A Tower of Light and Loss: Chihuly’s Holocaust Memorial to 1.5 Million Children On View in Westhampton Beach - 27 East
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A Tower of Light and Loss: Chihuly’s Holocaust Memorial to 1.5 Million Children On View in Westhampton Beach

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The Children's Holocaust Memorial Tower, created by Dale Chihuly, is dedicated to 1.5 million Jewish children who were murdered during the genocide. COURTESY THE HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE

The Children's Holocaust Memorial Tower, created by Dale Chihuly, is dedicated to 1.5 million Jewish children who were murdered during the genocide. COURTESY THE HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE

The Children's Holocaust Memorial Tower, created by Dale Chihuly, is dedicated to 1.5 million Jewish children who were murdered during the genocide. COURTESY THE HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE

The Children's Holocaust Memorial Tower, created by Dale Chihuly, is dedicated to 1.5 million Jewish children who were murdered during the genocide. COURTESY THE HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE

Christopher Pfeifle installs the Children's Holocaust Memorial Tower, created by Dale Chihuly, at the Hampton Synagogue in Westhampton Beach. COURTESY CHRISTOPHER PFEIFLE

Christopher Pfeifle installs the Children's Holocaust Memorial Tower, created by Dale Chihuly, at the Hampton Synagogue in Westhampton Beach. COURTESY CHRISTOPHER PFEIFLE

Christopher Pfeifle meets a kangaroo in his extensive travels installing Chihuly sculptures across the globe. COURTESY CHRISTOPHER PFEIFLE

Christopher Pfeifle meets a kangaroo in his extensive travels installing Chihuly sculptures across the globe. COURTESY CHRISTOPHER PFEIFLE

Christopher Pfeifle at work. COURTESY CHRISTOPHER PFEIFLE

Christopher Pfeifle at work. COURTESY CHRISTOPHER PFEIFLE

A recent spray paint mural of Gooseneck Barnacles by Christopher Pfeifle for the Georgetown Carnaval in Seattle. COURTESY CHRISTOPHER PFEIFLE

A recent spray paint mural of Gooseneck Barnacles by Christopher Pfeifle for the Georgetown Carnaval in Seattle. COURTESY CHRISTOPHER PFEIFLE

A mural by Christopher Pfeifle in London. COURTESY CHRISTOPHER PFEIFLE

A mural by Christopher Pfeifle in London. COURTESY CHRISTOPHER PFEIFLE

A mural by Christopher Pfeifle in London. COURTESY CHRISTOPHER PFEIFLE

A mural by Christopher Pfeifle in London. COURTESY CHRISTOPHER PFEIFLE

In a mural, Christopher Pfeifle brought Montauk daisies to London. COURTESY CHRISTOPHER PFEIFLE

In a mural, Christopher Pfeifle brought Montauk daisies to London. COURTESY CHRISTOPHER PFEIFLE

A recent pastel of corroded boat lights and a shackle by Christopher Pfeifle. COURTESY CHRISTOPHER PFEIFLE

A recent pastel of corroded boat lights and a shackle by Christopher Pfeifle. COURTESY CHRISTOPHER PFEIFLE

A mural by Christopher Pfeifle in Singapore. COURTESY CHRISTOPHER PFEIFLE

A mural by Christopher Pfeifle in Singapore. COURTESY CHRISTOPHER PFEIFLE

authorMichelle Trauring on Sep 14, 2025
Christopher Pfeifle is used to stopping traffic. From the seat of the articulating boom lift, the artist is arranging delicate pieces of glass when he hears the aggravated blare of... more

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