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Warhol–Wyeth: Portraits of Each Other

In January of 1977, Andy Warhol, the King of Pop, and Jamie Wyeth, Prince of Realism, exhibited their remarkable portraits of one another at Cheekwood in an exhibition celebrating the creative exchange between two artists from seemingly different worlds.

Now, fifty years later, Cheekwood revisits this landmark moment in its history, bringing these works together once more, alongside more recent portraits by Jamie Wyeth that offer a fresh perspective on this enduring artistic connection.

What began as an unlikely friendship grew into a remarkable artistic exchange. Spending time together at Warhol’s legendary Factory in New York, the two created portraits that challenged expectations of both artists’ work. Their collaboration spanned several years of creative dialogue, offering a rare glimpse into the worlds of two American artists who found inspiration in one another. Fifty years later, their portraits reunite at Cheekwood, bringing this extraordinary story full circle.

What began as an unlikely friendship grew into a remarkable artistic exchange. Spending time together at Warhol’s legendary Factory in New York, the two created portraits that challenged expectations of both artists’ work. Their collaboration spanned several years of creative dialogue, offering a rare glimpse into the worlds of two American artists who found inspiration in one another. Fifty years later, their portraits reunite at Cheekwood, bringing this extraordinary story full circle.

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F. Luis Mora (American,1874-1940), Shadows in the Orchard, 1910, Oil on canvas. From the collection of John and Susan Hainsworth.
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Adam Emory Albright (American 1862-1957), The Raft, 1895, Oil on canvas. From the collection of John and Susan Hainsworth.
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Julian Alden Weir (American, 1852−1919), At the Piano, c.1890, oil on canvas. From the collection of John and Susan Hainsworth.
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Common Ground Exhibition Walkthrough

Join Cheekwood Curator Lina Silvers and collector John Hainsworth for a special walkthrough of Common Ground: The Hainsworth Collection in Conversation with Cheekwood’s Permanent Collection.

Hear Lina and John share insights into the exhibition, the works on view, and the conversations that emerge between the Hainsworth Collection and Cheekwood’s permanent collection.

No special ticket is required! The walkthrough is included with Gardens and Mansion admission. Please meet Lina and John in the Level 2B gallery of the Mansion.

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Verse and Vision: Of Earth and Sky

Verse and Vision: Of Earth and Sky, a Graphic Arts exhibition of works on paper from Cheekwood’s permanent collection, brings together visual art and ekphrastic poetry in a shared exploration of the natural world. The exhibition’s theme, Of Earth and Sky, invites reflection on the landscapes, atmospheres, and quiet moments that shape our relationship to nature, encouraging a deeper awareness of the environments that surround and sustain us.

Featuring ekphrastic poetry written by:

Rachel Bartek
Carson Colenbaugh
Ajla Dizdarević
Sarah Elliott
Kelly Ann Graff
Didi Jackson

Donneisha Jennings
Margaret Kingsbury
Andi Kopek
Emiliya Mailyan
Sydney Mayes
Judith Kittredge

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Cocktails in the Courtyard

Step into the splendor of the Gilded Age with an elegant outdoor evening of flowers and cocktails at Cocktails in the Courtyard in the Frist Learning Center Courtyard. In celebration of Fleurs de Villes THE GILDED AGE, enjoy themed cocktails, tasty bites from local snack vendors, and a curated photo opportunity.

Reserve Tickets

Garden & Mansion ticket is required to experience the full exhibition.

Gardens + Mansion
Adults $29
Youth  $22
Ages 2 & Under FREE
Member Adult $16
Member Youth $14

$2 service fee per paid item
Non-Members: $5 per order parking fee

Please pay special attention in selecting the correct date.

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Cocktails in the Courtyard

Step into the splendor of the Gilded Age with an elegant outdoor evening of flowers and cocktails at Cocktails in the Courtyard in the Frist Learning Center Courtyard. In celebration of Fleurs de Villes THE GILDED AGE, enjoy themed cocktails, tasty bites from local snack vendors, and a curated photo opportunity.

Reserve Tickets

Garden & Mansion ticket is required to experience the full exhibition.

Gardens + Mansion
Adults $29
Youth  $22
Ages 2 & Under FREE
Member Adult $16
Member Youth $14

$2 service fee per paid item
Non-Members: $5 per order parking fee

Please pay special attention in selecting the correct date.

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Cocktails in the Courtyard

Step into the splendor of the Gilded Age with an elegant outdoor evening of flowers and cocktails at Cocktails in the Courtyard in the Frist Learning Center Courtyard. In celebration of Fleurs de Villes THE GILDED AGE, enjoy themed cocktails, tasty bites from local snack vendors, and a curated photo opportunity.

Reserve Tickets

Garden & Mansion ticket is required to experience the full exhibition.

Gardens + Mansion
Adults $29
Youth  $22
Ages 2 & Under FREE
Member Adult $16
Member Youth $14

$2 service fee per paid item
Non-Members: $5 per order parking fee

Please pay special attention in selecting the correct date.

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Elizabeth Block Discussion & Book Signing

Step inside an era of unparalleled opulence with art and culture historian Dr. Elizabeth Block for a talk and book signing showcasing her new release, Gilded Age Fashion: More than 50 Iconic Looks and Stories Behind Them.

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