# Retro Glass Sculpture Exhibitions Larry Bell Presents a New Exhibition at Hauser & Wirth By Amy Duong | Published 2022-05-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/larry-bell References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/5/larry-bell-hauser-wirth-2022-london-exhibition) & [vip-hauserwirth](https://vip-hauserwirth.com/gallery-exhibitions/larry-bell-new-work-london-2022/)  American artist Larry Bell introduces his latest [art exhibition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-exhibition) in London's Hauser & Wirth which featured [ethereal glass sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/johnnie-walker-blue-ultra) that challenge our perceptions of surrounding space in general. The artist is known to be one of the Californian Light and Space movement from the 60s, where Bell gained the reputation for meticulous treatment of glass and how it explores [reflection, light, and shadow](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirroring-dialogue). Larry Bell released a statement, noting that “Although we tend to think of glass as a window, it is a solid liquid that has at once three distinctive qualities: it reflects light, it absorbs light, and it transmits light all at the same time." The exhibition is available in London showing until July 30th. Image Credit: Larry Bell ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Ethereal Glass Sculptures:** Opportunity to explore new avenues of optical illusions using glass as a medium. - **Reinterpretation of Californian Light and Space Movement:** Opportunity to revive the movement using modern technologies and techniques. - **Multi-functional Glass Art:** Opportunity to incorporate glass art into interior design and architectural spaces for a unique, multi-functional aesthetic. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fine Arts:** Opportunity to expand traditional fine arts techniques and mediums. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity to incorporate unique art pieces into the interior design industry. - **Architectural Design:** Opportunity to explore the integration of glass art into architectural design for functional and aesthetic purposes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gem-Like Sculptural Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cylindrical-lenses.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Lightning-Inspired Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-light-shining.md) - [Immersive Light Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Retrospective Lighting Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carlo-nason.md) - [Psychedelic Sculptural Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frank-stella-recent-sculpture.md) - [Illuminated Curtained Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible.md) - [Immersive Light Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spencer-finch.md) - [Sculptural Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-exhibition.md)