Frankie Messina’s Apartment FRINGE Takeover on WPRK 91.5

I recently had the honor of joining local arts advocate, Frankie Messina, in the DJ booth over at WPRK 91.5 FM to talk all things FRINGE! That’s right, the Orlando FRINGE is kicking off it’s 33rd year and Frankie is devoting all his May shows to promoting this amazing local festival. I was super lucky […]

My Interview with Frankie Messina

I know a lot of you folks out there listen to podcasts and while I don’t currently have one of my own, I was recently interviewed by Frankie Messina for his You Hit the Spot segment. For the very few of you who might not know Frankie, he’s probably one of the most active arts […]

Beyond the Medici: The Haukohl Family Collection at the RMA

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 […]

“Barbara Sorensen: Billows” at the RMA

I don’t need to tell you that 2022 has been a challenging year. If you are like me and need an occasional break from the chaos of everyday life, even for a moment, here’s my recommendation… Make your way to the Rollins Museum of Art in Winter Park, FL and seek out the art installation […]

“Modernisms: Iranian, Turkish & Indian Art, 1960s-1970s” at the RMA

The Rollins Museum of Art in Winter Park, FL is hosting a massive art exhibition that acts as an introductory course in non-Western art of the late 20th century. Modernisms: Iranian, Turkish & Indian Art, 1960s – 1970’s is an enormous show with so much educational information provided that it may require repeat visits. What […]

Visit the RMA ASAP!

This Spring the art institutions of the Central Florida and Tampa Bay areas are awash with must see exhibitions! I am eager to see some magnificent artwork in the coming months, but my biggest concern is this… trying to see as many exhibitions as possible before they close. What a wonderful “problem” to have! As […]

Let’s Learn More About Black Artists!

Today’s post is dedicated to learning more about black artists. If you have taken my class, From Muse to Master: Celebrating Women Artists, you will remember me sharing this quote from the Guerrilla Girls… So, how do we, as art historians and art enthusiasts, be more inclusive? I have compiled this very introductory list of […]

March Classes with the RCLL

My February classes with the Rollins Center for Lifelong Learning are wrapping up this week. While that always makes me a little sad, I am also excited to start new classes next week! The Legacy of Vincent van Gogh This very special class will take an in-depth look at one of the world’s most famous […]

New Year, New Classes!

The new year is finally here – YOU MADE IT! With a new year comes new journeys through art history. Are you ready to wander with me in 2020? I am offering six classes this spring with the Rollins Center for Lifelong Learning. I am bringing one class out of The Wandering Art Historian “vault” […]

Mexican Modernity

The Cornell Fine Arts Museum on the campus of Rollins College has a not-to-be-missed exhibition currently on view through September 8th. Mexican Modernity: 20th-Century Paintings from the Zapanta Collection is required viewing for anyone who wants to flesh out their study of Mexican art. Personally, I feel as though Art History as a practice oversimplifies […]