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Art: Best bets

By MARY ANN MARGER

© St. Petersburg Times, published February 22, 2001


Art critic Mary Ann Marger's recommendations for this weekend. Please refer to the Art Calendar for details.

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Abraham Bloemaert and His Time -- Scholarly show of works by a little-known but authentic Old Master. Museum of Fine Arts.

William Wegman -- These are dog days at USF Contemporary Art Museum as artist/photographer of Weimaraners shows his stuff.

Victorian Narratives -- Open-ended tales from 19th century England are depicted in paint at Tampa Museum of Art. Also James VanDerZee's Harlem photos and Seattle glass.

Dalis at the Dali -- Permanent collection rearranged on dramatically colored walls, plus the story of the Morses and the Dalis.

Bak, Terwilliger -- Two powerful shows at the Florida Holocaust Museum join permanent installation to say, "Never forget."

Upcoming

March 3, 4 -- Gasparilla Festival of the Arts, Ashley Drive, Tampa. Bay area's biggest outdoor show is often the best. Web site http://www.gasparilla-arts.com; (813) 876-1747.

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