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Jeremy Frey, (Native American, Passamaquoddy, American, b. 1978) , Urchin, 2023, Black ash, sweet grass, synthetic dye, 5 x 11 ½ x 11 ½ in., The Alfond Collection of Contemporary Art, Rollins Museum of Art. Gift of Barbara '68 and Theodore '68 Alfond. 2023.1.31 © Jeremy Frey

Recent Acquisitions

The RMA collection continues to grow and change. Generous gifts and strategic purchases enrich and diversify the conversations engendered by our holdings, and offer us new opportunities to engage with unique works of art. This section of our website will feature recent acquisitions on a rotating basis, allowing us to share some of our new treasures as a virtual preview before they are shown in the galleries.

PLEASE NOTE: Not all works in the Rollins Museum collection are on view at any given time. View our Exhibitions page to see what's on view now. If you have questions about a specific work, please call 407-646-2526 prior to visiting.

I Need You

Rose B. Simpson

(American, b. 1983)
I Need You, 2023
Patinated bronze and clay bead earring
20 x 11 1/2 x 10 1/2 in.
The Alfond Collection of Contemporary Art, Rollins Museum of Art. Gift of Barbara ’68 and Theodore ’68 Alfond, 2023.1.24 © Rose B. Simpson. Courtesy of the artist, Jessica Silverman, San Francisco and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York

Gabriel de la Mora

(Mexican, b. 1968)
P., 2007
Hair on paper
13 1/4 x 10 3/4 x 2 in.
The Alfond Collection of Contemporary Art, Rollins Museum of Art. Gift of Barbara '68 and Theodore '68 Alfond, 2023.1.18 © Gabriel de la Mora

Big Man Syndrome, Part 2

Troy Makaza

(Zimbabwean, b. 1994)
Big Man Syndrome, Part 2, 2021
Silicone infused with pigment
94 1/2 x 64 5/8 in.
The Alfond Collection of Contemporary Art, Rollins Museum of Art, Gift of Barbara ’68 and Theodore ’68 Alfond, 2021.1.33

Warmurrungu

Nyarapayi Giles

(Australian-Ngaanyatjarra, ca. 1940-2019)
Warmurrungu, 2016
Acrylic on Canvas
57 1/8 x 57 1/8 in.
The Alfond Collection of Contemporary Art, Rollins Museum of Art. Gift of Barbara ’68 and Theodore ’68 Alfond, 2023.1.16 © Nyarapayi Giles & Tjarlirli Art

Figs and Oranges

John Peto

(American, 1854-1907)
Figs and Oranges, ca. 1890
Oil on board
14 3/8 x 17 5/8 x 3 3/8 in.
The Alfond Collection of Art, Rollins Museum of Art. Gift of Barbara '68 and Theodore '68 Alfond, 2024.20

Urchin

Jeremy Frey

(Native American, Passamaquoddy, American, b. 1978)
Urchin, 2023
Black ash, sweet grass, synthetic dye
5 x 11 ½ x 11 ½ in.
The Alfond Collection of Contemporary Art, Rollins Museum of Art. Gift of Barbara '68 and Theodore '68 Alfond. 2023.1.31 © Jeremy Frey

Night Bloom

Mary Grigoriadis

(American, b. 1942)
Night Bloom, 1983
Oil on Canvas
66 x 69 5/8 in.
The Alfond Collection of Contemporary Art, Rollins Museum of Art, Gift of Barbara '68 and Theodore '68 Alfond, 2023.1.19. Image courtesy of the Artist Ave Accola Griefen Fine Art

Madonna

Hung Liu

(Chinese, 1948 – 2021)
Madonna, 2008
Resin and mixed media
52 X 41 In.
The Alfond Collection of Contemporary Art, Rollins Museum of Art. Gift of Barbara ’68 and Theodore ‘68 Alfond, 2023.1.17 © 2023 Hung Liu Estate. Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Shaded Recursive Combs (second version)

James Siena

(American, b. 1957)
Shaded Recursive Combs (second version), 2009
Etching on Hahnemüle Bugra Sapphire Blue
19 1/4 x 17 in.
Gift from the Collection of Benjamin Ortiz and Victor P. Torchia Jr. 2021.85 © James Siena

Summer Nudes - Yevette

Annette Rawlings

(American, b. 1943)
Summer Nudes - Yevette, 2005
Oil on Linen
18 x 24 in.
Gift of F. Hawryliw, 2023.14 © Annette Rawlings

Purple Sheet

Annette Rawlings

(American, b. 1943)
Purple Sheet, 2001
Oil on Linen
18 x 24 in.
Gift of F. Hawryliw, 2023.13 © Annette Rawlings

Figures from Mexico - Ensenada

Annette Rawlings

(American, b. 1943)
Figures from Mexico - Ensenada, 2005
Oil on Linen
28 x 23 7/8 in.
Gift of F. Hawryliw, 2023.12 © Annette Rawlings

Quiero más o la pelea del cuerpo

Elsa María Meléndez

(Puerto Rican, b. 1974)
Quiero más o la pelea del cuerpo, 2017
Intaglio and xerographic printed puppets, wooden box lined with screen printed textiles and commercial fabrics, embroidery, foam and synthetic padding
25 x 26 x 8 in.
Museum purchase from the Michel Roux Acquisition Fund, 2023.36. Image Courtesy of the artist

Portrait of a Berber Boy

Domenico Pagano

(Italian, 1851-1912)
Portrait of a Berber Boy, 1893
Polychrome terracotta
20 43/64 x 16 47/64 x 5 33/64 in.
Museum purchase from the Mary Louise Tibbets Berg Acquisition Fund, 2023.3

Portrait of a Berber Girl

Domenico Pagano

(Italian, 1851–1912)
Portrait of a Berber Girl, 1893
Polychrome terracotta
23 5/8 x 17 3/8 in.
Museum purchase from the Mary Louise Tibbets Berg Acquisition Fund, 2023.2

Standing Female Figure

Unknown Artist

(Pre-Columbian)
Standing Female Figure, 300-400 A.D.
Ceramic
6 ½ x 3 ¾ x ¾ in.
In Memory of Janet Angelin, 2020.9

Standing Figure with loin cloth

Unknown Artist

(Pre-Columbian)
Standing Figure with loin cloth, 300-400 A.D.
Ceramic
8 ¾ x 5 ¼ x 1 ¼ in.
In Memory of Janet Angelin, 2020.10

Earthenware Jar Decorated with Geometric Patterns and Mask

Unknown Artist

(Pre-Columbian)
Earthenware Jar Decorated with Geometric Patterns and Mask, 250-400 A.D.
7 1/8 x 8 ¼ in.
In Memory of Janet Angelin, 2020.11

Earthenware Jar Decorated with Geometric Patterns

Unknown Artist

(Pre-Columbian)
Earthenware Jar Decorated with Geometric Patterns, 250-400 A.D.
2 ¾ x 3 ¾ in.
In Memory of Janet Angelin, 2020.12

Earthenware Bowl with Rolled Rim

Unknown Artist

(Pre-Columbian)
Earthenware Bowl with Rolled Rim, 250-400 A.D.
3 5/8 x 5 ½ in.
In Memory of Janet Angelin, 2020.13

Miniature vessel

Unknown Artist

(Pre-Columbian)
Miniature vessel, 250-400 A.D.
1 x 1 ½ in.
In Memory of Janet Angelin, 2020.14

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