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Housing one of the world’s finest international glass collections, the new
Glass Pavilion at the Toledo Museum of Art is an international marvel of its
own. Emphasizing the building’s ultimate function, glass is used in innovative
ways architecturally. Curved glass walls divide the various areas of the
building while creating connections between spaces in a new and unique way.
Exterior and interior glass walls are made of two panes laminated together for
extreme durability.
The Glass Pavilion’s primary purpose is to provide an in-depth examination of the creative process by presenting the Museum’s glass collection within the context of all of the visual arts. Within the Pavilion, artist and patrons can explore the creative process of glassmaking through the interpretation of the Museum’s collection and by emphasizing the relation between the art created there and the masterpieces in the collection. Some museums focus on the history of glass, and a few others contextualize works in this media by integrating them within the history of art. The Glass Pavilion is unique in featuring the close physical relationship between its glass collection, related works in other media, and its glassmaking facilities. |
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Welcome
to the Glass Pavilion!