Building the Picture: Sets, Sculpture, and the Theater of Photography
A large-scale photograph is more than just an image; it’s an immersive experience utilizing surface, sheen, backdrop, or gesture. In constructed photography, images are deliberately crafted through planning, fabrication, lighting, […]
Photograph or Performance? When Images Become Events
The recognizable shape of Doja Cat in a striking orange dress, frozen in mid-gesture, one hand on her forehead, next to a dark wheeled horse sculpture. Dramatic arches glowing with […]
The World According to LaChapelle
By: Coralie Claeysen-GleyzonThe Dr. James Cottrell & Mr. Joseph Lovett Chief Curator, Orlando Museum of Art David LaChapelle’s images breathe, pulse, and exult with an unexplainable élan; an infusion of […]
Understanding Watercolor: Why Transparency Makes All the Difference in Fine Art
Watercolor is experiencing a renaissance as artists redefine what they bring to this timeless medium. Its immediacy and intimate aspects teach us to appreciate its spontaneous qualities. Transformative watercolor layering […]
Art is for Everyone: Community Programs at OMA
Art is for all. The Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) is equipped with something for all ages and abilities to observe, engage, learn, create, and connect. Through OMA’s Community Access […]
How Art Transforms Science Learning: Visual Storytelling in STEM Education
Art and science have one crucial element in common: curiosity. Curiosity is the catalyst that gets any person embarking on a journey of their own discoveries. Big ideas are always […]
Orlando Museum of Art Partners with eSight by Gentex to Make Art More Accessible for Visitors with Vision Loss
From vision loss to visionary art: New initiative inspired by Florida Prize artist Kelly Joy Ladd’s powerful story of resilience and recovery Orlando, Fla. – June 10, 2025 – In […]
How to Appreciate Art When Visiting a Museum
Have you ever walked into a museum and questioned whether you’re doing it “right?” You’re not alone, and whether you’re a seasoned vet of museums or someone stepping foot in […]
The 2025 Florida Prize Winner – Nathalie Alfonso
This year’s Florida Prize in Contemporary Art has been awarded to Nathalie Alfonso, a Colombian-born artist whose approach to art is a deeply embodied, process-driven experience. Her work is rooted […]
Gearing Up for Florida Prize 2025 – Celebrating Previous Winners
Each spring, the Orlando Museum of Art transforms into an arena for the Florida Prize in Contemporary Art, showcasing some of the most vital and innovative artists working in the […]