CRACKED: A Contemporary Glass Exhibition Beyond Tradition.
CRACKED brings together emerging UK artists working with glass through both hot and cold processes, including engraving, etching, fabrication, and material re-use. The exhibition highlights artists who use glass unconventionally, pushing traditional techniques into new conceptual and experimental territories.
Public View: 27.08.26 - 31.08.26
Private View: Friday, August 28, 6 PM - 9 PM
CRACKED Private View
A relaxed evening opening of the CRACKED exhibition, with complimentary drinks and readings from the exhibiting artists.
From Magic to Industry
Egyptologist Dr Campbell Price and artist John Carney will give an interactive talk on attitudes towards glass from pre-modern times to the present day.
CRACKED Public View
Booking not necessary for exhibition entry, walk-ins welcome. Please check other event listings for the artist talk and tour, and the evening event.
Glass Delights Display
Explore a private collection of glass delights from other times.
Explore our top picks from the wider festival
Lucem's Film Schedule
Friday 28th at 7-30pm
This Sporting Life - film
Saturday 29th at 1-30pm
'All Local Lads: St Helens & Pilkington Recs Rugby
League Football Club' Alex
Service is presenting. 1-30pm
Sunday 30th
Glass Art Society short films
Cafe Laziz at IFOG
29th 10 AM - 4 PM
Tasty street food £5 a portion.
Chalon Way East, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1BX
Appetites Sandwich Shop
Open Mon-Sat 8 AM - 2:30 PM
38 Hall Street
Buy a toasty from Appetites during the festival to get a copy of our limited edition IFoG screen printed packaging.
After your visit to CRACKED explore the full Ifog programme at The World of Glass, The Quaker Meeting House, The Parish Church and more. See the full line up here
Exhibiting Artists & Production Team
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Artist Amber Hahn (London)
Artist Gee Collins
(St Helens)
Artist Liam Cosford
(Southend-on-Sea)
Artist John Carney
(Manchester)
Artist Mali Non
(Manchester)
Artist Lucy Evans
(St Helens)
Producer
Tobias Ferguson
(St Helens)
Collaborators & Funding Partners
CRACKED is presented in collaboration with Tobias Ferguson Design Studio, Artist Led St Helens and MAKE. The exhibition has been made possible through the support, collaboration and commitment of artists and creative organizations across the local area.
