New Perspectives of the Permanent Collection
Esphyr Slobodkina (b. Russia, d. United States, 1908-2002). Crossroads, 1943. Oil on board, 35 x 27 in. Artis—Naples, The Baker Museum. Museum purchase, 2000.15.214. Photo: RoseBudz Productions. © Estate of Esphyr Slobodkina.
Upcoming exhibition
January 10, 2026 – ongoing
Located on the second floor of The Baker Museum
In celebration of The Baker Museum’s 25th anniversary, this exhibition stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of artistic exploration and cultural preservation. Co-curated with a dedicated community advisory committee, There & Here: New Perspectives of the Permanent Collection showcases an exceptional selection of highlights and rare treasures from the museum’s permanent collection. Through this thoughtfully curated display, the exhibition examines the profound ways individuals preserve their identities and sustain meaningful connections to their cultural heritage, even amidst the challenges of geographical dislocation.
By combining artistic expression with engaging community programs, There & Here strives to illuminate the diverse narratives of heritage and resilience. Visitors are invited to explore this compelling intersection of art and identity, gaining fresh perspectives on the museum’s enduring role in fostering connection and cultural dialogue.
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Selected Works
Guillermo Meza (Mexico, 1917-1997). Arrieros somos (Mule Drivers We Are), 1944. Oil on canvas, 20 x 24 in. Artis—Naples, The Baker Museum. Gift of Harry Pollak, 2002.2.036. © 2025 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / SOMAAP, Mexico City.
Perle Fine (United States, 1905-1988). Silent Procession, 1947. Oil on gessoed board, 24 x 28 in. Artis—Naples, The Baker Museum. Museum purchase, 2000.15.086. © AE Artworks, LLC.
Marcus Jensen (United States 1968). Behind Walls #3, 2019. Oil enamel, oil stick, spray paint, collage on canvas, 84 x 72 in. Artis—Naples, The Baker Museum. Museum purchase, 2023.1.1. © Marcus Antonius Jansen/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.
Associated Events
Panel Discussion
Meet the Community Advisory Committee
Friday, February 20, 6pm
Ubben Signature Event Space
Tara Backhouse
Tayina Deravile
William “Popeye” Osceola
Annabelle Tometich
In celebration of The Baker Museum’s 25th anniversary, the exhibition There & Here: New Perspectives of the Permanent Collection highlights both well-loved and lesser-known artworks, presenting them through new narratives that focus on how individuals continue to connect with their ancestry and lands despite being geographically displaced.
There & Here: New Perspectives of the Permanent Collection is organized by Artis—Naples, The Baker Museum. It is co-curated by Dianne Brás-Feliciano, Ph.D., curator of modern art, along with the community advisory committee members Magdiell Antequera, Tara Backhouse, Tayina Deravile, Lisette Morales, William “Popeye” Osceola, Donald Sutton and Annabelle Tometich, with assistance from Sophie Bennett, Courtney McNeil and Casandra Ruanova.