Audrey Whitty introduces work by six artists chosen to represent Ireland at European Glass Context 2008
The Danish island of Bornholm will again play host to a European Union-wide exposition following on from the successful European Ceramic Context in 2006. On this occasion the theme is simply ‘Glass’. Following the model from 2006’s exposition, six artists have been chosen to represent each EU state in addition to Iceland, Norway and Switzerland. A national commissioner from each country was asked to select artists across three exhibition categories: established artists, emerging artists, and industrial design. The overall European winner in each category will receive C10,000 in prize money when the main exhibition opens at the Kunstmuseum, Bornholm on 13 September
