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Volume II — Number 63

February 2014

Monthly Newsletter

JANUSZ POZNIAK  Fortunately.

Newsletters

M. A. Carretero.

It is the reaction I had when I informed the Director of the Family Counseling and Legal Madrid that is installed on the second floor of MAVA , the characteristics of the service they would provide .

Something like the reaction we've had most of the Spaniards when the possible rise of 11% in electricity tariff was rectified and then we were informed that it would " only " 2.3%. And all so happy .

It will not be a PEF ( Family Meeting Point ) if "only" Family Service and Legal Affairs .

Nuestra sede: Castillo Grande de S.J. de Valderas Avda. Los Castillos, s/n 28925 ALCORCÓN. (MADRID) info@amigosmava.org

"Solo" have disappeared from the second floor of MAVA two works :

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"Snow White " and

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one of the prizes Glass Biennale 2006.

The only collateral damage that affects us as members of the Board of Directors of our Association is that

we 've run out of physical space in our headquarters for the "launch" of our office.

last November , I had a meeting with PSOE Councillor for our City Council to inform them of all the details we Now, eight offices on know in relation to the the second floor of the assignment to the Commuseum are being used munity of Madrid on the by the Social Services of second floor of our muthe Community of Maseum and have been in drid (CAM ) installed in with her in an upcoming this plant . visit by the MAVA for "in situ " the purpose of this Obviously , the above claim of the authorities assignment. of our CAM was the insMy interest in this infortallation of a PEF , which mation is provide it to try would have resulted in to alleviate possible obsthe relocation of the curantism of our Departsculptures presented in ment of Culture and try the space of the muto know the future acseum , given the expections of the government ted problems regarding team of our City Council any of the behavior of in relation to the mupeople who come to seum, because it is all this type of space , acabout the incomprehencording to information sible office locations of received in connection these social services in a with the collected expecultural space as the riences of other similar MAVA . areas.

Interestingly, at the meeNow the transfer of the ting , the councilor has works are no longer neexpressed his surprise at cessary , since the Social the call he received Services cited work by shortly after the Museum appointment flocking to Director ago asking help isolated individuals or because on several precouples with some famivious occasions intenly problems for the releded to communicate vant advice . with said official for inforTherefore, it is as if some mation on the Museum up and always got silennew visitors to the Museum should be added ce in response. It seems that , once again , the without any additional proverb that confirms risk to the works on dis"When you see your play in it is added. neighbor 's beard Before the obscurantism burn ...... " of the Department of Culture and the lack of response to our request

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S PE C I A L I NT E R E S T:

Important issue: the Intellectual Property Law (XXXIV) M.A.C.

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Part of the month

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I Piano Cycle

Intellectual Proper- blic for the first time. ty Law Three . Any substan-

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Does it promote Ecovidrio unemployment?

Concert at the MAVA

RIGHT ' SUI GENERIS ' ON DATABASES

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Activities on the MAVA

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News

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Our activities

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Glass recycling

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How does

TITLE VIII

Article 136 Term of protection

CONTENTS:

Part of the month

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Established artists

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Young artists

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I Piano Cycle

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Does it promote Ecovidrio unemployment?

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1. From the time it terminates the manufacturing process database , and shall expire fifteen years from 1 January following the date on which the process is finished year.

Two . In the case of databases available to the public before the expiration of the period provided in the preceding paragraph, the term of protection shall expire fifteen years from 1 January following the date on which the database it had been made available to the pu-

broadcast , in whole or in part, the court or artial change shall qua- bitral resolution media lify the database re- at the infringer . sulting from that inYou can also ask in advestment for its own vance the adoption of term of protection. precautionary measures for immediate proBOOK III tection as provided in Protection of the Article 141 . rights recognized by Both measures specific this Law cessation as precautioTITLE I nary measures may be Actions and procedu- ordered against interres mediaries whose services are used by a third Article 138 Shares party, although the and urgent precauacts of these intermetionary measures diaries do not in themThe right holder may selves constitute an ofrequest the termina- fense , subject to the tion of the unlawful provisions of Law 34/ activity of the offen- 2002 of 11 July , servider and demand ces of the information compensation for society and electronic material and moral commerce . Such damages in the terms measures should be provided for in Artiobjective, proportionacles 139 and 140. You te and noncan also encourage discriminatory. the publication or

Research line

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Activities in Museums

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Activities in the MAVA

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Concert at the MAVA

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The CNV takes flight

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Yolanda Tabanera

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Nativity in MNAD

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Factory New Baztan

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News

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Culture 2013

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URGENT NEWS

Concert at the MAVA

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Donation to museum

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The glass museum

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Business Opportunity

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Stained glass in Miraflores

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Glass recicled

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Make this light

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Cultural tours

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Culture 2014 Programme

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Window shattered

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Exhibition 1950

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Other trends

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Romanian glass in Peril

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Shattered Glass Panel

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Malaga to Sao Paulo

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Curious project

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P. Rico and Guatemala

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How does

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Crystal nature

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The Obsidian

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Project Gold 20

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A rounded work

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The Pelli Tower

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Vertical Glass House

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Directorate

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A very sad loss. cer slowly until exhaustion, despite the fierce struggle that Tess was presented over time.

In addition to exercising its functions very effectively in our Association, also acted as President of the Association of Separated, Divorced and Widowed Alcorcón entity in which I participated as a founder.

A clear example of kindness, honesty, selfless service to others and friendship.

On January 28, our good friend died and Secretary of our Association, Teresa Fernández Romojaro.

Alcorcón loses a clear example of what should be an effective and transparent management.

All who knew the sorely missed.

Tere, rest in peace.

A traitor was undermining the can-

Writings unanswered by the Department. 

17-01-13. Requesting inventory of parts that make up the permanent collection of MAVA.

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11-06-13. Chance of receipt by the MAVA documentation on glass offered by the President of the Spanish Association of Science.

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11-11-13. Requesting information on the agreement with the Madrid social services to install the MAVA.

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Part of de month. Albinas Elskus.

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(Kaunas , Lithuania, 1926 / Li-

nia and Experimental Glass

flat glass as if it were a can-

ves in New York, USA ) .

Workshop in New York.

vas .

Elskus albino studied at the Ins- Therefore, he has trained ma-

The color is applied by mixing

titute of Decorative Arts in

ny generations of artists

it with water and gum arabic,

Kaunas .

among which has left its

working it as if you were pain-

mark .

ting with watercolor.

After World War II , he moved

to Germany to study architec- Elskus albino is also author of

Contemporary painting on

ture and painting at the Scho- The Art of Painting on Glass,

glass is a very rich field of ex-

ol of Arts and Crafts in Frei-

published in 1980, in New

pressive possibilities in Albino

burg .

York.

Elskus having one of his best

In 1979 he emigrated to the

This is a classic text , widely re-

United States. There, between

ad by those interested in the

the cities of Chicago and

art of painting on glass, both

In 2003 he was invited to make

New York, makes the four ye-

traditional paint used by me-

a presentation of their work by

ars the program lasted win-

dieval artists - under - secret

the Director of Round Top

dows.

for centuries and the contem- Center for the Arts in Damaris-

and most veterans representatives.

porary .

cotta, Manie .

taught at various universities

For years an active member

Actually it was a retrospective

and institutions in the U.S. , in-

of the SGAA , Stained Glass

exhibition that gathered his 50

cluding the School of Design,

Association of America- Ame- -year career.

Rhode Island, in Provicende ,

rican Association of Stained

State University Fullerton, the

Glass .

Throughout his career he has

Museum School in Boston Studies Window " Sunburst " Virgi-

It could be stained glass , paintings on glass, panels ,

In the work of collection of

drawings, cartoons and pho-

MAVA , Albino Elskus procee-

tographs of their missing work .

ded to paint the surface of

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Established artists. Janusz Pozniak.

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Janusz Pozniak was born in Swin- the University of Rhode Alfred , don , England. and has been

happiness and satisfaction , I started thinking of a figurine of He received a Bachelor of Arts won numerous awards from insti- my parents when I was a kid. It was a small figure of St. Mary or Glass West Surrey College of Art tutions such as Pilchuck Glass Madonna . Not being in any cu& Design and received a diploSchool , Haystack Mountain rrent religious orientation I realima DATEC Southport College of School and Artist Trust. zed that this object had made Art He is known for his outstanding me a gift: an evocation in my Since 1992 , Pozniak has worked technical ability as well as his thoughts of peace, tranquility professionally in association with quick wit , sometimes scathing . and inner strength. Without realimany renowned artists including Pozniak 's recent work shows a zing it, I did the work that glass Dante Marioni , Benjamin brought me to these feelings, different side , the more introsMoore , Dale Chihuly, Lino Taglia- pective side of the artist. creating objects that could , like pietra , Sonja Blomdahl and Dick the statue , give peace, and As the artist says : " I always Marquis. quiet contemplation . As time hoped that my job was to lead has passed , I began to explore Pozniak has been a visiting arpeople to react , feel and think . how the shape, color and pattist / professor at the School of To convey a specific emotion , Design , Tyler School of Art, and sensation or feeling. While strug- tern can also evoke darker emotions . gling with personal issues of

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Young artists. Ben Tullman.

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Tullman's work is organic and inspired by nature.

Outside of work in the study of glass, some of his favorite pastimes are gardening and visiting farmers markets.

"If we look at five of the same flowers will be slightly different depending on your environment and genetic mutations.

If you look at five pieces of Ben Tullman Ignite is creative

Wilmette, Chicago and was

director and one of the foun-

fortunate to find working with

ders of Ignite Glass Studios.

glass when he was a high

He grew up in the suburb of

school student.

