Vase, Formose (Formosa), designed in 1924, Designed by René Lalique (French, 1860–1945), Manufactured by R. Lalique et Cie (France), CMoG 2011.3.430. Gift of Elaine and Stanford Steppa. Courtesy of The Corning Museum of Glass, Corning, NY.
Vase, designed in 1924, Designed by René Lalique (French, 1860–1945), Manufactured by R. Lalique et Cie (France), CMoG 2006.3.2. Courtesy of The Corning Museum of Glass, Corning, NY.
Vase, 1918–1920, Designed by Michael Powolny (Austrian, born Germany, 1871–1954), Manufactured by Johann Loetz Witwe (Czechia), CMoG 87.3.29. Courtesy of The Corning Museum of Glass, Corning, NY.
Vase, about 1927, Glass manufactured by A. Douglas Nash Company (Corona, New York, USA), Possibly retailed by Tiffany Studios (New York, New York, USA), CMoG 2022.4.1952. Courtesy of The Corning Museum of Glass, Corning, NY.
Brilliant Color
Saturday, July 11 - Monday, October 12, 2026
Opening Hours: 9:30 - 18:00 (Admission ends 30 min. before closing time.)
Closed: First and Third Wednesdays, September 9, 2026 (Opened on September 2, 2026)
Venue: Toyama Glass Art Museum Exhibition Rooms 1-3, Floors 2-3
Outline
Vivid glass bottles and marbles—colored glass has long stirred our hearts alongside such familiar memories. From the early 19th century onward, amid advances in chemistry, artisans and designers conducted repeated experiments in search of new hues, giving rise to rich expressions of color. This exhibition explores the allure of colored glass through four perspectives—its popularization, innovations in materials and techniques, its spread into everyday life, and its legacy today—featuring approximately 150 works, primarily from the Corning Museum of Glass.
Organizer: Toyama Glass Art Museum
Co-organizer: The Corning Museum of Glass
Supporters: U.S. Consulate General Osaka-Kobe, THE KITANIPPON SHIMBUN, THE TOYAMA SHIMBUN, Japan Broadcasting Corporation Toyama Station, Kitanihon Broadcasting Co., Ltd., TOYAMA TELEVISION BROADCASTING CO., LTD., TULIP-TV INC.
Special Supporter: ANA
Supporter: Daiwa Co., Ltd.
Admission
General Public 1200 yen (1000 yen), College and University students 1000 yen (800 yen)
*Price in brackets for groups of 20 or more
*High school students and younger: Free
*Tickets for Special Exhibition include admission to the Collection Exhibition (4F) and the Glass Art Garden (6F).
*Tickets also available on the Museum website for advance purchase during the exhibition period (regular price only).
This exhibition is organized at the Toyama Glass Art Museum in collaboration with The Corning Museum of Glass.
Contact
Toyama Glass Art Museum
E-mail: bijutsukan-01(a)city.toyama.lg.jp
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