The Toledo Museum of Art commemorates the 50th anniversary of the American Studio Art Glass movement with an exhibition exploring the evolution of glass as an artistic medium. The exhibition, Color Ignited: Glass 1962-2012, highlights the pivotal 1962 Toledo Workshops, which fostered the pioneers of this movement and influenced European studio glass. It examines the multifaceted role of color in artistic expression, from conceptual to political to metaphorical, showcasing over 80 objects from diverse collections. The works featured represent both the foundational artists of the movement and contemporary figures who continue to shape the field.

This exhibition catalog, Color Ignited: Glass 1962-2012, serves as a comprehensive survey of the American Studio Art Glass movement's first fifty years. The publication focuses on the critical role of color within this artistic medium, drawing from a significant collection of works displayed at the Toledo Museum of Art. It highlights the legacy of the 1962 Toledo Workshops and the artists who emerged from them, alongside contemporary practitioners. The book is positioned as an enticing look at the medium's 'coming of age' and its international impact.