28 October, 2025
On June 19, 2025, the iconic InterContinental Paris Le Grand hosted the award ceremony of Les Talents du luxe et de la création, an event that celebrates excellence in the world of luxury and creativity. In this prestigious international setting, Riccardo Bisazza, President of Orsoni Venezia 1888, was honored with the Talent de la Rareté award, a recognition that highlights individuals who distinguish themselves through the preservation and transmission of unique and irreplaceable savoir-faire.
Promoted by the Centre du luxe et de la création, the award is presented annually to individuals and organizations that embody the core values of luxury: creativity, quality, innovation, and respect for tradition. The jury of experts—among them Alberto Cavalli, Director of the Fondazione Cologni dei Mestieri d’Arte—chose to acknowledge Riccardo Bisazza’s commitment to preserving and promoting the last live-flame furnace in Venice: a true artisanal excellence and a cultural heritage of universal value.
Under Riccardo Bisazza’s leadership, Orsoni has successfully renewed its role in the contemporary landscape while preserving the soul of its craft: the production of smalti and gold leaf mosaics using the same techniques developed in 1888. From the spires of the Sagrada Familia to collaborations with major luxury maisons such as Dolce & Gabbana, Orsoni continues to serve as a living bridge between tradition and innovation, art and material.
This international recognition marks an important milestone for the Venetian furnace, reinforcing its mission: to safeguard ancient knowledge and continue sharing it through cultural, artistic, and educational projects around the world.
Photo credits: Xavier Granet & Dominique Maitre
Trophy design: Alain Moatti & Thierry Delles
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