A Key Event in the World of Contemporary Glass Art in 2026

The exhibition Libenský & Brychtová at Achilles Stiftung, Hamburg (14 June – 31 October 2026), presents the work of Stanislav Libenský and Jaroslava Brychtová — a duo that reshaped the direction of contemporary glass art in the 20th century. Their approach transformed glass from a decorative material into a sculptural medium of profound depth, in which light becomes an active participant.

Official exhibition page: Achilles Stiftung – Libenský & Brychtová achilles-stiftung.de

Highlights of the Exhibition

The exhibition traces key characteristics of Libenský and Brychtová’s artistic language:

• geometric masses and precise form
• optical and light effects
• the interplay between transparency, color, and material

It also features works from prestigious European collections, including:

• European Museum of Modern Glass (Veste Coburg Art Collections)
• Alexander Tutsek Foundation
• Lette Glass Museum / Ernsting Art and Culture Foundation
• Athenaeum Foundation

Significance of the Exhibition

The exhibition is significant because Libenský and Brychtová are among the artists who fundamentally changed the understanding of glass as an artistic medium. Their works have influenced generations of creators across Europe and the United States, while the Czech school has established itself as one of the strongest forces in the development of studio glass

Conclusion

The exhibition Libenský & Brychtová (2026) brings together museum history, monumental form, and luminous sculptural expression. It highlights why the work of these two artists remains essential for understanding glass as a cultural language — a medium that unites transparency, depth, and the architecture of light.

Works by the great Stanislav Libenský & Jaroslava Brychtová

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The photos are used for editorial purposes to present the exhibition “Stanislav Libenský & Jaroslava Brychtová”.