National Museum of Scotland
A Passion for Glass
20 May – 11 September 2011
Bob Crooks, Large vase © National Museums Scotland
Be inspired by a dazzling collection of modern glass recently gifted to National Museums Scotland by Alan J Poole and Dan Klein. Poole and Klein began collecting in the late 1970s and over the subsequent years assembled one of the most comprehensive collections of modern glass. This exquisite collection includes work by over 100 makers at the very cutting edge of their art.
A Passion for Glass will be the first chance to see these objects and find out about the makers and the skills used to create these remarkable pieces.
The transformed National Museum of Scotland will open on Friday 29 July. From dinosaur bones to designer chairs and mummies to motor cars, a creative world of discovery awaits with 16 new galleries to explore. There are new interactive exhibits, plus a brand new learning centre, shops and restaurants. The new National Museum of Scotland will be an unmissable experience.
Sponsored by the Patrons of National Museums Scotland.
Mon–Sun, 10am–5pm
Events
No Show: A Screening of Artists’ Films on Collections and Museums
6 August, 7 August
11am–12pm
Free, booking advised.
To book, contact the venue directly.
6 August 2011
Raiding the Icebox: Artists working with Collections
2–4pm
Free, booking advised.
To book, contact the venue directly.
29 August 2011
A Passion for Glass - Curators Talk
1-1.45pm
Free, booking essential