Max Roosmann: Pioneer of Estonian Glass Art Born in Ouma, Latvia, in 1909, Maks Julius Roosmann – later known as Maks Roosma – emerged as a pivotal figure in the nascent field of Estonian glass art. His life and work represent a crucial bridge between traditional craftsmanship and modern artistic expression, establishing him as one of the country’s first professional glass artists and a foundational voice in shaping Estonia's unique visual identity. Roosmann’s journey began with formal training at the Haida (Novy Bor) Applied Arts School in Czechoslovakia, an institution renowned for its fo…