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glass I do with the same color, and the molded form, will be a little different, as a reflection of my own mood, environment and imperfections. "

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I Piano Cycle "Castle Valderas”

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Since last Saturday , January 25 , until March 1 , has been held at the " Manuel de Falla " , Alcorcon , I cycle the Piano " Castle Valdez " organized by our organization , by the " Miguel Angel Colmenero " said Foundation and Conservatory , working with this event the Department of Education of our City .

te , the Academy of Fine Arts of Honorable Mention Award of the San Fernando , Madrid headquar- Community of Madrid. ters Pianos & Artists , and the InstituIt has also recently won the 1st prize te Cervantes. in the " Olympiad Philosophical Among the many awards he has Community of Madrid" , so that their received for his forays into other trials have merited publication in fields of culture, are those related the prestigious journal " Paidéia " . to his literary and philosophical work , as the 1st prize of the Narrati- The interpretation of this first concert piano cycle was of extraordiThe planned series of concerts in ve Competition has won for four the Auditorium celebrate our Muconsecutive years in the IES Beatriz nary beauty , showing a broad preparation, since the characteristics seum, but it was impossible to get a Galindo, where he completed his piano suitable to install in that spa- ESO studies in a bilingual program , of the works that were part of his repertoire demanded highly devece , is expected to be realized in obtaining the qualification of 10 in loped . the Auditorium of the Conservatory all subjects, and thus receiving of our City.

The inaugural concert was given

by Angel Alvaro , born in Bilbao in 1996.

He began his musical training at the age of 9 with Master Eduardo Ernand .

Then he entered the Conservatory Amaniel , Madrid , where his studies with Professor Elena Aguado continues , earning the honors last year in most subjects.

After finishing the elementary grades , he was awarded the Prix Amaniel .

It has expanded its training with tips from famous musicians and internationally acclaimed Sebastian Marine, Miguel Ituarte or Mariana Gurkova .

He has performed in Madrid, Salamanca and Teruel, in addition to having been part of the Cultural Program of the Valencian Community.

He has given recitals at venues such as the Manuel de Falla Hall of the Royal Conservatory of Madrid, Conde Duque Center Auditorium Móstoles , the International Institu-

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Does it promote Ecovidrio unemployment?

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of internal irregularities that allegedly resulted in adulteration in the final price of the glass .

Recall that are packaging companies , the same companies that manage ECOVIDRIO , they buy recycled packaging their products and they are interested in the price of glass waste not fluctuate (depending on if people recycle more or less glass will be more or less supply and waste - glass ) . I mean, these business interests would be able to control the price of glass waste and therefore eliminate possible fluctuations in the price of recycled glass.

Packers through ECOVIDRIO would happily be the only instituThe privatization process of coThrough ECOVIDRIO : With this tion in Spain that offers glass llecting glass in Alcorcón has cle- option the association is respon- waste . Yes, through public aucar benefit among which , as we sible for all removal, installation , tion. shall see , Alcorcón citizenship is maintenance and cleaning of It is a monopolistic practice in containers, at no cost to the Cinot found. which a single company controls ty . the supply of waste glass , the Meanwhile, the mayor is trying to basic raw material for recycled divert the attention of public opi- Through the City : In this case , nion to the realm of labor - it is the City funded ECOVIDRIO the glass , so that the field of packatrue that there will be layoffs in difference between the traditional ging on the price control is assuthe grant that is being done to collection system (no waste se- red.

ECOVIDRIO - workers ESMASA paration ) and the model they Can we still think ECOVIDRIO association have gone on strike call " new " apart. A model that has no profit ? in protest against the model of has already been implemented in private management of a public Alcorcón few years and running Furthermore, selective collection service that today is perfectly via- without problem. figures are record in Alcorcón , ble publicly managed through 1973.76 ANNUAL TONS ( 11.6 That is, in the case of Alcorcón , ESMASA . kilos / capita / year) and are a neither option is practical becauhearty "booty" in terms of reveTo understand this it is necessary se the city is already adapted to nue for this monopolistic associato briefly explain the BUSINESS the garbage collection ( including tion . of glass recycling . glass ) .

Revenue today are collected by Glass recycling is a nice activity Citizens have paid our green isthe company ESMASA publicly that citizens we build awareness lets, we have our own specialiowned and therefore likely to coof the environment to save the zed collection trucks and workers ver social services, education, aid planet with a few do BUSINESS. in the field. to the unemployed, etc. .

Alcorcón already has its own InWho does business ?

If revenue for ECOVIDRIO becotegrated Waste Management me , citizens not only be deprived Begin by the end. Under EU ruSystem . So ... What does ECO- of these services but also have to les , companies that use glass to VIDRIO a glass collection in the bear the fee that the City will package their products are city? have to pay for the services this MUST , according to the Packaorganization is already offering ging Law , to finance the collecWe are still investigating and ESMASA efficiently and benefit of found that ECOVIDRIO shares tion system packaging. all citizens of Alcorcón. plus the packaging is another Owners packers who know the avenue of income.

In connection with budgeted figusystem , created an association " Is the most important according res by the City , in 2013 listed as nonprofit " called ECOVIDRIO . to its latest annual report and ac- income from sale of glass and € Packers members of this assocount for 38 % of the total ( over 45,000 in 2014 include € 0 , so ciation are made in exchange for € 26 million ) coming GLASS SA- that income by outsourcing servithe payment of dues to the asso- LE collected through the system ce glass collection is lost. ciation that assures them that the that they implemented in cities.

Considering the layoff policy that packaging used in their processes are recycled 100 % comQuestion of income or monopoly runs the City Is all credible point that reducing the provision of serpliance with the regulations . question ? vices is to maintain ESMASA ECOVIDRIO primarily offers It is also worth mentioning that template ? three services : Recycling , Awa- ECOVIDRIO was sentenced to Template does not seem to agree reness and Prevention . For the pay a fine of 1 million euros by with these benefits . So the quescase we will focus on the section the National Competition Comtion of this article. where this association Recycle mission for a crime , among other charges , including a series offers two possibilities:

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Line of research: Inclusions (XXII).

Estefanía Sanz Lobo.

The creation of controlled

ded on the glass surface can

A special case of the bubble

bubbles can also be carried

be achieved by melting the

is controlled using coarsely

out in the cooking surface of

glass controlled bubble with

transparent glass , used in

the work pieces of glass from

another sheet on top.

sandwich between other glas- Hull , whose convex shapes ses , which produces a particatch the air inside. cular texture to enclose va-

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rious air bubbles inside.

In this case it is necessary to ensure that the two will merge

Is a detail of the work of pre-

together glasses are compati-

paring a controlled bubble

ble.

with ground glass in Fig. 1.

This film, to merge, occlude the air outlet in specific areas, creating a bubble structure.

The image of Fig. 3 is created by recording in the glass with a diamond drill bit , then under

When a relief is created on a

In Figu. 2 , the result after ba-

sheet of glass, either by a

king.

thermoforming process or because some graphics is recor-

another glass fusing.

A very thin film of bubbles on the drawing is created.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

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Activities in Museums I.

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Activities in Museums III.

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Activities on the MAVA. Congress.

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Concert at the MAVA.

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Last January 24 was held in the Auditorium of the tenth concert MAVA " MAVA Concert " program, which our Association has developed monthly.

Unfortunately, we can not say the same of the Conservatory " Manuel de Falla " of our city of Alcorcon , who , despite our insistence , does not seem to inThis time , we enjoyed the music tend to collaborate with our muplayed by three string groups for- sic projects. med by students of the Conservatory of Music " Teresa Berganza " of Madrid.

The group acted secondly also incorporated a flute player .

The works performed each of the groups were: Lento Allegro movement of the Quartet in G major, Mozart 's Adagio and Allegro Quartet in D major, Mozart and the first three movements , Allegro ma non troppo , and Molto Vivace , the American Quartet in Dvorak.

On this occasion, and as proof that this concert program is consolidating more and more, the attendance was very prominent , estimating an attendance of about one hundred people , who applauded enthusiastic each of the works that these young performers executed masterfully .

We must continue , as could not be otherwise , thanking the collaboration of the Fundación Miguel Angel Colmenero , and especially its President , Julio Follana , in the organization of these musical events.

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On the part of the Conservatory , and so far , we have only had the pleasure of having the large group of saxophones that played a memorable concert on March 16 last year, show that you can see through this link.

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The CNV takes flight (I).

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the address " with full responsibility and harmony ."

Records of employment regulation from the previous step left behind, the settings are given for completed , according to the secretary of the board " not covered " in the near future , although it is possible "some small cut , but in no event traumatic ' .

Sale of production

"We plugged all leaks and started surfing at cruising speed ."

The ship goes. The National Glass Centre (CNV) Foundation facing this fiscal year with a ' unbeatable ' expectations under the direction of the School of Industrial Organization (EOI) , part of the Ministry of Industry.

The phrase is the secretary of the board of the foundation, José Ramón Álvarez , and graphically define the status of CNV and the Royal Glass Factory , the February 4 approve the closure of the accounts for 2013 and the budget this year that will strengthen the new strategies.

In These include foreground boosting the marketing of products of the Royal Glass Factory of La Granja, both in Spain and internationally , a new approach to production , especially from the point of view of design and innovation, and with them , the renovation of the Museum of Glass.

Alvarez ensures that "the worst is over ." The lines of action set out in the viability plan designed by EOI makers and strategic plan are being followed almost to detail and the prospects for this year are to increase revenue, applying cost containment program and decrease debt ' to get 2015

balance income and expenditure . " Essentially qualifies the Secretary of the Board, "is that the Royal Factory has not had to close , it can function as a normal business and not spend more surprises or scares ."

Emilio Cabanes , director of the Foundation of CNV, and the Board have now set eyes on the marketing of the product , whose prestige is unquestionable.

José Ramón Álvarez notes that prior to the sale experiences get stored the stock has been "very positive" , both because liquidity has contributed to the coffers of the FounStandardization work dation as " advertising and The ' tidying ' of the Royal promotion, because we have Glass Factory of La Granja has found that people who involved settle the debt with thought Royal Glass Factory of the template - three payslips La Granja was closed. " more outstanding amounts of the agreements of the ARE - , Two weekends in Madrid, in a an amount of around 300,000 municipal facility of the Barrio euros , plus settlement of obli- de las Letras and an art gallery of the street Nunez de Balgations to suppliers , either through direct payment or in- boa (which came counselors dividual agreements , amoun- Silvia Clemente and Pilar del ting to about half a million eu- Olmo), and the sale of parts in the Casa de los Picos during ros.

