Summer of Glass, the blown creations of Dale Chihuly

After their world tour, the sculptures of Dale Chihuly, works by the controversial glass blowing artist, will serve as decor for the domain of Biltmore, the largest private homestead in North America, until the 7th of October 2018. Located near the city of Asheville, in North Carolina, the property of the Vanderbilt family is built on the model of the château de Blois, in the Loir-et-Cher region.

The Summer of Glass exhibition, the Chihuly event in Biltmore

His new ephemeral exhibition, Summer of Glass, is attracting the crowds at a steady rhythm. This master provoker, whose byword is to create breathtaking works, that break all the codes while constantly pushing back the limits, has already made a reputation for himself. Leading museums and private collectors are all rushing to buy his works worth millions of dollars.

Quite stunning, the artistic creations are reflected in the water of the large basin. © DR

Like a multicolored Christmas tree, this sculpture stands up at the heart of a French-style garden. © DR

A spectacle by day and by night

And it's in the gardens of this historical estate that visitors can admire, by day and by night, the stunning colors, the reflections and the organic shapes of the modular elements created by this unique master of fire. At sunset, the live music of an elegant wine bar and the panorama on the Blue Ridge Mountains make the experience even more seductive.

These glass planets float next to giant waterlilies, thus accentuating the bluffing effect. © DR

At night fall, lift your glass of champagne to take advantage of the most handsome landscape in North Carolina. © DR