Anna Mlasowsky German-American, b. 1984

Anna Mlasowsky – expanding the boundaries of glass and craft

German/American artist, curator and educator Anna Mlasowsky has established herself as one of the most innovative voices in contemporary glass and craft today. Known for her experimental, boundary-crossing approach, she uses glass not only as a material but as a medium for exploring themes of identity, transformation and the fragile intersections between body, science and society.

Her international practice is deeply rooted in questions of sexual and cultural identity, often unfolding through performance, interdisciplinary collaborations and site-specific installations. Mlasowsky’s works challenge conventions while creating poetic spaces of reflection on sustainability, post-colonial discourse and shifting cultural narratives.

She has exhibited widely, producing groundbreaking projects for museums and galleries around the world. Her works are represented in prestigious collections including The Corning Museum of Glass (USA), The Toyama Museum of Art (Japan), The Museum of Arts and Design in New York, and Castello Sforzesco in Milan, Italy.

Mlasowsky holds a master’s degree in sculpture from the University of Washington and a degree from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts Design School. She has also pursued studies at Aalto University of Arts and Design. Her artistic trajectory has been marked by a continuous dialogue between material experimentation, conceptual rigor, and an unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of what craft can be in a contemporary context.