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Art: Best bets

By MARY ANN MARGER

© St. Petersburg Times, published December 13, 2001


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

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

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Craft is a Verb -- Noteworthy newcomers join groundbreaking artists in an overview of American fine crafts since the 1950s. Tampa Museum of Art.

Wyeths -- The timely topic of patriotism is reflected in the works of illustrator N.C. Wyeth and portrait artist James Wyeth. Ringling Museum of Art.

Wheels -- Cars may be a national obsession, but are they art? Curator David Shankweiler proves they are. Related children's show. Dunedin Fine Art Center.

Jacqueline Lamba -- The Dali Museum offers a look at works by a little-known surrealist, the wife of the movement's leader, Andre Breton.

20 Years of Collecting; Americanos -- The Museum of Fine Arts honors departing director Michael Milkovich with a show of works acquired during his tenure. Also: photos of Latino life in the United States.

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