Exhibitions

Throughout the year, London Glassblowing holds a series of themed exhibitions, featuring some of the finest contemporary glass artists from across the world, as well as work by Peter Layton and the team of resident artists.

There is always something fresh and exciting to see in the gallery, even if you plan on visiting outside of a themed exhibition listed below.

 

Upcoming Exhibitions

Collect at Somerset House

Collect at Somerset House

28 February - 2 March 

We are pleased to announce our continuing participation in Collect, the Crafts Council’s International Art Fair for Contemporary Objects. It is one of the world’s most influential and prestigious showcases for contemporary craft and design. 
Gather: Breaking Boundaries

Gather: Breaking Boundaries

7 - 30 March

Following our participation at Collect Art Fair, at Somerset House. Gather presents a bold exploration of contemporary glass art. This year’s curation illustrates how our artists transcend conceptual and technical limitations to create their extraordinary works.


Mirage: An Exhibition Celebrating Glass’s 4th Dimension

Mirage: An Exhibition Celebrating Glass’s 4th Dimension

6 - 29 June

London Glassblowing and the Contemporary Glass Society present "Mirage," an exhibition exploring the extraordinary optical illusions possible in contemporary glass art.

Past Exhibitions

Le Verre: Reflecting Excellence

Le Verre: Reflecting Excellence

Following our groundbreaking debut at PAD London, we present Le Verre exhibition, featuring acclaimed works from PAD alongside pieces from additional distinguished artists, showcasing exceptional contemporary glass artistry.
PAD London Design + Art

PAD London Design + Art

London Glassblowing participated in the prestigious PAD London Design fair at Berkeley Square, Mayfair. We showcased extraordinary works from our talented makers alongside international designers and galleries.

Glass Heaven: Peter Layton & Tim Rawlinson

Glass Heaven: Peter Layton & Tim Rawlinson

In August, London Glassblowing was thrilled to present 'Glass Heaven' - an exhibition that brought together two remarkable artists from different eras; Peter Layton and Tim Rawlinson.
Planet Earth: An Ode to Our Wonderful World

Planet Earth: An Ode to Our Wonderful World

London Glassblowing presented Planet Earth, a captivating exhibition paying homage to our planet's beauty. Artists showcased glass works inspired by nature's wonders, celebrating Earth's magnificent biodiversity.
Collect 2024 | Somerset House

Collect 2024 | Somerset House

London Glassblowing exhibited at Collect's 20th Anniversary Art Fair, a leading international showcase for contemporary objects. The studio presented exceptional works by Britain's finest glass artists at this influential annual event.
The Glass Heart: Art, Industry & Collaboration

The Glass Heart: Art, Industry & Collaboration

We were honoured to exhibit Peter Layton's archived installation 'Battery' in the highly anticipated 2024 exhibition The Glass Heart, which took place at Two Temple Place. This also featured a breathtaking new installation from our resident artist Louis Thompson in collaboration with Sophie Thomas.
Sculpting Light - A solo exhibition by Tim Rawlinson

Sculpting Light - A solo exhibition by Tim Rawlinson

We were excited to present a new body of work by our own artist Tim Rawlinson in his solo exhibition 'Sculpting Light', which showcased his innovative explorations in light, glass and organic forms.
Making Waves

Making Waves

Peter Layton’s solo exhibitions have become an eagerly anticipated annual tradition in the London Glassblowing calendar. In his 2023 showcase, Peter presented a collection that highlighted his commitment to pushing the boundaries and exploring the possibilities of glass as a medium.
Summer Solstice

Summer Solstice

In celebration of the longest day of the year and also Peter’s 86th birthday, we were pleased to announce our Summer Solstice exhibition in 2023. The show’s theme revolved around time and the cyclical nature of life.