A few years ago, Kew Gardens was the backdrop for 25 lush displays by the very talented glass blower, Dale Chihuly. I love glass, especially old or coloured items, and this was one of my favourite exhibitions. The botanical backdrop was the perfect setting for these unique works of art.
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| "The Sun" was 13ft high and made using 1000 pieces of hand blown glass |
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| Detail of the V&A chandelier |
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| The V&A has a Chihuly chandelier hanging permanently in its foyer |
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| The floating glass sculpture reminded me of murano glass and the canals in Venice |
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| "Boat Loop" |
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| These glass shards in the conservatory looked as if they had just sprouted up from seed! |
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| "Persian Ceiling" |