The Phoenix Metropolitan area has had the amazing opportunity to be home to the Chihuly Exhibit at the Desert Botanical Gardens for the past 5 months. Throughout this time, many locals and inbound tourists have experienced this fantastic exhibition by renowned artist, Dale Chihuly. Chihuly: The Nature of Glass features new and unique works of glass artfully located throughout the Garden. Dale Chihuly is known for his innovative glass sculptures, and his work is immediately recognizable for its grand scale and vibrant colors.“Chihuly's spectacular creations are found in more than 200 museums worldwide including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, London's Victoria and Albert Museum and the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Garden exhibitions of his work have been mounted at the New York Botanical Garden, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Atlanta Botanical Garden, Missouri Botanical Garden, Phipps Conservatory and the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew. This is Chihuly's first exhibition in an outdoor desert environment.”
In recent months, AZA Events operated a corporate teambuilding function on site at the Desert Botanical Gardens while incorporating the exhibit. Unfortunately the clouds were out this afternoon, but one guest still stated, “The garden is fabulous! It sure was a privilege to see all the great features, especially while this breathtaking exhibit it going on!”
We urge you to not miss it while it lasts! It is a one in a lifetime exhibit to experience. The exhibit will only be taking place until May 31, 2009. Tours are available daily and limited to availability. If interested in bringing a corporate group to the Gardens, please contact AZA Events.
“The artist permits and encourages photography of the artwork in this exhibition for educational and non-commercial use only.”
