By Sandra Schulman It’s sure to be a long hot summer, so the cool quiet of museums and galleries offer a welcome retreat. With more of a year-round population in South Florida, cultural centers are offering up more top-notch shows with a lighter touch. The new Norton Museum in particular, with its shady sculpture garden, gleaming new restaurant and water-inspired art, is a … [Read more...]
MOCA’s ‘Monarchs’ delves into human, butterfly migration
By Sandra Schulman A group exhibition called Monarchs: Brown and Native Contemporary Artists in the Path of the Butterfly, now at The Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami (MOCA), uses the borderless migration pattern of the majestic monarch butterfly to alight on artists from Canada to Mexico. The works of 37 artists who are native to the Americas are separated into … [Read more...]
Arts Preview 2017-18: The season in Miami-Dade art
By Larry Schwingel Miami-Dade County is rich in diversity, and that tradition shines no brighter than through the prism of extraordinary works provided by artists from around the world, particularly Latin America. The opportunity to view pieces of distinction can be seen at multiple venues, and this season’s schedule of exhibitions offers plenty for any art lover. Art … [Read more...]
2016-17 Season Preview: Art in Miami-Dade
By Michael Mills Like Santa Claus, Art Basel comes but once a year – and for only a few days. The rest of the year museums do the heavy lifting for the cultural life of Miami-Dade. Remember that galleries in the Wynwood District and elsewhere often schedule solo and group exhibitions with short notice. Museum schedules also typically fill in over time. Here are some … [Read more...]