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Branko van Oppen

Branko van Oppen

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Curator of Ancient Art & Ancient Historian. Cat, Food & Music Lover, too!

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Branko van Oppen @bvoppen.bsky.social · Jul 27

Wiki to the rescue!

Branko van Oppen @bvoppen.bsky.social · Jul 27

Branko van Oppen @bvoppen.bsky.social · Jul 12

Check out these two new additions: a bronze head of Dionysus and a bust of a young woman — both on long-term loan. Don’t miss your chance to see these beautiful masterpieces!
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#TampaMuseumofArt #DiscoverTMA #ancientart #ancientgreece #artexhibition #artmuseum #museumexhibit #museumlovers #tampabay

Branko van Oppen @bvoppen.bsky.social · Jun 28

The Tampa Museum of Art is proud to present the recent addition of this spectacular mosaic of Ganymedes and the Eagle on long-term loan! Come visit & see!
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#TampaMuseumofArt #discoverTMA #ancientart #romanart #mosaic #ganymede #artexhibition #artmuseum #museumexhibit #museumlovers #tampabay

Branko van Oppen @bvoppen.bsky.social · Jun 21

“Focal Point: The David Hall Photography Collection” presents 40 works from the holdings of the Tampa-based collector and photographer David Hall and is on view TMA through April 19, 2026.
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#TampaMuseumofArt #photographyexhibition #photography #artexhibition #artmuseum #museumexhibit #tampabay

Branko van Oppen @bvoppen.bsky.social · Jun 14

Summer Open House celebrating the exhibition “American Gaze: Impressionism – Paintings from Tampa Bay Collections,” on view at the Tampa Museum of Art through February 1, 2026.
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#TampaMuseumofArt #Impressionism #modernart #marycassat #artmuseum #artexhibition #museumexhibit #tampabay

Branko van Oppen @bvoppen.bsky.social · Jun 7

Opening reception of “Another Weeping Woman,” a solo exhibition by the fantabulous Diana Sosnowska, now on view at FMoPA until July 13th only. So, go and check it out today!
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#FMoPA #dianasosnowska #soloexhibition #photographyexhibition #photography #artexhibition #museumexhibit #tampabay #ybor

Branko van Oppen @bvoppen.bsky.social · May 17

Grateful to have “The Art of Coptic Egypt from the Collection of Dr. Robert Steven Bianchi” on view at the Tampa Museum of Art from September 13, 2024, through September 28, 2025.
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#TampaMuseumofArt #ancientart #ancientcopts #copticart #artlovers #museumlovers #artmuseum #discoverTMA

Branko van Oppen @bvoppen.bsky.social · May 17

Patricia Cronin’s “Aphrodite Reimagined” (2018) has graced several exhibitons at the Tampa Museum of Art over the past five years!
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#TampaMuseumofArt #patriciacronin #aphrodite #contemporaryart #artlovers #museumlovers #artmuseum #discoverTMA

Branko van Oppen @bvoppen.bsky.social · May 17

“Prelude: An Introduction to the Permanent Collection,” juxtaposing a selection of antiquities with modern and contemporary art, was on view at the Tampa Museum of Art (2022-2025).
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#TampaMuseumofArt #ancientart #antiquities #contemporaryart #artlovers #museumlovers #artmuseum #discoverTMA

Branko van Oppen @bvoppen.bsky.social · Apr 28

By all means, do come & visit Tampa! Many great museums in the area.

Branko van Oppen @bvoppen.bsky.social · Apr 28

Events celebrating the opening of “The Etruscans: A Mysterious Italian People” at the Tampa Museum of Art, including a lecture by the eminent Richard De Puma.
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#TampaMuseumofArt #ancientart #antiquities #etruscan #etruscanart #museumlife #curatorlife #artlover #museumlover #artmuseum #discoverTMA

Branko van Oppen @bvoppen.bsky.social · Apr 28

Overview of the exhibition “The Etruscans: A Mysterious Italian People” on view now at the Tampa Museum of Art through Spring 2027.
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#TampaMuseumofArt #ancientart #antiquities #etruscan #etruscanart #museumlife #curatorlife #artlover #museumlover #artmuseum #discoverTMA

Branko van Oppen @bvoppen.bsky.social · Apr 28

Installing the exhibition “The Etruscans: A Mysterious Italian People” (on view through Spring 2027) at the Tampa Museum of Art.
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#TampaMuseumofArt #ancientart #antiquities #etruscan #etruscanart #artinstall #exhibitionprep #museumlife #artlover #museumlover #artmuseum #discoverTMA

