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The Norman Film Manufacturing Company, also known as the Norman Studios, located in Jacksonville, Florida, produced films out of its Arlington headquarters from 1920 until 1928. Richard E. Norman, a Caucasian, gained national attention by producing films with African American casts for African American audiences. He produced at least 8 feature films with top African … 
Before Hollywood dominated the film industry, Florida was the hot spot for movie executives. With our warm weather, sunny skies, convenient location, cheap labor, and diverse scenery, Florida quickly became a frontrunner in the early film business in the first part of the 20th century. Jacksonville in particular seemed a logical choice as a capital. 
This exhibition brings together works by global contemporary artists who draw inspiration from the natural world and work in a variety of media, including painting, photography, assemblage, and video. Participating artists include Brandon Ballengée, Frances Gallardo, Jane Hammond, Damien Hirst, Jill Hotchkiss, Amer Kobaslija, James Lavadour, Debora Moore, Jordan Nassar, Ruben Ochoa, and Sarah Ann … 
Maia Cruz Palileo: Days Later, Down River navigates themes of migration and the persistence of tacit knowledge in the face of assimilation. The works on view map an archival, geological, and spiritual topography of the Palileo family’s homeland—the Philippines—and are inspired by their recent residency at the University of Michigan, which houses one of the … 
Some of the world’s most popular tattoo motifs trace back to early 19th-century Edo (modern Tokyo), where tattoo artists took inspiration from color woodblock prints known as ukiyo-e. Many of the early tattoo artists were trained as blockcutters, craftsmen who transformed designs drawn on paper into carved wooden blocks for mass-producing prints. In the late … 
Comedians, editorial cartoons, and memes harness the power of satire, parody, and hyperbole to provoke laughter, indignation—even action. |
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Embark on a journey through time as you explore works of art that span from ancient cultures through today. tours leave from the Museum lobby and explore highlights and favorites from the Museum’s collection. |
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Shop, sip, and support at our signature holiday event! Find special trunk shows brought in just for this two-day affair, enjoy exclusive offers on all merchandise, and support the programs and mission of the Cummer Museum with the proceeds from your purchases. |
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Shop, sip, and support at our signature holiday event! Find special trunk shows brought in just for this two-day affair, enjoy exclusive offers on all merchandise, and support the programs and mission of the Cummer Museum with the proceeds from your purchases. |
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Embark on a journey through time as you explore works of art that span from ancient cultures through today. tours leave from the Museum lobby and explore highlights and favorites from the Museum’s collection.
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Join us from the comfort of your home for a virtual lecture with contemporary artist, Maia Cruz Palileo. Supported by Program Sponsors Carmina and Philipp Aldana. |
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Embark on a journey through time as you explore works of art that span from ancient cultures through today. tours leave from the Museum lobby and explore highlights and favorites from the Museum’s collection. |
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Well-being matters. Did you know that every visit to the Museum supports your health and wellness? Treat yourself to a gentle Tai Chi & Sound Bath Experience in the Cummer Gardens and then explore the Museum campus to find your center.
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Visual art comes in many forms. Start your tour learning about the rich history of Norman Studios, one of the nation’s first studios to star African-American characters in positive, non-stereotypical roles. After looking closely at their movie posters continue and discover how other artworks contributed to the theater and movies. |
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Embark on a journey through time as you explore works of art that span from ancient cultures through today. tours leave from the Museum lobby and explore highlights and favorites from the Museum’s collection.
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Join us on a journey of creativity and self-expression and explore the endless possibilities of Linoleum block printing where each step, from designing to carving and printing, becomes a meditative and fulfilling experience. The tactile nature of the process, coupled with the anticipation of seeing the results, brings a sense of joy and satisfaction that … |
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Papercut artworks make great gifts! Join renowned papercut artist Hiromi Moneyhun as she shares techniques to create your own unique papercut. During each one-day workshop, participants will create papercut artwork to take home. No experience required. Using a template and the correct cutting tools, a papercut artist transforms a single piece of paper into a … |
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Papercut artworks make great gifts! Join renowned papercut artist Hiromi Moneyhun as she shares techniques to create your own unique papercut. During each one-day workshop, participants will create papercut artwork to take home. No experience required. Using a template and the correct cutting tools, a papercut artist transforms a single piece of paper into a … |
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Embark on a journey through time as you explore works of art that span from ancient cultures through today. tours leave from the Museum lobby and explore highlights and favorites from the Museum’s collection. |
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Join us for a fun-filled adventure of storytelling, singing, and laughter in our galleries and gardens. Our experienced storyteller will captivate young minds with enchanting tales, accompanied by a touch of art and music. After the story, your little ones will have the chance to get creative and explore their artistic side in our studio. … |
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Join us for a fun-filled adventure of storytelling, singing, laughter in our galleries and gardens. Our experienced storyteller will captivate young minds with enchanting tales, accompanied by a touch of art and music. After the story, your little ones will have the chance to get creative and explore their artistic side in our studio. This … |
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The Cummer’s collection encompasses antiquities dating from as early as 2100 B.C. to works created 2008 A.D. Among the more important Ancient Mediterranean antiquities are a Stele of Iku and Mer-imat from the Middle Kingdom of Egypt, a Villanovan impasto Hut Urn (c. 9th century B.C.), a Greek Attic Black – Figure Amphora (c. 520-510 …
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The Cummer’s collection contains significant examples of art from the late Medieval, Renaissance, and Mannerist periods from a variety of geographic areas in Europe. Key among the Italian examples are a rare autograph panel by the celebrated Florentine painter Agnolo Gaddi, the Madonna of Humility with Angels (mid-1390s), Gerolamo Giovenone’s Christ Among the Doctors (1513), …
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Highlights from the Cummer’s Baroque Collection include Peter Paul Rubens’ The Lamentation (c. 1605), Theodoor Rombouts’ The Concert (c. 1620), Frans Snyders’ Still Life with Fruit and Flowers (c. 1630), Giocchino Assereto’s The Lamentation (c. 1640), Reynaud Levieux de Nîmes’ Theseus Discovering His Father’s Sword (c. 1643), Sassoferrato’s Praying Madonna (c. 1660), Jan Steen’s The … |