NAPLES, FL — The Baker Museum at Artis-Naples has announced a major gift of 74 works of contemporary glass and ceramics from longtime Naples residents and passionate collectors Dr. Laurence and Rita Sibrack. Among these works is Madeleine (2011) from Dan Dailey's Individuals series. The collection, which the museum calls “transformational,” also includes works by many of Dailey’s contemporaries and other key figures in the studio glass movement, including Dale Chihuly, Amber Cowan, Preston Singletary, Judith Schaechter and Lucio Bubacco.
“An exquisite pleasure had invaded my senses, something isolated, detached, with no suggestion of its origin.” —Marcel Proust
"I'm glad my sculpture, Madeleine, has found a new home at The Baker Museum," said Dailey. "The Madeleine is a French cookie made in a baker's mold, often in the form of a scallop shell. In the Alsace it's usually flavored with bergamot, and it's a characteristically Alsatian product. At a certain time of the year there's a 'competition' among bakers (patissiers) in the Alsace to make the best Madeleine. They make them in a variety of shapes with different designs and patterns."
"Having worked for many years at Daum Crystal in Nancy and Paris, I gained a fondness for the flavor and a respect for the patissiers' passion expressed by this friendly competition. A tasty treat for everyone."
The Baker Museum will celebrate the collection in the upcoming exhibition, The Passion of Collecting: Stories in Glass and Ceramics from the Sibrack Collection, opening January 10, 2026 and remaining on view through the fall.
“The Sibracks have long been valued supporters of Artis-Naples, and their contributions have enriched our organization in countless ways,” said Artis-Naples CEO and President Kathleen van Bergen. “Their decision to make Naples their home, inspired in part by the cultural vibrancy of Artis-Naples, is a testament to the lasting impact of our multidisciplinary mission. This remarkable gift deepens that legacy and reflects their unwavering commitment to contemporary art.”
Madeleine, 2011, Individuals series
The Baker Museum is the foremost fine art museum in Southwest Florida, presenting an ambitious slate of exhibitions annually to complement installations of works from its permanent collection. Comprising more than 3,000 objects, the museum’s broad holdings of 20th- and 21st-century art reflect particular strengths in modern art of the United States and Mexico. Beginning with several major exhibitions and acquisitions of works by Dale Chihuly in the early 2000s, The Baker Museum has long championed the studio glass movement.
The Baker Museum at Artis–Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Boulevard, Naples, Florida 34108-2740
Home to The Baker Museum and the Naples Philharmonic, Artis-Naples is unique among cultural institutions nationwide by its equal dedication to both the visual and performing arts. Artis-Naples welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors each year for a broad array of artistic and educational opportunities perfect for audiences of all backgrounds and interests.
The Passion of Collecting: Stories in Glass and Ceramics from the Sibrack Collection, featuring Dan Dailey’s Madeleine, opens January 10, 2026.
