Dale Chihuly, Garnet Persian Set with Kohl Lip Wraps, 2001. Hand-blown glass. H 15, W 36, D 25 in.
A major exhibition of Dale Chihuly‘s work debuts this evening at Litvak Gallery in Tel Aviv. The artist has made the trip to Israel to attend the opening of this retrospective show that includes his installations, Seaforms, Persians, Macchia, Jerusalem Cylinders, Venetians, Picollo Venetians, Ikebana and Baskets, as well as drawings, all of which will be displayed in the museum-like setting of this unusual commercial gallery. According to an exhibition essay by Barbara Rose: “His [Chihuly's] 2010 show at the Litvak Gallery in Tel Aviv is the result of a dialogue with the gallerist, Muly Litvak, which picked up, among other themes, the narrative of Chihuly’s longstanding relationship with Israel.” Continue reading
