William Villalongo (American, born 1975). Mother Tongue, 2020. Acrylic, cut velour paper and pigment print collage, 40 x 40 in. (sheet); 44 ⅛ x 43 ⅜ in. (frame). Courtesy of ©Villalongo Studio LLC and Susan Inglett Gallery, NYC
4 indians in front of various tvs in the middle of a field
Cara Romero (Chemehuevi/American, born 1977). TV Indians, 2017. Archival pigment print, 35 × 53 5/8 in.
Courtesy of the artist, © Cara Romero. In the collection of The Richard and Ellen Sandor Family.
Person on Unicorn Floater On blue Blackground
Derrick Adams (American, born 1970). Floater 80 (Self-Portrait), 2018. Acrylic paint on paper, 40 x 40 in.
© Derrick Adams. Courtesy Gagosian. In the collection of Elizabeth and William Kahane. Photo: John Berens Studio
Screen print of abstract red and blue shapes and lines
Arturo Herrera (Venezuelan, born 1959). F&G, 2025. Two-run screenprint, 45 1/2 x 35 7/8 in.
Published by Graphicstudio, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL. Private Collection of Stanton Storer. Photo: Will Lytch.
William Villalongo (American, born 1975). Mother Tongue, 2020. Acrylic, cut velour paper and pigment print collage, 40 x 40 in. (sheet); 44 ⅛ x 43 ⅜ in. (frame). Courtesy of ©Villalongo Studio LLC and Susan Inglett Gallery, NYC
William Villalongo (American, born 1975). Mother Tongue, 2020. Acrylic, cut velour paper and pigment print collage, 40 x 40 in. (sheet); 44 ⅛ x 43 ⅜ in. (frame).
Courtesy of ©Villalongo Studio LLC and Susan Inglett Gallery, NYC. In the collection of Stanton Storer, St. Petersburg, FL
Pepe Mar (Mexican, born 1977). Matador, 2025. Mixed media in artist’s plexi box, 60 x 48 in. Collection of Stanton Storer, St. Petersburg, FL. Courtesy the artist and David Castillo. Photo: Zach Balber.
Pepe Mar (Mexican, born 1977). Matador, 2025. Mixed media in artist’s plexi box, 60 x 48 in.
Collection of Stanton Storer, St. Petersburg, FL. Courtesy the artist and David Castillo. Photo: Zach Balber.

Something Borrowed, Something New

April 19–September 27, 2026

Featuring works by such acclaimed modern and contemporary artists as Louise Bourgeois, Chuck Close, David Hockney, Yoko Ono, Kara Walker, Ai Weiwei, and more, this never-before-seen exhibition offers a rare glimpse into private collections held throughout Southwest Florida. From paintings, sculptures, and prints to photographs and video works, Something Borrowed, Something New showcases a diverse range of artworks produced by some of the most prominent artists of our time. Complementing these borrowed selections, this show also features exciting new pieces and creates a dialogue between the works of late 20th-century trailblazers and today’s leading global artists. Together, this curation celebrates our region’s passion for the visual arts with extraordinary artworks never to be exhibited side-by-side again.

Something Borrowed, Something New is organized by Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College of Art and Design and curated by Rangsook Yoon, senior curator at Sarasota Art Museum.

This exhibition is made possible, in part, with generous support from:


Platinum Sponsors
Judy and Fred Fiala


Silver Sponsors
Elaine and Bill Crouse
Marge and Leon Ellin
Bev Harms
Katherine and Frank Martucci
Keith Monda and Veronica Brady
Janis and Hobart Swan

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4 indians in front of various tvs in the middle of a field

Sarasota Art Museum Announces “Something Borrowed, Something New,” a Rare Glimpse into Private Art Collections of Southwest Florida

Sarasota, Fla — Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College of Art and Design (SAM) is proud to announce its upcoming exhibition, “Something Borrowed, Something New,” opening to the public on April 19, 2026. This landmark exhibition offers a never-before-seen look into the extraordinary contemporary and modern artworks held in private collections throughout Sarasota, Longboat Key, and Tampa, Florida.