Christmas past have had " soThe template is now 47 fullme success " and are an inditime workers under the direc- cation that there are other tion of Emilio Cabanes ' dedi- possible ways of marketing, cated 24 hours seven days a such as that undertaken by week "to carry to fruition the agreement with the city of SeFoundation with the help of govia parts for sale in the visithe entire team of EOI , and a tor Reception Centre. special attention to the financial director, human resources As Alvarez points out, " one of and legal counsel of the insti- the key factors is to enhance brand value " and leverage tution , said Alvarez. with it - because " the factory And in this new era, which be- is a leader in all the world" gan last July to take over the the international market. management EOI , is also The Foundation has already being important the initiated contacts to have "normalization" of relations (Continued on next page) with the council, working with

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"The permanent teaching staff 'is another of the strategic guidelines set by those responsible for the School of Industrial Organization because students " are the quarry to nurture professionals . "

(Continued from previous page)

Madrid outlets and open new marketing channels abroad, and in this area a visit to the Royal Factory made in December that the U.S. ambassador in Spain falls .

Although Alvarez states that have work to do and the bet is research and development, along the lines of glass color and design , with the aim of increasing the collection of china and make "a change of production, with a design more modern " that adds to the historical pieces , in addition to expanding the possibilities of manufacturing and maintenance of lamps , as have the Royal Palace of La Granja and could assume other palaces.

not destroy our own history » , says Álvarez .

History is alive in the collections presented by the Museum of Glass , whose renovation is planned in the viability plan and the strategic and wherein one of the first steps was to establish a schedule of late.

The project , together with rehabilitation of the north facade and under the roof of the building , has been delayed a few months due to weather conditions ( heavy rains came to flood the rooms ) , but it will be one of the important activities this year .

Remodel the museum is a must because " is outdated and needs to better manage the funds, which are gorgeous, to be interactive ," remarked Alvarez.

The degree of glass technology offered by the School of Glass , which depends on one's Foundation CNV, considering it " a gem " and this course has once again included in the educational offer of first year teaching , so this course is taught first, third and fourth .

At this time , management is preparing occupational and vocational training workshops, with dissertations on glass design and nature , science and art and theoretical study of the glass , plus intensive courses ( the first is scheduled to begin in February) ranging from novice to thermoforming torch , the hot melt and glass recycling .

The Board So, the meeting held on 4 February the Board of Trustees of the National Glass Centre will give new impetus to all this planning .

His secretary, José Ramón Álvarez , stresses that the effort contributions of all employers Market studies are done and had been " extraordinary and there are plans underway to " made it possible to the new enhance the glass sector And while a rearrangement of course to the foundation ." throughout the province ." the visits will be undertaken to The Board is made up of five Remodeling of the Glass Museparate making demonstrarepresentatives of the central seum tions to tourists. government , five of the Junta The new management does The current intention is to de Castilla y León, National not seek only the manufactu- match guiding the redevelopHeritage , the Provincial Counring cost , but also cultural . ment of the museum with the cil and the City of Royal Site of " It has huge potential , the repair of the building , which San Ildefonso, and internal reability to see in operation a will entail the closure to visitors lations are now "best ." factory eighteenth century for a few months , but without Positions are for private emplocreated Carlos III , the only limaking the teaching or inteyers, and what is being studied ving with the Royal Tapestry rrupted. is what may be the private Factory in Madrid , is a resourcontribution . ce that can not miss , we must Higher education

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Yolanda Tabanera in the MAVA.

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On January 15 opened in the MAVA exposure Limen LIMBO 7x7 works by Yolanda Tabanera .

different surfaces or on the floor , open work in process , combined with more finished and closed as the Cave sculptures of water and fire , or Torsos tattooed , glass blowing and engraving.

The exhibition, which occupies half the space of the temporary exhibition hall of MAVA , landscapes consists of In presenting this exhibition , objects, installations and Yolanda said that one of the sculptures. reasons why it was reluctant to make this exhibition in this The landscapes of objects museum because it was not have always been present in like that fits into the category the work of this artist, but have of glass artist who has a conbecome more common in notation that no so interestheir presentations from a ted . scholarship -residence at Bellevue Saal in Wiesbaden, in Taking into account the technical characteristics of the the summer of 2010. works in this exhibition incluAs the end of his stay , he mades glass do not think you can de an exhibition entitled " The run this type of danger. night will be nothing ," which recreated a forest with real He also said that the glass is elements : leaves, dirt , logs , not an essential part of his drawn from around the plawork. That uses it , but you ce , which incorporates disso- can stop using it at any given nant elements : balls and odd time. shapes glass , intervening deUnfortunately , many of the cisively in transforming the artists in our country who have landscape to make it yours. been making works more The title chosen by the artist " depth than these works have Limen LIMBO 7x7 " , refers to had to stop using the glass the time of transit , the thresbecause they can not endure hold of a new personal and this pitiless crisis. creative stage .

His works , said also , can opeIn MAVA exposure , there is a rate in this museum because combination of facilities and they have some glass, but material objects placed on can also work in other areas.

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They can run , obviously because they are already exposed , but we do not form long queues to visit these works.

Yolanda likes to use the wax in his works , both by melting and shaping it because you like the folk art, liturgical art .

He began working with glass in 2002. At the beginning of a very simple way , with blown balls, Regarding glass artisans level estimated to have a very interesting generosity.

We estimate that both the level , it seems that you are haunted, as they do not reach and therefore we also have frequented , overflowing generosity and nobility in their behavior.

Considers that it shows much what you like , you can not hide .

Anyway, considering the crisis we have been experiencing and the MAVA can not escape , makes the cut in expenses of all kinds requires bring samples that have nothing to do with that once occupied the showroom temporary museum , I welcome this exhibition will , at our discretion , unnoticed by the history of this our Museum.

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Nativity, of Archímedes Seguso (IV).

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Article by Maria Josefa Almagro. MNAD.

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Pastors .

N º s . Inv . 7006 and 7007 .

The black king is placed standing, his head covered by a turban fully bearded and golden on top of it bears little

Dimensions: 14x9 , 5 cm. and 19,5 x12 cm.

Figurine Shepherd kneeling

It is very similar to the above , both shades of glass as in the art.

VA also wearing gold pants and shiny black coat decorated with gold dust .

gold crown of wavy glass .

with hands clasped in prayer .

Is dressed in a golden robe

He is wearing gold pants and

golden sack loaded on the

and he carries a blanket over

dark jacket .

shoulders .

black with gold highlights also achieved with foil gold dust .

Colorless glass sheet glass with In respectful attitude holding powdered gold in the glass her hat with both hands

As Melchor , also boasts tiny

mass and dark glass .

against his chest.

gold oval beads embedded

Face, hair and hands very

Slightly laminated clear glass

clear light gold foil.

gold head, hands and feet,

in the hot glass mass .

In their hands together presents a golden vial should

Gold pants and dark jacket with plenty of rugged glass

contain myrrh offered as a gift glossy gold dust . (Fig. 2) . to the divine child.

The second figure appears Laminated clear glass and Shepherd Rack attitude. black glass powders gold inlaid with decorative ovals hot . (Fig. 1 ) .

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Bring your offering in a dark

gold pants and jacket with gold foil dust jacket and hat colorless glass laminated glass with dark rough and thick sheet gold dust . (Fig. 3 ) .. / / ..

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Factory New Baztan (VI).

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N E W S (I).

 Masked Ball at the Museum of Glass in Málaga.

Dinner, concert and dance are the perfect ingredients for a magical and fun night.

- The recital will be given by duo: Teresa García Molero (piano) and David Guillen Monk

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(trumpet).

- The menu will consist of: Input: Bresaola with insalata di frutta.

P. Principal: Risotto al funghi.

Dessert: Pavlova in rosso. * Ladies: long dress.

Saturday, February 22 at 21:00. Masquerade Ball.

* Knights, tie or bow tie. * A must bring mask.

Price: 55 €

They want to welcome the Carnival featuring You need to buy the tickets in advance. a "Festa di Gala to Veneziana".

Capacity limited.

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Culture 2014. and the key to its success is the psychological representation of the character and his soul and spirit.

In his works he often uses different materials like canvas fabrics of different colors , wood, leaves, paper , stones , coins ... to give just a few examples.

His innovative use of different materials gives some plasticity and increases the compactness of the characters.

Last January we approach the "Casa de Vacas " Cultural Centre in the Retiro Park, to see the exhibition of the works of Alejandro Hermann .

at peace and harmony with the interior and art, which he defines as a mixture of expressionism , realism and spiritual dream .

Alejandro Hermann, his great master Leonardo Da Vinci is a true genius who believes .

In several of his paintings use the characteristic of LeonarIn order to experience the His works have been able to do's painting style chiaroscupaintings of Alexander Hervisit collective , private and in- ro : the delicate transition from mann, explore their artistic ta- dividual in different places like light to shadow one shade lents and exceptional style , Marbella , Sevilla , Barcelona , lighter when merges with you have to live the strength Pamplona , London , Salzburg, another darker. and beauty that they transSt. Moritz, Lugano Innsbruck The use of contrast between mit . and others. the enlightened accused voAlexander, born in Buenos Ai- Despite the multitude of styles lumes and shadowed box . res , Argentina , residing for and materials with which the This painting technique allows more than thirty years in vaartist works , all his works have you to more effectively highrious parts of Europe and the one thing in common: they light the central figure illumilast decade living in Marbella. inspire the viewer to think . nated by a light source out of He says of himself that he is a One of the most impressive the picture plane . simple man , struggling to be works of Alejandro features,

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N E W S (II).

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Concerts in the MAVA.

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The next day 21 celebrate a

this time we will continue to

works, we describe the origin

new concert in the Auditorium have a slide show with pictu-

and development of the ins-

of MAVA.

res of the composers of the

truments that will be used in

works that will play with other

the event through history.

This will be the eleventh and we have been programmed in our project "MAVA Concert".

Given that we develop our concerts in educational plan,

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musicians and go projecting images during the concert.

