The Closet Chronicles

Don’t miss the opportunity to delve into this remarkable narrative of resilience and authenticity on display until September 17, 2023, at the Sarasota Art Museum.

Sara Berman on the Terrace in Rome, 2018, by Maira Kalman (American, born 1949) Gouache on paper, 12 × 16 × 2 inches

Step into the intimate world of SaraBerman’sClosetat the Sarasota Art Museum and discover the extraordinary story behind this captivating installation. Created by artists Maira and Alex Kalman, the daughter and grandson of Berman, the exhibition showcases the meticulously preserved belongings of Sara Berman, a Jewish émigré who embarked on a new chapter in her life at age sixty. Leaving behind her old life, Berman settled in a studio apartment in Greenwich Village, where she embraced minimalism by wearing only white. Explore the carefully folded garments, personal effects, and poignant details that bring Berman’s story to life. From her humble beginnings in Belarus to her pursuit of identity and meaning, SaraBerman’sClosetis a profound testament to the transformative power of self-expression.

To help uncover the thrilling tale of Jackie Cochran, lend your support at GoFundMe.com/f/Flight -of-Jackie-Cochran.

SEE THE WORLDVoyager Voyager

Northwest Florida filmmakers are jetting out to produce an investigative documentary on the life of DeFuniak Springs native Jackie Cochran. The documentary will unravel the fascinating story of Cochran, an intrepid Women Airforce Service Pilot (WASP) of World War II, who set more records in altitude, speed, and distance than any other pilot in the twentieth century. The story is inspired by Nancy Hasty’s riveting play, based on the book Superwoman Jacqueline Cochran by Billie Pittman Ayers and Beth Dees. This documentary aims to sift fact from fiction, inviting viewers to consider Cochran’s place alongside aviation legends like Chuck Yeager and Amelia Earhart in the American canon.