Mark Hill to Give Talk on the Birth of Studio Glass
The next event to be hosted by The Arts Society Chiswick
The 1960s saw a revolution in the way glass was made
September 27, 2025
Mark Hill, known for his work on BBC’s Antiques Roadshow and Antiques Roadtrip, is to speak on “Hot Stuff the Birth of Studio Glass”. The lecture which takes place at POSK in Hammersmith on Thursday 9 October, and is organised by The Arts Society Chiswick.
Hill’s talk traces the emergence of the studio glass movement in the 1960s, a period when glassmaking shifted from craft and industrial production toward artist-led experimentation. He will place the movement in its historical context, examine the work of six pivotal glass artists from the United States and the UK including Dale Chihuly, Sam Herman and Peter Layton, and show previously unseen photographs from the period. The presentation will also include market observations and Hill’s practical tips for those interested in studio glass.
Mark Hill’s background includes roles at Bonhams and Sotheby’s, authorship and publishing in the decorative arts, and regular appearances on television as a collectibles expert. He has lectured internationally and contributed to museums, newspapers and broadcast programmes.
Alison Watson, Chair of The Arts Society Chiswick, said Hill’s knowledge and presenting style would illuminate an important artistic development of the 20th century.
The lecture begins at 8pm, with doors and a private bar opening at 7pm. Tickets are available on the door for £15. The event is open to the public and is part of The Arts Society Chiswick’s ongoing programme of cultural talks.
Membership of the Arts Society Chiswick includes ten expert lectures on the second Thursday of every month (except August and December) and the opportunity to participate in tours, visits, social events and Special Interest Days. Half year Membership available from 1 July. For more information see the society's web site.
The Arts Society Chiswick brings people together through a shared curiosity for the arts, to create opportunities for everyone to be part of a diverse community in which they can enjoy, learn about, participate in, and preserve the Arts and Cultural Heritage.
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