. The City of Venice programme links the date, venue and participating glassmaking tradition.
Murano glassmaking gives the Piazza San Marco display its basis
The exhibition is presented away from the island itself, but its material and production are tied to Murano. The organisers say that each work was developed through collaboration between an artist and a Murano furnace, bringing the island's manufacturing knowledge into a contemporary design project.
That relationship can be placed in the wider history of the island through the Murano Glass Museum. The museum was founded in 1861 and is housed in the former residence of the bishops of Torcello. Its collections document the history of glassmaking on Murano, from older glass objects to later and contemporary work.
After Murano became part of the Municipality of Venice in 1923, the museum joined the Venetian Civic Museums. Its historical role makes it a useful companion visit for travellers who see the Piazza San Marco installations and want context for the craft behind them. The museum history and collections are outlined by the Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia.
Visiting Murano: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- Murano Illumina il Mondo runs from 13 September to 1 November 2026 in the Procuratie Vecchie, Piazza San Marco, Venice.
- The exhibition remains available during the current October visit period; the City of Venice identifies the installation as a public display, but does not state an admission policy on its programme page.
- The exhibition is on Venice's main island, while Murano is a separate lagoon island known for its glassworks and the Murano Glass Museum. The two locations should not be treated as the same venue.
- The display is beneath the covered vaults of the Procuratie Vecchie, where 12 illuminated chandeliers are presented as a public art installation connected with Murano furnaces.
- Italian is the official language, and Italy uses the euro.
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Frequently asked questions about Murano
When does Murano Illumina il Mondo take place?
Murano Illumina il Mondo runs from 13 September to 1 November 2026 in the Procuratie Vecchie in Piazza San Marco.
What is Murano Illumina il Mondo?
It is a public exhibition of 12 illuminated chandeliers made by artists and designers in collaboration with Murano glassworks.
Where is Murano and how does it relate to the exhibition?
Murano is a lagoon island in Venice associated with glassmaking, while the exhibition itself is in Piazza San Marco on Venice's main island.
