COLLECTING MEMORIES: Memorabilia and Collective Memory in Dennis Scholl’s “A Day of Four Sunets”
By Coralie Claeysen-Gleyzon, The Dr. James Cottrell & Mr. Joseph Lovett Chief Curator, Orlando Museum of Art, March 2026 “The history of astronomy is a history of receding horizons,” observed Edwin Hubble, alluding to the expansion of our understanding of the universe since Copernicus and the rapid advancement of space technology ever since. Dennis Scholl’s […]
How NASA Imagery and Space Art Inspires Artists
There’s a physical reaction that just about all of us experience when we see a photograph of Earth from space. Maybe you’ve felt it when you first saw the classic NASA photograph, Earthrise, or maybe when you watched an ISS live stream, or you felt it from a new deep space telescope image that looks […]
Supporting Local Artists: Why It Matters and How to Start
When you walk into your first museum exhibition, you’re expecting to stay for maybe ten minutes. You’re not sure what you’re supposed to do, or if you’re even allowed to ask questions, but then you find yourself standing still in front of one piece longer than you expected, watching how the surface changes as you […]
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, and direction to tell a story. This is exemplified in the Orlando Museum of Art’s exhibition “David LaChapelle: As The World Turns”, which features 167 […]
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 orange light fill the background, and a flowing piece of yellow ribbon flies through. The lacquered floor reflects her pose amid all the colors. The […]
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 life so intense it feels almost mythic. They could be best described as being imbued with anima, in the Latin sense, a soul and a […]
Why Host Your Next Corporate Event at OMA
When you host a corporate event at the Orlando Museum of Art, your guests traverse a space filled with color, texture, and ideas. Instead of a blank ballroom, they gather in galleries, under high ceilings, and near world-class artwork, differentiating OMA from other business event venues Orlando offers. OMA is more than a backdrop; it’s […]
How to Display Your Children’s Art at Home
There is something special about having your child’s artwork displayed in your home. Each scribble, stroke, and construction paper collage marks how they see the world around them at that moment. These works are reflections of development, exploration, and imagination. At the Orlando Museum of Art, we see similar sparks through our Orlando kids’ art […]
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 techniques create the most stunning washes, layers, and ultimately, visual narratives. The Orlando Museum of Art’s (OMA) current exhibition, the Florida Watercolor Society’s 54th Annual […]
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 Programs, adaptive education, partnerships, and enhancements, we pursue a welcoming art access experience that is suitable, respectful, and celebratory for all. Whether you’re a Central […]