CHIHULY IN THE DESERT at NIGHT | Desert Botanical Gardens | Phoenix, Arizona

[@juxtal4734]

Great footage!! Thank you! Also informative.

[@CactusAtlas]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@GratefulOverlander]

Thanks for sharing that. Absolutely amazing glass work, and the garden is the perfect setting

[@CactusAtlas]

Many thanks!

[@Lorwildrose]

Saw many of his installations they never disappoint.

[@CactusAtlas]

They don't. They're positively beautiful, especially how different light (gallery, daylight, etc) transforms the pieces. 😊

[@Lorwildrose]

@@CactusAtlas yea I’m a 2D visual artist and saw his creations many years ago and fell in love with the textures, colours and feelings he creates with glass and light.

[@lagringa7518]

Chihuly.... the one and only man who brought glass to the 21rst century. What a vision, pure magic!

[@CactusAtlas]

We couldn't agree more. 😊 Thanks for watching.

[@DeborahFlorian-gy6lw]

The blown glass was breathtaking, what talent. But what i really enjoyed was Glenn's trepidation about stumbling into one of the displays, my head works exactly that way! And that bit about the two women following him around, filming him as he did his KZbin thing. And people wonder why some of us prefer to be alone! 🌵

[@CactusAtlas]

With the crowds, one can't HELP but feel some fear of breaking the glass. 😅 But for sure, we prefer the solitude found in other areas.

[@honeybunch5765]

Its so beautiful, I love glass art.

[@paulfishman4273]

I had the privilege to see the display at night April 9 2022. The gardens and glass complement the nature in a perfect blend of beauty and art. The desert landscape is a garden paradise especially in April with blooming flowers and small cactus.

[@CactusAtlas]

We agree. It's SUCH a perfect pairing.

[@pamelawing5747]

He is fabulous. I've seen several of his installations and never get tired of them. His visions are so unique.

[@CactusAtlas]

Agree! I think we were just dumbfounded about how the pieces were transported there and installed! But then to have the vision and talented team at hand to create those pieces in the first place... 🤩

[@kozmicblu]

I enjoyed Chihuly's installation at a conservatory in Columbus, Ohio, and at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. His breathtaking work is not to be missed if you are a fan of glass, he is a fabulous artist.

[@fangyuanxie7198]

same me. Columbus and Las Vegas. Loving his amazing works.

[@laurenmaier8742]

Thank you so much for sharing! Chihuly is magnificent. Loved this. Going to save. ❤

[@CactusAtlas]

You are so welcome! It was a great display of his art to experience. 😊

[@spcheckyt]

I am visiting Phoenix from South Carolina and went to see this. It is spectacular.

[@CactusAtlas]

Isn't it? Really feels like it fits right in the garden. Hope you're having a great visit to Phoenix! 😄

[@mundosam]

Wonderful. Good video. Thank you very much!

[@CactusAtlas]

Thank you too! 😊

[@bondpaz]

I miss that place. I’m gonna have to go back again. ❤️😊

[@jackbest6677]

Very Impressive. Thank you.

[@CactusAtlas]

Thanks! 😄

[@Fuphyter]

I've never seen his work in person. The neon art 🤯💜

[@Fuphyter]

I love Dale's art. I'm also a fan of Maxfield Parrish and Louis Comfort Tiffany. Thank you so much for this amazing video. You did an excellent job filming

[@CactusAtlas]

Thank you so much. We were really were impressed with his exhibit. Would love to see more of possible! 😅

[@SidetrackAdventures]

This is really cool. Never heard of this place before but it looks amazing.

[@CactusAtlas]

It's located next to the zoo and Papago Park. Totally worth checking out next time you're in the area! 😄

[@ak13three]

Thanks, I don't care for the crowds either. Will plan during a weekday. Thanks again for your effort.

[@CactusAtlas]

Hope we helped and that you have a fantastic visit there. 😄

[@AlphaTraveler1]

Love this Garden. I remember spent one day here and one day at the Zoo. Phoenix has some really awesome outdoor attraction/areas, Thanks for taking me back. LIKE 40. 👍👍👍

[@CactusAtlas]

We totally agree! That area in particular is a great way to spend a day! Thanks for watching. 😄

[@Defied_-vw2jz]

awesome.

[@CactusAtlas]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@laureljaneg]

Love your videos! What I cannot understand is why you do not have more subscribers !

[@CactusAtlas]

Thanks so much! Maybe one day! 😅

[@DovieRuthAuthor]

You've outdone yourself with this episode. The videography was brilliant. Sorry you had some stalkers. That's what often happens when you become good at what you are doing.

[@CactusAtlas]

Thanks so much. That means a lot to us. 😊 Also happens when you're the only one walking around with a camera pointing at yourself versus what everyone else is. 🤣

[@DovieRuthAuthor]

@@CactusAtlas I'm still not on board with readers wanting to touch me. A fist bump would be fine.

