Bjørn Friborg was trained at the Kosta and Åfors glassworks, where he developed a hands-on, process-driven aesthetic. After graduating from the Royal Danish Academy, he became artistic director at The Glass Factory in Boda, Sweden, further refining his artistic practice. Today, he is Hot Shop Manager at Holmegaard Værk in Denmark where he works to develop contemporary glassmaking practices in an international context. Friborg is involved in art projects all over the world.