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On September 30, 2014 the Interior Department officials renamed and expanded a national landmark tract long associated with Andrew Wyeth, adding Wyeth's studio to the previously designated Kuerner Farm. The home and studio of Andrew Wyeth's father, N.C.Wyeth has had a singular designation since 1997.
According to Thomas Padon, director of the Brandywine River Museum of Art, "The historic properties create a unique and layered experience for our visitors. Much of the art they see in the museum was created in the historic studios of N.C. and Andrew Wyeth close by on the museum's property," Padon went on to say. "Our audience can gain a richer understanding of these artists by seeing where they lived and worked as well as knowing that the land that inspired them has been permanently protected by the conservancy and museum.