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The Key West Art & Historical Society will present a retrospective on the work of Key West artist Van Eno, starting Saturday, Dec. 17 at the Custom House Musuem's Bryan Gallery.

Eno's iconic work was popularized in Key West in the 1970s and '80 and exhibited in the Gingerbread Square Gallery when Richard Heyman owned the gallery and before Heyman became Key West mayor.

Work in theater costume and set design broadened the appeal of Eno's work. And later, his drop-paint style became well-known and sought after by collectors.

This special tribute to Eno, created by guest curators Joe Pais, Wesley Calvin and Bob Chaplin, will run through Feb. 17, 2012.

Many local residents have loaned their Van Eno art for this exhibit, society officials said. As a result, works not previously available will be on display to the public.

During his Key West residency, Eno's work on playbills and posters also drew admirers. His design for a production of "Godspell" will be among the rare pieces on display at the Customs House exhibit.

Eno died in September 1986 at his home on White Street.

For more information about the Key West Art & Historical Society, call 295-6616.

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