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SUMMARY:Thomas D. Mangelsen
DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Art – DeLand is proud to present Thomas D. Mangelsen – A Life in the Wild. Renowned American nature photographer Thomas D. Mangelsen has traveled throughout the natural world for nearly 50 years observing and photographing the Earth’s last great wild places. From polar bears in the Arctic to vast herds of game on the plains of Africa\, from the deep jungles of South America to the tigers of India\, to images revealing the diversity of wildlife in the American West\, Mangelsen has captured rare moments and vast panoramas from all seven continents. \n\nThomas D. Mangelsen\, Dreamcatcher\, 2000\nMangelsen is a critically-acclaimed photographer whose honors include being named Conservation Photographer of the Year by Nature’s Best Photography\, the BBC’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year\, the Outstanding Nature Photographer of the Year by North American Nature Photography Association\, one of the 100 Most Important People in Photography by American Photo magazine and one of the 40 Most Influential Nature Photographers by Outdoor Photography. His award-winning photographs have been exhibited in major museums including the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History and collected by thousands around the world through his MANGELSEN®—Images of Nature Galleries. He has been praised by  many as a spiritual descendant of Ansel Adams\, Eliot Porter and Edward Weston. \nAfter spending nearly 50 years of traveling to the wildest corners of North America and beyond\, Mangelsen has become legendary for producing a body of work that includes truly awe-inspiring landscapes and some of the most recognizable wildlife scenes ever photographed\, including many counted among the most important of the modern environmental age. Like those of Adams\, Porter and Weston before him\, his photographs are coveted by collectors worldwide. \nJane Goodall and Bill Allen\, the now retired editor in chief of National Geographic\, consider Mangelsen to be one of the most important nature photographers of his generation. “His photographs have impact that stays with you\,” Allen says. “They allow viewers to momentarily escape from their busy lives and dwell inside big humbling landscapes. Rather than being mere documentarian in their purpose\, they also reveal personalities of wild\, sometimes imperiled animals\, reminding us that they are creatures of remarkable sentience.” \nThomas D. Mangelsen\, Rainwalk\, 2002\n  \nABOUT A LIFE IN THE WILD: \nA LIFE IN THE WILD is an exhibition containing 40 of Mangelsen’s most resonant images—images that take viewers on a journey into the haunts of iconic species whose struggles for survival are metaphorical fulcrums for reflection in the 21st century. \nIn an age of rampant digital manipulation of imagery and an era in which many nature photographers take shortcuts to amass portfolios by frequenting “game farms”—facilities that rent out wildlife “models” by the hour—Mangelsen’s work stands as a striking and noble counterpoint\, Allen says. Every single image in Mangelsen’s portfolio has been taken in the wild under natural conditions; the result of him waiting for the “picture perfect moment” across decades and often in hostile conditions. Such a body of work can only be achieved by having a heightened sense of animal behavior\, an uncanny feel for being able to read changing atmospherics in the environment\, and patience. \nAt a time when digital technology is\, notoriously\, reprogramming its users to have shorter attention spans\, A LIFE IN THE WILD stands as a testament to the rewards that can come to people who slow down their lives and wait for nature’s revelations to happen. \nA LIFE IN THE WILD showcases Mangelsen’s signature\, award-winning photographs of landscape and wildlife in all seven continents. “Polar Dance”\, for example\, is a whimsical portrait of polar bears appearing to prance in the Arctic that National Geographic called one of the most important of our time for getting viewers to ponder the consequences of climate change. \nThe exhibition includes Mangelsen’s “Catch of the Day”\, one of the most widely circulated