One of the world’s foremost glass artists, Bertil Vallien from Sweden, will be presenting his boat sculpture, Passage, at Sculptures Objects Functional Art + Design Fair (SOFA CHICAGO) with American partner Hawk Galleries. It is the largest, most expensive and mysterious sculpture ever created at Kosta Boda. It is truly an epic art piece, valued at $1 million.

Founded in 1742, Kosta Boda celebrates its 275th anniversary next year. Bertil Vallien's masterpiece Passage was created to honor Sweden's oldest glassworks and pay homage to its 53-year partnership with the artist by providing an unbridled opportunity for him to create his legacy piece. With this project, Vallien is portraying the mythology of the history of the world, from birth to death, from the virgin princess to the mummification, the individual who wants to be immortal and live forever in time.

Bertil is internationally renowned, holds several design and art awards, and his work is represented in the most prestigious museums around the world. Thus, we are honored to unveil Passage, perhaps Bertil Vallien's most awe-inspiring and majestic masterwork.
- Donna Davies, VP Art Group of Urban Expositions

Welcome to the unveiling of Passage, the one million dollar boat.
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- Artist Lecture Sat., Nov. 5, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Hawk Galleries Booth
- VIP Reception Sat., Nov. 5, 11:45 a.m. Hawk Galleries Booth