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May 10
Ground Breakers: German Sculptures
on the Grounds of the FIA

June 7 – September 8, 2009
Dale Chihuly: Seaforms
Temporary Exhibition Galleries

June 7– September 8, 2009
Blown Away: International Glass of the
21st Century
Hodge Gallery

July 25 – August 30, 2009
Impressions: Etchings from the FIA's Collection
Ford Graphics Gallery

June 7, 2009 – September 8, 2009
Dale Chihuly: Seaforms
Temporary Exhibition Gallery

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Dale Chihuly: Seaforms will feature 39 artworks from the internationally acclaimed artist’s Seaform series. The exhibition will feature both fully executed blown glass pieces, as well as preparatory works on paper and will showcase the development of the Seaform series including early works, when Chihuly began the series in 1980, through the present.

Inspired by the sea, Chihuly’s abstract compositions of colorful organic forms are comprised of large shapes often containing a number of smaller blown-glass vessels and bowl forms—a characteristic Chihuly has used in several different series throughout his career. Whether regarding his small-scale blown glass works, large-scale sculpture or site-specific installations, Chihuly creates a sense of wonder and excitement that has captured the world’s attention.

above image:
Dale Chihuly
American, b. 1941
Translucent Yellow Seaform Set
glass, 1994
25 x 58 x 58 inches
Photo: Eduardo Calderon
Courtesy of Chihuly Studios

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