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
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.
Tavares Strachan (Bahamian, born 1979). You Belong Here (Blue), 2013.
Blue neon, two transformers, 22 ½ x 57 in. Courtesy of the artist and Marian Goodman Gallery. Photo: Bill Orcutt.

Something Borrowed, Something New

April 19–September 27, 2026

Featuring works by such acclaimed modern and contemporary artists as Louise Bourgeois, Chuck Close, Yoko Ono, David Hockney, 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
Keith Monda and Veronica Brady

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