“Fragile Eternity” (), the Glass Soul All Souls’ Day pop-up 2025, took place on November 2, 2025, in the Czech Republic and served as 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 the deceased’s 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, a new work titled *The Cross* by Jiří Šuhájek of the Moser brand, and the three-part piece *Nobody* by Jitka Křemencová Skuhravá, a world-renowned glass artist associated with the LASVIT brand.

The exhibition took place at several exceptional venues:

• at St. Nicholas Church on Old Town Square in Prague
• at the St. Ambrose Church in Hradec Králové, a functionalist building designed by Josef Gočár in 1929
• at the New Ceremonial Hall of the Olšany Cemeteries in Prague
• at the Chapel of St. Wenceslas at the Vinohrady Cemetery in Prague 10

International Exhibition Glass Soul: Existence took place from October 2 to November 30, 2025 at the Alcorcón Museum of Glass Art in Madrid.

The exhibition featured works by 15 Czech artists and reflected on the cycle of human life, its connection to nature, light, and the spiritual dimension of existence. Through glass—a material that is both fragile and eternal—the artists opened 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, and were complemented by blown, cast, or cut glass, as well as combinations with metal, stone, jewelry, and photography. The project also included a unique collection of glass sculptures, urns, and other funerary artifacts, which, following its premiere in the Czech Republic, traveled abroad and was presented for the first time in Spain.

Authors: Tono Stano, Vladimíra Klumpar-Pavlik, Natalie Dufková, Antonín Střížek, Matyas Pavlik, Viktorie Beldová, Federico Díaz, Marek Číhal, Jakub Janovský, Jan Gemrot, Lucie Jindrák Skřivánková, Michal Šeba, Lucie Švitorková, Michal Macků, Jiří Šuhájek.

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. This unique event gave visitors the opportunity to discover exclusive collections by talented Czech designers.

Featured authors:

• 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 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 funerary 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 on the international stage and is capable of evoking deep emotions as well as generating business interest. Over the course of the week, the exhibition became a destination for many professionals in 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 of 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.

Ministry of Industry and Trade, 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 were given a unique opportunity 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 painting, drawing, 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 the Glass Soul exhibits at the modern gallery Artefin. The Glass Soul collection presented funerary art in an innovative way.

Gallery Artefin, 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 have made it possible to showcase 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 “All Souls’ Day Pop-Up: Glass Soul” exhibition, which presented funerary art in a new light.

A key feature 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 its striking architectural features—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 All Souls’ Day pop-up space “Glass Soul,” which featured 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 All Souls’ Day pop-up project “Glass Soul” took place at Pegas Praha Libeň, located on the grounds of Bulovka Hospital.

Pegas Funeral Services, a proud partner of this initiative, presented its 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 and other indoor spaces—visitors have been given the opportunity to place the displayed urns in their 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 All Souls’ Day pop-up exhibition “Glass Soul,” which took place 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 these unique, emotionally charged works of art, but also purchase some of them.

The collaboration between Glass Soul and Sumo Garden has 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 “All Souls’ Day Pop-up: Glass Soul” exhibition presented funerary art in a new, inspiring light.
At Collectors Loft Mánes in Prague—a space dedicated to 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 vessels to painting, drawing, 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 “Glass Soul” All Souls’ Day pop-up exhibition, which presented funeral art in an innovative way.

The Artefin Gallery, a modern art space dedicated to promoting contemporary art, is located in a stylish setting with industrial elements that create a unique atmosphere for showcasing works of art. The flexible exhibition spaces have made it possible to showcase 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 features delicate handcrafted glassworks by renowned Czech artists, including some from our region.

Prague, August 27, 2024 – On this date, the results of the one-time art contest “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 exhibition “The Magic of Czech Glass“ at the National Fine Arts Museum – Bảo tàng Mỹ thuật Việt in Vietnam.

The exhibition features delicate handcrafted glassworks by renowned Czech artists, including some from our region.

Curator: Mária Gálová

In the gallery Artefin hosted a presentation of objects from the collection, particularly the Glass Soul series of cast glass sculptures.

Expanded to include new, fascinating works by Czech artists Lu Jindrák Skřivánková, Lucie Švitorková, Michal Cimala, Michal Šeba, and Marek Číhal, the experience was made even more special by the opening of an exhibition by painter Martin Krajec.

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

As part of Milan Art Week / Milano Art Week 2024, an event was held at the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Milan, in collaboration with Chlowski Brot & Spiele, 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.

The All Souls’ Day pop-up collection of glass sculptures and urns by Glass Soul was on display alongside interior design pieces!

To get some inspiration, you could check out the weekly collaboration between our collection and 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 objects created for the Glaz Bridge group at the Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague