Danielle McKinney: Shelter presents a focused survey of paintings created over the last five years of the artist’s practice. Known for her evocative depictions of women in domestic interiors, McKinney constructs scenes that feel both intimate and distant, inviting viewers into moments of quiet introspection while maintaining a sense of emotional opacity. The women in McKinney’s paintings are often shown in familiar, softly lit interiors that evoke a sense of timelessness and subtle nostalgia. These spaces—bedrooms, living rooms, and other private environments—serve as sites where solitude becomes a form of refuge. Through careful attention to gesture, posture, and atmosphere, McKinney captures fleeting emotional states, balancing vulnerability with restraint. A central tension in McKinney’s work lies between recognition and unknowability. While viewers may identify with the emotional tone or setting of the paintings, the subjects themselves remain partially inaccessible, their inner worlds held just beyond reach. This dynamic transforms everyday moments into meditations on solitude, rest, and the complexity of human connection. Presented as part of the Norton Museum of Art’s Recognition of Art by Women (RAW) series, Shelter situates McKinney’s practice within broader conversations about representation, interiority, and contemporary figurative painting. The exhibition runs through October 4, 2026, in West Palm Beach, Florida.

60 Seconds: Polaroids from the Collection examines the artistic potential of Polaroid photography, a medium defined by immediacy, materiality, and spontaneity. By focusing on works drawn from the Norton Museum’s collection, the exhibition highlights how artists have embraced instant photography as a tool for experimentation, documentation, and conceptual exploration. Polaroid images, often produced in under a minute, capture fleeting moments with a sense of urgency and intimacy. Artists have used the format to test ideas, record personal experiences, and push the boundaries of photographic practice. The medium’s distinctive qualities—its soft tonal range, unique color shifts, and physical singularity—have made it an important site for innovation within both photography and contemporary art. Through a range of works, the exhibition considers how Polaroid photography intersects with themes of time, memory, identity, and process. Whether used as a preparatory tool, an artwork in itself, or a means of capturing ephemeral experiences, the Polaroid remains a powerful medium for artistic expression. Presented at the Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach, 60 Seconds: Polaroids from the Collection invites viewers to reflect on the relationship between technology and creativity, and the enduring appeal of capturing a moment as it unfolds.

Recognition of Art by Women: In Retrospect commemorates a decade of the Norton Museum of Art’s Recognition of Art by Women (RAW) series, an initiative launched in 2011 to address the underrepresentation of women artists in museum exhibitions and collections. Designed as a platform for solo presentations by emerging and mid-career artists, the series has played a pivotal role in shaping the museum’s contemporary programming and commitment to equity. This anniversary exhibition honors the nine artists who preceded the tenth RAW artist, Danielle McKinney, bringing their works into dialogue within a single exhibition. Featured artists include Jenny Saville, Sylvia Plimack Mangold, Phyllida Barlow, Klara Kristalova, Njideka Akunyili Crosby, Svenja Deininger, Nina Chanel Abney, María Berrío, and Rose B. Simpson. Bringing together artists with diverse practices and perspectives, the exhibition highlights a wide range of approaches to mark-making, materiality, and subject matter. From painting and sculpture to mixed media and installation, the works on view demonstrate how contemporary women artists engage deeply personal, emotional, and conceptual concerns while contributing to broader artistic discourse. Presented at the Norton Museum of Art, In Retrospect not only reflects on the achievements of the RAW series but also underscores its ongoing mission to foster a more inclusive and representative art world. The exhibition runs through September 27, 2026.