Dale Chihuly

Dale Chihuly, the glassblower who turned a fusty craft into a world of garish, unforgettable spectacle, has been blowing minds since the 1970s. Born in 1941, he dragged glass art out of the realm of delicate tabletop pieces and into monumental installations, with chandeliers the size of rooms that defy gravity and expectation. His work is a riot of color and form, often described as both overwhelming and mesmerizing, and has redefined what glass can be in the world of art and architecture. Chihuly's devotion to pushing the boundaries of his medium has earned him a place as a dark horse legend in the art world, with a body of work that is as divisive as it is undeniably influential.