Watch a remarkable lecture by Dr. Rocky Ruggiero on the art and politics of the Medici Empire in Italy during the 15th and 16th centuries, presented in conjunction with the Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art’s exhibition The Medici Dynasty: Renaissance in Florence.
Read MoreDr Wayne Wood gave a presentation called Frank Lloyd Wright and His Influence on Florida Architecture at the AGB Museum of Art in Lakeland, Florida, November 14, 2025. View the entire presentation here.
Read MoreFormer Executive Director and Chief Curator Dr. Alex Rich has always been passionate about art history, and about sharing that passion with our community. As he prepared to leave the Museum after eight years, he hosted his final set of lectures as part of a special interactive “Drinks with the Director” event held live in the galleries. He reflected on the impact of art and art history while highlighting some of his all-time favorite works, including pieces from our own collection.
Read MoreFormer Executive Director and Chief Curator Dr. Alex Rich has always been passionate about art history, and about sharing that passion with our community. As he prepared to leave the Museum after eight years, he hosted his final set of lectures as part of a special interactive “Drinks with the Director” event held live in the galleries. He reflected on the impact of art and art history while highlighting some of his all-time favorite works, including pieces from our own collection.
Read MoreDr. H. Alexander Rich leads a Gallery Perspectives Tour of the exhibition Frank Lloyd Wright & the College of Tomorrow. This will be his final tour before he departs for his new role as Director and CEO of the Gibbs Museum of Art in Charleston, SC.
Read MoreDr H. Alexander Rich gives a lecture at the Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art’s Holiday Member’s Reception called It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Impressionism to go along with the Museum’s exhibition, Dutch Impressionism: The Hague School, 1860-1930.
Read MoreThe Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art at Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Florida
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