And at the end of the concert, the audience will enga-

In addition to reporting the

ge in dialogue with the artists

most important aspects of the

on the various aspects of their

lives of the authors of the

training, activities, etc..

Chilean Museum Donation.

The process of making the piece, takes fifteen minutes after melting the material in an oven at 200 degrees thousand.

Guillermo Méndez told "well as are handmade, there is none equal to another."

He also recounted anecdotes and client names, such as "the poet Pablo Neruda bought many chunks of chicha to give to their friends around the world."

He arrived at the offices of Juan Antonio Pincheira National Historical Museum, glassblower, and Guillermo Mendez, glass carver Missing Glassware Yungay.

They brought with them a dona-

tion which will be added to the Collection of Decorative Arts and Sculpture.

The donation is for a piece of glass chicha, with details of bluebells and bunch of grapes.

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Between 1922 and 1980, the factory has developed products, full of personal stories, which gave an account of customs and ways of life.

He was also a real testimony, which was likely to appreciate art and design.

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The glass in Museums: Dordives.

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The Glass Dordives Museum is a municipal museum.

Located 1 hour from Paris , which is unique in France.

These collections are enriched by numerous donations from individuals and businesses each year.

To value the assets of the The museum was inaugurated glass is the second mission of on May 10, 2006 . the museum.

Dedicated to industrial glass , For the team of the museum is the Museum invites you to disnot the only objective to procover the glassworks Loing vide access to the permanent Valley . collections but also temporary The collections are divided in- exhibitions . to two levels , an attractive One room is dedicated to this and amazing environment. function. Two exhibitions are Venue , the Museum of Glass held annually. is also a place of study and The transmission of knowledge the transfer of know -how in and the glass art is the third the glass thanks to its documission that the museum has mentation center and debeen proposed. monstration of glass-blowing The Glass Museum is a living workshop . and sharing place .

Preserve , enhance and doTherefore, a workshop glass cument collections is the first blowing torch is integrated in mission of the museum. the museum .

The collections of the Museum Made by three French glassof Glass is unique and should makers , demonstrations are be preserved , restored , caan opportunity for visitors to taloged and documented. interact with the master glassThe collections of the Museum maker . of Glass to date include more than 1,500 objects and thousands of documents on file.

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Lectures and video about the fascinating world of glass are also an opportunity to discuss .

Another objective of the museum is the study and documentation of their collections.

A computerized data collection was performed .

Updated and enriched with new data regularly.

The museum is also a center for documentation and information only .

Specializing in the field of industrial glass , the documentation center and museum has over a thousand records and photographs.

The documentation center is available by appointment to anyone who requests it.

Musée du Verre et Métiers de ses 12 avenue de Lyon - BP6 45,680 Dordives Tel : 02 38 92 79 06 Fax: 02 38 92 76 90 Mail: musee.dordives @ wanadoo.fr

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A Good Business Opportunity.

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New models of Virtual Fairs are positioned in the market as an essential platform to promote internationalization , increasing online sales and cost savings in all kinds of sectors.

the objectives set by the parti- ment to traditional marketing cipating companies. and sales actions .

A Virtual Fair allows to reach emerging markets whose public face not attend a fair in our country and , most importantly , can transact , buy and sell online with tools such as attractive Reverse Auction , the Outlets Online Stores and Exhibition .

Complot.net agency over 15 years experience specializing in creative , advertising and technology, wants to position itself in the market as a partner of its customers on the path to business success by developing these shows or Virtual Congresses .

A platform where visitors logs are immediate , measurable and sharable among the exhibitors at the fair .

They offer the opportunity to provide added value to business exhibition emphasizing Internet resources .

Where the "virtual PA " keeps Geographic limitations are no attendees informed at all tilonger a problem when you mes , via smartphone, those hire these virtual spaces , events , auctions , conferenwhich are characterized by a ces or promotions that may small outlay and costs of imbe of interest , through notiplementing a wide range of ces previously authorized by online communication tools . the visitor.

More records , more space for sponsorships, more transactions for participating companies , more revenue for the organizers.

What advantages has the idea of developing a Virtual Fair in the online world ?

Internet is a crucial business tool to get everything you can imagine in a fair or face Congress except handshake and human , always irreplaceable proximity .

Also, a virtual fair can be extended in time to the organizer sees fit , being able to conduct business 24 hours a day , twelve months a year.

Increased international opportunities and cost reduction , as major advantages over physical show. But without neglecting the requirements of the organizer and

In addition to the fairs, Complot offers editorial services , electronic documentation for In short, a platform for doing exhibitors, systems identificabusiness with the planet , en- tion and control of users , augjoying all the comforts and im- mented reality ( Street Markeproving travel costs and asting ) , or interactive displays semblies. ( Skreenet ) .

A perfect complement to the existing shows or congresses , and also an opportunity to companies and associations that can offer this new platform to its partners such as trampoline sales and comple-

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For more information: Email: feriasyeventosvirtuales@complot.net .

Phone: 916 668 895 .

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 The stained glass of the Cartuja de Miraflores (Burgos) (VII).

Bulletin of the SECV.

However, the glasses studied

5 of the Müller classification et

In the glasses studied , the

could fit into this category ,

al.

P2O5 is present in concentra-

since even present greater

tions of about 1.2% by weight, differences in the contents of somewhat less marked in the other oxides , with respect to

The other minor components ( MnO , Fe2O3 and

other types of glass proposed

CoO ) are oxides that behave

ween 3-10% by weight .

by those authors.

as chromophores glasses , eit-

MgO concentrations ranging

It is therefore glass transition

glass of type 5 , which is bet-

between 3 and 4 % by

between the medieval period

her intentionally added ( MnO and CoO ) or incorporated with the raw materials as im-

weight .

and the Renaissance , in

The role of MgO in the glass

duced K2O and Na2O is gra-

The manganese oxide percen-

dually increasing.

tages varying between 0.7

structure is similar to that of CaO , and which also acts as a stabilizer modifier / glassy oxide network .

From this point of view , the content of MgO CaO could be likened to , in which case

which the concentration is re-

Moreover, the Al2O3 content in the glasses studied is between 1 and 3% by weight .

The incorporation of this oxide increases the stability of the

the overall percentage of sta- glass network. bilizing oxides would stand in the range 26-31 % by weight.

Therefore, the percentage of glass-forming oxides must

This exceeds the range indica- consider the sum of the conted for CaO in the glass type 5 tents of SiO2 and Al2O3 , classification of Müller et al.

which in this case is raised by about 60 % by weight , which is also consistent with the type

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purities (Fe2O3 ) .

and 2.6% by weight , while they do Fe2O3 0.5 to 1.0 % by weight .

The contents of certain manganese oxide by XRF agree well with the chromophores assigned by UV / Vis spectroscopy .

In any case , the concentrations of manganese oxide seem very high, which suggests that possibly were added as bleaching or " soap glazier ."

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Recycling. New plant in Areosa.

February 2014

Once recovered Areosa plant , the glass will be sent to the sorting plant Verin Daorje Environment (Ourense ) for subsequent recovery in windows.

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These facilities bring a number of environmental benefits , among them : It greatly reduces the volume of waste going to landfill.

The glass recycling plant launched by Environment Daorje Areosa (Cerceda -A Coruña) will increase by 80 % the annual tons of this material recovered in Galicia.

With the commissioning of these facilities will Galicia recycled 38,000 tonnes a year to 68,000 .

Those 30,000 tons to be recovered in the new plant represents 62% of the inputs glass intended for treatment. These inputs come , first , selection of mechanical gravity tables performing at the Recycling Plant , Treatment and Fuel Processing ( PRTE ) , and secondly, what has already stockpiled in the nonhazardous waste landfill Complex environmental Cerceda managed by Sogama .

The Regional Minister of Environment , Planning and Infrastructure , Agustín Hernández attended the commissioning of this new glass processing plant and noted that this new plant will " get a solution to an old problem thanks to the agreement with Ecovidro and Daorje " .

Hernandez added that " This is a solution that also trigger recovery figures glass in the community , allowing us to meet the objectives of the Waste Management Plan and Community placing our head in the national ranking of kg of

cullet per capita over the next few years .

Helps reduce air pollution by up to 20 % , because the less fuel is used to make new containers , slowing gas production in the smelting process .

Promotes saving energy and raw materials . In this regard, it " Galicia will become the is important to remember that fourth largest region with recy- the glass can be recycled incling of glass, a significant in- definitely without losing any of crease when you consider its qualities. that in 2012 stood at 12th.

In addition to these environThis plan aims to recover the mental benefits from the ecoglass that comes from the nomic and social dimension , black garbage bag ( collec- the plant will allow the created in mass) , and will almost tion of new jobs , a total of 8 double the tonnage of this between Cerceda facilities material are recovered in Ga- and Verin , a fact that certainlicia. ly adds to the credit of the The head of the Environment project. stressed " the need to promo- This is the first time in its history te in Galicia model more sus- that the Galician Society of tainable management and in Environment ( Sogama ) proline with European stanmotes an initiative of this kind, dards ," adding that " why we with which you'll also gain siglaunched the Plan of urban nificant economic benefits eswaste management in Galitimated at about 450,000 per cia 2010-2020 a ambitious year . plan to gradually we are giAgustín Hernández stressed ving compliance, taking steps that this " effort of the Adminisin the right direction. " tration needs the cooperation Facilities of the public to further reduce contributions to the tip of SoThe new facility, which has 300 square meters and requi- gama and increase recycling rates , which, on the other red an investment of half a hand is what is best for them million euros, is the first in Spain designed to process the economically to municipalities ". smallest and fine fraction of municipal solid waste , is less He noted that since " the than 40 mm , which is located Xunta de Galicia encourage between glass . all municipalities to increase their odds of either separate The citizen does not always collection of glass, as plastic perform a proper separation and cardboard , as well as of packaging, hence the better environmental care , glass often end in the black gain an economic benefit." bag, for the non- recyclable waste.

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Make this light.

