The Art Case Collection - Olympia
- Art and Music in Perfect Harmony
- Many Artists Inspired by Steinway
- First Art Case Steinway Grand Piano (#1225)
By Dale Chihuly
Model D
8'11.75"
In keeping with Mr. Chihuly's reputation for avant-garde glass artistry, Olympia - Steinway by Chihuly breaks dramatic new ground in the long history of Steinway art case pianos. Olympia - Steinway by Chihuly, unveiled at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, reflects the abstract expression of wintery mountain forests juxtaposed with the bright Promethean colors idealized by the fire of the Olympic spirit. The piano's many extraordinary features include a clear glass piano desk, and a translucent glass top, the first ever designed for a Steinway piano.
Dale Chihuly
Seattle, Washington
For over 30 years, artist Dale Chihuly has dazzled critics and international audiences with his translucent art. He was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to study the art of glass blowing at the Venini factory in Venice. And in 1995, his project "Chihuly over Venice" featured glass sculptures above the canals and piazze of Venice. In 1999, over one million visitors attended the Tower of David Museum to view his exhibition "Chihuly in the Light of Jerusalem". His work is included in more than 200 museum collections worldwide, and has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards.
The "Olympia" art case piano is Mr. Chihuly's first design for Steinway & Sons, officially unveiled to the public at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.