Vivian Wang facts for kids

Vivian Wang is a talented artist born in Shanghai, China, in 1945. She is famous for creating amazing sculptures out of glass. Her artwork can be found in several important museums across the United States.

Meet Vivian Wang: A Glass Art Star

Vivian Wang creates beautiful and unique sculptures using glass. Her art is known for its detailed designs and the way it captures light. She has become a well-known name in the world of glass art.

From Fashion Designer to Glass Artist

Vivian Wang didn't start her career as a sculptor. She first worked as a fashion designer in New York City. This means she designed clothes and accessories.

• Her career changed after she saw the incredible artwork of another artist named Akio Takamori.
• Takamori's work inspired her to try a new art form: sculpture.
• She then decided to focus on creating art, especially with glass.

Her Amazing Glass Creations

Vivian Wang's sculptures are often made with many pieces of glass. She shapes them into different forms. Her art can be very detailed and colorful.

• One of her most famous works is called Shanghai Tiger.
• This special sculpture was bought by the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
• It became part of the Renwick Gallery's 50th Anniversary celebration. The Renwick Gallery is a part of the Smithsonian that focuses on American craft and decorative arts.

Where to See Vivian Wang's Art

You can see Vivian Wang's beautiful glass sculptures in several museums. These places help share her art with many people.

• The Barry Art Museum in Norfolk, Virginia, has some of her pieces.
• The Fort Wayne Museum of Art also displays her work.
• You can find her art at the Imagine Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida.
• And, of course, her Shanghai Tiger is at the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C.