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Despite the many features that it has left in our culture , we are hardly aware of the extent and force of Islamic culture . This exhibition of the Focus- Abengoa Foundation realizes both. The provenance of the pieces draws the dilated map which expanded and established numerous relationships with other peoples, Mughals to Venetians. Moreover, books and objects ( compasses and astrolabes but also surgical instruments ) recall the influence of Arabic thought brought to Europe the thought of Aristotle , whose writings were preserved , and a secular way of understanding the world of magic. If Aquinas renewed European culture with the ideas of Aristotle, his teacher, Albert the Great, drove magical practices that were to have special weight in the West until the birth of modern science .

So simple bowls that are actually solar disc , or pieces where epigraphy has a rhythm that enhances the brightness of the enamelled surface is already evident in the ceramic . Another area of interest are scale : the various metals with light reflections make clear . A fifteenthcentury Mamluk bowl also evidence the value of geometry in a culture that is not likely to figure: diamonds curved network is constructed so that way you finished decorating the bowl seems to form it, shape their ellipsoidal volume until it end in cylindrical mouth .

ters of gold on blue -dyed parchment , and sometimes with sophisticated processing, such as due to calligrapher Jwaja Saifuddin Asha ' i .

The last session of the sample, A geometry of light, makes it present in capitals , reliefs , tiles, fabrics , doors and blinds . At first glance we are most familiar . But that is not frequent visitors to the Alhambra or stop at Medina Azahara elaborate arabesques and admire, regardless of their studied rhythms are only part of those works that actually thought and did to invite the light to complete. Every hour throughout Another area of interest are the the day and year , raises a new objects of jade , glass or rock development , reiterating the crystal. Transparency was alhidden affinity between light ways the messenger of light and and matter. the sign of contemplative intelli- The exposure amount required gence. The objects of rock crys- visit or visits any good fan . Not tal and precious stones also do only find history and find the think old concepts of magic : density of another culture, but Going longer exposure , the wizards believed the fire of the you can see a rich confluence of overall theme , the light, share stars ( bodies only had that ele- intelligence and art, not only by the three monotheistic religions, ment, the most subtle of all) the conceptual effort geomeMuslims , Jews and Christians. As could alter the grossest element, tries , but also the connection Hegel suggested , while the Per- the land , sowing inside conden- between art forms , life and nasian Zoroastrianism deified light sed light in rocks , gems . tural environment. A sample inmonotheistic religions thought . Illuminated book also gives pau- deed ambitious , just be criticiThey saw the light in the sign of a se. While in Christian culture zed excessive use of directed force that keeps the nature and church hierarchy I managed , so light. Certainly some exhibits retranscends . That's announceto speak , the holy book , interquire this type of light to be more ment of the sublime : the light it preting it in catechesis through easily controlled , but many otreceives and bathes that exists, so-called senses of Scripture , Is- hers have been even more conit does look and makes it live , lamic culture was in line with the vincing bathed by a general yet it exceeds and overflows. wording of his book, sanctifying light instead of removing focus Hence the light impulse Christian somehow the text. So , books fall attention directed to objects mysticism and Islamic . There is Koranic verses with ornaments and too reminiscent merchandihowever a difference in scope : that seem cult , by the inclusion ser .

Christian culture sometimes reon the margins neatly comLight / Nur . The light on the art presents light (as do breakthments accepted. This turns each and science of the Islamic roughs glory ) while Islamic , as page into a visual poem , some- world . Focus Abengoa ( Hospital noted this sample produces the times simple and stark , as the de los Venerables ) Foundation. present.

Koran at Kairouan , written in let- Sevilla . As of 9 February.

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 Our activities.

In this section we detail the activities which take place this month, corresponding to the cultural visits related to the glass and outputs that we as provided in the program CULTURE 2014.

 Cultural Tours.

Vetraria consists Carlos Muñoz de Pablos and his sons Paul and Alfonso Muñoz Ruiz, all graduates in Fine Arts from the Complutense University of Madrid.

This will be our second visit to this temple of the window, because in the month of June 2011 we had the opportunity of visiting with a group of friends.

Muñoz de Pablos, the firm spe- The description of this first viIn the month of February we cializes in the art of stained will try to make the visit could sit is available on our Bulletin not perform last month Vetraria glass and is located in Segovia. No. 35.

 Culture 2014 Programme. large canvases Tiziano these characters to his palace in Binche , on the outskirts of Brussels.

The choice of subject was responding to political interests , as the Furies , eternally punished for defying the gods , symbolized the German princes who had rebelled against Charles V and whom he had defeated in 1547.

The Furies , as a whole, enjoyed considerable prominence in the 150 years since, during which they took on different meanings in addition to the original policy .

In this February we will visit the exhibition that the Museo del Prado dedicated to " The Furies " .

An exhibition, sponsored by the Fundación Amigos del Museo del Prado, depicting the birth , evolution and decline of the theme of the Furies from its entry into the European art in the mid- sixteenth century to the late seventeenth century.

The exhibition includes twenty works, among which a drawing by Michelangelo from the Royal Collection in London , and paintings

by Rubens, Rombouts , Glotzius , Assereto , Pink or Langetti .

The Museo del Prado brings his copies of Titian, Ribera and chained Ticio Gregorio Martinez, acquired in 2011.

From the late sixteenth century, both in the Netherlands and Italy , it was considered a suitable topic to illustrate both the hardest difficulty in the art ( they were huge nude figures of powerful muscles in comAll these works illustrate why the plicated foreshortening ) , to represuccess of the Furies for 120 years, sent the extreme pain , Case closewhen the elected rulers as ly related to the baroque sensibilipolitical allegory and painters as an ty . excellent vehicle to represent the The aim of the exhibition is to show hardest difficulty in the art, both in the birth , evolution and decline of its formal aspect ( they were huge this theme in European art betwenude figures in unlikely foreshortening ) as expressive as representing en 1550 and 1700 over twenty works of Italian artists , Flemish, the epitome of pain.

Dutch and Spanish , which include It is known as Furies four characters the aforementioned Titian, Miguel of classical mythology : Tityus , Siangel, Cornelis van Haarlem , Rusyphus , Ixion and Tantalus, who bens, Ribera , Salvator Rossa or were among the many convicts Langhetti . who populated the Greco-Roman The various works are distributed Hades. It was however in the Rearound a copy of the Laocoon , naissance when these characters Doloris exemplum par excellence were charged entity as a whole. and inspiration declared most of His emergence as such in the histo- these artists. ry of art is dated to the midsixteenth century and was responsi- The exhibition has been curated by Miguel Falomir , head of Italian and ble for Mary of Hungary , sister of Charles V and governor of the Net- French Painting Museum and autherlands , who asked in 1548 to four hor of the accompanying catalog .

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Window shattered.

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Le Corbusier agreed to rebuild the Chapel of Ronchamp, in eastern France, destroyed by bombing during the war, and ended in 1955.

They shattered the left main window , in which Le Corbusier had drawn a moon with a human face and the only chapel he had signed.

The Franco-Swiss architect and recreated on the summit of Mount Bourlemont , " a place of silence , prayer , peace, inner joy " by his own definition .

The vandals also tried unsuccessfully to enter the bookshop church store and pulled a box collection of concrete, which was empty and appeared outsiThe Foundation has called for urde the building. gent measures to ensure the saThousands of pieces of stained fety and regrets in a statement glass are now in the hands of a that "no specific action has been glazier sent by the Regional Disuccessful in ensuring the safety rection of Cultural Affairs , to de- of facilities and preserve one of velop a copy of the original . the most iconic and most fragile elements of the Chapel ."

Currently , the chapel , which receives each year about Also calls for greater efforts for 80,000 tourists visit and faithful, the maintenance and restoraremains open to the public. tion of the building, which also suffers from problems of infiltraIt has placed a wooden board tion . to fill the void left by the window , waiting for the new copy. "We want to draw the attention of the authorities and the various The gendarmerie meanwhile reowners over the fact that this quested the cooperation of citiheritage is fragile , whether for zens to give to the authors of the security or urbanism. This is a act of vandalism, over which tiwork that is in danger , " Richard me seems to have little informaadds. tion .

Therefore expected to culminate "It's terrible to see an original elethe initiative also promoted by ment of the work of Le Corbusier the Association points of Le Cordestroyed " the phone reacts Mibusier to achieve, after frustrated chel Richard , director of the Le past attempts, the registration of Corbusier Foundation , responsithis work on the World Heritage List of UNESCO in 2015.

This haven of peace however suffered an attack by vandals , who left to smithereens the large main window of the chapel.

Drawn and signed by the artist , half a meter high by wide, it was the largest site .

The Le Corbusier Foundation has called for urgent measures to preserve the chapel, a petition extends to all the work of the architect.

About seven-thirty in the afternoon on Friday, January 17th , a nun of the neighboring monastery built in 2011 and designed by architect Renzo Piano discovered degradation and gave the warning to the gendarmerie.

The perpetrator of the attack forced entry into the building , on the list of French landmarks in 1967 as part of the heritage of the twentieth century.

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ble for the legacy of FrancoSwiss architect .

"In a work like Ronchamp , which brings him personally , in addition to the architecture, it is a touch of an artist. He was an artist in every sense of the word. His drawings are very closely linked to Le Corbusier , "he adds .

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Exhibition 1950. The triumph of design.

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This exhibition is presented divided into five thematic In the month of March in Buegroups: in which each country nos Aires presented the exhibiis represented by its manufaction 1950: The triumph of detures and designers of the design - signed Glasses : Dencade mentioned . mark, Netherlands, Finland, Denmark : Manufacturing : Italy and USA , Collection of Holmegaard and Kastrup. the National Museum of DeGlasses designed by Per Lütcorative Arts . ken , Jacob E. Bang, Bang ArThe National Museum of Dene and Bent Severin . Donacorative Art counts among its tion Embassy of Denmark 1959 rich heritage with pieces of Netherlands : Manufacturing glass and ceramics from the Royal Leerdam . Glasses de1950s that were donated to the Museum through the acti- signed and signed by Andries ve management of Dr. Jorge D. Copier and Floris Meydam .

