Collect | 2023
Collect at Somerset House | 3-5 March 2023
London Glassblowing had a big announcement for 2023, we exhibited at Collect at Somerset House for the first time in three years. Collect is an international art fair and is one of the world’s most influential fairs focusing on contemporary art and design.
Collect is an opportunity for a specially curated selection of our artists to present their best work, making it a staple of any art enthusiast’s annual calendar. 2023 was no exception, with talented glass makers such as Colin Reid, Nina Casson McGarva, Elliot Walker, David Patchen and of course Peter Layton, showcasing exceptional new pieces for this special exhibition.
In addition to featuring some of the glass sector’s most esteemed makers, the established art show also provided a platform for rising stars to demonstrate their incredible creativity and skill. We were proud to present Sila Yucel, a promising resident glass maker here at London Glassblowing, alongside Kate Pasvol and David Patchen, who’s work had not been seen at Collect, Somerset House before. All three of these artists injected fresh excitement into the exhibition.
Exhibiting Artists
Peter Layton · Bruce Marks · Colin Reid · David Patchen · Elliot Walker · Kate Pasvol · Layne Rowe · Liam Reeves · Louis Thompson · Nina Casson McGarva · Richard Jackson · Sila Yucel · Tim Rawlinson
Our Stories
Peter and Tim at the annual Glass Art Society Conference
Ahead of their trip to New York for the annual Glass Art Society Conference at the Corning Museum of Glass, Peter and Tim shared an insightful talk with guests at our gallery. In this special preview of the presentation they would go on to deliver at the world-renowned museum, Peter and Tim looked back on more than fifty years of craftsmanship and community. From there, they headed to Corning, New York, for the conference itself.
Our Glass Community Reflect on Peter Layton
To mark fifty years of London Glassblowing, we asked artists, collaborators and friends to share what the studio has meant to them. Their answers span five decades - from first encounters at the hotshop to lifelong friendships. What emerges is a portrait of a community built around one man's vision, and the remarkable things that vision made possible.
Fifty Years of Fire: Celebrating Peter Layton and London Glassblowing
For half a century, London Glassblowing has transformed contemporary glass art - pioneering new techniques, supporting generations of artists, and establishing a studio at the forefront of innovation. This milestone year offers a moment to reflect, to reminisce, and to celebrate the extraordinary impact that has helped shape the world of glass.