
Larry Kagan, Mosquito V, 2007, steel with shadow:, 51 x 43 x 16 inches, Courtesy of the artist.
Larry Kagan Object/Shadow
January 14 – May 21, 201
Larry Kagan’s sculpture simply defies description. Viewed without special lighting, his works of art appear to be abstract metal sculptures. The works of art are completed when strong lighting at a specific angle strikes the sculpture, creating shadows that depict objects, animals, and figures. Even when viewers see them close-up, they have difficulty understanding how his metal constructions cast these shadow images. He explains: “The term defines a condition wherein a solid component of the sculpture casts a specific shadow that completes the artwork. Sculpture traditionally relies on mass to create its form. Shadow-art derives primarily from the novelty of the silhouette. Object/shadow need both the solid and the shadow in order to exist. And, by virtue of their dual nature, they exhibit surprising visual behavior that
defies our visualization rules for objects.”
Kagan has often watched gallery visitors reactions. “When the light isn’t on, you can imagine how their brain works. They are looking at abstract art. Then the light goes on, and they see the shadow and they laugh.” Object/shadow is Kagan’s term for the new category of sculpture that he has developed for more than a decade.

Picasso and the Progressive Proof
September 13, 2025–January 4, 2026
Picasso and the Progressive Proof: Linocut Prints from a Private Collection explores Pablo Picasso’s late-career printmaking through three key works and their proofs, highlighting his innovative techniques and recurring themes of Spanish heritage, mythology, and European Old Masters.

Recent Acquisition Highlights
September 27, 2025–January 11, 2026
This exhibition highlights the richness of the Vero Beach Museum of Art’s permanent collection, showcasing a diverse range of works—from early American masterpieces to contemporary art—all acquired by the museum within the past few years.