Exploring Modern Examples of Stained Glass Around the World

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Exploring Modern Examples of Stained Glass Around the World

Stained glass has been around for centuries initially used for allowing in an abundance of light into buildings while still allowing properties to be completely closed off. Stained glass evolved into a medium for churches to showcase biblical messages and imagery to the illiterate. Both royalty and churches began using stained glass to portray meaningful images. Throughout the years, stained glass has become a renowned art style offering many different styles and designs inspired by different art movements. Modern stained glass has a very unique style of its own– exploring these modern examples can be highly appreciated by both art lovers and stained glass enthusiasts.

Discovering Stained Glass from the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision

The Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision located in Hilversum, Netherlands showcases a very unique usage of modern stained glass. This museum is dedicated to the national broadcasting archives and is the institute for media culture. The gorgeous building is completely encased in colorful cast-glass panels. This very modern take on stained glass is actually a screen of colored cast-glass that depict famous images from Dutch television. Graphic designer Jaap Drupsteen composed this breath-taking design. The building has interior lighting that lights up all four facades of stained glass creating an ambient glow that’s a vision during the night.

Taking Inspiration from the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision for Your San Antonio Stained Glass Project

San Antonio homes, businesses, and churches can all take inspiration from this amazing modern usage of stained glass. The Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision has created such a beautiful, glowing property with the backdropped lighting. Custom stained glass can definitely become a major attraction for your business, improve curb appeal, increase property value, and much more.

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Martin Faith is a stained glass artisan from Glasgow and a collector of rare and antique stained glass windows. Martin has spent over 30 years perfecting his skills as a glassmaker and is well-versed in both traditional and modern techniques, as well as a range of stained glass styles, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Mackintosh, Prairie, Mission, and beveled glass. Shortly after moving to the United States, Martin started his own business selling stained glass windows. Stained Glass San Antonio has produced over 50,000 stained and leaded glass windows and successfully completed hundreds of religious glass restoration projects for churches.

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