Chihuly at the V&A
“Chihuly at the V&A” by Dale Chihuly, published by Chihuly Workshop in 2001, is a first edition book featuring 149 pages in English. This work centers on the extensive exhibition of Chihuly’s art held at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, which showcased a significant chandelier installation in 1999. The book is designed to elucidate the artworks presented during the exhibition, offering insights into both historical and contemporary aspects of glass art as they relate to Chihuly’s creations.
Readers will find a collection of essays by leading experts that delve into the evolution of glass artistry, particularly focusing on the traditional Venetian glass workshop and Chihuly’s influence on contemporary glassmaking. The book also includes a chronology of Chihuly’s life and details of his museum exhibitions and collections. Accompanied by over 100 vibrant color photographs, “Chihuly at the V&A” provides a detailed exploration of Chihuly’s diverse body of work, inviting an appreciation of his unique contributions to the field of glass art.
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In 1999, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London installed a Chihuly Chandelier in its main entrance hall. It is the first major artwork by Chihuly to be permanently installed in the UK. As a result, from 21 June to 21 October 2001, an extensive exhibition of Chihuly’s art was shown at the V&A. This is a powerful book that has been crafted to explain the works presented in the Victoria and Albert Museum exhibition. Outstanding essays written by leading experts in contemporary focus on both a historical and contemporary understanding of glass as it pertains to Chihuly’s art. Drawing on the museum’s historic Renaissance collections and expertise, the book also explores the development of the traditional Venetian glass workshop and Chihuly’s enormous influence in introducing Venetian glassmakers and his own inimitable variations on Venetian style to contemporary glass. In addition, the book includes a chronology of Chihuly’s life and listings of his museum exhibitions and museum collections. Over 100 stunning colour photographs do justice to Chihuly’s masterworks, providing clarity and detail in examining his diverse oeuvre. ‘Chihuly at the V&A’ invites readers to marvel in the uncommon and uncompromising world of Chihuly glass.
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