Biltmore set to host new exhibit of Chihuly glass sculptures in 2018

Dale Chihuly’s creative vision utilizes light, space, and form. For more than a half century Chihuly has employed a variety of media including glass, paint, charcoal, graphite, neon, ice, and polyvitro to explore possibilities and realize his vision. Acclaimed for his iconic glass sculptures, Chihuly is also known for ambitious and immersive site-specific public installations and exhibitions in museums and gardens around the world. Photo courtesy of Biltmore

Press release from Biltmore:

Chihuly at Biltmore, a new exhibition opening at Biltmore in 2018, will feature the work of multi-media artist Dale Chihuly’s monumental glass sculptures. Opening on May 17, 2018, the exhibition will be set throughout areas of Biltmore House, gardens, and grounds.
Running through Oct. 7, 2018, the exhibition will display Chihuly’s sculptures in the Winter Garden of Biltmore House, and throughout the estate, including the Italian Garden and Walled Garden.
Chihuly’s work has been exhibited at famous locations across the U.S., including the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, but this is the first time this breathtaking work will appear at Biltmore.
For the first time Biltmore will host an evening experience in the gardens that will offer views of the sculptures after dark. Chihuly Nights at Biltmore will take place each Thursday through Sunday night during the exhibition.
 
Daytime admission to Chihuly at Biltmore is included in the general admission ticket price. Admission to see Chihuly Nights at Biltmore requires a separate ticket.  Tickets are now available at www.biltmore.com/
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