Dale Chihuly: Selections From Four Decades of Iconic Work

A chance to see work from the last four decades by Dale Chihuly, undoubtedly the world’s best-known glass artist. Synthesising ideas and practices of the Studio Glass movement in North America with the traditions of the Venetian glass ateliers, Chihuly’s ambitious six-decade long career has set the bar for glass in contemporary art and redefined the vernacular of abstraction. This show features one large-scale installation and over 50 sculptures in glass, all embodying Chihuly’s innovative techniques, bold use of colour, and captivating forms.

A beacon within the exhibition, Chihuly’s Tower and Persian Wall installations are monumental glass sculptures that redefine the spaces in which they are placed. Whether kaleidoscopic marvels or monochromatic wonders, they cast a spellbinding dance of light and shadow, reshaping environments with their luminous presence.

Also showcased are Chihuly’s Drawings and Light Drawings, providing a window into the genesis of his creations. These two-dimensional marvels vividly translate his visionary spirit into a riot of colours and dynamic forms, weaving a tapestry of inspiration.

To 20 March.

Above: Dale Chihuly, Opera Blue Seaform Set with Turkish Red Lip Wraps (1999)