Boca Raton Museum Of Art Celebrates 75th Anniversary With National Premiere Of Historic Spanish Baroque Exhibition

Name: Boca Raton Museum of Art "Splendor and Passion" Anniversary Exhibition
Item: Boca Raton Museum Of Art
Author: bocaratonobserver.com

October 31, 2024

12:51 PM

The Boca Raton Museum of Art has announced the world premiere of “Splendor and Passion: Baroque Spain and Its Empire,” opening on Nov. 7 as part of the museum’s 75^th anniversary celebration.

Organized in partnership with the Hispanic Society Museum & Library in New York City, this landmark exhibition showcases 57 Spanish Baroque masterpieces, highlighting the rich artistry of Spain’s Golden Age during the 16th and 17th centuries. Featured artists include celebrated figures such as El Greco, Bartolomé Esteban Murillo and Diego Velázquez.

“We are thrilled to partner with the Boca Raton Museum of Art for the world premiere of ‘Splendor and Passion’,” says Guillaume Kientz, CEO and director of the Hispanic Society Museum & Library. “This exhibition presents a unique opportunity to showcase the extraordinary richness of Spain’s Golden Age, featuring masterpieces from our collection that vividly illustrate the profound cultural and artistic achievements of the era. We believe that this remarkable exhibition will provide visitors with an unparalleled experience of Spanish Baroque art and its significant impact on the global stage.”

Also on view will be captivating works by Spanish conceptual artist Félix De La Concha, including ‘Las Meninas from an Artificial Light” — a meticulous interpretation of Velázquez’s iconic painting — as well as a triptych commissioned by the museum as a tribute to the City of Boca Raton’s centennial celebration in 2025. Painted en plein air, it depicts historic Boca Raton landmarks such as the Dixie Highway crossroads, the Flagler railroad and Camino Real, with Addison Mizner’s administrative building as the centerpiece.

In addition to the exhibition, the museum will celebrate this milestone anniversary by hosting a series of special events and programs, from curator talks and a Spanish film festival to wine tastings and educational programs, culminating in a grand gala on Jan. 25, 2025.

“The Museum’s 75^th anniversary coinciding with Boca Raton’s 100^th anniversary called for a very special exhibition,” says Irvin Lippman, executive director of the Boca Raton Museum of Art. “’Splendor and Passion’ offers a rare glimpse into Spain’s rich artistic heritage during a dynamic, transformative, and complex era of colonial expansion. Accompanied by a robust array of public programs and special events, the Museum launches an outstanding season, further establishing itself as a cultural touchstone in South Florida.”

“Splendor in Passion: Baroque Spain and Its Empire,” will be on display at the Boca Raton Museum of Art until March 30, 2025.

For tickets and more information, visit bocamuseum.org.