BIO

Federica Marangoni, a Venetian artist and designer with an international presence, has dedicated her career to exploring various materials and technological mediums. In addition to her sculptural pursuits, Marangoni’s design production has expanded eclectically across all realms of communication, reflecting a deliberate professional and cultural choice. In 1970, she established her own design studio, Fedra Studio Design, in Venice. That same year marked the commencement of her exploration and experimentation with glass, a journey that continued with regularity in numerous Muranese furnaces.

Within this context, Marangoni crafted design objects for production, as well as intricate glass sculptures and large installations. Her distinctive approach involved seamlessly integrating technological media such as video and neon light with glass, resulting in a unique contribution to the contemporary art landscape.

From the mid-1970s onwards, electronic technology remained a consistent mode of expression in Marangoni’s artistic endeavors. Between 1976 and 1989, she served as an assistant professor in the Department of Art and Art Education at New York University. During this time, Marangoni conducted seminars and summer courses in Venice, specifically focusing on the art of glass. Her educational outreach extended to various universities and cultural centers across the United States, including Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan (1977); the Centre for Creative Studies, Glass Department, University of Art and Design, Detroit, Michigan (1979); Patterson State College, N.J. (1978); Columbia University, New York, NY (1978); Parson School of Design, Altos de Chavon, Dominican Republic (workshop, November 1984); Pratt Institute, New York, NY (1995); and Virginia Beach Art Centre (1996).

Throughout these lectures, Marangoni delved into a longstanding theme of her inquiry: “Art, Art & Craft, Design: confrontation, analysis, and interactivity.” Her commitment to exploring the intersection of these creative realms underscored her role as not only an artist and designer but also as a thoughtful and influential educator in the world of art and design.