Appleton Museum opens portrait photography exhibit

Buster Keaton on the set of “Limelight,” 1952, Berni Schoenfield (American, 1922-1999), gelatin silver print, gift of Marjorie M. Cheatley and Marcia Koblos Shattuck. [Photo courtesy Appleton Museum of Art]

The Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida has opened the “Striking Poses: Portrait Photography from the Permanent Collection” exhibit. It will be on display through Jan. 26, 2025, in the second-floor Preview Gallery.

The exhibition is drawn from the Appleton’s extensive photography collection. The collection includes 17 gelatin silver prints and one color photograph. The images highlight the individuality of the subjects, which include rare and intimate portraits of Marlon Brando, Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin, as well as the distinctive artistic perspectives of the photographers. The artists on exhibit include Mary Ellen Mark, Anne Noggle, Abigail Perlmutter, Berni Schoenfield, Bert Stern, Brett Weston and Edward Weston.

“With photographers who are just as fascinating as their subjects, we are pleased to present these compelling works, along with some interesting backstories uncovered during the process of organizing the show,” said Victoria Billig, Appleton assistant director, in a news release.

The Appleton Museum, Artspace and Store are open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, noon-5 p.m., at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. Regular admission fees apply to visit. Admission is free on the first Saturday of each month.

To learn more, go to appletonmuseum.org