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Dale Chihuly's New Book Series ~ Featured Works ~ Modern Glass Art!!

Portland Press has just announced the launch of their new website! Portland Press publishes Dale Chihuly's books, videos, and DVDs; and presents Studio Edition Glass and Original Limited Edition Prints by Dale Chihuly. The site features Chihuly's newest book releases. The first three released in a series of ten, are Baskets, Putti, Chandeliers & Towers. Each book comes with a companion DVD that includes artist commentary on the history of each series, all approximately 15 minutes long. They begin shipping this week, just in time for the gift giving season!

 

If your in Seattle or Vegas early this November, you can catch Chihuly doing a lecture and book signing at the University Book Store in Seattle on the 5th from 6pm - 7:30pm and another book signing at the Bellagio Resort in Las Vegas on the 7th, from 1:00pm - 2:00pm
 

Modern Glass Art by Lino Tagliapietra

 

LinoTagliapietra is an Italian glass blower from Murano, Italy who is credited by Glass Masters around the world to be the best glass blower in the world! Dale Chihuly says that he is the best glass blower in the world that is still living! Often referred to as the Maestro of Glass, Lino's impeccable technique in the hotshop is unparelled! I have had the great pleasure of meeting Lino and watching him in action while I was the Education Coordinator at Pratt Fine Arts Center in Seattle. As an aspiring glass blower myself, these are some truely unforgettable moments! Lino has been to Pratt several times to teach an exclusive Summer Intensive course to accomplished glass blowers from all over. You literally need an extensive portfolio to qualify for the class. His work is remarkable and is shown in museums and galleries across the globe. Photos truely do not do his work justice!

 

Modern Lighting by Jeremy Cole

I just love these aloe inspired modern lighting fixtures from the Flora collection by designer, Jeremy Cole. The fixtures are made of beautifully hand crafted porcelain and are designed to give both direct and indirect light emissions, creating a stunning lighting effect and display. They come in several styles and sizes and are available in opaque white or noir, but can be custom ordered in a variety of colors.