Afro
Celotto
Afro Celotto was born in Venice on August 24, 1963. He started working with glass when at 14 years old, apprenticing with the legendary Lino Tagliapietra at the “Effetre International”. He specialized in two of the oldest techniques: filigrana and murrhine. After many years, Afro took his skills to “La Murrina”. Four years later, Afro returned to “Effetre International” after being asked to replace Lino Tagliapietra, who had moved to the United States to open his own studio. Lino now often collaborates with Dale Chihuly, who has also had the opportunity to study under the famous Murano master. Afro Celotto, along with his two talented friends Luca Vidal and Carlo Tagliapietra, have now opened their own studio. In the case of Maestro Afro Celotto, his skill is most evident in the very complex and particularly difficult techniques he uses; techniques that have been mastered by only a few glass blowers in the world.
