According to the Franklin Park website:
An exhibition of Dale Chihuly’s glass artwork
at Franklin Park Conservatory in 2003 and 2004
at Franklin Park Conservatory in 2003 and 2004
drew a record number of visitors
and made a lasting impression on all who viewed it.
and made a lasting impression on all who viewed it.
Installations of Chihuly’s vibrant work were placed throughout
the Conservatory, among the plant collections.
the Conservatory, among the plant collections.
In the summer of 2004, The Friends of the Conservatory
- a private, nonprofit group -
- a private, nonprofit group -
purchased most of the pieces
included in that exhibition for Franklin Park Conservatory.
It is the largest collection owned by a conservatory
included in that exhibition for Franklin Park Conservatory.
It is the largest collection owned by a conservatory
or botanical garden.
The full collection represented by thousands of individually
The full collection represented by thousands of individually
blown glass elements is now on view,
along with new work by this world-renowned artist
along with new work by this world-renowned artist
in an exhibition titled Chihuly Reimagined.
Smaller works
These hanging items are HUGE
there is no way a picture
can capture how awesome they are
Pieces among the plants
These reminded me of easter eggs
Atlanta had an exhibit of Chihuly and it was awesome. Several pieces remain there now.
ReplyDeleteThat glass is amazing. I've seen it before but I've never seen the cobalt spikes or the glass spheres (which I am seriously in love with now) Such a great post...and wonderful photos. Thank you for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteI would have to hibernate in there in the winter. It is spring year round!!
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