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"Frozen-in Tension" at the Alexander Tutsek-Stiftung in Munich ref : 2635
Contemporary Glass | Photography April 29, 2010 to January 27, 2011

Tension and relaxation, strain and rest - the Alexander Tutsek-Stiftung in Munich dedicates this year’s exhibition to this complex of themes. Under the title Frozen-in Tension glass sculptures by significant international artists as well as works by the German photographer Jessica Backhaus will be on view.

Alexander Tutsek-Stiftung
Karl-Theodor-Straße 27
80803 München | Germany

Phone: +49-89-34 38 56
Fax: +49-89-34 28 76
info(at)atutsek-stiftung.de

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Preston Singletary: Echoes, Fire, and Shadows ref : 2348
The Museum of Glass present Preston Singletary’s first mid-career survey, Echoes, Fire, and Shadows, opening July 11, 2009.  Singletary is recognized internationally for his work, which combines two of the Northwest’s most prominent artistic influences—traditional Native American designs and the medium of glass.  For nearly two decades, he has melded the symbols, patterns and legends of his Tlingit heritage with the dynamism of the Studio Glass movement, creating a distinctive and powerful body of work.    

July 11, 2009 – September 19, 2010
Organized by Museum of Glass

Museum of Glass, 1801 Dock Street Tacoma, WA  98402
Open Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Third Thursdays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. 
Museum Store is also open Tuesdays 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.  Summer hours (Memorial Day through Labor Day):  also open Monday and Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Scotland's 400th Anniversary of Glassmaking ref : 2598
An international conference will take place at Edinburgh College of Art from 1st to 4th October 2010. In addition to a wide variety of speakers, there will be three days of demonstrations for specialists and the general public, bringing the magic of glass to everyone. Scottish glassmakers will be showcasing their work to an international audience during this event.

Every museum and gallery in the country had been contacted and they are being encouraged to mount exhibitions of their Scottish glass collections during the year. Several pledges of support have already been made by some of the most important museums in the country.

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International Festival of Glass 2010 ref : 2783
The International Festival of Glass takes place from 23 August – 11 September, 2010. Glass Masterclasses run from 23 – 26 August, Festival events take place from 27 – 30 August and the British Glass Biennale starts on 27 August and continues until 11 September.

Ruskin Glass Centre
Wollaston Road, Amblecote
Stourbridge, West Midlands
DY8 4HF United Kingdom





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