Martin Gallo

@matogallo

Designer | Prague CZ | glass + light + physics @lasvitdesign
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@harpersbazaararabia calls it a “Work of Art.” @kapchuk calls it “Tidal Symphony.” We call it a perfect dialogue between glass and the ocean. We are absolutely thrilled to see our latest @lasvitdesign bespoke installation featured in Harper’s Bazaar Arabia’s exclusive Spring tour of Natalia Kapchuk’s breathtaking Dubai residence! Natalia envisioned a colourful ode to land, ocean, and environment—a centrepiece that would complement both her villa and the sea stretching beyond its views. We brought this vision to life with a bespoke Icon Splash. Featuring marine hues and hand-painted gold, it reflects the light much like the sea beyond the horizon, creating a seamless dialogue with the endless shades of blue outside. When an artist’s dream meets Bohemian glassmaking, the results speak for themselves. Designed by @matogallo Take the full tour of this incredible space here: /hbanews/take-a-tour-around-artist-natalia-kapchuks-colour-drenched-dubai-residence (🔗 or hit the link in our bio/stories!) Swipe to see the magic up close 👉 #lasvit #lasvitdesign #harpersbazaararabia #nataliakapchuk #bespokedesign glassart glasssculpture interiorarchitecture dubaiinteriordesign dubaidesigndistrict middleeastarchitecture luxuryhomesdubai marsaalarab dubairealestate artcollectors statementpiece bohemianglass customlighting architecturallighting luxuryinteriors dubaivilla gccdesign contemporaryart interiordecor designinspiration
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6 days ago
Capturing the ocean in glass. Creating a bespoke masterpiece for a fellow artist requires a profound level of synergy. For the breathtaking Marsa Al Arab Villa on Jumeirah Beach, we had the honor of reimagining the @lasvitdesign Icon Splash for the incredibly talented @kapchuk This wasn’t just an installation; it was a deeply collaborative journey. Alongside our GM @pavel.krajcik , we spent hours in creative sessions with Natalia, obsessing over every detail and curating the flow of the glass to absolute perfection to match her aesthetic. Watch how the smoky fused glass and hand-painted gold come alive in the space—shifting from the calm of a morning tide to the vibrant shimmer of a Dubai sunset. It lives and breathes with the room, a true reflection of the sea right outside her window. Piece was designed by @matogallo So proud to have brought this vision to life with such an amazing team! #lasvit #NataliaKapchuk #MarsaAlArab #DubaiLuxury #GlassArt
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10 days ago
RINGS OF LIFE For these pieces i found an inspiration in annual growth rings of Czech oaks. These pendants are more than just jewelry. By layering two patterns, we create a moiré effect—a shifting illusion that breathes life into the crystal. It’s the soul of the ancient forest, dancing in the light. A tribute to the wild nature of Northern Bohemia that has helped to create a unique glassmaking culture. #CzechGlass #lightingdesign #natureinspired #BohemianCrystal #ringsoflife
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12 days ago
#glassart #royalblue #kineticeffect #texturedglass #opticalillusion A sneak peek into the blue. Experimenting with layered glass kinetics—where depth meets distortion. Some parts act like lenses, others like sand. It’s a work in progress, raw footage but the motion is already hypnotic. Can you feel that depth?
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26 days ago
​I love those moments when an installation exists in a state of limbo. It’s not yet the finished hospitality project it’s destined to be, but here in our industrial studio, it takes on a life of its own. ​Right now, it feels like an extraterrestrial organism—a symbiont searching for its place. There’s something truly electric about it. These mockups give us the luxury of getting up close, feeling the chill of the glass, and capturing the fragile texture of a "frozen" surface. ​In this craft, new perspectives are everything. This is one of them. #glassart #glassInstallation #frozenintime #symbiont
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1 month ago
​Splash in Shanghai. ​風生水起 / Feng sheng shui qi ​At Design Shanghai, we had the honor of breathing life into this traditional saying through our glass installation. Bold, energetic, and full of momentum. ​Wishing everyone that same spirit of success and growth. ​Huge thanks to the @lasvitdesign team for making it all happen. 👊
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1 month ago
Splash in Shanghai ​Displayed for the first time in East Asia. Once again looking fantastic... when the wind rises and the water surges. Thanks go to all the people from @lasvitdesign who are here to make things like this happen.
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1 month ago
​I love those moments at the glassworks, watching my ideas finally take shape. Sometimes it’s a struggle to get it just right; other times, it’s pure elegance. Capturing it this time felt like watching glass dance the salsa. The whole process reminded me of a high-end patisserie—everything moving with such effortless grace. ​Hats off to the master glassmakers. I was just there to capture the magic as @ajeto and @lasvitdesign "baked" the latest pieces of the dessert called Rosa. #glassblowing #glassart #glassdesign #Rosa #bakingtime
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2 months ago
Prague finally traded the grey for the gold. ☀️ After four months of that "famous" grey winter sky, the sun is back to do its thing. Welcoming the new ideas and fresh perspectives that come with the light—let the magic begin! @lasvitdesign #GlassArt #playoflight #rosa #sunshine #caustics
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2 months ago
I’m absolutely thrilled! SPLASH has been nominated for the EDIDA International Design Awards 2026 (CZ) in the Lighting category. Massive thanks to @elledecorationczech and @elleczech for this recognition! 🏆 This feels like such a meaningful milestone for me and the entire @lasvitdesign team, who worked with me through all the prototyping, development, and installations over the past year. Seeing our hard work recognized like this is incredibly rewarding. ✨ ------- Mám obrovskú radosť! @elledecorationczech a @elleczech nominovali SPLASH na EDIDA 2026 (CZ) v kategórii osvetlenie. 🥂 Obrovské ďakujem za toto uznanie! Je to pre mňa nesmierne zadosťučinenie, o ktoré sa chcem podeliť najmä s celým tímom v @lasvitdesign , ktorý so mnou prešiel celým procesom prototypovania, vývoja a všetkými inštaláciami v poslednom roku. Táto nominácia je potvrdením, že tá spoločná energia stála za to. ✨
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3 months ago
Poured glass flower of Rosa, beauty in details, from our glassblowers at @ajetolindava Overlapping glass lines conduct light efficiently, I knew what I wanted but the final piece exceeded expectations. @lasvitdesign : The creative powerhouse making it all possible.
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3 months ago
Reflecting on an incredible journey. It took a moment to share, but this video captures the true soul behind Rosa—a synergy of natural inspiration experimenting and meticulous engineering. The installation was elevated by the lighting mastery of John Cullen lighting team. Their expertise brought our booth to life, creating a visible synergy that made the project shine. A quick success story: While I’m sharing this now, the piece actually found its new home on the very first days of the show. There is no higher compliment than seeing your work resonate so instantly. Deep gratitude to our partner @johncullenlighting and my favorite guys from Lasvit Middle East: Pavel Krajčík, Petr Santruček, Ondřej Svoboda, Salman Zamani, Jakub Zadamský, and our marketing hero, Ondřej Klouda. 🔊 Sound on: Almost three-minutes deep dive into the story of Rosa. #Rosa #GlassArt #DowntownDesignDubai #JohnCullenLighting #Lasvit
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3 months ago