'Glass for the New Millennium' Arrives at Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert

From Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert:

Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert, The Galen, and Faye Sarkowsky Sculpture Garden is proud to feature a new exhibition, Glass for the New Millennium: Masterworks from the Kaplan-Ostergaard Collection, running now through March 7, 2017.

Inspired by its ability to absorb, transmit, and reflect light, an array of global makers use glass to express concept and content as never before. Drawn from the Southern California collection of David Kaplan and Glenn Ostergaard, this exhibition celebrates and showcases objects by the most dynamic artists in the field today. With artists from more than ten countries, the exhibition traces the history of studio glass and heralds its future as a major sculptural medium.

American studio glass emerged out of experiments in the 1960s, generating a repertoire of new processes and aesthetic possibilities. The expressive qualities achieved by early visionaries such as Dale Chihuly, Steve Klein, and Marvin Lipofsky required unprecedented innovation and international exchange of technical know-how. Masters from around the world such as Lino Tagliapietra, Klaus Moje, Richard Marquis, and Karen LaMonte continue to bring fresh methods, wit, and beauty to the medium.

"Glass for the New Millennium not only offers the opportunity to look in depth at the astonishing range of David Kaplan and Glenn Ostergaard's collection, but also makes connections across continents, techniques, and artists to show the evolution of contemporary studio art glass in the 21st century," said Brooke Hodge, Palm Springs Art Museum’s Director of Architecture and Design and the curator for this presentation of the exhibition.

Glass for the New Millennium: Masterworks from the Kaplan-Ostergaard Collection was organized by the Crocker Art Museum, Sacramento, California.

In connection with this exhibition, renowned glass artist Steve Klein will present a lecture entitled “The Future is Glass,” on Thursday, December 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Palm Springs Art Museum’s Annenberg Theater. Klein will discuss the meaningful and exciting journey of studio glass as it reaches into the new millennium exploring the development of its artists, techniques, materiality, innovation, and education. The lecture is free to all audiences. For additional information visit psmuseum.org.

The 2016/2017 Season at the Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert is presented by Provident Bank. Official Sponsors of the Season include Eisenhower Medical Center and Renova Solar.

The Palm Springs Art Museum presentation is funded in part by Exhibition Season Sponsors: Carol & Jim Egan, David Kaplan & Glenn Ostergaard, Dorothy C. Meyerman, Marion & Bob Rosenthal, and the Herman and Faye Sarkowsky Charitable Foundation.

Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert is located at 72-567 Highway 111 at El Paseo and admission is free, generously underwritten by Helene V. Galen. For hours and additional information visit psmuseum.org or call (760) 346-5600.

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