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
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.
Silent Auction Stories: Staff Favourites
Our 2026 Silent Auction celebrated fifty years of glassmaking with works from Peter Layton's personal 'Highlight' collection alongside archival pieces from our resident and guest artists. The gallery team shared their favourites and the stories behind them, from a never-before-seen Fabrica platter to the smallest Portal Tim Rawlinson has ever made.
Peter Layton Receives the First-Ever Lifetime Achievement Award at Collect 2026
We are incredibly proud to announce that Peter Layton has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at Collect, and he is the very first person to receive it. Read Peter's acceptance words, reminiscing on his extraordinary career and contribution to the world of glass.