BE 2026

Wayne White: Revenge of the Knoxville Girl

Presented in collaboration with the Big Ears festival, this solo exhibition celebrates multiple dimensions of Wayne White – an artist whose work across television, music, visual art, illustration, and design has left an indelible mark on pop culture with its sharp wit and irreverent imagination. Born and raised in Chattanooga, TN, White draws upon his memories of the South to transform the everyday into the mythical, showcasing his ability to turn humble materials into works that are at once epic and playful. This show will feature an eclectic mix of paintings, drawings, and small sculptures, as well as a monumental animatronic puppet that embodies the eccentric storytelling at the heart of White’s practice.

This project is made possible by The Aslan Foundation.

Exhibit Hours:

Monday: Closed

Tuesday- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive, Knoxville, TN 37916

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