We cordially invite you to the presentation of the Glass Soul collection at the Tanexpo international funeral industry trade show in Bologna. This exceptional collection of premium memorial urns and objects, handcrafted from Czech glass, will be unveiled to the Italian public for the first time.
Glass Soul combines the rich heritage of Czech glassmaking with a contemporary artistic approach. The collection is created in collaboration with renowned Czech glassworks and leading artists from various fields, and each piece represents an original work of glass art created with respect for the memory, craftsmanship, and personal story of the departed. These luxurious, handcrafted urns and memorial objects sensitively blend reverence, intimacy, and timeless design—they are a memory that takes shape.

“Fragile Eternity,” the Glass Soul All Souls’ Day Pop-Up 2025, took place on the 2nd. 11. 2025 in the Czech Republic and became a symbolic bridge between the Czech Republic and Spain, as the Glass Soul project was also presented during the same period at the Museo de Artes del Vidrio de Alcorcón (MAVA) in Madrid. The exhibition featured glass sculptures serving as urns, containers for memorial artifacts and personal effects, as well as other funerary objects, such as a Japanese funeral kimono by fashion designer Naniche, paintings and sketches by the urn designers, the new work *The Cross* by Jiří Šuhájek of the Moser brand, and the three-part work *Nobody* by Jitka Křemencová Skuhravá, a world-renowned glass artist associated with the LASVIT brand. The exhibition took place at several exceptional venues: St. Nicholas Church on Old Town Square in Prague; the Church of St. Ambrose in Hradec Králové, a functionalist work by Josef Gočár from 1929; in the New Ceremonial Hall at the Olšany Cemetery in Prague, and in the Chapel of St. Wenceslas at the Vinohrady Cemetery in Prague 10.

We cordially invite you to the grand opening of the international exhibition GLASS SOUL: EXISTENCIA, which features works by 15 Czech artists. The exhibition reflects on the cycle of human life, its connection to nature, light, and the spiritual dimension of existence—universal themes that transcend us all. Through glass—a material that is both fragile and eternal—the artists open a dialogue about life, death, memory, and transformation. The works on display were created primarily using the fused glass technique, mostly at the Lhotský glassworks, supplemented by blown, cast, or cut glass and combinations with metal, stone, jewelry, and photography. The project also includes a unique collection of glass sculptures, urns, and other funerary artifacts, which, following its premiere in the Czech Republic, is now traveling abroad and will be presented for the first time in Spain. ​ Artists: Tono Stano (*1960), Vladimíra Klumpar-Pavlik (*1954), Natalie Dufková (*1995), Antonín Střížek (*1959), Matyas Pavlik (*1984), Viktorie Beldová (*1987), Federico Díaz (*1971), Marek Číhal (*1986), Jakub Janovský (*1984), Jan Gemrot (*1983), Lucie Jindrák Skřivánková (*1982), Michal Šeba (*1980), Lucie Švitorková (*1985), Michal Macků (*1963), Jiří Šuhájek (b. 1943) Exhibition Curator: Martina Sikorová Partners: Czech Center Madrid, Embassy of the Czech Republic in Spain, MAVA, Glass Soul, Glaz Bridge, Glass Cluster

Glass Soul organized a spring pop-up at the Sumo Garden concept store. This unique event gave visitors the opportunity to discover exclusive collections by talented Czech designers. ​ Featured designers: Glass Soul – unique glass urns and home decor Beldová Jewelry – original jewelry by Viktorie Beldová Naniche – fashion designs by Natalie Dufková ​​ The Sumo Garden concept store is a place where artistic design meets elegance and functionality. During the pop-up, you could admire and purchase not only glass artworks but also original jewelry and fashion accessories that will add a touch of originality and luxury to your home and style.

Czech glass shone at Milan Design Week 2025; GLASS SOUL brought funeral design with a soul to Milan. The GLASS SOUL exhibition, held as part of the prestigious Milan Design Week 2025 at Via Tortona 31, was a resounding success among industry professionals, the media, and visitors from among our international business partners. ​ In the heart of the Tortona design district, we presented a unique project in funeral art that brought together painters, architects, jewelers, fashion designers, photographers, sculptors, and glassmakers. The result is a powerful and visually striking collection of urns, primarily crafted from hand-molded and hand-blown Czech glass, complemented by details from traditional craft workshops. ​ Our participation in this prestigious exhibition confirmed that contemporary funeral design has a firm place in the international context and is capable of evoking deep emotions as well as generating commercial interest. Over the course of the week, the exhibition became a destination for many professionals from the fields of design, architecture, and the funeral industry. We established new business connections, garnered media attention, and confirmed that GLASS SOUL has the potential to reach a global audience. ​ We would like to thank all our partners who supported our participation, and we look forward to the next phase of the project—not only in Europe but also beyond its borders. ​ MPO, Czech Glass Art—Czech and Moravian Glass Cluster, Jílek Glassworks Sincerely, the GLASS SOUL team

