London Post Features Peter Layton Receiving Award at Collect
Peter Layton receives the Lifetime Achievement Award at Collect Art Fair
We are delighted to announce that our founder, Peter Layton, has been honoured with the inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award at Collect, the leading international art fair for contemporary craft and design. Chosen as the very first recipient, Peter is recognised for his extraordinary contribution to British studio glass — as a pioneering artist, a mentor to generations of glassmakers, and the founder of London Glassblowing. The award coincides with a landmark year as London Glassblowing celebrates its 50th Anniversary.
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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.
Silent Auction Stories: Staff Favourites
Our 2026 Silent Auction celebrated fifty years of glassmaking with works from Peter Layton's personal 'Highlight' collection alongside archival pieces from our resident and guest artists. The gallery team shared their favourites and the stories behind them, from a never-before-seen Fabrica platter to the smallest Portal Tim Rawlinson has ever made.
Peter Layton Receives the First-Ever Lifetime Achievement Award at Collect 2026
We are incredibly proud to announce that Peter Layton has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at Collect, and he is the very first person to receive it. Read Peter's acceptance words, reminiscing on his extraordinary career and contribution to the world of glass.