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This is a view from atop The Baker Museum—the new rooftop
sculpture terrace. Views to the west at this elevation allow patrons to
experience sunset.

“Imagining the new spaces as they are filled with patrons,
musicians and visual artists is extremely gratifying. It begins
with a shovel in the ground and culminates with an enriching
experience of art,” said Artis-Naples CEO and President
Kathleen van Bergen.
The Baker Museum proper remains closed for the 2018- The beautiful view from the south (looking north) of The Baker
19 season. However, exhibitions are being hosted in Artis- Museum and its newly expanded space.
Naples’ Hayes Hall galleries and on the grounds of the campus.
Highlights include: Isabelle de Borchgrave: Fashioning Art from Paper
Intermission: Selections from the Permanent Collection (February 2 through May 5) presents the full breadth of Isabelle
(through January 6) explores the representation of music de Borchgrave’s exploration of historical costume through the
and dance through an in-depth look at a group of paintings, artful folding, crumpling, painting and sculpting of paper.
sculptures, prints and objects by 20th-century artists. Philip Haas: The Four Seasons (through June 21) is a
Featured Works from the Bryna Prensky Collection monumental, outdoor sculpture set inspired by Giuseppe Arcimboldo’s
(through January 6) includes selections attesting to the keen eye paintings of the same name featuring 14-foot-plus human busts made
of the late Bryna Prensky, an artist and former gallery owner who from vegetables; fruit; branches; leaves; ivy; and moss.
lived, studied, and worked in Mexico City for more than 25 years. A Colorful Pause by Daniel Buren (through June 21) is a
contemporary pergola on which,
instead of flowers, panels of
vibrantly colored acrylic sheets are
arranged alphabetically according
to their French names. This
installation is designed especially
for Artis-Naples’ cultural campus.

Inside The Baker Museum, this is a
look at a new flexible event space to
be used for chamber performances
with state-of-the-art acoustics and
great views for catered events.

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