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Making headlines. Sparking conversations. Challenging conventions.
High Style explores the intersection of glass, art, design, and cannabis culture—and the conversation extends well beyond the pages of the book. Discover how publications in the United States and abroad are covering this fascinating intersection of creativity and culture.
THE NEW YORK TIMES | JULY 15, 2026
Why Did a Major Museum’s Bong Show Go Up in Smoke?
An exploration of the controversy surrounding the cancellation of High Style: The Art of Cannabis Pipes at the Toledo Museum of Art, highlighting the evolving relationship between cannabis culture, glassmaking, and the art world.
“This exhibition was meant to solidify pipe makers’ inclusion within the broader sweep of art history.”
— Susie Silbert, quoted in The New York Times
HEADIE | NOVEMBER 6, 2026
Susie Silbert and The Long Argument for Glass
An in-depth profile of curator and author Susie Silbert explores her decades-long commitment to documenting American glass pipe making as a significant artistic movement. From groundbreaking museum acquisitions to the creation of High Style, the article highlights her efforts to preserve the artists, craftsmanship, and cultural history behind functional glass.
“The book accompanying High Style carries the project beyond any single exhibition.”
GLASS QUARTERLY | ISSUE NO. 184
Glass Quarterly covers the unexpected cancellation of High Style: The Art of Cannabis Pipes at the Toledo Museum of Art, highlighting curator Susie Silbert's dedication to championing glass pipe artists and their place in the fine art world. Despite the exhibition's cancellation, the accompanying book preserves and celebrates this groundbreaking artistic movement.
U DI REPUBBLICA | SEPTEMBER 24, 2026
Italy's U di Repubblica spotlights High Style: The Art of Cannabis Pipes, tracing the evolution of American glass pipe making from its Grateful Dead roots to a sophisticated contemporary art form. The feature celebrates the book's exploration of artistic innovation, cultural history, and the connections between glassmaking and American counterculture.