Hot Takes New Acquisitions in Glass

Hot Takes presents approximately twenty works in glass that have recently entered the Crocker's expanding collection of craft and decorative art. The exhibition features spectacular examples by Art Nouveau artists and designers such as Louis Comfort Tiffany and Émile Gallé. These works are presented alongside expressive pieces by leading contemporary artists—including Dale Chihuly, Richard Marquis, Preston Singletary, Ginny Ruffner, and Hiroshi Yamano—who introduce new takes and unexpected perspectives on the medium. All illuminate the enduring aesthetic and conceptual possibilities of glass, underscoring the material's versatility and luminosity, as well as the technical innovation and creative vision that continue to define glass as a sculptural art form.