You currently have the opportunity to view the works by prior appointment at Collectors Loft Mánes in Prague, a space designed for serious art enthusiasts. Visitors have a unique opportunity here to admire works of art that combine the timeless beauty of glass with a profound emotional message. ​ The exhibition aims to promote investment in contemporary art and offers a diverse range of artistic expressions—from memorial caskets to paintings, drawings, and ceramics. The private setting and exclusive atmosphere of Collectors Loft ensured a unique experience for collectors and art lovers alike, making this project an exceptional celebration of aesthetics and a sensitive approach to the theme of remembrance.

You can currently view a selection of works from the Glass Soul exhibition at the modern Artefin Gallery. The Glass Soul collection presents funerary art in an innovative way. The Artefin Gallery, a modern art space dedicated to supporting contemporary art, is located in a unique setting with industrial elements that create an authentic atmosphere for showcasing works of art. The flexible exhibition spaces made it possible to display works that combine the timeless beauty of glass with a profound emotional and artistic message, thereby creating a platform for a new perspective on the themes of remembrance and mortality.

On November 2, 2024, visitors to Pardubice had the opportunity to experience the unique exhibition *DUŠIČKOVÝ POP-UP GLASS SOUL*, which presented funerary art in a new light. A key element of this exhibition was the Pardubice Crematorium, whose historic spaces offered a unique glimpse into the architecture associated with the rite of the final journey. ​ Visitors had the opportunity to admire authentic details, such as the original cremation furnaces, made famous, for example, by the cult film *The Cremator*. The crematorium building, designed by architect Pavel Janák and dating back to 1923, was designated a national cultural monument in 2010. The monumental ceremonial hall, adorned with paintings by Professor J. Kysela, and striking architectural elements—including two statues of light-bearers by K. Lenhart—perfectly underscore the significance and uniqueness of this place. ​ You can watch the report HERE.

On November 2, 2024, the Věčná Loviště Animal Crematorium in Drnov opened the DUŠIČKOVÉHO POP-UPU GLASS SOUL, which presented an exhibition of glass funerary sculptures and artistic urns designed for both human and animal remains. This exhibition offered visitors a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in a world of art that harmoniously combines the beauty of glass with the profound symbolism of the transition between life and death. ​ The exhibition provided a space for quiet remembrance of the animal companions who have left us, while also allowing visitors to admire unique works that highlight a sensitive approach to the themes of loss and remembrance. The atmosphere of the venue, designed to encourage meditation and remembrance, underscores the uniqueness and significance of this extraordinary event.

On November 2, 2024, another event for the DUŠIČKOVÝ POP-UP GLASS SOUL project took place at Pegas Praha Libeň, located on the grounds of Bulovka Hospital. Pegas Funeral Services, a proud partner of this initiative, presented clients with a unique collection of works of art that bring not only deep respect but also significant aesthetic value to the memories of the deceased. ​ Thanks to provisions in the Czech Republic’s Funeral Services Act, which allows the remains of the deceased to be interred in private locations—including homes or indoor spaces—visitors were given the opportunity to place the displayed urns in their own living spaces. This unique opportunity has thus made it possible to create a dignified and personal place of remembrance, where aesthetics and sensitivity come together in harmonious unity.

Starting on November 2, 2024, visitors to Prague were able to immerse themselves in the unique exhibition *DUŠIČKOVÝ POP-UP GLASS SOUL*, held at the Sumo Garden Concept Store. This unique exhibition of funerary glass sculptures and artistic urns provided a space for quiet remembrance of the deceased, where visitors could not only admire unique works of art brimming with emotion but also purchase some of them. The collaboration between Glass Soul and Sumo Garden harmoniously blended art, design, and lifestyle, creating an environment where timeless aesthetics intertwine with a profound spiritual message.

On 1. On November 2, 2024, the exhibition “DUŠIČKOVÝ POP-UP GLASS SOUL” presented funerary art in a new, inspiring light. At Collectors Loft Mánes in Prague—a venue designed for serious art enthusiasts—visitors had a unique opportunity to admire works that combine the timeless beauty of glass with a profound emotional message. ​ The exhibition focused on promoting investment in contemporary art and offered a diverse range of artistic expressions—from memorial urns to paintings, drawings, and ceramics. The private setting and exclusive atmosphere of Collectors Loft ensured a unique experience for collectors and art lovers, making this project an exceptional celebration of aesthetics and a sensitive approach to the theme of remembrance.

