Chihuly Exhibition at Atlanta Botanical Gardens - MUST

7 years ago

DD and I went to Atlanta this weekend. While there, we went to the Dale Chihuly Exhibition at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. I love his work and seek it out when I can.

Our original plan was to go Saturday morning, but it was dreary. Instead we went in the evening. We got there about 6, which we have now decided was the perfect time to be there. My phone "snaps" don't do justice to the beauty of the gardens or the exhibits, but I hope they'll whet your appetite enough to cause you to want to go.

I love the plant-mosaic woman's head!

For more information, you can check out the Atlanta Botanical Gardens website

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7 years ago

bbstx, those rods are absolutely amazing! I've sent your photo to my brother via email and asked if he can shed some light on how this was set up. I'd like to know as well!

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User
7 years ago
Beautiful! Would love to see it in person.
User
7 years ago
There was a Chihuly exhibition at the Dallas Arboretum a couple of years ago, and my youngest brother, who is an art handler, was involved in setting up the displays. He had some amazing photos, and was duly impressed by these gorgeous glass pieces. I didn't go to see it, and regret not doing so.
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bbstx
Original Author
7 years ago
TR, DD and I were intrigued by the installation of some of the exhibits, such as this one below. We wondered how the lavender rods were inserted in the ground, and how they were stabilized against wind, which is even worse in Dallas than in Atlanta. Although you may not be able to tell it from this photo, the rods appear to rise straight up out of the ground (there were others in the exhibition without plants growing around them). There does not appear to be any sort of base on them. I would be most grateful if you would ask your brother.
busybee3
7 years ago
nice to know about! we will be in that general area later this season- will try to plan a trip there!!
Gigi Johnson
7 years ago
Stunning! I have seen his work in Columbus, Ohio and in Phoenix, Arizona. Thank you so much for sharing.
artemis_ma
7 years ago
I've seen his work at the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens. Nice!!
Bonnie
7 years ago
Incredible work. We have seen Chihuly in Arizona (outside) and at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston (inside). His work is meant to be enjoyed outside in natural surroundings.
bbstx
Original Author
7 years ago
I've seen his works on exhibit many places: the Norton Museum in West Palm Beach - a beautiful ceiling, and a pool bottom, among other things; Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN; and The Frist in Nashville. Unfortunately, I missed his exhibition at Cheekwood Gardens.

My biggest Chihuly disappointment was in Ireland. All week long I had looked forward to seeing his installation in the ceiling of the Waterford Crystal Factory gift shop. But when I got there, the ceiling was bare! It seems that someone had broken a portion while cleaning it and the whole thing had been taken down. Although I love Waterford, my whole reason for being there was to see the Chihuly!

P.S. Can you tell I'm a Chihuly fan? ;-)
maddielee
7 years ago
I am lucky enough to have a museum of his talents close by, his art is amazing and he has been a nice guy when I have been in his presence. ( he's not my friend, but I have been in the same room with him a few times.)

St. Pete Chihuly museum
bbstx
Original Author
7 years ago
Be still my heart!
User
7 years ago
Still haven't heard back from my brother, but I remembered that he's traveling this week. This is going to sound like a great big fib, but it's the honest truth: The company he works for has him delivering a piece of art to the Kris Kardashian residence. :-)
texanjana
7 years ago
Gorgeous! I've seen his work in Seattle, Las Vegas, Dallas, and St Petersburg. I love it.
gsciencechick
7 years ago
Beautiful! DH are looking at some short trips for our anniversary, and this could work! One of our first dates was to a a local botanical garden.
bbstx
Original Author
7 years ago
gsc, while you are in Atlanta, I can highly recommend Fred's Meat & Bread at the Krog Street Market for lunch. DD and I split the Shroom Shire Cheesesteak and it was fantastic! Afterwards, we got ice cream at Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream. Krog Street Market has several eateries sharing a common space. Very rustic, warehouse-y vibe.