The statue of David is the symbol of the City of Sarasota, but perhaps as iconic to The Ringling is the view of Michelangelo's masterpiece flanked by 10 towering palm trees.
Five immense canvases wow visitors upon entering the galleries of the Museum of Art. Learn five facts about The Triumph of the Eucharist series by Peter Paul Rubens.
Legend has it that during construction in the 1970s or 1980s, 22 exquisite Renaissance watches were found beneath the art museum’s office floorboards... Mysteries surround the objects John Ringling purchased from Ava Vanderbilt Belmont.
Blue was once one of the most difficult colors to attain, making it even more expensive than gold. When a patron commissioned a work of art, he or she would usually specify the amount of money an artist should spend on the blue.
Curious to learn more about The Ringling's newest installation and the fascinating artist who created them? The Ringling library suggests five good reads on Circle of Animals/ Zodiac Heads and Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei
The books previously owned by John and Mable Ringing hold an honored place within the Library’s Special Collections. While most of John Ringling's books are in remarkably good condition (considering they were stored without air condition for many decades!) some require conservation. Take a look behind the scenes at the conservation of a book that lead John Ringling to purchase a painting in the Museum's collection.
