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Nature and Culture 2; Chihuly at the de Young

by laurie halsey brown
Dale Chihuly at de Young Museum June 14th, 2008 - September 28th, 2008
Posted 8/27/08

In a much less subtle exhibition, contemporary glass works by Chihuly are on display at the De Young Museum. His works emphasize the drama of light and form that are inherent in the medium. His focus seems to be on how to conform the glass to his vision, with an interest in having the viewer ‘wowed'. The intensity and complexity of his process in relation to the sheer scale does have power, but few works resonate beyond that. The best work in the exhibition is an installation work of exquis... [more]

Sneak preview of Chihuly at the de Young, opens 06/14
by Natalie Hegert
Dale Chihuly at de Young Museum June 14th, 2008 - September 28th, 2008
Posted 6/10/08

"The most ambitious show I've created to date," is how Dale Chihuly describes his exhibition, opening on June 14 at the de Young Museum, "We went all-out for this show." Artslant was invited to the press preview of the show, still in the process of installation, on June 10, so we're able to give you a sneak preview of Chihuly at the de Young: Many of the installations are presented on plexi-glass, providing a reflective surface which adds more dimensions to the work. This piece is entitled the... [more]

Sneak preview of Chihuly at the de Young, opens 06/14
by Natalie Hegert
2008-06-10

"The most ambitious show I've created to date," is how Dale Chihuly describes his exhibition, opening on June 14 at the de Young Museum, "We went all-out for this show." Artslant was invited to the press preview of the show, still in the process of installation, on June 10, so we're able to give you a sneak preview of Chihuly at the de Young: Many of the installations are presented on plexi-glass, providing a reflective surface which adds more dimensions to the work. This piece is entitled the... [more]