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Art installations and glass constructions
Artists all over the world appreciate the beauty and versatility of glass, and frequently turn to glass tubing and rods when creating memorable and unique installations and constructions.
The power of art elevated by glass
Great art always serves a purpose. That purpose could be beauty, inspiration, social change, or practical. But whatever the desired outcome, glass has the ideal combination of material properties and elegant looks to elevate any installation or construction from ordinary to extraordinary. Whether glass is the central feature or complements other materials, it boosts creativity by enabling new ways to create unique and memorable structures, making art more accessible and part of everyday life.
The glass bridge
Blending science and nature
The infinite light loop
Strong, sculptural and fun
The magic touch
The people’s smile
Generating natural and artistic energy
Inspiration through illumination
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Discover why scientists at the Delft University of Technology built a bridge made of glass.
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Watch what happens when people interact with the Aviary installation in the Dubai Mall.
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Find out how students at the Delft University of Technology tested their glass bridge.
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Watch a demonstration of the glass swing at the Delft University of Technology.
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Listen to Ate Snijder explain how he and his team designed and built a glass swing.
Testimonials
The best people to ask about our glass for art installations and constructions are the artists themselves. Discover what they have to say.
Tim Morgan, abstract sculptor
Andreas Greiner, visual artist
Lambert Kamps, artist
Ate Snijder, Chair of Structural Design and Mechanics at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands
The art of glass processing
At SCHOTT, we believe in the power of art and its ability to bring people together in appreciation and enjoyment, and we have extensive experience in working with artists, companies, and organizations to help realize their visions. Products such as DURAN® and CONTURAX® glass rods and tubing offer strength, resilience, and heat resistance, as well as a huge range of shapes and sizes, to suit the majority of artistic and functional requests for exceptional installations. This paired with additional processing capabilities like drilling, cutting, grinding opens unlimited inspirations for new ideas. Glass works especially well in lighting applications for exquisite illumination effects.
The versatile choice
Glass tubing provides a vast range of choice when it comes to material properties and outside diameters, giving the artist freedom to bring their vision to life. Specialist coatings can be added for extra resilience and safety, while lengths of up to 4 m are possible for large-scale projects.