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
Creative Evolution: Guess the Inspiration!
Peter and Tim's sketching on the blowing iron technique captures spontaneous inspiration in glass. Can you guess what sparked each piece? A seashell, a building, a fleeting moment? Learn more about the inspirations behind 10 selected pieces from Creative Evolution.
Shaping Careers in Glass: Alumni Stories
This blog features insights from glass artists Dr. Helen Slater Stokes and Katherine Huskie on navigating early career challenges in the glass art world. Discover their advice on mentorship, networking, and balancing commercial work with artistic experimentation, plus their thoughts on supporting the next generation of emerging talent.
Inside the Mirage Exhibition: Artist Interviews and Insights
This blog features interviews with glass artists from the Mirage exhibition, a collaboration between London Glassblowing and the Contemporary Glass Society. Through conversations with participating artists, discover the techniques, inspirations, and stories behind contemporary glass art, exploring how each creator interprets the exhibition's "Mirage" theme.