Exhibitions

Throughout the year, London Glassblowing holds a series of themed exhibitions, featuring some of the finest contemporary glass artists from across the world, as well as work by Peter Layton and the team of resident artists.

There is always something fresh and exciting to see in the gallery, even if you plan on visiting outside of a themed exhibition listed below.

 

Collect | 2023

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

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, 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

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

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

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

Kumano Kodo by Tim Rawlinson

Bespoke glass art inspired by the landscapes and traditional crafts Tim encountered on his 2017 Japanese pilgrimage.
Synergy II

Synergy II

A collaboration between artists, materials, and themes, Synergy II broadens our understanding of glass in its range of forms.
Celebrating 80

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

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.
Karen Lawrence: A Retrospective

Karen Lawrence: A Retrospective

The late Karen Lawrence worked at London Glassblowing during the 80s and 90s and we are privileged to have hosted a retrospective of her oeuvre in our gallery between 12-27 February 2016.
Black to White & Back Again

Black to White & Back Again

London Glassblowing is known for its extensive use of colour but in September 2016 our gallery was transformed when we hosted Black to White & Back Again, a juried exhibition of stunning work from a diverse range of artists.