Prieto Director of the Museum Donation Embassy of the Kingbetween 1956 and 1963 who dom of the Netherlands 1959. interested and encouraged Finland : Manufacturing Littaembassies and collectors to la . Tapio Wirkkala glasses sigmake such donations. ned by Timo Sarpaneva and .

Donation Embassy of the ReThe term " design " derives from the Italian disegno : dra- public of Finland 1959 wing. Design is a process of Italy : Manufacturing Seguso creation and development to Vetri d'Arte Murano and Veniproduce a new object or me- ni . Designers such as Archidium. Requires consideration mede Seguso , Paolo Venini , of functional , aesthetic and Gio Ponti, Vinicio Vianello and symbolic aspects . Includes Richard Licata , Fulvio Biancoseveral steps: observation , re- ni , Carlo Scarpa and Flavio search, analysis , testings , Poli . Donation Olivetti Argentiphysical or virtual modeling , na S.A. 1962 adjustments and prior to the U.S. : Manufacturing Steuben . final production of the obGlasses signed by Lloyd Atkins. ject , especially in the indusGrant and Leon Fourvel Rigotrial sector adaptations. lleau Yvonnve Necol of Fourvel Rigolleau in 1957.

"Objects with glass."

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This exhibition culminates a series of themed temporary exhibitions of applied arts and industrial design produced during the 1950s in our country and in some European countries. In 2006, Sweden introduced Crystals . Design 1950 in 2007-2008 Lucrecia Moyano Muniz . Argentine Design Ceramics 1950 and 2011 in Sweden. Design 1959 that allowed the visiting public enjoy this valuable asset and that this exposure is a magnificent end to this cycle . data: From March 21 to June 1, 2014 .

Guided tours ( available at the Museum ) .

Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 14 to 19 pm.

Admission $ 15.

Pensioners and children under 12 free.

Free admission Tuesday .

National Museum of Decorative Arts .

Avenida del Libertador 1902.

CABA - Buenos Aires - Argentina C 1425 AAS .

Phone 4801-8248 , 4806-8306 .

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Other trends. Fourth Anniversary of El Greco.

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The Greek with unpronounceable name that took root in Toledo is honored for his adopted land four hundred years after his death . Domenikos Theotokopoulos died on April 7, 1614 and, as in the case of many other geniuses , his fame came as honorary laurel when he could no longer enjoy. Such is the account that you have , that the old Manchego capital has named 2014 as " The Year of Greco" .

was known that the world's most powerful monarch, Philip II , was implicadĂ­simo in decorating their monumental Escorial Monastery.

But , despite its curriculum and style, Domenico failed to enter the Escorial clan.

The detonator was his portrayal of The Martyrdom of St Maurice and the Theban Legion , a painting that turned out to be too reactionary for indoctrinating Spain of the Although born in the island paradi- Counter . Philip the Prudent immese of Crete, Italy was the closest diately undid his brief contract with witness to the artistic growth of the the painter and, like all good histoyoung Domenico. Their home rical epic , love for a Toledo artisan ground immediately hung the label encouraged him to pack . In Tole" teacher " , which allowed him to do had better luck and fell into learn from masters such as Titian. grace intellectuals and clergy, who After passing through Rome was allowed him to live the most fruitful leaving crumbs all over the Italian period of his life . geography, from Florence to Vero- The jinx of Toledo na, Padua and Parma through .

As the popularity grew painter , ToItaly was their playground until he ledo lost its cultural role . The Court discovered the delights - and wowas of the city and left it to the men -de Toledo. The personalities of the time defined him as peculiar Church. Clerical images gradually and paradoxical, but paradoxica- flooded the industry in the area, lly, his treatment this artist in its hey- and our painter was feeding her family thanks to the priests and day . their " austere " orders. ParadoxicaWhile it was received with all lly , some of these paintings , as Eshonors by monarchs and cardinals polio or The Burial of the Count of eminences of the arts , did not lack Orgaz , is the paradigm of a new disputes. His penchant for colorful pictorial language , never before abuse and their opinions on Miche- seen in Spain . These two would langelo, who said it was " a good become the most famous works of man who could not paint ," not fa- " the Greek " , although only a small vored promotion. His character sample of his profuse floor exercise and his long tongue went the opin Toledo . posite way for his wit , which is inThe five senses of El Greco creasingly gaining more followers.

However, not enough to quell the To mark the deployment activities , rumors . Admired him , but did not dove on the agenda anniversary support him . tributes and found surrender to all Spurred by the need for change of your senses. air , the painter came to Spain attracted by the smell of wealth. It

"The year of El Greco" will delight hardcore with exhibitions, concerts,

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gastronomic routes and restorations. There are some of these proposals.

To view the 2014 El Greco Foundation has prepared a wide range of exposures that can lengthen the twelve months of the year . From here include The Greek of Toledo, in which more than 100 works by the artist will meet at the Museo de Santa Cruz . They may also be viewing on Greco called Spaces , which are retained by the original paintings . It is the first exhibition in the city and the biggest ever . Prado is also the memorial with its temporary headquarters Greco Library , which aims to reconstruct the theoretical and literary roots artist from the books that were in his possession. And for the clueless recommend the El Greco Museum in Toledo , which organize events throughout the year.

Ear , Music Centennial stimulate the audience with more than twenty concerts. It will feature Toledo scenarios as mythical as the Cathedral, the Synagogue of the Transit, the Teatro de Rojas, the Church of San Pedro Martir and the new auditorium of the Palace of Congress.

For taste and smell, Greco Savor your culinary program . Round tables, recipes , tastings, culinary festivals and competitions that will be only one protagonist: the Castilian Manchego cuisine .

To touch, several of the monuments that display works by El Greco, and some of his oil paintings are restored. Two of these areas demand collaboration. Are the Sacristy of the Cathedral of Toledo and the Tavera Hospital.

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Glass panel shattered Appel.

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Awkward positions to make es- those who reported that they

This sketch remodeling cost $

timates , estimates can be

6.7 million , if roughly with the

had seen a snowplow acci-

made of many types and con- dentally damage a panel of ditions.

old account , divided by the

Apple Store, and how that has 15 panels , you can exit the

As we can warn each day , mistakes or blunders are on every corner .

been completely cracked pa- damaged panel will cost Apnel .

ple about $ 450,000.

Recall that the initial design of Apple has made no comment

This time it was an operator for the city of New York , who allegedly broke one of the panels

this building , as beautiful as a

on when or how to make the

flagship was renovated in

change , but what is clear is

2011.

that if the exchange while the

of the facade of the Apple

Keeping your style and design,

Store on 5th Avenue.

just the initial 90 glass plates

The news has come for twitter and emails to various media in

were replaced by 15 larger and better strength characteristics.

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90 panels was performed at 15 , the store remained open , this event will also be open .

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Romanian glass in peril.

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The glass pieces are handma-

But very few are interested in

You have to like your job to

de in Romania are known

what we do.

get it right.

A young and we are interes-

You have to focus on the

ted in handmade pieces . In

glass, knowing when to cut .

worldwide for their quality and beauty.

The workshop is Adrian Sistem

addition , Romania has not

outside Bucharest .

designed a policy that takes

This work ten glassblowers ensuring pride in their job and keep the tradition of his country.

Petru was Stefanescu who opened the factory in 1992.

Today 80% of its parts are exported to countries like Mexi-

youngsters to engage in this

Mălureanu Ionut is 27 and en-

type of jobs . "

sures a passion for this art .

Stefan Hancu glass blowing

Glass blowing is ten years and

takes 60 years .

five years ago was selected

Work with borosilicate glass tubes imported from Germany or the Czech Republic.

co , United States, France or

After subjecting them to a

the UK.

temperature above 1500 de-

Stefanescu says , however , that it is difficult to attract the younger generation.

"We try to attract young people telling our story , showing our work, explains .

You have to feel , "he says .

grees Celsius in glasses makes teapots or stanchions .

For Stefan Hancu , a glassblower must have the precision of a pianist.

"They are very delicate handmade pieces .

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by Petru Stefanescu at a vocational school to work in his workshop.

Despite the crisis , last year Adrian Sistem sold pieces worth 400,000 euros.

But Stefanescu insists that if the younger generation does not perpetuate the occupation , the glass industry in Romania could be definitely threatened.

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Malaga to Sao Paulo.

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Thanks to this commitment , Andalusia began staying small for Acristalia and expanded its sales network throughout Spain .

Hotels in the Costa del Sol and restaurants like Jolastoki Bilbao are some of its most important customers.

However, " this was not enough , as the Spanish market during these years was in decline ." So , after a major commitment to export began to be implemented in other countries.

The race Acristalia SL Malaga company has been brilliant despite being a firm " born into the crisis ," as regards one of its founders and managing director, Juan Carlos Moreno.

Antonio Garcia and Moreno himself is responsible for the company engaged in the manufacture of glass curtains , which has become a leader in providing mobile professionals ceilings and panoramic terraces enclosures .

out to do other joinery professionals and glassware , which offered a complete kit ready to install. " We would have won a lot of money quickly if we put on the market a similar product that already existed, but our approach was the medium to long term and it worked ," he continues Acristalia manager .

Starting a business in crisis seems tinánica task, but this trio of Malaga was not intimidated . "In 2007 and blew strong gusts of wind that wanted to ignore and In just six years, has closed Acris2008 and 2009 were really talia 2013 with a turnover of over tough ," told from the company , three million euros , presence in which found in financing their more than fifteen countries and main obstacle . an office in Sao Paulo ( Brazil ) . " We managed to save the day There has not been a bed of roand gather half a million euros ses, recognizes the managing to start asking for money here director of the firm, which recalls and there and with the support how in 2007 , he and his childof the IDEA Agency " recalls hood friend , Antonio Garcia, Juan Carlos Moreno. were raised to launch your own project.

With the first budget , became the first ship and necessary for " Antonio worked as a carpenmanufacturing its products mater , knew very well the area and chinery, as well as a small office knew there was a niche we of just 60 square meters. could fill with a new business Glass Manufacturing model ."

An idea and a strong entrepreneurial spirit were the seeds for the company begins to roll .

