Swiss Research Centre for Stained Glass
and Glass Art
Corpus Vitrearum Suisse : Les vitraux suisses de Saint Michael and Our Lady de Wragby
The parish church of Saint Michael and Our Lady in Wragby (West Yorkshire, UK) contains one of the most important ensembles of Swiss heraldic stained glass panels preserved outside Switzerland. This inventory and publication project is planned as a collaboration between the Corpus Vitrearum Switzerland (represented by the Vitrocentre Romont as the National committee’s office) and the Corpus Vitrearum Great Britain.
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Michel Eltschinger, Master Glassmaker from Fribourg
The works produced in collaboration with national and international artists (such as Alfred Manessier, Jean Bazaine, Théodore Strawinsky, Albert Chavaz, Yoki (Émile Aebischer), Teddy Aeby, Bernard Schorderet) in Switzerland constitute a particularly important and emblematic corpus of 20th and early 21st century glass art. It is this body of work that we propose to study and inventory within the scope of this project, focusing on works of stained glass in public space. From a chronological perspective, we will be looking at the work produced by Michel Eltschinger from his early years at the Fleckner studio until his death in 2023.
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Publication
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Vitroarchives
The Archival Catalog of Vitrocentre Romont is now available online.
The Vitrocentre Romont has a rich collection of archives devoted to glass arts that exists nowhere else in Switzerland. The estates of artists and workshops, art historians and specialist societies in the field of glass arts, dating from the 19th to the 21st century, provide unique opportunities for scientific research.
The collections held by the Vitrocentre Romont are public and can be accessed via the online inventory.
Save the date!
Events not to be missed
10-11 MAY 2025
Vitrofestival
The Vitrofestival Romont, Swiss festival of glass arts, is a unique event in Switzerland which takes place every three years. More information here
La Verrerie Artistique de Saint-Prex. Innovations artistiques et techniques
Cette exposition temporaire est consacrée à la production de la Verrerie artistique de Saint-Prex. Depuis l’annonce de la fermeture de Vetropack, cette dernière est d’autant plus importante pour la mise en valeur de cet important patrimoine suisse. Jusqu'au 22 mars 2026
Save the date!
Events not to be missed
10-11 MAY 2025
Vitrofestival
The Vitrofestival Romont, Swiss festival of glass arts, is a unique event in Switzerland which takes place every three years. More information here
La Verrerie Artistique de Saint-Prex. Innovations artistiques et techniques
Cette exposition temporaire est consacrée à la production de la Verrerie artistique de Saint-Prex. Depuis l’annonce de la fermeture de Vetropack, cette dernière est d’autant plus importante pour la mise en valeur de cet important patrimoine suisse. Jusqu'au 22 mars 2026