Chihuly at Kew: Reflections on nature at Kew Gardens, London. Reeds To create the long tubular shape of a reed one GLASSBLOWER IS ELEVATED IN A MECHANICAL LIFT WHILE BLOWING THROUGH THE PIPE TO ENCOURAGE THE FORM TO STRETCH WHILE ANOTHER PULLS THE GLASS TOWARD THE GROUND, REED SIZES VARY FROM 6' TO 10'. Cattails and Marlin Reeds - Cherry walk The world?s most celebrated contemporary glass artist brings his work to Kew Gardens, in a major exhibition of installations.The majority of the artworks have never been seen in the UK. The exhibition runs from 13th April to 27th October 2019. e2vvdbpxPNt 32 dazzling artworks in 13 locations including glasshouses, vistas, and galleries. A specially designed artwork suspended from the ceiling of the recently restored Temperate House, responding to its cathedral-like space. Nine other glassworks will be situated throughout the glasshouse. Other stunning locations for the artworks include the ornate Waterlily House and the resplendent Palm House lake. Springtime horticultural highlights including pink and white bursts of magnolias, peonies and cherry blossoms, cascading wisteria, crisp crab apples, and a carpet of bluebells in Kew?s conservation area. Photograph by Elliott Franks / eyevine