8 October 2016
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - LU Murano achieves important milestone in international expansion with opening of Murano Glass Artisans gallery in Jeddah, entirely dedicated to Murano glass. LU collection chandeliers by Maestro Fabio Fornasier are permanently exhibited in first Saudi exhibition space specialised in Venetian glass art, marking definitive entry into prestigious Middle East market.
Opening represents strategic moment for LU Murano, strengthening its position in most refined international markets through exclusive partnership. Jeddah gallery testifies growing appreciation for Murano glass art in Saudi market, where search for quality and uniqueness in luxury furnishing finds ideal response in LU Murano lighting.
City of Jeddah, commercial gateway of Saudi Arabia on Red Sea, confirms itself as reference centre for region's luxury market. Choice to open first gallery dedicated exclusively to Murano glass in this strategic location underlines Saudi market's importance for international expansion of quality Venetian craftsmanship.
For Saudi collectors, Middle Eastern architects and interior designers specialised in luxury projects, gallery represents unique reference point in region. Permanent exhibition of LU Murano creations allows direct appreciation of Murano craftsmanship quality and understanding of infinite application possibilities in residential lighting and luxury contract.
Murano Glass Artisans gallery emerges as specialised exhibition space for valorisation of Murano glass art, with particular attention to contemporary creations uniting centuries-old tradition and modern design. Display has been designed to enhance unique characteristics of each work, creating experiential journey guiding visitors to discovery of Murano glass chandelier art.
Exhibited LU collection includes representative selection of Maestro Fornasier's creations, from classic configurations to most innovative models, demonstrating Murano lighting's versatility and adaptability to international tastes. For Middle Eastern clients accustomed to quality, artisanal mastery and uniqueness of each piece represent fundamental values perfectly embodied by LU Murano creations.
Permanent exhibition allows appreciation of hand-blown glass mastery, infinite available chromatic variations and customisation capacity characterising each LU Murano project, elements particularly appreciated in Saudi luxury market.
Jeddah gallery opening marks beginning of targeted strategy in region's most sophisticated markets, where appreciation for quality Italian craftsmanship finds favourable context. Permanent gallery in Saudi Arabia confirms LU Murano's international reputation, opening concrete prospects for contract and residential projects in Middle East.
Saudi initiative success demonstrates how Venetian craftsmanship tradition can conquer geographically and culturally distant markets whilst maintaining intact artistic identity. Murano Glass Artisans gallery represents replicable model for future expansions in other prestigious international markets, positioning LU Murano as representative of Italian quality worldwide.

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