The exhibition is based on the assumption that both free and applied art is not only a mirror of the artist’s soul but is also shaped by a number of cultural and social influences and circumstances. The aim is not to present a comprehensive development of glassmaking, nor to show a plethora of glass processing techniques or admire the beauty and unique properties of this material. The visitor may encounter at the exhibition free, functional, historical and contemporary glass from both established and emerging artists. The main selection criterion is the exhibits’ ability to interpret and illustrate more general topics related to the history and development of glassmaking.