Discover Chihuly at Biltmore Now!
Written By Jean Sexton
Posted 04/25/24
Updated 04/25/24
Events & Activities
Discover Chihuly at Biltmore—a new exhibition featuring pedestal works, Drawings, and large-scale installations of Chandeliers, Towers, Mille Fiori, and Neon by world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly.
An exciting new exhibition
“This is the first time Biltmore has hosted a Chihuly exhibition since 2018 when his work was displayed primarily in the gardens,” said Travis Tatham, Director of Entertainment and Event Programming.
By hosting the exhibition in Amherst at Deerpark®, our guests have a chance to explore Chihuly’s work in a gallery setting. The location enabled our team to select works of art that are different from the last exhibit and and highlight additional aspects of Chihuly’s remarkable career.
Learn more about Dale Chihuly
“There is a beautiful variety of art on display made up of various colors, shapes and compositions,” Travis said. “This is an ideal setting for you to not only view the installations, but learn about Dale Chihuly’s life, work, and his powerful influence on art, as well as Biltmore’s own connection to glass art.”
As part of the exhibition, a comprehensive timeline offers details into Chihuly’s development of innovative techniques and inspired exhibitions throughout his career.
“With Chihuly at Biltmore, you’ll experience a curated exhibition that showcases how inspiration, design, and technique come together in breathtaking objects and installations,” said Travis.
Other installations around the estate
In addition to the gallery exhibit inside Amherst, two large-scale installations will be presented on the grounds: one in front of Biltmore House and one at the entrance to Antler Hill Village.
While in the Village, be sure to admire Chihuly’s Iris Gold and Garnet Chandelier in the Winery. Installed in 2023, it was created especially for Biltmore and is part of the estate’s permanent collection.
Why visit Chihuly at Biltmore?
While Dale Chihuly’s work is represented in museums and collections throughout the world, viewing it here at Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC, brings past and present full circle.
“The estate has always been a destination for art and culture, from the glass art and other remarkable objects the Vanderbilts collected–including paintings by Claude Monet, John Singer Sargent, and James Whistler–to the beautiful gardens and grounds designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, landscape architect, and our award-winning wines handcrafted at Biltmore’s Winery,” Travis noted. “That’s why Biltmore is the perfect place to experience this extraordinary exhibition!”
