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Brush to canvas: News from the art community
New exhibits, artist shows, pending programs and gallery talk.
A collection of works by celebrated British pop artist David Hockney goes on exhibit Thursday at the Tampa Museum of Art.
David Hockney: Perspective Should Be Reversed consists of more than 140 works spanning six decades, including prints, collages, photographs and iPad drawings.
Hockney (1937-2026) created bold, fearless and challenging work. “Ranging from intimate portraits and sunlit swimming pools to theatrical designs, extensive landscapes, and lively interiors, the exhibition offers visitors a detailed look at Hockney’s curiosity, sense of humor, and constant inventiveness,” reads the museum’s exhibition statement.
The works, from the collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and his family foundation, will remain at the Tampa Museum of Art through Feb. 28, 2027.
Dali dancing
Coming to the Dali Museum Sept. 29 (next Tuesday) and again Oct. 6: Momentum Choreographers Showcase: Moving Surreal, in which four choreographers from the innovative dance company projectALCHEMY will perform original interpretive works. It’s all intended as creative harmony with the exhibitions Dalí in America and The Architecture of The Dalí.
The performers are Curvacia Elysée, Sami Mangione, Aynsleigh Morehouse and Victoria Gonzalez. Presented as a guided performance journey, Moving Surreal will feature each in a different part of the facility and/or galleries, indoors and outdoors.
Tickets, which do not include admission to the art galleries, are available at this link. Each performance begins at 7:30 p.m.
Palehorse, “Zochoten, Guardian Of The South.”
Shifting shapes
St. Pete artist and muralist Chris Parks (aka Palehorse) will have his first solo exhibition in a decade, kicking off Oct. 10, at the Morean Art Center.
Shapeshifter traces Palehorse’s creative journey from internationally commissioned commercial illustrator to studio artist and spiritual seeker.
A concurrent opening, Practice Dying: A Skull & Bones Exhibit, was curated by Palehorse and Michelle Tannu and consists of contributions from 30 local and artists, using the human skull and skeleton as a launching pad for artistic meditations of life, change and what lies within.
There will be a reception for both exhibitions 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, which happens to be the same day and approximate time of the monthly Second Saturday ArtWalk.
Short takes
Taking place Oct. 15-18 at the Tampa Convention Center, the 2026 Tampa Art Fair brings together more than 300 Florida artists, along with workshops and demonstrations … and it’s all free. Visit the website to learn more.
Work continues on the five-story, 11,300-square foot addition to the already-enormous Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement at 355 4th Street N. The existing facilty, which debuted in 2021, has 137,000 square feet, 40,000 of which are dedicated to gallery space.
Built by pharmaceutical pioneer Rudy Ciccarello, it houses his Two Red Roses Foundation’s private collection of art from early 20th Century America – decorative and fine arts produced by individual artists, craftsmen and companies of the period. It is the only museum in the world dedicated to such exquisititely crafted furniture, pottery, ceramic tiles and architectural faience, metalwork, woodblocks, fine art, lighting, textiles and leaded glass, along with photographs and photogravures.
Alonso Architects, designers of the origional facility, are responsible for the addition. It’s expected to be ready by late 2026, into the new year.
The in-progess addition to the Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement is five stories and 11,300 square feet. Rendering provided.
