Toyama International Glass Exhibition 2021

This exhibition is an international, open-submission triennial that showcases outstanding works of contemporary glass art from around the world. Bringing together the latest achievements in glass art, it contributes to that art’s further development throughout the world. The first competition and exhibition were held in 2018. This year, the second of these competitions attracted 1,126 entries, from fifty-one countries and regions throughout the world. The exhibition presents 45 works selected through the first and second judgings. This exhibition will showcase new perspectives in this form of artistic expression and offer a new opportunity to establish Toyama, the Glass Art City, as a global center for glass art. Contemporary glass art has infinite possibilities—enjoy exploring them in this exhibition.

 

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■Opening Ceremony, Announcement of the Results

Date & time: Saturday, July 10, 2021 11:00-

Venue: Toyama Glass Art Museum 2F Lobby

*Free admission

Finalists

 

■Opening Special Event: Jury’s talking session

Speaker: Second-round Judging panel

Date & time: Saturday, July 10, 2021 14:00-15:30

Venue: Toyama Glass Art Museum 2F Lobby

Capacity: approx. 30 people

*Free admission / No reservation

*Talk is given in Japanese

 

■Award Ceremony

Date & time: Saturday, August 7, 2021 11:00-

Venue: Toyama Glass Art Museum 2F Lobby

*Free admission

*Talk is given in Japanese.

 

■Prize winners’ talking session

Lecturer: Exhibition Artist

Date & time: Saturday, August 7, 2021 14:00-15:30

Venue: Toyama Glass Art Museum 2F Lobby

Capacity: approx. 30 people

*Free admission / No reservation

*Talk is given in Japanese.

 

■Online Museum with Babies

Date & time: Wednesday, September 8 and 15, 2021

Capacity: 6 groups each

*Prior reservation is required.

*Talk is given in Japanese.

*Please refer to the museum website for the detailed information.

 

■Collection Exhibition: Towards the Toyama International Glass Exhibition

Period: Saturday, 19 June – Sunday, December 12, 2021

Venue: Toyama Glass Art Museum 4F Exhibition Room 4 & Transparent Storage

 

■Curator’s Talk

Speaker: Asada Maho (Curator of the exhibition)

Date & time: July 24, 31, August 29, September 11, 19 and October 3, 2021 14:00-

Venue: Toyama Glass Art Museum 2F Conference Room 1&2

Capacity: approx. 17 people

*Free admission / Exhibition ticket is required / No reservation

*Talk is given in Japanese.

 

■Evening Talk

Speaker: Asada Maho (Curator of the exhibition)

Date & time: August 20 18:00-

Venue: Toyama Glass Art Museum 2F Conference Room 1&2

Capacity: approx. 17 people

*Free admission / Exhibition ticket is required / No reservation

*Talk is given in Japanese.

 

*Exhibition-related programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Please refer to the museum website（https://toyama-glass-art-museum.jp/en/）or the special website of the exhibition (https://toyama-glass.jp)  for the latest information.

*Members of the press can be covered all of the related programs. Please contact us to cover request in advance.

 

■TIGE 2021’s Online Virtual Tour

Open to the public of the VR imaging will be available from July 10

We open the online VR Tour for this exhibition on the museum website and the TIGE’ official website, allowing you can appreciate the exhibition view and artworks from your home without charge. Please scan and check the following QR code.

 

　　　　

https://mpembed.com/show/?m=mFbEActdqZ6&mpu=796&mpv=TIGE2021

Contact

Secretariat Office of The Executive Committee of The Toyama International Glass Exhibition

Tel 076-461-3100

E-mail: toyama-glass@city.toyama.lg.jp