Whether you're new to Chihuly's work or can name every series from his six-decade career, last year's deep-dives into some of his most important projects may have helped you discover something about his work you didn't know yet. This week, we've rounded up some of the most compelling insights from those deep-dives. Yesterday, you heard perspectives about Chihuly's unique vision and voice as an artist. Today, you hear a curatorial perspective about his work and its place in contemporary art—from

For "Chihuly Over Venice," Chihuly and his team planned, created, engineered, and coordinated for over a year. They worked with teams of glassblowers in four countries to create the thousands of elements needed for the 14 "Chandeliers" he would present during just three fleeting weeks in Venice. Audacious and experimental, "Chihuly Over Venice" was the artist's love letter to the city that is his lifelong inspiration. ​ Near the Venini Factory, where he first studied as a Fulbright Fellow, Chihu

In 1968, #Chihuly set sail for Venice. He was a newly minted MFA graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, invited to study at the prestigious Venini factory on the island of Murano as a Fulbright fellow. ​ ​At Venini, he saw the team model of glassblowing for the first time. It was a revelation. During much of his education, glassblowing had been framed as a somewhat solitary pursuit. But what if a talented team of glassblowers, led by an artist, could work together to create art on a prev

We’re thrilled to announce a new documentary film about #Chihuly which debuts Sunday, December 11 at 9PM ET/6PM PT on the Smithsonian Channel. Here’s a sneak peek of “Master of Glass: The Art of Dale Chihuly.” | Chihuly Studio

Dale Chihuly (Chihuly Studio) is a visionary American glass artist known for transforming glassblowing into an expressive art form. His work, featuring intricate, large-scale glass sculptures inspired by natural forms, redefines glass as a medium full of colour, movement, and life. With a career spanning decades, Chihuly has brought his mesmerising installations to prominent public spaces worldwide, captivating audiences with his innovative approach. On display until April 29, 2025, Chihuly in t

Celebrated contemporary artist Dale #Chihuly once said, “I want people to be overcome with light and color in some way they’ve never experienced.” Thousands of bold experiments in color, light, and form later, viewers and art historians agree that he has fulfilled this vision and redefined the role of glass in fine art. Chihuly has spent nearly 60 years presenting iconic, grand-scale installations in both important institutions such as the Smithsonian and the Victoria and Albert Museum, and outd