A Lasting Friendship:
Gerard Cafesjian & Dale Chihuly

October 13, 2022 – April 29, 2023

This inaugural exhibition explores the nearly 30-year friendship between Gerard Cafesjian and Dale Chihuly. Throughout that time, Cafesjian amassed a large collection of the artist’s work including multiple large-scale installations. The exhibit will showcase much of the collection while highlighting their exchange of correspondence and ideas.

Tour of A Lasting Friendship: Gerard Cafesjian and Dale Chihuly

Featured Artworks

Dale Chihuly (American, born 1941). Five-piece Seaform glass group , 1984. Optic-blown and hot-worked glass, assembled. 6 x 8 x 13.5 inches. Cafesjian Art Trust Museum, 2022.0388.1. © Chihuly Studio and 2026 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Dale Chihuly (American, born 1941). Five-piece Seaform glass group, 1984. Optic-blown and hot-worked glass, assembled. 6 x 8 x 13.5 inches. Cafesjian Art Trust Museum, 2022.0388.1. © Chihuly Studio and 2026 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Dale Chihuly (American, born 1941). Jerusalem 2000 Cylinder #89 , 1999. Blown, cast, broken, and hot-applied glass. 27 x 17.5 x 14 inches. Cafesjian Art Trust Museum, 2022.0361.1. © Chihuly Studio and 2026 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Dale Chihuly (American, born 1941). Jerusalem 2000 Cylinder #89, 1999. Blown, cast, broken, and hot-applied glass. 27 x 17.5 x 14 inches. Cafesjian Art Trust Museum, 2022.0361.1. © Chihuly Studio and 2026 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Dale Chihuly (American, born 1941). Cafesjian Persians , 1994. Optic-blown and hot-worked glass, assembled. 96 x 360 inches. Cafesjian Art Trust Museum, 2022.0371.1. © Chihuly Studio and 2026 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Dale Chihuly (American, born 1941). Cafesjian Persians, 1994. Optic-blown and hot-worked glass, assembled. 96 x 360 inches. Cafesjian Art Trust Museum, 2022.0371.1. © Chihuly Studio and 2026 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Dale Chihuly (American, born 1941). Assistant by Pino Signoretto (Italian, 1944-2017). Gilded Winged Putti , about 1995. blown, and hot-sculpted glass; applied gold leaf. 9.5 x 8.25 x 5.25 inches. Cafesjian Art Trust Museum, 2022.0367.1. © Chihuly S

Dale Chihuly (American, born 1941). Assistant by Pino Signoretto (Italian, 1944-2017). Gilded Winged Putti, about 1995. blown, and hot-sculpted glass; applied gold leaf. 9.5 x 8.25 x 5.25 inches. Cafesjian Art Trust Museum, 2022.0367.1. © Chihuly Studio and 2026 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.

Colorful glass art with yellow, black, and blue wavy patterns and textured design, resembling flower-like shapes.
Colorful glass sculptures resembling flower petals are displayed on the wall in an art gallery, illuminated by spotlights.
A small black scorpion with gold markings on its body climbing on an icy surface.
A close-up of a red glass sculpture with smooth, flowing curves, placed on a dark surface in a well-lit room.
A glass art sculpture resembling a whimsical creature with a rounded, iridescent blue-green body, gold accents, and decorative rings at its base on display in a museum or gallery setting.
A decorative golden glass bowl with a textured pattern, sitting on a white surface with blurred colorful ornaments in the background.
Close-up of a glass sculpture resembling a crab, featuring vibrant green, yellow, and brown colors with intricate details and a glossy finish.
Close-up of colorful glass art with vibrant yellow, orange, blue, and green glass pieces featuring intricate patterns and textures.
Colorful glass art vases and sculptures displayed on a white shelf against a plain white wall.

Featured at top: Dale Chihuly (American, born 1941). Cafesjian Persians, 1994. Optic-blown and hot-worked glass, assembled. 96 x 360 inches. Cafesjian Art Trust Museum, 2022.0371.1. © Chihuly Studio and 2026 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York