Litvak Contemporary is proud to present: Dale Chihuly - Floral Forms

Born in 1941 in picturesque Tacoma, Washington, Dale Chihuly's artistic journey began when he was introduced to the mesmerizing world of glass during his studies in interior design at the University of Washington. After earning his degree in 1965, Chihuly embarked on a groundbreaking adventure by enrolling in the very first glass program in the United States, located at the University of Wisconsin. His insatiable passion for glass artistry led him to the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), where not only did he further his own skills, but he also established the prestigious glass program and dedicated over a decade to teaching the next generation of artists. Chihuly's impact on the art world is profound. His masterpieces can be found in over 200 museum collections worldwide, a testament to his enduring influence. His remarkable career has been punctuated by numerous accolades, including two fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and a staggering thirteen honorary doctorates. Chihuly's talent and dedication have earned him international acclaim. In 1986, he was honored with a solo exhibition, "Dale Chihuly: Objets de Verre," at the prestigious Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Palais du Louvre, in Paris. The ambitious "Chihuly Over Venice" project in 1995 featured sculptures crafted in glass factories across Finland, Ireland, and Mexico, which were then displayed over the enchanting canals and piazzas of Venice. Chihuly's artistry has graced a multitude of prestigious venues, from the de Young Museum in San Francisco in 2008 to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston in 2011, and from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond in 2012 to the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts in 2013. His work has resonated with audiences around the world, from the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto in 2016 to the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas, in 2017. The Groninger Museum in the Netherlands welcomed Chihuly's artistry in 2018, and Artis—Naples, The Baker Museum, in Naples, Florida, was enchanted by his creations in 2020.