Dark Violet Rain Forest Tumbleweeds, 2005 Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Coral Gables, Florida Photo by Terry Rishel

 

Chihuly Illuminated

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September 25, 2009 through July 4, 2010

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Chihuly Illuminated focuses on the element of light intrinsic to Dale Chihuly’s glass art. The exhibition includes neon sculpture, large-scale installations, drawings, and related work from the early 1970s to the present, revealing the artist’s career-long fascination with light as medium and concept. Featuring works that have never before been seen in Columbus, Chihuly Illuminated also includes pieces from the artist’s private collection, offering a personal glimpse into his studio and work.

Hours
Monday – Closed
Tuesday-Sunday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Thursday 10:00 am – 8:30 pm

Admission
Members FREE
$10 Adults
$8 Seniors 60+
$8 Students 18+ (with valid ID)
$5 Children K – 12 (6 – 17 years old)
Free Children 5 and younger

Visit the Columbus Museum of Art online at www.columbusmuseum.org for more information.

Blue Reeds and Marlins, Franklin Park Conservatory. Photo by Carly RG Young

 

Chihuly Reimagined

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July 4, 2009 through March 28, 2010

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Chihuly Reimagined places Franklin Park Conservatory’s signature collection of Dale Chihuly’s glass artwork on full view for the first time since it debuted in 2003. Represented by thousands of vibrant hand blown glass elements, the collection has been ‘reimagined’ in new configurations and new locations – indoors and out of doors. Three installations from Chihuly Studio, not seen before in Columbus, add to the exhibition.

Hours
Daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesdays 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Admission
Members FREE
$10 Adults
$8 Seniors 60+
$8 Students 18+ with valid ID
$5 Children ages 3 – 17
Children ages 2 and under Free

Visit Franklin Park Conservatory online at www.fpconservatory.org for more information.