From November 1 to 2, 2024, the Artefin Gallery in Měšice hosted the exhibition “DUŠIČKOVÝ POP-UP GLASS SOUL,” which presented funeral art in an innovative way. The Artefin Gallery, a modern art space dedicated to supporting contemporary art, is located in a stylish setting with industrial elements that create a unique atmosphere for presenting works of art. The flexible exhibition spaces allowed for the presentation of works that combine the timeless beauty of glass with a profound emotional and artistic message, thereby creating a platform for a new perspective on the themes of remembrance and mortality.

The artwork “Nube” by Matyas Pavlik and Antonín Střížek is currently on display at the Art Lines exhibition space.

The follow-up exhibition, “The Magic of Czech Glass,” will be on display from October 18 to November 8 in Vin Yen, Vin Phuc Province, a city located 100 km from Hanoi. The exhibition showcases delicate handcrafted glassworks by renowned Czech artists, including some from our country.

Prague, August 27, 2024 – On this date, the results of the one-time art competition “STELE WITH HEART,” organized by the Glaz Bridge group, a producer of funerary art, were officially announced. The goal of this competition was to design artistic interpretations of funerary steles using glass as the primary material, supplemented by stone, wood, and metal. ​ ​ Among the selected and featured artists are: Dagmar Pánková and Leoš Smejkal, Marieta Tedenacová, Zuzana Kubelková, Jiří Černický, Pavel Baxa, Dalibor Novák, Karolína Kučerová, Lucie Jindrák Skřivánková, and Robin Fišer, Byoungchan Yun

“The Magic of Czech Glass” exhibition at the National Fine Arts Museum – Bảo tàng Mỹ thuật Việt in Vietnam. The exhibition showcases delicate handcrafted glassworks by renowned Czech artists, including some from our country. ​ Curator: Mária Gálová

The Artefin Gallery hosted a presentation of works from the collection, featuring primarily the GLASS SOUL fused glass sculptures. Expanded to include new, fascinating works by Czech artists Lu Jindrák Skřivánková, Lucie Švitorková, Michal Cimala, Michal Šeba, and Marek Číhal, the event was further enhanced by the opening of an exhibition by painter Martin Krajec.

The “Collabo” exhibition marks the launch of a collaboration between artists LU Jindrák Skřivánková, Michal Škapa, Byoungchan Yun, and Robin Fišer.

As part of Milan Art Week 2024, the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Milan, in collaboration with Chlowski Brot & Spiele, hosted the premiere of a work by Petr Písařík, one of the most influential and liberal Czech artists of today.

The exhibition “The Magic of Czech Glass,” marking the launch of the 2024–2025 Czech cultural season in Vietnam. Accompanied by a presentation and a charity auction of the La femme Mimi collection to benefit the Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation.

A pre-Christmas exhibition of the Glass Soul / Pietas, Glaz Bridge, and Funeraly Art Production collections of glass sculptures and urns was on display in collaboration with the Artefin Modern Art Gallery, where visitors could also view over 800 works by the finest Czech artists.

The All Souls’ Day Pop-Up collection of glass sculptures and urns by Glass Soul was on display alongside interior design! To get inspired, you could check out our week-long collaboration with the Sumo Garden Concept Store Prague, featuring products for the home and the soul from around the world.

Epos 257 exhibited an object created for the Glaz Bridge group at an exhibition in Paris, which focused on exploring the power relations between the art market and the luxury goods market, as well as the connection between the capitalist dynamics of surplus value and the dynamics of surplus enjoyment.

The family-owned company Belda – jewelry, together with Vladěna Klumpar Pavlik, exhibited pieces created for the Glaz Bridge group at the Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague.

The Glass Soul / Pietas collection opened its first exhibition at the UPM, which took place starting on the 17th. 5. – 17. 9. 2023. A total of 21 leading Czech artists from various fields presented their interpretations of cast sculptures displayed in memorial urns. These are traditionally used to hold the ashes of the deceased, but they can also serve as beautiful works of art that preserve the memory of a loved one in your home. You can place not only the ashes of the deceased inside these glass sculptures, but also, for example, their letters, jewelry, or other items that hold special memories for you. These objects can travel with you or be moved around as “mobile tombs” or “memorial altars.”