Chihuly: An Artist Collects

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Author: []
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Year: 2017
Language: en
Edition: Illustrated
Pages: 160
ISBN-13: 9781419727627
ISBN-10: 1419727621
Dimensions:
Height: 8.375 Inches
Length: 8.375 Inches
Weight: 1.9 Pounds
Width: 1 Inches
Dewey Decimal: 748.092
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Chihuly: An Artist Collects by Dale Chihuly is an illustrated book published by Harry N. Abrams on October 31, 2017. This edition spans 160 pages and is presented in English. The book explores the diverse collection of everyday objects amassed by Chihuly, ranging from ceramic dogs to vintage Christmas ornaments, showcasing the playful and colorful aesthetic that characterizes his renowned sculptures and installations.

Readers will find a fully illustrated presentation that includes an essay by artist Bruce Helander, who delves into the motivations behind collecting and examines the collections of various artists, including Chihuly. The book connects the themes of art and collectibles, offering insights into the relationship between an artist’s work and their personal collections. This edition serves as a visual journey through Chihuly’s eclectic tastes and the broader context of artistic collecting.


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Dale Chihuly (b. 1941), one of the most inno­vative and iconic figures in contemporary art, is also an avid collector of everything from ceramic dogs to inkwells, vintage Christmas orna­ments, dollhouse furniture, plastic radios–you name it, Chihuly collects it. These everyday objects reflect the same playful, colorful aesthetic that can be seen in Dale Chihuly’s sculptures and installations.

Fully illustrated, Chihuly: An Artist Collects includes an essay by Chihuly’s longtime friend, artist Bruce Helander, who considers why people collect and explores the collections of artists such as Damien Hirst, Peter Blake, Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso–and of course, Dale Chihuly.

Also Available: Chihuly 2018 Wall Calendar (ISBN: 978-1-4197-2599-9), Chihuly 2018 Weekly Planner (ISBN: 978-1-4197-2598-2), Chihuly 2019 Wall Calendar (ISBN: 978-1-4197-3093-1), Chihuly 2019 Weekly Planner (Engagement Calendar) (ISBN: 978-1-4197-3094-8), Chihuly 2020 Wall Calendar (ISBN: 978-1-4197-3713-8), Chihuly 2020 Weekly Planner (Engagement Calendar) (ISBN: 978-1-4197-3714-5)

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