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
Handcrafted Olive Oil Bottles for Restaurant Story
We were delighted to collaborate with celebrity chef Tom Sellers and his acclaimed Restaurant Story to create bespoke olive oil pouring bottles inspired by the elegant shape of an olive.
A Golden Christmas at London Glassblowing
We are marking the countdown to our 50th anniversary with a gold-themed Christmas exhibition. Founded by Peter Layton in 1976, the studio has evolved into one of Europe's longest-running glass galleries. Artists have created special pieces incorporating gold to celebrate this milestone "Golden Year" as the studio prepares for 2026's anniversary celebrations.
Q&A with David Reekie
We asked artist David Reekie a series of questions to delve into his creative process and uncover what drives his distinctive vision. Explore David's journey from initial sketchbook concepts to finished glass sculptures, his captivating figurative work, and the social and political ideas that inspire and inform his artistic practice.