David R. Huchthausen
Lilacs and Leaves, 1977
Glass and paint
Racine Art Museum, Gift of Donald and Carol Wiiken
Photography: Jon Bolton, Racine

A Glass Act: First Rate Glass in RAM’s Collection

January 31 – June 6, 2010

A Glass Act presents a variety of subject matter, ranging from still life compositions and depictions of the natural environment to figurative and abstract works. The show contains pieces that demonstrate a masterful combination of technical expertise and artistic vision, as practiced by internationally recognized glass artists.

By collecting artists in-depth throughout their careers, RAM is able to document how artists’ ideas germinate and develop over time. Works by three leaders in the field—Dale Chihuly, William Morris, and Joel Philip Myers—demonstrate their artistic achievements from different decades in their careers. This exhibition features work by Harvey Littleton, a respected artist and teacher, displayed with pieces by a former student—Dale Chihuly. Chihuly’s pieces are also being displayed alongside Morris, who started his career in Chihuly’s studio before becoming internationally known for his own work.

Believing that this is a historically significant time for artistic advancement, RAM has concentrated on contemporary achievements in glass to capture a clear picture of the Studio Glass Movement’s development. A Glass Act showcases several examples in RAM’s collection from early leaders in the field, as well as from today’s emerging talents.

More About the Exhibition

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A Glass Act: First Rate Glass in RAM’s Collection

January 31 – June 6, 2010
David R. Huchthausen
Lilacs and Leaves, 1977
Glass and paint
Racine Art Museum, Gift of Donald and Carol Wiiken
Photography: Jon Bolton, Racine

A Glass Act presents a variety of subject matter, ranging from still life compositions and depictions of the natural environment to figurative and abstract works. The show contains pieces that demonstrate a masterful combination of technical expertise and artistic vision, as practiced by internationally recognized glass artists.

By collecting artists in-depth throughout their careers, RAM is able to document how artists’ ideas germinate and develop over time. Works by three leaders in the field—Dale Chihuly, William Morris, and Joel Philip Myers—demonstrate their artistic achievements from different decades in their careers. This exhibition features work by Harvey Littleton, a respected artist and teacher, displayed with pieces by a former student—Dale Chihuly. Chihuly’s pieces are also being displayed alongside Morris, who started his career in Chihuly’s studio before becoming internationally known for his own work.

Believing that this is a historically significant time for artistic advancement, RAM has concentrated on contemporary achievements in glass to capture a clear picture of the Studio Glass Movement’s development. A Glass Act showcases several examples in RAM’s collection from early leaders in the field, as well as from today’s emerging talents.

More About the Exhibition

Press Room

Gallery of Work

Exhibitions at RAM are made possible by:

Platinum Sponsors

Judith and David Flegel Fund
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Ron and Judith Isaacs
Nicholas and Nancy Kurten
Windgate Foundation

Diamond Sponsors

Osborne and Scekic Family Foundation
Ruffo Family Foundation

Gold Sponsors
Anonymous
David Charak
Silver Sponsors
Art Bridges
A.C. Buhler Family
Andis Foundation
Baird
Lucy G. Feller
Ben and Dawn Flegel
Annette Hirsh Family
J. Jeffers & Co.
Dorothy MacVicar
RDK Foundation

Jan Serr and John Shannon
Bronze Sponsors

Anonymous
Susan Boland
Virginia Buhler
Butcher & Barrel/Amos Los Tacos
Educators Credit Union
Express Employment Professionals
Get Behind the Arts Studio Tour
William A. Guenther
Tom and Sharon Harty
Tony and Andrea Hauser
David and Judy Hecker
Bradley Lynch
Carlotta Miller
Larry and Barbara Newman
The Norbell Foundation
The Prairie School
Georgiana Treivush
Twin Disc, Inc.
Deb and Will Walker

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