SiO₂: The Science of Glass

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Glass fashion show

On Saturday, May 29, 2010, the Montréal Science Centre will present a unique fashion and design show, combining glass artists and fashion designers. The show will highlight the closing ceremonies of the Glass Art Association of Canada convention, and will be held at the Montréal Science Centre Belvedere.

Laura Donefer, master glassmaker and Philippe Dubuc, designer, will provide the artistic direction for the event. In cooperation with the Montréal Science Centre, they will delight their audience with works from a dozen Montréal designers and glass artists featuring stunning original creations.

Synopsis

Discover the origins and surprising physical and chemical properties of glass. SiO2: The Science of Glass tells us about the various types of glass, their properties, and about the many methods used in producing glass on an industrial scale. It also explains the role glass has played in the history of civilisation and reminds us of its daily uses. From its production at an industrial scale to its leading-edge innovations, glass will shine through its ubiquitous brilliance and contrasts.

The Exhibition Hall

Glass Properties - Videos

Resistance
Thermal isolation
Electrical isolation

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This exhibition has left the Montréal Science Centre. It will be showing at Canada Science and Technology Museum from November 5, 2011 to April 9, 2012

History of an event

Benoît Légaré was compelled to share his passion for glass with his peers, and it was this passion that became the catalyst behind Montreal City of Glass: A tale of innovation. Vice-president and director of the Montreal Science Centre, Benoît Légaré is also a glass collector, a member of the Board of Montreal Museums Directors and, on his own time, also an artisan.

Montreal, City of Glass: A tale of an innovative project!

Benoît Légaré became aware of the richness of the glass collections in Montreal during his discussions with his BMMD peers. His proposal came to compel all Montreal museums to rally around a common theme: glass in all its forms, from the traditional to the contemporary. The Board of Montreal Museum Directors is renowned for its expertise as a major event organizer. It is this reputation that earned the BMMD the role of coordinating funding, promotion and broadcasting this first joint thematic event: Montreal, City of Glass 2010.

SiO₂: The Science of Glass

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Glass fashion show

Synopsis

The Exhibition Hall

Glass Properties - Videos

Touring Exhibition

History of an event

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