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On Saturday, May 17,
the Clinton Presidential Center will open its next temporary
exhibition, "Chihuly," which will be on display throughout the Center
until January 5, 2015.
The exhibition will present the artwork of renowned American artist Dale Chihuly, who will hold a lecture May 17 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Great Hall, followed by a book-signing from 12 to 1 p.m.
Born
in Tacoma, Washington, in 1941, Chihuly is credited with
revolutionizing the Studio Glass movement and elevating the perception
of the glass medium from the realm of craft to fine art. He is renowned
for his ambitious architectural installations in historic cities,
museums, and gardens around the world. An immersive and astounding
visual presentation of color, shape, and form, this exhibition is
organized by the Center in partnership with Chihuly Studio.
"Chihuly on Chihuly"
Saturday, May 17
Lecture: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Book-Signing: 12-1 p.m.
Great Hall
The
lecture is free and open to the public; however, reservations are
required. Clinton Center Members will receive reserved seating and
priority line placement for the book-signing.
Learn more.
Chihuly
For questions about the event or to reserve your seats, please email operationslr@clintonfoundation.org or call (501) 748-0425. Chihuly books will be available at the event through the Clinton Museum Store.
To preview some of the pieces that will be featured in "Chihuly," click here. To learn more about Chihuly's artworks and creative process, visit chihuly.com. (Photo credit: Dale Chihuly, Sea Blue and Green Tower, 2004, 15 x 8 x 7', Legion of Honor, San Francisco, installed 2008) |
According to this article, Hillary will be attending this event on Friday night in the run-up to the exhibition opening.
Posted: May 16, 2014 3:40 AM EST Updated: May 16, 2014 3:40 AM EST
LITTLE
ROCK, Ark. (AP) - An exhibition of blown glass by artist Dale Chihuly
is to open at the Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock, and
Hillary Rodham Clinton is to attend the opening gala.
The
invitation-only reception is set for Friday night at the Clinton Center.
The exhibition opens to the public on Saturday and is to run through
Jan. 5.
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