In this arduous journey , innovation was key to becoming industry leaders. They began patenting a glass curtain system that And both , which he joined soon was soon renewed market reas coach Ricardo Garcia, Antoquirements . nio 's brother , were raised to market a complete rotation of Three and a half years later, glass shades . they expanded the view of the company with a new line of buUntil then, only operating in siness engaged in the manufacSpain a couple of foreign manuture of tempered glass , so they facturers, working directly for incould autoproveerse the main dividuals. material for making roofs and However, these three friends set glass curtains .

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I jump into the international market was also a change in its business model . " We provide the complete kit ready to install enclosures offer the system and all its parts separately so that our customers in other countries to become Acristalia brand manufacturers " , says Moreno.

His presence at trade fairs such as the Madrid or Istanbul facilitated their foray into European and Latin American territory.

Today conduct business in France, Italy , Germany , Bulgaria , Russia , Czech Republic, Poland , Morocco , Chile, Peru , Mexico , Costa Rica and just signed his last contract to provide companies Ecuador and Panama .

They have also opened an office in Sao Paulo (Brazil) and are in talks with new companies to gain a foothold in the Middle East.

Acristalia has experienced annual growth of close to 40 % and now has a staff of around fifty employees and three members who have not attained the age of 40 . Gone are his first ship of about 600 square meters in Benamejí (Córdoba ) and small office of 40 square meters in Mijas ( Malaga).

Today , the operations center has over 130 square meters and five ships of over 4,500 square meters give shelter to his factory. " We just turned seven and we look with confidence to the future. If we have been able not only to survive, but to grow at a rapid pace in crisis, no longer afraid of anything , "reflects Juan Carlos Moreno.

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Performing a curious project.

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The Granada architectural Se- as a blackboard and projec-

form a bank , so that students

rrano + Baquero presented in

the academy now sit on the

Volume 1 of his project Pechakucha Night 2013 " 33 displaced glasses ."

tion surface. " " During the work, conducted between December 24 and

glass between giving local class they left behind. "

In the words of Paloma Ba-

January 2 to coincide with the "In any case we want the new holidays of students, one of use have given these objects

quero : "Two months ago we

the partners decided he did

to be definitive but we hope

commissioned a curious pro-

not want glass in his office, so

that the process of transforma-

ject : managing the decom-

we had to disassemble 4

tion and re- started with these

missioning of an academy

glass . "

actions continue , so that in the

that was going to close and build 8 classrooms in the basement of the headquarters that the company maintained , all on a shoestring . "

"We think of an alternative use for them, so that the work does not produce any waste and we continued the pro-

future someone observe the bank and may decide to become a office with him, or anything else. "

cess by which objects have

"The profiles that held the glass

"In the room to left found 33

no predefined end but we

in the first academy kilos were

glasses , which were to be re-

can reformularnos to infinity,

sold to a junkyard , and we

moved and thrown away. "

creating new stories and re-

know that they had just given

configurations that well as

use or place that end. "

"Our proposal was the displacement of these glasses with them to build needed classrooms , giving a new life to this material so that it will charge

economic and energy- optimal, we are of great interest since they assume resonances of their former lives . "

a new meaning, creating not

" Finally the 4 remaining glas-

only the shell but also acting

ses were cut and stacked to

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"The money we got from this sale were our fees for the project. "

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Puerto Rico negotiates with Guatemala.

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The processors rum and malt

Trade and Export (CCE )

in Puerto Rico could buy glass Chévere Francisco , and di-

Chévere indicated that some local processors - in particular -

bottles entrepreneurs from

rector of Rums of Puerto Rico , malt glass bottles imported

Guatemala , and thus save

Pedro Cuellar .

on operational costs, while strengthening the business relationship with the Central American country .

That's one of the many trade possibilities that discussed last government delegation Puerto Rico with President Otto Pe-

from Egypt .

The president of the Chamber " Guatemala said it has a high of Commerce of Puerto Rico

glass production and may re-

(CCPR ), Jorge Cañellas , also

place the bottlers Puerto Rico

attended .

at a competitive price," said

Guatemala , with 16 million inhabitants , has the largest economy in Central America.

the head of the CDC , who noted that Dominican Republic is one of the current market for bottles Guatemala

It could represent commercial glass . ters of Guatemala the week. and combined for the island Initially, Guatemala could in sectors such as textiles, reIn this mission, headed by the continue their journey from cycling, plastics and technical Secretary of State , David BerPuerto Rico Quisqueya up , assistance in production innier, attended by the Secretaand later, if demand grows, dustries such as coffee and ry of Agriculture Myrna Cothe product could come sugar cane opportunities , the mas , executive director of straight from the Central Ameexecutive director of the the Company rican country , according CCE .

Chévere . rez Molina and several minis-

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How does.

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This month we include some pictures of the technique practiced by Janusz Pozniak.

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Exhibition "Nature of Glass".

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The exhibition of works in mo-

The end of the sample is to

Swans in turn represent wildlife

saic " Ka'avo Itavera " Cecilia

show nature in a fragile and

and not necessarily those of

Quinones will be discussed on

vulnerable state.

this country , but so , as the flo-

Monday February 18 to Tuesday March 5 in the gallery of the Cultural Center Citibank (Mariscal Lopez and Cruz del Chaco) , in Asuncion, Paraguay . Access will be free .

Ka'avo Itavera ( Glass Nature ) brings together works that address the theme of ecology with reference to nature.

This series represents some species found in Paraguay , and common objects , in some households, such as a container shaped concrete swan .

In the words of the speaker Cecilia Quinones, the use of venecitas ( mosaics ) Main material made of glass paste ,

ra, is also in a vulnerable state by pollution, incessant logging, and deprotection of the environment.

give the idea of fragility to all

The fanciful colors of swans,

works .

further removed from its natu-

Vivid colors counteract the dramatic environmental situation today , valuing even the beauty of nature .

In the work Irupé , using glass bottle , in addition to its stiffness and the sharpness of the material accounts for the pollution of the waters .

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ral context, the concept of resignificarlos fragile inanimate object.

This exhibition aims to highlight the recent concern about environmental damage and global society .

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Obsidian. Natural glass (I).

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Obsidian is an element of na-

sometimes blue , along with a

Thanks to this study now know

ture that by its brightness , co-

variety known as " obsidian

certain information that allows

lor and contrast to the com-

mecca " , characterized by its us to classify it according to

mon hardness of rocks and

reddish-brown color due to

their technical, aesthetic and

crystals that make up the wi-

the oxidation of certain metal

ritual attributes:

der world of minerals.

components.

From the geological point of

The inhabitants of ancient

view , the Obsidian is a volca-

Mexico turned to obsidian an

nic glass formed by the sud-

excellent material for making

den confrontation of lava rich tools and weapons such as in silica.

knives , knives and projectile

It is classified as " glass " be-

points .

"White Obsidian " , gray and transparent ; " Obsidian teachers " otoltecaiztli , green - blue with varying degrees of transparency and luster and sometimes presents golden hues ( for its re-

cause its atomic structure is

When polishing , pre-

semblance to the chalchihuitl

disordered and chemically

Columbian artists managed

was used for making orna-

unstable , and therefore its

reflective surfaces that produ- ments and ritual objects );

surface has an opaque cove-

ced mirrors , sculptures and

ring called cortex.

scepters , and earrings, la-

In physical appearance, and according to their degree of purity and chemical composition , obsidian can be transparent, translucent , shiny and

brets , beads and badges with images of the gods were decorated and senior civil and military officers of the time were decorated .

reflective , presenting colors

The concept of pre-Hispanic

ranging from black to gray ,

obsidian

depending on the thickness of the part and the reservoir from which comes .

Using data from the XVI century , John Clark made a deep analysis on the original

Thus, can be found in shades

Nahua conception of varie-

of green , brown , violet and

ties of obsidian.

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Itzcuinnitztli , obsidian mottled , yellow-brown - red , commonly called Mecca or stained, with which projectile points were made ; "Common obsidian " black and opaque that served to make scrapers and bifacial tools ; " Black obsidian", Bright and with varying degrees of translucency and transparency.

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Project Gold 20.

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ONE of the important virtues

versity of Deusto and in 2005

gotten , and third , the simula-

of art is being able to change

decided to redirect their ca-

tion of a skyscraper , like a

the established order of

reers and advanced study of

gold ingot in Abandoibarra .

things.

Fine Arts at the University of

Or to put it in financial terms, now that the economy moves to goose step to keep the dictator in power Don Money, offshore.

For non - advised if they remain , for the bombing of

Barcelona, with stays in New York (The Cooper Union) and Manchester (Manchester Metropolitan University) .

Attended the presentation of that particular work Ibon Agirre , musician Tiny group , Alexander Iturregi , the Belgian consul, Sylvie Lagneaux , with

The work presented has a

his son , Eduardo Cano, Nader

touch of alchemist turning

Koochacki , Unai Zelaieta , Ai-

glass into gold.

tor Gurtubay , Iban Guruzeta , Ana Elgoibar , Elena Vicario,

economic jargon is merci-

Ainara Bilbao took his Gold 20

less ... - it must be said that

project, an idea born in Tude-

offshoring basically consists in

la company where a type of

transferring work centers to

glass that bears the same na-

unusual places, where they

me and is characterized by

have not been settled labor

gold, despite not contain

claim .

gold is produced.

It clarified the term , last Ja-

Ainara got into it with a ca-

nuary was presented at the

mera and edited a video that et. sister almost lost tradition of inIn the case before us today dustrial cinema . could well be said that everytA single projection is comhing is under the eye of the

Association of Architects Vasco- Navarro project Elgoibar Ainara delocalized .

Economics and art: in his per-

pounded by the develop-

son the two questions we tal-

ment of three models : one in

ked about come together .

Brazilian temple where he is

Not for nothing, has a degree in Management and Business Administration from the Uni-

working with that material , another second, the tower headquarters of HSBC in Panama , a project that was for-

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Leticia Lopez, Irati Bourgeois , Juan Angel Ruiz , Mikel Sánchez , José Luis Antón Javier Martinez and a number of curious and interested people, colleagues and visitors Ainara proved , once again, how right houses the voice of stre-

beholder.

