This chandelier was moved from the Figge Conservatory to its new setting to make room for Louise Nevelson's Dawn's Forest. This wild and whimsical sculpture, comprising more than 1,000 individual glass pieces, has been a staple in the conservatory since the museum opened in 2000.
1. Albert Paley Sculpture - Paley is one of the most widely respected sculptors of his era and the first metal sculptor to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Institute of Architects. This exhibit featured over two dozen sculptures and a selection of his drawings. Some can be seen under the 2 story Chihuly Red Chandelier. Paley is known for his often colossal entry gates that blend both sculptural and architectural elements. The Portal Gates for the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. marked a turning point in Paley's career. He has since created entry gates for Washington's National Cathedral, the New York State Senate Building in Albany, the Memphis Museum of Art, and the Florida State University Stadium.
2. Masters of Miniature: The Kupjack rooms and Kaye Collection - Some of the world's most remarkable miniatures were on display, including a wide-ranging collection of miniature rooms of Napoleon and Louis XV.
3. Joyce Tenneson's The View Project - This exhibit featured works by more than 50 international photographers who sent images of places that "spoke to the heart in an unforgettable manner." Also featured were the artists' statements describing what made the images so memorable to them. This was a spectacular exhibit.
