Chihuly at the de Young

Chihuly at the de Young is an exploration of the groundbreaking artwork of Dale Chihuly. From the Mille Fiori (a 56-foot garden of glass) to the Saffron Tower (a 30-foot neon sculpture), this exhibition challenges convention with a feast of bold color, dramatic forms and extraordinary composition.

The de Young Museum and the Chihuly exhibition are open on Labor Day, Monday, September 1, from 9:30 am to 5:15 pm.

Beginning Saturday, August 2, Chihuly at the de Young will extend its weekend hours to accommodate the large crowds that have come to see the exhibition.

An extra hour will be added on Saturdays and Sundays for the rest of the run of the exhibition, with the last ticket sold for 5:15 pm entry and the galleries open until 6:15.

Tickets
Due to the popularity of this exhibition, advance tickets for Chihuly at the de Young are highly recommended. Purchase tickets online at www.museumtix.com, in person at the de Young Museum admission desk, or by calling 1.866.912.6326. [more]

FAMSF Members are admitted free to Chihuly at the de Young, but will need timed tickets, available online from www.museumtix.com, by phone at 1.866.912.6326, or at the de Young's Membership desk. [more]

Podcast Interview with Dale Chihuly
In April we sat down with Dale Chihuly to talk with him about his art, the exhibition Chihuly at the de Young, and his own unique collections, many of which have directly inspired his work. Listen to the interview by downloading one of these files:
Chihuly Interview M4A (enhanced with images)
Chihuly Interview MP3

Chihuly at the de Young on Flickr
View the Chihuly at the de Young Flickr slideshow. You can add your own photos from the exhibition by joining out Chihuly at FAMSF Flickr Group.

Chihuly in the Hotshop on KQED
The documentary Chihuly in the Hotshop will air on KQED HD August 11 at 9 pm and August 17 at noon, and KQED LIFE (Comcast cable channel 189) August 17 at 7 pm.