MARTINIQUE : ROBERT MANSCOUR

Richès Karayib meets the glass sculptor Robert Manscour.

We had the pleasure of discovering his workshop located in Trinité in Martinique.

This place is full of art works, some as impressive as the others, each having its own uniqueness.

Robert, tells us about his story, his love for glass that he wants to share and exhibit beyond the borders of Martinique in Guadeloupe or in Puerto Rico.

Let’s discover together the artist and his artworks.

About

Robert…

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The subtitles are available in French and Spanish!

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The workshop – exhibition

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