{"product_id":"jiri-suhajek-for-bohemia-selection-an-optic-cobalt-glass-bowl-c-1990","title":"Jiří Šuhájek for Bohemia Selection: An ‘Optic’ Cobalt Glass Bowl, c. 1990","description":"\u003cp\u003eJIŘÍ ŠUHÁJEK (B. 1943)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA contemporary footed bowl, circa 1990\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand-blown cobalt and clear glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduced by Bohemia Selection, Czechoslovakia\/Czech Republic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7 cm. high; 20.5 cm. diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRetains original manufacturer’s label and original presentation box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis vibrant bowl is a testament to the innovative spirit of Jiří Šuhájek, one of the most prolific and internationally recognized figures in Czech contemporary glass. Produced for the Bohemia Selection range, the piece features a deep cobalt blue rim that transitions into a clear, solid base. With its original presentation box and manufacturer's label.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bowl is in excellent, unused condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigner Profile: Jiří Šuhájek and the Bohemian Tradition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJiří Šuhájek is a master of glass who bridged the gap between the traditional craftsmanship of the Eastern Bloc and the experimental studio glass movement of the West. After studying under Professor Stanislav Libenský at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague, he attended the Royal College of Art in London, an experience that heavily influenced his bold, sculptural style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout his career at Crystalex and Bohemia Glassworks, Šuhájek was known for his ability to push the physical limits of hot-shaped glass. His work is celebrated for its vitality and color, often appearing more like \"glass paintings\" than functional vessels. His relationship with Bohemia Selection allowed his sophisticated designs to reach a global audience, cementing his legacy as a pioneer of late 20th-century Czech design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublic Collections\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorks by Jiří Šuhájek are held in the permanent collections of the world's most prestigious design institutions:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• The Corning Museum of Glass, New York\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• The Victoria and Albert Museum, London\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• The Museum of Decorative Arts, Prague\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• The Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Circa20","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52812912099650,"sku":null,"price":380.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/9271\/8658\/files\/mb8wsf_jpeg_1feef58b-22f7-4ea5-bba8-2b8c3662ccf8.jpg?v=1775163400","url":"https:\/\/bazaa.com.au\/products\/jiri-suhajek-for-bohemia-selection-an-optic-cobalt-glass-bowl-c-1990","provider":"Bazaa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}