Collect 2024 | Somerset House
1 - 3 March 2024
London Glassblowing was honoured to be exhibiting at the highly anticipated 20th Anniversary of Collect: The International Art Fair for Contemporary Objects, Collect is one of the world’s most influential fairs focusing on contemporary art and design, an opportunity for London Glassblowing to curate an outstanding selection of work by our country's most esteemed glass artists, making it a staple of any art enthusiast’s annual calendar.
As the premier event showcasing innovative contemporary craft, Collect's landmark 20th edition at Somerset House will be an unmissable celebration of creative visionaries in the field.
New Waves by Peter Layton
This year was no exception, we featured talented glass artists such as Colin Reid, Tim Rawlinson, Richard Jackson and of course Peter Layton, showcasing exceptional new pieces for this special exhibition by glass artists at the forefront of their medium. Sarah Wiberley whose work has not been seen at Collect, Somerset House, injecting fresh excitement into the exhibition.
Echoes of Light by Tim Rawlinson
Liam Reeves
Exhibiting Artists
Peter Layton · Tim Rawlinson · Anthony Scala · Bruce Marks · Colin Reid · Davide Penso · Kate Pasvol · Katherine Huskie · Liam Reeves · Richard Jackson · Sabrina Cant · Sarah Wiberley · Sila Yucel
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 creativity, craftsmanship, and community, sharing personal insights into the studio's evolution while also considering its future. 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.