American glass artist Dale Chihuly's solo exhibition at Gardens by the Bay opens on May 1, with sculptures located in different picturesque areas
When it comes to the art of glassblowing, there are few names as renowned in the field as American artist Dale Chihuly. With his decades of experience and expertise, the award-winning glass sculptor is recognised as an innovative trailblazer, with his artwork installations being displayed in museums, public spaces, and botanical gardens worldwide.
For the very first time in Asia, the artist is holding his first major garden exhibition at Singapore's Gardens by the Bay. The exhibition, entitled Dale Chihuly: Glass in Bloom, will run from May 1 to August 1.
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Organised in collaboration with Hustle & Bustle, the exhibition has been in the works since late 2019. The architectural installations, shipped directly from Seattle, span throughout the entire Gardens by the Bay. Besides demonstrating Chihuly’s artistry with glass, the artwork installations also showcase the way form interacts with both light and space.
For art enthusiasts, you’ll want to spend the entire day at the exhibition to observe the enthralling effect of light interacting with the glass forms from day to night. Besides creating a special large-scale installation that’ll make its debut at Gardens by the Bay, Chihuly has also featured plenty of his iconic artworks at the exhibition.
Below, we highlight five key areas of the exhibit that are part of the striking visual journey.
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