wildlife photographs in history\, showing the exact moment that a spawning salmon\, trying to leap over a small waterfall along Alaska’s Brooks River\, soars right into the awaiting jaws of a massive brown bear. “Catch of the Day” was not only a monumental achievement in photography because it occurred before the advent of digital cameras and involves no digital manipulation\, but also because thousands of photographers have attempted to emulate it. Like all of the photographs in the exhibition\, it sparks conversation. \n\n\nEXHIBITION DETAILS \nThomas D. Mangelsen: A Life in the Wild \nFebruary 8 – August 31\, 2025 \nMuseum of Art – DeLand \n600 N. Woodland Blvd. DeLand\, Florida 32720 \nAdmission: Members Free  |  Future Members $5 \nPhoto Credit: Dave Showalter\nThomas D. Mangelsen – A Life in the Wild \nProduced by David J. Wagner\, L.L.C. \nDavid J. Wagner\, Ph.D.\, Curator/Tour Director \n  \nTop Image: Thomas D. Mangelsen\, Catch of the Day\, Fujiflex Crystal Archive Print\, 1988
URL:https://moartdeland.org/event/thomas-d-mangelsen/
LOCATION:Museum of Art – DeLand\, 600 N. Woodland Blvd.\, DeLand\, FL\, 32720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Featured
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SUMMARY:Luciana Abait
DESCRIPTION:Born in Buenos Aires\, Argentina\, Luciana Abait invites viewers to re-imagine nature through her manipulated photographic landscapes\, installations\, and photo-sculptures\, exploring climate change\, environmental fragility\, and their impacts on immigrants in particular. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbait’s work has been shown widely in the United States\, Europe\, Latin America\, and Asia in solo shows in galleries\, museums\, and international art fairs. She has completed numerous corporate and public art commissions\, among them “Vistas”\, a 24 feet mural commissioned by Miami-Dade Art in Public Places and “Hong Kong Windows”\, commissioned by Swire Properties in Hong Kong.​ She was also part of The Billboard Creative (her artwork displayed on a Hollywood billboard)\, Projecting Possibilities\, a video projection onto the street in Culver City and LUMINEX in Los Angeles\, where her 34-foot-high immersive video installation “Agua” was projected onto a historic cultural monument: the Petroleum Securities Building in Downtown Los Angeles. \nAbait’s works are held in private\, public and corporate collections from the United States\, Europe\, Latin America and East Asia. She is the recipient of the 2016 Santa Monica Individual Artist Fellowship Award\, the 2022 “Art Lives Here” Award by the Geffen Playhouse\, the 2023 Counter Image printing grant\, and the 2024 L.L. Stewart Fellowship by the Oregon State University. \nEXHIBITION DETAILS \nLuciana Abait: On the Verge \nApril 26 – July 6\, 2025 \nMuseum of Art – DeLand\, Downtown \n100 N. Woodland Blvd. DeLand\, Florida 32720 \nAdmission: Members Free  |  Future Members $5 \nThe exhibition originated at the Laband Art Gallery\, Loyola Marymount University. \n  \n\nImage: Luciana Abait\, Pink Sky II\, 2019\, Photocollage\, soft pastel and pencil on paper mounted on wood panel\, 40 x 40 in. Courtesy of the artist and Laband Art Gallery
URL:https://moartdeland.org/event/luciana-abait/
LOCATION:Museum of Art – DeLand Downtown\, 100 N. Woodland Blvd.\, DeLand\, 32720\, United States
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk and Meet & Greet
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an artist talk and meet & greet with Mateo Blanco\, where the Colombian-American artist will discuss his recent piece\, Born of Two Lands Flag\, currently on display at the Museum. \nThrough this piece\, Blanco invites the public to reflect on the importance of caring for our environment\, honoring our heritage and embracing the complexity of our identities. Crafted from textiles with natural dye from the Mata Raton Tree\, Almendro Tree\, coconut\, cilantro and achiote\, the flag is an organic palette that connects Blanco to his Colombian roots\, exploring his unique identity as a Colombian-American. \n  \nABOUT THE ARTIST \nMateo Blanco was born in Miami in 1981 and began his formal training in fine art in Medellin\, Colombia\, where he studied under Débora Arango Pérez\, the artist immortalized on the country’s 2\,000-peso bill. Blanco’s studies include goldsmithing and jewelry. He holds a B.A. from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. Blanco is also a talented opera performer\, who sang for President George H.W. Bush in 2003. Blanco is represented by the Rosembaum Contemporary gallery\, located in Boca Raton and Palm Beach. \n  \nEVENT DETAILS \nArtist Talk + Meet & Greet with Mateo Blanco \nTuesday\, May 6  |  11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. \n600 N. Woodland Blvd. DeLand\, Florida 32720 \nThis event is FREE & open to the public \n  \nImage courtesy of the artist \n 
