Chihuly Garden and Glass is an exhibit in the Seattle Center showcasing the studio glass of Dale Chihuly. The exhibit opened in 2012.
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| Established | May 20, 2012 |
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| Location | Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 47°37′14″N 122°21′00″W / 47.62062°N 122.35007°W |
| Type | Studio glass |
| Website | www.chihulygardenandglass.com |
History
The exhibit opened May 21, 2012 at the Seattle Center at the former site of the Fun Forest.[1] The project includes three primary components: the Garden, the Glasshouse, and the Interior Exhibits, with significant secondary spaces including a 90 seat café with additional outdoor dining, a 50 seat multi-use theater and lecture space, retail and lobby spaces, and extensive public site enhancements beyond the Garden.[2] The installation in the Glasshouse is an expansive 100-foot long sculpture and is one of Chihuly’s largest suspended sculptures.[3] The facility was designed by Owen Richards Architects and was awarded LEED silver certification from the USGBC. [4]
Exhibitions
Chihuly Garden and Glass is the comprehensive exhibition dedicated to showcasing Chihuly's work.[5]
References
- ^ Clemans, Gayle (May 20, 2012). "Highlights — and low points — of Chihuly Garden and Glass". Seattle Times. Retrieved 25 November 2012.
- ^ "Chihuly: Garden & Glass". Retrieved 2 June 2014.
- ^ "Glasshouse". Retrieved 2 June 2014.
- ^ "Chihuly Garden and Glass Exhibition". Retrieved 2 June 2014.
- ^ Rao, Mallika (2012-05-20). "Dale Chihuly's Seattle Center Garden And Glass Museum Sneak Peek (PHOTOS)". Huffington Post. Retrieved 25 November 2012.
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