University background in humanities, University of Venice and State University of New York. 1976, Founder, Gradivia; 1977-81, English Literature Teacher, Italy; 1982, Artistic Director, Vetreria Salviato & Co.; since 1989, Founder and President, Berengo Studio; 2009, conceived Glasstress, a collateral event of the Venice Art Biennial. Has dedicated career to keeping Murano glass alive by crossbreeding its ancient traditions with the global culture of contemporary art, fashion and design.