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Chihuly Gardens & Glass (2003) Directed by Peter West
Dale Chihuly’s decades of exploring the relationship of glass and nature reach a zenith in 2002 at Chicago’s historic Garfield Park Conservatory. Follow behind the scenes as Chihuly and his team create and install glass sculptures among the plants at the revitalized urban conservatory. Ultimately, over 600,000 people visited what may be the perfect setting to experience Chihuly’s organic work.
Now on DVD with added special features (2003)
Chihuly at the V&A (2001) Directed by Peter West
In a devastating car accident in 1976, a young artist loses the use of one eye. In the years that follow, Dale Chihuly’s talent for leading a team flourishes as he orchestrates glassblowing of a complexity previously unthinkable. His 2001 retrospective exhibition at the venerable Victoria and Albert Museum marks his triumphant return to London after years of study and development.
An updated DVD favorite
Chihuly in the Light of Jerusalem (2000) Directed by Peter West
As a tribute to the new millennium, Dale Chihuly leads a team that includes Americans, Israelis, and Palestinians in mounting sixteen large-scale installations in Jerusalem’s ancient Tower of David. The exhibition draws over 1 million visitors, and its amazing success prompts Chihuly to return to Jerusalem with sixty-four tons of Alaskan ice to create the symbolic Wall of Ice.
Now on DVD with added special features (2003)
Chihuly and the Masters of Venice (2001) Directed by Peter West, Ken Samuelsen, and Michael McCallum
Within the secretive world of Venetian glassmaking, Dale Chihuly sees an opportunity to create exquisite work—if only he can get the two greatest glass masters to work together! Watch as Chihuly works first individually, and then together, with Lino Tagliapietra and Pino Signoretto for a series of historic glassblowing sessions. |
Length: Each DVD is 60 minutes with an additional 30 minutes of special features.
International Users: NTSC Multiplayer DVD System Required.
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