Current and Upcoming Shows & Events
Markow & Norris are working on their 5 life-size Samurai and will announce exhibit dates as soon as possible.
Past Shows
Landscape Kimonos by Markow & Norris ** Zoom Virtual Event **
Thursday, February 11, 2021 Watch on YouTube
Hosted by the Lowe Art Museum, Eric Markow & Thom Norris discuss their 5 year journey through 4 woven glass life-size Kimonos. They discuss their history of developing their signature woven glass technique and delve into the inspiration and process of creating the seasonal landscape Kimonos that transition through four seasons at different times of day. The artists presented for approximately 50 min with 20 min for questions & answers following.
Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Dialogues: Studio Glass from the Florence and Robert Werner Collection
October 25, 2018 – January 27, 2019
This exhibition at the Lowe Art Museum at the University of Miami comprises approximately sixty works of stunning contemporary glass from leading practitioners, including Dale Chihuly, Dan Dailey, Michael Glancy, Stanislav Libensky and Jaroslava Brychtova, Linda MacNeil, Dante Marioni, Markow & Norris, Billy Morris, Yoichi Ohira, Tom Patti, Preston Singletary, Therman Statom, Lino Tagliopietra, and Toots Zinsky — all from the world-class collection of Florence and Robert Werner.
This is a rare opportunity to see the “Summer Zenith Kimono” from the Werner’s private collection.
Woven Glass
April 3 – April 30, 2014
Solo Exhibition presented by Chasen Gallery. Markow & Norris will debut their newest sculpture “Red Kilt”, a life-size woven glass kilt and plaid.
Opening Reception April 3rd, 5:30 – 8:30pm. RSVP Required.
The International Expositions of Sculpture Objects and Functional Art
October 31, November 1-3, 2013 (debuting “Summer Zenith Kimono”)
The world’s foremost exposition of post-craft Masterworks bridging design, decorative and fine art from international galleries.
Navy Pier’s Festival Hall
600 E. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL
Pismo Gallery
Smithsonian Associates Home/Studio Tour
Saturday, July 13, 2013 (Second and Third tour dates possible)
Members-Only Event
Markow & Norris offer a preview of Summer Zenith, the final in their series of four life-size woven-glass kimonos representing the seasons. Take advantage of the opportunity to see this striking sculpture before it leaves the area, as well as the many pieces of woven glass displayed throughout Eric and Thom’s home and studio in Bowie, Maryland.
The International Expositions of Sculpture Objects and Functional Art
November 2-4, 2012 (debuting “Spring Dawn Kimono”)
“Dealers relayed positive reactions to their sales, and enjoyed the mix of seasoned collectors and newcomers that visited SOFA over the course of the weekend. Historical and contemporary glass on view in conjunction with the anniversary celebration boosted glass sales. On Opening Night, PISMO Fine Art Glass (Denver) sold the glass kimono Spring Dawn by Markow & Norris for $125,000, and Hawk Galleries (Columbus) sold several glass pieces and William Morris’ life-size bronze Rhyton Bullsculpture for $325,000 over the weekend.”
Navy Pier’s Festival Hall600 E. Grand Ave.
Chicago, Illinois
Represented by Pismo Gallery
Woven Glass
November 13 – December 11, 2010
Solo Exhibition presented by Haven Gallery Markow & Norris will debut Winter Twilight Kimono among other new sculptures.
Read Press Release
See Show Poster
See Opening Reception Video (9:50 minutes)
Woven Glass
November 15 – December 6, 2009 (Extended thru December 13)
Solo Exhibition presented by Weisser Gallery
Follow the evolution of Markow & Norris as they present a broad repertoire of works with new and never before seen pieces, including Autumn Sunset Kimono, in their solo exhibition at the glass art studio that launched their career.
Read Press Release
See Show Poster
Weisser Gallery and Studio
4080B Howard Avenue
Kensington, Maryland 20895
CBS News Sunday Morning with Charles Osgood
Artists Eric Markow and Thom Norris create seemingly impossible shapes out of hand-woven glass. Correspondent Serena Altschul visited their Virginia studio for a look at their intricate creations.
Air Date: Jan 25, 2009 Re-aired Aug 9, 2009
see the video (5 minutes)
The International Expositions of Sculpture Objects and Functional Art
November 6-9, 2008
The world’s foremost exposition of post-craft Masterworks bridging design, decorative and fine art from international galleries.
Navy Pier’s Festival Hall
600 E. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL
Katie Gingrass Gallery
Design for a Cause
November 13-14, 2008
The renowned Marketplace Design Center in Philadelphia is a haven for the region’s top designers. Leading interior and floral designers will showcase extravagant holiday-themed vignettes. All proceeds from Design for a Cause will benefit the Prostate Health International and Breast Health International divisions of the Foundation for Breast & Prostate Health and will be used for breast and prostate cancer research and awareness.
Marketplace Design Center
2400 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Main Floor Century Showroom (3 Markow & Norris sculptures)
Designer Joseph Tenaglia Jr.
Joseph Design, LLC
GLAAD OUTAuction NYC 2008
November 23, 2008, 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Markow & Norris selected as one of glaad’s top 100 artists of the year. To celebrate the selection, Markow & Norris have created a one-of-a-kind sculpture titled “Iris (Greek Goddess of the Rainbow)” available during the live auction.
Metropolitan Pavilion
125 West 18th Street
New York, NY 10011
Woven Glass
September 3 – October 9, 2008
A Solo Exhibition of new hand woven glass sculpture by Markow & Norris
presented by Establishment Gallery
Interviewed by Serena Altschul for CBS Sunday Morning
Establishment
30 Gansevoort Street
New York, New York