And that everything is golden , a risky bet for cutting-edge architecture .

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A rounded work.

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What value does a ball ?

- Balls are cheap toy market.

We are selling factory to 7 cents a ball , after it sold the business from 10 cents to a dollar. The bag of 100 balls sell it to 7 pesos and kiosks sell at 20 and 25 pesos. We also have seasons in which the pellets are more sold .

What is the time class is the season to play ball in March orders balls start playing until August , September, October . After that loosens and sell little, what we do at this time is a ball for aerosols " My old man was traveling north sign the first machine for making and foam carnival , industrial ball .

by Skip I think, and heard back pellets. when he hit a ball to the other What were the most difficult titold him ' tinka '. We will here say Then , Sunday Vrech opened so- mes for the production of peciety , he also put his own pellet " chanta " or " burning ", in the llets ? factory , which lasted until the north , however , said : "I Tinke " 90s. In 1956 the company enters - The worst years were the 90 . for " you hit ." When I gave him that name again , to " k " of kilo , Mr. Reinero , and since then the With our prices , entering the imfactory has three partners : Vic- port cost us a piece of glass as not sure why . " Tinka , then k is tor Chiarlo Angel Chiarlo is his well as market an imported ball . the last and only glass beads brother, Ricardo Reinero .

My The factory was about to close , factory in South America. Locaold partner and when they deciit ceased production in those yeted in the village of San Jorge , de to put the factory did not ars. The three - plus owners of the turned 60 in 2013 with a daily have a handle and went to Rofactory , had to get a job outsiproduction of 400 thousand balls sario to seek funding.

Beyond de. It was a very bad decade for that are spread throughout the was a large bazaars Manavella us . My old then made a decision courts , schools , sidewalks and were called selling marble balls . that was criticized many who streets of the country. Lucas is 32 When they brought him the conbuy a machine for manufactuyears old , is the son of Victor cern that had the same glass ring . We had a national machiChiarlo , one of the partners and product , interested them .

The ne that they had done and founders of the factory and is first ones were financed them, bought a Chinese machine now part of the management of until the factory started on your technology that we use today is the historical enterprise . Speaown. in the 90s. In that moment I wanking with Laboral World, Young ted to kill, but today because of explained how it works today by How are beads made? that decision are manufacturing one of the oldest games in the The first balls have a selection 400 thousand balls a day. world and cheap . process of the glass. We do not How did your dad with making manufacture glass, what we do And the highlights ? beads ? is recycled glass bottle and - The best time is today. Today is glass .

We buy scrap bottles a profitable business. Everything - My dad always wanted to do glassware as San Carlos .

After began to change from the 2002 since childhood balls. He often that is done is a labor of casting devaluation, and start compesaid that he never played marovens to 1,200 degrees.

Then ting again. From there he began bles because he had no mocomes the molded glass falls like to improve the situation. Today it ney , and that there was a drink a stream of honey on molds matters very little and that helps called Chinchibira , which came which are two rollers that are gius a lot. with a ball inside. He broke the ving him the ball spherical shabottle and clutched the ball .

And at the factory to play?

And then the chances of life led pe . The colors are a few drawers which are inside the furnahim to work in a glass factory ce and carrying a mineral which In the factory - not play , the where he had to see how the when combined with the molten truth is that employees work a beads were made by hand , glass make a chemical reaction lot . It's a tough job, make sixand that his vision he pushed hour shifts , with the ovens at thethat gives color to the bead. him to manufacture them . The se temperatures is very heavy factory started in 1953. It was work. And we do not have time.

What models have balls ? here in San Jorge an old glassYes guys come and grab the We have two types of ball : the ware named Faica and two of balls off the floor and get to play transparent colors on the outsihis employees, and Dominic a bit on the street. The beads de and black colors out.

And Vrech Chiarlo Victor , made a that fall out of the van rolling macertain amount of balls manua- then there is the industrialist who chine going alone and go to the is black, smooth ( to the light is lly. Then they both began to street, and the guys around here think how they could mechanize green), which is used to spray. put the dig and play.

And there are two sizes : 16 mm the process and began to deand 25 mm bolĂłn .

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New face of Torre Pelli.

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In the middle of last year everything that Torre Pelli (whose first stone was laid seven years ago ) would be ready in the second half of 2014 , four years late.

other giant concrete and glass was still unknown , according to the bank , because security is what would prevail .

But now estimates suggest that not open until the first quarter of 2015.

Then CaixaBank sources refused schedule delays of work, but the truth is that the works are extending .

CaixaBank last summer had not yet decided what the final appearance will skyscraper.

teristic of Seville skyscraper, as well as noted architect Cesar Pelli, himself in his last visits to Sevilla .

However, the project managers of CaixaBank assured after that could be replaced by ceramic extruded aluminum (modeling but high resistance) , that view would seem to be identical also tarracota color.

He even said that after making a decision, the entity that owns the Still, do not stop the works and has controversial building announce The security, functionality , energy already started the installation of what material would slats sun visors, and environmental sustainability , the first lamas Umbrellas windows , an ad that has not been produced like a shutter that covers the top of design and aesthetics would mark despite being already installing this the final decision, but the first is a the window. element of the facade, the last to "sine qua non" for the rest , even if it this part of the skyscraper is finished.

Terracotta colored slats that premeans without the ceramic extruvent the sun from entering the buil- ded aluminum substituting ( but By now the efforts have focused on ding and give the façade a special with great resistance modeling ) , the placement of the glass , which and unique color. widely used in skyscrapers for their is transparent, mirror and other toability to work it and also - and this wers , with double layer , low emissiAlso, in the beginning, they would is key - for its lightness . vity , so that in winter reduces interbe of a ceramic material , so the nal heat output in summer allowing Pelli Tower in Sevilla is the only in the He then denied that the change for high isolation Exterior , hence the world with this type of material on was due to a material economic saving in heating and air conditiothe facade of a skyscraper. But issue , stressing that were the tech- ning , according to sources of the plans changed . nicians who had recommended project. aluminum.

Thanks to a photo on twitter from @ sevilla21web has seen how the first The frames of the windows are alu- On the other hand , work on the interior of the tower do not stop. Lifts, lamas and parasols possibly test ins- minum Torre Pelli , but it must be electrical installations are ceilings ... tall , but since CaixaBank has not attached to the slats that initially priorities , not to mention the metal provided more information . would be fine thanks to the cerastructure that crowns the tower, mic tube that carry inside. which has a painting and can apConfirmation that ultimately are not ceramic , but aluminum is then This earthen colored porcelain tiles preciate the terracotta color that will have the whole skyscrapers. pending. (light brown ) would be a charac-

It was to be the first skyscraper in The ceramic plates shield against bright sunlight and strong South that the world with ceramic tile in its fawould in principle to determine their cade. physiognomy differentiating it from

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Buildings podiums at the foot of the tower, also advanced , although it seems less so. In the complex work an average of 700 workers between last year and this .

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Vertical Glass House.

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The Vertical Glass House was designed by Yung Ho Chang as participation in the Residential Design Competition organized by Shinkenchiku Japanese architecture magazine in 1991.

Chang received an Honorable Mention for this project.

Twenty years later in 2013, the West Bund Biennale of Architecture and Contemporary Art in Shanghai decided to build it as one of its permanent pavilions.

and creating a place for meditation.

On the other hand , the Vertical Glass House is material: the vertical transparency connects all its parts , furniture , stairs , in a home system and provides another reading of the modern theory of "architecture as a machine for living" .

the space into quarters and within each domestic activity with concrete walls .

All floors of the house are composed vertical glass glass slabs 7 cm thick flying beyond the concrete shell through horizontal slots in the facade.

The perimeter of each glass plate lights from inside the house , therefore , the light is The structure erected in transmitted through the glass Shanghai was built in 2013 ac- at night to give a mystical sencording to the initial design se of the passing pedestrians . scheme developed by All furnishings were designed The Vertical Glass House is a Chang and Atelier FCJZ . specifically for the interior roprototype of urban housing With a size of less than 40 oms of the vertical glass house and discusses the notion of square meters, the four-story to be faithful to the original transparency in vertical, while residence is closed with solid design and maintain a consisserving as a critique of the concrete walls leaving little vi- tent look to their structures and transparency of the modern sual connection to your imstairs. movement horizontally or as a mediate environment. home , always open to the Air conditioning was added to landscape, provides no priva- The walls were made of rough the house . cy. wood formwork at external The Vertical Glass House will joints and soft on the inside to The Vertical Glass House is on be used in the Biennale house give a contrasting texture to one side and somewhat spirias a guest room for visitors arthe surface from the inside tual : closed with transparent tists and architects while serout . walls and floors and the roof, ving as architecture exhibithe house opens to the sky Inside the bunker , a singular tion . and the earth, its inhabitants pillar of steel is in the center, positioning right in the middle , with steel beams that divide

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Nuestro Boletín tiene su redacción en:

La Asociación de Amigos del MAVA fue constituida el 21 de junio de 2003 de confor-

February 2014

Castillo de San José de

midad con la ordenación vigente.

Valderas.

La finalidad de esta Asociación es pro-

Avda. Los Castillos, s/n 28925 ALCORCÓN

mover, estimular y apoyar cuantas acciones

MADRID

culturales, en los términos más amplios, ten-

Al vidrio por la cultura

gan relación con la misión y actividad del Museo de Arte en Vidrio de Alcorcón.

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Nuestro objetivo es desarrollar actividades y colaborar con otras entidades públicas o privadas en la promoción, defensa y difusión del Arte y la Cultura.

Nuestros socios pueden ser honorarios, benefactores, numerarios y juveniles.

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Presidente honorario

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Javier Gómez Gómez

Evangelina del Poyo

Presidente

Diego Martín García

Miguel Angel Carretero Gómez

Francisco Martín García

Vicepresidente

José María Gallardo Breña

Pablo Bravo García 

Secretaria Rosa García Montemayor

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Tesorera

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Mª Angeles Cañas Santos

Vocales

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Nativity. Images.

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Yolanda Tabanera. Images.