ROM announces extension of CHIHULY exhibition

Published

October 06, 2016

Published

October 06, 2016

Category

Press Release

Captivating CHIHULY now closes on Sunday, January 8, 2017

Photo of two people standing in front of a glass art piece

TORONTO, October 6, 2016 — The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is pleased to announce that CHIHULY, featuring the dramatically colourful artworks of internationally acclaimed artist Dale Chihuly, now closes on Sunday, January 8, 2017. On display in the ROM’s Garfield Weston Exhibition Hall, the exhibition showcases 11 large-scaled works, some newly created for the unique space, in addition to series favourites.

CHIHULY is the inspiration for this year’s ROM for the Holidays (RFTH) programming. From December 26, 2016 to January 8, 2017, visitors of all ages can expect a full slate of rich and vibrant activities. Additional CHIHULY-themed events for the holiday season include the #FNLROM finale on November 25 and a spectacular ROM New Year’s Eve party on Saturday, December 31.

Admission to CHIHULY is timed ticketed: Members: FREE; Adults: $29.00; Seniors/Students: $26.50; and Children (4-14 years): $21.00. Tickets are available on-line.

About Dale Chihuly

For 50 years, Dale Chihuly’s monumental works have defied his material’s fragility. His pieces bring together a centuries-old team approach to glass-blowing with his unique artistic vision—resulting in ground-breaking artworks. Renowned for his ambitious site-specific architectural installations in public spaces, he has exhibited in museums and gardens worldwide. Major exhibitions include Chihuly over Venice (1995-96), Chihuly in the Light of Jerusalem (1999), Garden Cycle (2001–present), de Young Museum in San Francisco (2008), the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (2011), Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond (2012), and the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Montreal (2013). Chihuly Garden and Glass opened at Seattle Center in 2012.

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This exhibition is organized by the ROM in cooperation with Dale Chihuly. The work displayed is protected by copyright and any copying is expressly prohibited.

The artist permits and encourages photography of the artwork in this exhibition for educational and non-commercial uses only.

This exhibition has been financially assisted by the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund, a program of the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, administered by the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund Corporation.

Supporting sponsors: Delta, Toronto Star, CTV, OCAF