The Rollins Museum of Art has launched "Souvenir," a thematic exhibition that explores the intersection of physical objects and personal or collective memory. Featuring works such as Cruz Castillo’s "Loss Came First"—a piece constructed from discarded lottery tickets—the show examines how everyday items, from kitsch keychains to historical relics, serve as vessels for nostalgia and reminders of the past.
This exhibition highlights the museum's commitment to contemporary social commentary through material culture. By elevating found objects and ephemera to the status of fine art, the curators prompt viewers to reconsider the emotional and historical weight carried by the objects they collect and keep, bridging the gap between private sentiment and public history.