Dale Chihuly has opened a new exhibition titled 'Chihuly x Maker’s Mark' at the Maker’s Mark distillery in Kentucky, featuring nine sculptural glass works installed across the grounds of Star Hill Farm. The show includes pieces such as the 12-foot 'Sapphire and Platinum Waterdrop Tower' (2017) and 'Moonbow Fiori' (2025), with the permanent installation 'Spirit of the Maker' (2013) at its center. The exhibition is accompanied by after-dark tours, limited-release whisky pours, and a revamped restaurant, Star Hill Provisions.
The exhibition matters because it highlights a sustained creative partnership between a major contemporary glass artist and an iconic American bourbon brand, blending visual art with landscape and distillery heritage. It also demonstrates how brands are increasingly using art installations to enhance visitor experiences and deepen cultural engagement, while offering Chihuly’s work a unique outdoor setting that changes with natural light and seasons.