URL:https://moartdeland.org/event/mateo-blanco-artist-talk/
LOCATION:Museum of Art – DeLand\, 600 N. Woodland Blvd.\, DeLand\, FL\, 32720\, United States
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SUMMARY:Art Lovers Discover
DESCRIPTION:Experience the art of storytelling and literature at the Museum of Art – DeLand. With book read-alongs and reflection\, group sing-alongs\, and discovery of the artwork within our galleries\, Art Lovers Discover is a program that fosters a fresh desire in young children to connect with art in various forms. Each gathering will have a different storybook and focus. Kids aged 6 and under and their guardians are invited to join us for this uniquely immersive experience. \nSessions will meet at 10:30 a.m. once a month at our 600 N. Woodland Blvd location. \nEvent Details\nArt Lovers Discover at the Museum of Art – DeLand \nOpen to Kids Ages 6 & Under Plus Their Guardians \n600 N. Woodland Blvd. DeLand\, Florida\, 32720 \nSelect Wednesday of Each Month  |  10:30 a.m.\n \nAdmission: Free for Everyone\n \n  \nFor more information about the program\, please contact the Museum of Art – DeLand at (386) 734-4371.  \n 
URL:https://moartdeland.org/event/art-lovers-discover-4/
LOCATION:Museum of Art – DeLand\, 600 N. Woodland Blvd.\, DeLand\, FL\, 32720\, United States
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SUMMARY:Acrylic Painting: Concepts and Techniques  With David Fithian Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nDiscover the endless possibilities of acrylic painting in this dynamic\, hands-on class. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist\, this course is designed to help you bring your creative vision to life—whether in abstract or realistic styles. Through the guidance of artist David Fithian\, you’ll explore composition\, design\, color theory\, and acrylic techniques. Work on existing projects or start a brand-new series while experimenting with various materials and mediums. The class includes demonstrations\, personalized feedback\, ongoing critiques\, and a supportive environment to create your best work. Unleash your creativity and make your artistic ideas a reality! \nMeetings\nSession 1: Meets Wednesdays 3/19-4/9\, 2:00pm-4:00pm\nSession 2: Meets Wednesdays 4/16-5/7\, 2:00pm-4:00pm\nMeets at 600 N. Woodland Blvd\n(Session 1 is encouraged before session 2\, but not required) \nMaterials\nBasic acrylic paints\, brushes\, and canvas are supplied\, but students can bring their own materials \nCost\n$100 for members/$120 for future members for each 4-week session\nRegister online at moartdeland.org\nMaximum 10 students\, for adults and ages 16+ \nDavid Fithian Bio\nDavid Fithian grew up in Daytona Beach\, Florida as a creative child and adolescent. He attended the Art Students League in Woodstock\, New York\, and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.  David has taught at the Crealde School of Art in Winter Park\, the Maitland Art Center\, and the Artist’s Workshop in New Smyrna Beach. In addition to teaching he has managed the Graphics Department at Drexel University in Philadelphia\, operated a commercial photography and fine art studio\, and was the Curator of Art and Exhibitions at the Museum of Art – DeLand from 2001 until retiring in 2020. He maintains an active studio and exhibits his work regularly. \nClick here to purchase tickets
URL:https://moartdeland.org/event/acrylic-painting-concepts-and-techniques-with-david-fithian-session-2d/
LOCATION:Museum of Art – DeLand\, 600 N. Woodland Blvd.\, DeLand\, FL\, 32720\, United States
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