Making Waves
Peter Layton’s solo exhibitions have become an eagerly anticipated annual tradition in the London Glassblowing calendar. In his 2023 showcase, Peter presented a collection that highlighted his commitment to pushing the boundaries and exploring the possibilities of glass as a medium.
Summer Solstice
In celebration of the longest day of the year and also Peter’s 86th birthday, we were pleased to announce our Summer Solstice exhibition in 2023. The show’s theme revolved around time and the cyclical nature of life.
Collect | 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.
VETRO II: Exploring the Venetian Influence
VETRO II: Exploring the Venetian Influence was our homage to the extraordinary history, tradition, skill and invention of the Muranese glassmakers.
Colour and Light, Alison Kinnaird MBE
Colour and Light comprised a stunning collection of work by the engraver Alison Kinnaird, one of the world's leading glass artists. We exhibited a diverse body of her work much of which has never been shown in England.
EARTH / SEA / SKY
To celebrate both the Contemporary Glass Society's 25th anniversary and the United Nations International Year of Glass in 2022, CGS curated "Earth/Sea/Sky," a special exhibition shown at London Glassblowing Gallery during July.
Best In Glass
This unique exhibition was a celebration of one of the United Kingdom's most treasured talents, Elliot Walker. Having joined the studio from university, Elliot's artistry with glassblowing was nurtured and developed, which allowed him to go on to participate and win the Netflix show Blown Away 2.
The 45th Anniversary Invitational Exhibition
To mark the momentous occasion of London Glassblowing’s 45th anniversary, Peter invited friends and colleagues, many of whom are considered to be the leading British Artists currently working in glass, to join us for a special celebratory exhibition.
Kumano Kodo by Tim Rawlinson
Bespoke glass art inspired by the landscapes and traditional crafts Tim encountered on his 2017 Japanese pilgrimage.
Synergy II
A collaboration between artists, materials, and themes, Synergy II broadens our understanding of glass in its range of forms.
Celebrating 80
A celebratory exhibition for Peter Layton's 80th Birthday. To celebrate, Peter invited some of the pioneering spirits of British Studio Glass to join him in an exhibition.
Louis Thompson at Salisbury Cathedral
'Devotion' and 'Sailed on a river of crystal light into a sea of dew' by Louis Thompson were part of the exhibition Reflection which was on display at Salisbury Cathedral, from the 1 August - 6 November 2016.