New Perspectives of the Permanent Collection
Chakaia Booker (United States, b. 1953). Dialogue with Myself, c. 1998. Rubber tire, wood and metal, 48 x 38 x 24 in. Artis—Naples, The Baker Museum. Gift of Bob and Terry Edwards, 2025.1.1
On 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 Jansen (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
Exhibition Lecture
Inside the Collector’s World: Connoisseurship, Conservation and Legacy
Friday, March 5, 2pm
Ubben Signature Event Space
Julian Dawes, vice chairman, head of Impressionist & Modern Art, Sotheby's New York
Rosa Lowinger, founder and co-chief conservator, RLA Conservation
Behind every exceptional private art collection lies a combination of vision, knowledge and stewardship. In this engaging panel discussion, acclaimed art conservator Rosa Lowinger and Sotheby’s Vice Chairman and Head of Impressionist & Modern Art Julian Dawes examine the art of collecting through the lenses of conservation and connoisseurship. Drawing on decades of experience, Lowinger and Dawes discuss how collectors develop their eye, identify quality and build collections of lasting significance.
Exhibition Lecture
Collecting with Purpose: Shaping the Future of The Baker Museum Collection
Tuesday, March 30, 2027, 10am
Ubben Signature Event Space
Courtney McNeil, museum director and chief curator
The Baker Museum’s collection is entering an exciting new chapter. Join Museum Director and Chief Curator Courtney McNeil for an inside look into the creation and adoption of the museum’s first Scope of Collections and Collections Plan. This foundational document outlines the existing strengths of the collection and will guide future acquisitions, all in service of the organization’s mission. The presentation will also highlight significant recent gifts, showing how these new additions strengthen the collection and help chart a dynamic course for its future.
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.
This exhibition is generously sponsored by the Myra Janco Daniels Legacy Fund, the Judy and Michael Cheteyan Educational Charity, and Nancy W. and George R.* Woltz.
*deceased