Dale Chihuly
American·b. 1941
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Dale Chihuly (born 1941) is an American glass sculptor who almost single-handedly elevated blown glass from craft to fine art. Born in Tacoma, Washington, he studied interior design and glass at the University of Wisconsin before founding the Pilchuck Glass School in 1971, which became the center of the American studio glass movement.
Chihuly's large-scale installations fill botanical gardens, museums, and hotel lobbies around the world. His Fiori di Como at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, a 2,000-square-foot ceiling of hand-blown glass flowers, set a Guinness record for the world's largest glass sculpture. He lost sight in one eye in a 1976 car accident and later dislocated a shoulder, leading him to direct teams of glassblowers rather than blowing glass himself. Our collection includes 3 works at the Tacoma Art Museum.
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About Dale Chihuly
The Chihuly Garden and Glass museum in Seattle is the best single destination. The Tacoma Art Museum and the Bellagio in Las Vegas also feature major installations. His work appears in over 200 museums.
Fiori di Como at the Bellagio hotel in Las Vegas is his most seen work. The ceiling sculpture spans 2,000 square feet and contains over 2,000 hand-blown glass flowers in vivid colors.
Chihuly directs teams of glassblowers rather than blowing glass himself. A 1976 car accident cost him sight in his left eye, and a later surfing injury limited his shoulder mobility. He functions as both designer and creative director.
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