May 1, 2019 Art & Collection Nature & Outdoor Dale Chihuly’s “Golden Sun”, which was developed for Crystal Bridges to complement the backdrop of the Ozark forest, is in the North Forest near the food court area. Niijima Floats Dale ChihulyNiijima Floats, 2017Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, Arkansas, © Chihuly Studio These colorful floats are on display in the museum’s Upper Pond, near the Great Hall. Turquoise Reeds and Ozark Fiori Dale ChihulyTurquoise Reeds and Ozark Fiori (detail)Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, Arkansas, installed 2017© Chihuly Studio Another Chihuly sculpture that was created specifically for Crystal Bridges, Turquoise Reeds and Ozark Fiori is installed near the bridge on the Art Trail, just outside the windows of the Reflection Space at the end of the Temporary Exhibition Gallery. Seating is available in the Reflection Space to sit and admire the artwork, and it can be viewed from either inside or out on the trail. Fiori Boat Dale Chihuly, Fiori Boat, 2016, 6 x 22½ x 12′, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, Arkansas, installed 2017, © Chihuly Studio A crowd favorite, Fiori Boat is permanently installed in the North Forest near the North Tower Bridge. Want to take your own Chihuly home with you? Visit the Museum Store! Every year, Chihuly creates four Studio Editions. Each of these signed edition works is inspired by a specific series conceptualized by him throughout his career. Stop by the Museum Store to view these remarkable artworks for yourself!
