I’ve often referred to The Albin Polasek Museum in Winter Park, FL as a “hidden gem.” I’m pleased to say that it has consistently lived up to this distinction and emphatically so with its current exhibition. Je, Niko Huru? Threads of Freedom: Njeri Kinuthia is a powerful and revelatory collection by an artist that was […]
Read more "Je, Niko Huru? Threads of Freedom: Njeri Kinuthia at the Polasek"There are only a couple of weeks left to see the summer show on view at the Mennello Museum of American Art in Orlando, FL, so here’s what you need to know before you go… The main galleries are devoted to the large-scale Viviparous Quadrupeds prints crafted by John James Audubon (for the most part). […]
Read more "Mark Messersmith “Long Summer” & Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America at the Mennello"I feel I need to be honest and upfront before delving further into this post, so consider this a “disclaimer,” of sorts. I have some big feelings about the Orlando Museum of Art and a certain high-profile exhibition, the ouster of its executive director, the mismanagement of its board, a lack of transparency with the […]
Read more "The Florida Prize in Contemporary Art 2024"I had the pleasure of viewing an incredibly moving exhibition at the Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Garden in Winter Park, FL and I will begin by saying that I can’t recommend it enough – go see Gordon Parks: The Power of Photography! I am so proud of the work that our Central Florida arts […]
Read more "Gordon Parks: The Power of Photography at the Polasek"I have absolutely no right being a part of this extraordinary art exhibition, but I am truly grateful to Marilyn Cortes-Lovato for including me in CREATIVA: Woman Made Art, now on view at Osceola Arts in Kissimmee, FL. Take a look at the incredibly talented artists included in this show – 76 Florida artists! I […]
Read more "CREATIVA: Woman Made Art"On the heels of a fantastic and well-received fiber arts exhibition, the Leesburg Center for the Arts of Leesburg, FL brings yet another often overlooked medium into the spotlight. The Pastel Society of Central Florida’s member show – I Spy Something… Red! – is a delightful exploration of a medium used by artists for centuries […]
Read more "Pastel Society of Central Florida at the LCFA"If I had to limit myself to two words to describe this exhibition, those two words would be sumptuous and decadent. The team at the Rollins Museum of Art in Winter Park, FL has done it yet again with Beyond the Medici: The Haukohl Family Collection, a superb exhibition that showcases all the richness and […]
Read more "Beyond the Medici: The Haukohl Family Collection at the RMA"I’m embarrassed to admit that it took me entirely too long to visit Studio ArtFarm in Mount Dora, FL. If you’re one of the very few who don’t know about this creative wonderland, Studio ArtFarm is what happens when two powerhouses – PJ Svejda and German Lemus – of the Central Florida art scene get […]
Read more "Studio ArtFarm"Don’t sleep on this show! Change your plans, reschedule your appointments and get yourself to the Mount Dora Center for the Arts ASAP! I am strongly encouraging a sense of urgency because the Diaspora exhibition at the MDCA closes Sunday, October 8th and if you miss it, well, let’s just say… you do not want […]
Read more "“Diaspora” at the Mount Dora Center for the Arts"The Art of Food at the Asheville Art Museum sounds like a super fun exploration of the role food plays in art historical tradition and to some degree, that’s exactly what it is. However, upon closer inspection, this exhibition is filled to the brim with satire, dark humor and social commentary that hits like a […]
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