Branko van Oppen @bvoppen.bsky.social · Apr 12

“Highlights from the Karam Collection,” my first exhibition for the Tampa Museum of Art was on view from November 11, 2021, through January 15, 2023
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Photography by Paige Boscia
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#TampaMuseumofArt #ancientart #antiquities #contemporaryart #artlovers #museumlovers #artmuseum #discoverTMA

Branko van Oppen @bvoppen.bsky.social · Apr 12

“C. Paul Jennewein: Classical Inspiration,” including Art Deco sculpture and oil paintings on view the Tampa Museum of Art since April 16, 2023.
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#TampaMuseumofArt #modernart #artdeco #neoclassicism #artlovers #museumlovers #artmuseum #discoverTMA

Branko van Oppen @bvoppen.bsky.social · Apr 12

“All in Favor: New Works in the Permanent Collection,” featuring my first acquisitions for the TMA, paired with contemporary art, was on view from June 30, 2022, through July 30, 2023.
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#TampaMuseumofArt #ancientart #antiquities #contemporaryart #artlovers #museumlovers #artmuseum #discoverTMA

Branko van Oppen @bvoppen.bsky.social · Apr 9

It’s one of my favorites too! (No reason to believe this was painted in her lifetime and thus commissioned by herself rather than her family.) Her grey hair at least seems to show women could survive into older age.

Branko van Oppen @bvoppen.bsky.social · Apr 6

Events around the exhibition “Ancient Athens: Birthplace of Democracy” (Oct 25, 2024-May 18, 2025) at the Tampa Museum of Art. Photos courtesy of Bill Zewadski.
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#TampaMuseumofArt #ancientart #antiquities #ancientathens #ancientdemocray #democracy #artlover #museumlover #artmuseum #discoverTMA

Branko van Oppen @bvoppen.bsky.social · Apr 6

Within the context of the 2024 U.S. Presidential Elections, the Tampa Museum of Art organized “Ancient Athens: Birthplace of Democracy” (Oct 25, 2024-May 18, 2025).
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#TampaMuseumofArt #ancientart #antiquities #ancientathens #ancientdemocray #democracy #artlover #museumlover #artmuseum #discoverTMA

Branko van Oppen @bvoppen.bsky.social · Apr 6

Within the context of the 2024 U.S. Presidential Elections, the Tampa Museum of Art organized “Ancient Athens: Birthplace of Democracy” (Oct 25, 2024-May 18, 2025).
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#TampaMuseumofArt #ancientart #antiquities #ancientathens #ancientdemocray #democracy #artlover #museumlover #artmuseum #discoverTMA

Branko van Oppen @bvoppen.bsky.social · Mar 9

Installation photos of the exhibition “Joseph Veach Noble: Through the Eye of a Collector” (April 18, 2024 - February 28, 2026) at the Tampa Museum of Art.
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#TampaMuseumofArt #ancientart #antiquities #artlove #artlover #artlovers #museumlove #museumlover #museumlovers #artmuseum #discoverTMA

Branko van Oppen @bvoppen.bsky.social · Mar 9

Installation photos of the exhibition “Joseph Veach Noble: Through the Eye of a Collector” (April 18, 2024 - February 28, 2026) at the Tampa Museum of Art.
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#TampaMuseumofArt #ancientart #antiquities #artlove #artlover #artlovers #museumlove #museumlover #museumlovers #artmuseum #discoverTMA

Branko van Oppen @bvoppen.bsky.social · Mar 9

Installation photos of the exhibition “Joseph Veach Noble: Through the Eye of a Collector” (April 18, 2024 - February 28, 2026) at the Tampa Museum of Art.
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#TampaMuseumofArt #ancientart #antiquities #artlove #artlover #artlovers #museumlove #museumlover #museumlovers #artmuseum #discoverTMA

Branko van Oppen @bvoppen.bsky.social · Feb 17

My pride & joy, “Identity in the Ancient World” (March 24, 2023 - March 23, 2025) at the Tampa Museum of Art.
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Photography by Paige Boscia.
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#TampaMuseumofArt #ancientart #antiquities #artlove #artlover #artlovers #museumlove #museumlover #museumlovers #artmuseum #discoverTMA