[@SwiftyTravels]

That art is absolutely stunning! I just love blown glass. I wonder if this artist did the ceiling at the Bellagio? Just spectacular! Whoever thought to display this at the botanical gardens was brilliant!

[@CactusAtlas]

I know, right? It far exceed our expectations! Not sure about the Bellagio, but I know what ya mean.

[@doxielover2814]

Oh my. This is truly beautiful. I never knew this existed before and would love to go to it. Beautifully photographed with bright colors. How are these lit up? Thank you for bringing us along with you on this trip, Exquisite displays. I think you did rather well with it considering the crowds.

[@CactusAtlas]

I think for the most part there were lights in the ground aimed up in such a manner to illuminate the glass but it just manages to do it SO well. The crowd was something else & half the time might have been spent waiting to get a chance to shoot the displays. 😅

[@markgorton5865]

Another great video. I bet it’s fun when you get to go to other states but there really is so much great stuff to see in AZ. If I ever see you out filming I promise not to point and take pictures 😁

[@CactusAtlas]

So true! There's still so much that we haven't yet covered too!

[@Mystearical]

Thank you! I plan on visiting AZ next week - this is one of the attractions I plan to visit. I'm also looking into 3 hikes - considering Peralta for now. Trying to figure out 2 more for variety... I watched your Tom's Thumb (which lead m to this video)... Glad I watched it. No Shade = Hike much harder! For my second hike: Piestewa Peak vs Camelback. Third = unsure. I'm eyeing Picacho but was told it's extremely difficult.

[@CactusAtlas]

I have yet to try Picacho, but I have heard the same. Camelback is my favorite (have yet to film it) but I would say that one is more difficult than Piestewa. However, out of all those choices, I think you will be pleased no matter what you choose!

[@Mystearical]

@@CactusAtlas Thank you for your reply. If I do chooser Peralta and Camelback - any recommendations for a third? Another favorite or variety? Ironically, we'll be there next Thursday and it's stinking hot that day

[@ChristinaLambard]

First time viewer and PHX native. Nice work! I think you resemble a young Bob Villa, so maybe that's why they were taking pics? (Not saying it's ok but you have a celebrity look to you!) :)

[@CactusAtlas]

Haha! That's definitely a new one. 😂 Thank you though and thanks for checking our video out. 😊

[@oliverklush3757]

Did you have to pay for admission to the garden and the exhibit separately or is it all together? Website is confusing about how it works 😅 Trying to plan for when my mom visits soon!

[@CactusAtlas]

The exhibits are throughout the garden so it's just one ticket.

[@tpseeker3367]

Well at least your groupie's kept their distance. Did you luck out & actually catch some hummingbirds or were they from another time you went. As for the snobs it's kinda expected at fancy art exhibits. Then again they were probably the ones that didn't get the private showing invitations. You had Great Timing with the sunsetting behind a lot of the pieces. PBS has a few shows on Dale & how he directs others to blow his glass artwork for him. I remember at the end of it he upset a lot of people when he started breaking all the of the pieces in the exhibit because he didn't want anybody to be able to sell any of it & profit from his work. I remember seeing some pieces in a pond & he was throwing other pieces breaking everything. Chihuly screwed up his right shoulder bodysurfing which is why he can't blow glass anymore. Apparently Chihuly has done a few exhibits in Arizona. It's going to be hard to top this one Glenn.

[@CactusAtlas]

Haha! I unfortunately missed out on Glenn's groupies as we got split up fairly early on in the evening because he was trying to find pockets in between people to film in. Thankfully since I was just shooting b-roll I could go at a slower pace and noticed a couple of people staring into a bush and caught that little hummingbird seen in this video. So when I was reviewing Glenn's footage I chuckled since I knew I had a clip. 😊 There were at least two private events going on that evening (one wedding) so I think that had to do with a lot of the crowd as well. Did NOT know about Chihuly breaking his glass though! There is another exhibit over at Taliesin West right now but yeah, I think the desert environment inspired a few exhibits and can't say it's shocking. They pair really well!

[@tpseeker3367]

Not sure which pbs documentary it was where or when he broke all the glass @@CactusAtlas butt he was determined that Nobody was going to be able to have or get a solid piece. Which is odd cause there's pieces of his art all over the place. Might have been during his lawsuit against one of the people that worked for him

[@dougcampbell4402]

If he directed it….he did it. You have to have a crew for this kind of thing! It’s far to labor intensive . You’d only be doing small things if you did that. ( I’m an artist and I can tell you that from personal experience).

[@SomeplaceOrAnother]

Wow 🤩 so cool 😎 and they just think your a famous vlogger 😂

[@CactusAtlas]

Haha! If only they knew.. 😂

[@greenchilaquiles]

This sucks. The garden closes at 9pm and the sun sets at 8, lol. So it' s a tiny window i keep missing to check out the chihuly exhibit at night

[@CactusAtlas]

It's still worth seeing before sunset though. The sun hitting the glass doors some amazing things as well. 👍 Hope you get a chance to go. 😄