Glass sculpture chihuly boston mfa current

Dale Chihuly has built a reputation as one of the great glass sculpture artists of the modern era. His beautiful, often whimsical works can be seen across the USA in more than just museums.

Modern buildings, botanical gardens and even a Las Vegas casino have Chihulys of their own, inspiring a niche group of travelers to seek out and enjoy these special pieces.

Among the dozens of places to have commissioned his work, these are 10 of the best.

Chihuly Garden and Glass, Seattle, Washington

What better place to start than Chihuly’s home state?

The artist was born in Tacoma in 1941 and he cemented himself as a glassblowing expert in the Evergreen State. The Chihuly Garden opened at Seattle Center in 2012 as a home base for some of his most significant works and features an impressive array of pieces.

Tacoma Art Museum, Tacoma, Washington

Being his birthplace, the Tacoma Art Museum has an extensive collection of the artist’s smaller works along with a few of significant person