[Hakone Venetian Glass Museum] Complete Reproduction of Da Vinci's "Phantom Glass"! 30th Anniversary Special Exhibition Opens July 18. Free Audio Guide by VTuber "Juufutei Raden" Confirmed!

*All paintings featured in this exhibition are reproductions.

The Hakone Venetian Glass Museum, operated by Hakone Glass Forest Resort Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nagoya, Aichi; President: Yukio Taniguchi), a group company of Daikoku Denki Co., Ltd., will hold a special exhibition titled "Venetian Glass in Paintings: The Hakone Venetian Glass Museum Collection" from July 18, 2026, to January 11, 2027, to celebrate its 30th anniversary.

Glass has a history of approximately 4,000 years alongside humanity. Artists throughout history have been captivated by its mysterious transparency and play of light, depicting glass vessels in numerous masterpieces. This exhibition traces the history of craftsmanship through "Venetian glass depicted in Western paintings," showcasing approximately 100 masterpieces from the museum's collection alongside 22 reproduction paintings.

(Exhibition Structure: 5 Chapters covering the history from the golden age to the decline and revival of Venetian glass.)

Event Overview Title: Venetian Glass in Paintings: The Hakone Venetian Glass Museum Collection Dates: July 18, 2026 – January 11, 2027 (Open daily) Organizers: Hakone Venetian Glass Museum, The Mainichi Newspapers Support: Embassy of Italy, Italian Cultural Institute, Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia, Hakone Town