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

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

January 31 – June 6, 2010
at Racine Art Museum

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.

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

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

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

Sample of Work in the Exhibition

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Exhibitions at RAM are made possible by:

Platinum Sponsors

The Estate of Karen Johnson Boyd
David Charak
Judith and David Flegel Fund
Ron and Judith Isaacs
Racine Community Foundation logo
United Way Of Racine County logo
Windgate Foundation

Diamond Sponsors

Ruffo Family Foundation
Ruth Foundation for the Arts
Diane Zebell

Gold Sponsors

Anonymous
A.C. Buhler Family
Robert E. Kohler Jr. Fund
Osborne and Scekic Family Foundation
Reliance Controls
Trio Foundation of St. Louis
W.T. Walker Group, Inc.
Wisconsin Arts Board 50th Anniversary Logo

Silver Sponsors

Anonymous
Sandy and Gus Antonneau
Baird
Lucy G. Feller
Ben and Dawn Flegel
Sharon and Tom Harty
Dave and Judy Hecker
Paul Kalke
Horizon Retail Construction, Inc.
Johnson Financial Group
Lang Family Foundation
Dorothy MacVicar
Jan Serr & John Shannon
Sandra Shove
Willard and Mary Walker

Bronze Sponsors

Carol Baylon
Rose and Peter Christensen
Dave’s Wine Garage
Educators Credit Union
Patricia and Richard Ehlert
Express Employment Professionals
Deborah Ganaway
Carol Griseto
Hitter’s Baseball
SC Johnson
Bill and Debbie Keland
Nancy and Nick Kurten
Susan Manalli
Norbell Foundation
JoAnna Poehlmann
Rasmussen Diamonds
Harold and Lois Solberg
Kathy Stranghellini
Tito’s
Twin Disc
Janna Waldeck
Barbara Waldman

Media Sponsor

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