Two new exhibits in Rockland delve intimately into Jamie Wyeth's fondness for Monhegan and grief over losing his wife, debuting at a time of public fascination with his celebrated grandfather N.C. and father, Andrew.
Artist Jamie Wyeth Adopts 10 Racehorses In Honor Of Late Wife Sponsored by:
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Renowned artist Jamie Wyeth lost his wife of over 50 years, Phyllis Mills Wyeth, on Jan. 14, 2019. To honor her heart and spirit, Wyeth recently adopted ten retired racehorses from the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation. The horses live at Pastures of Point Lookout in Chadds Ford, Penn., which was owned by the couple for many years before being transformed into a retirement sanctuary for racehorses in 2020.
Mills Wyeth is best known for breeding and owning Union Rags, the winner of the 2012 Belmont Stakes. Many of her racehorses were trained by Graham Motion, who became a good friend of the Wyeths, as did Motion s wife, Anita. Anita is the executive director of Pastures of Point Lookout and oversaw the adoption for Wyeth.