How do you convey the depth of a radically disruptive artistic output produced under as simple of a name as Mariano? You build a sense of enigma around said name, as Pérez Art Museum Miami has done for the first major retrospective of the work of Cuban artist Mariano Rodríguez (1912-1990) in the United States. A darkly lit gallery tucked away on the second floor of the … [Read more...]
Season Preview 2021-22: The season in Miami-Dade art
By Sandra Schulman The return of the art fairs is the big news down south, though how much of the international set will fly in remains to be seen. The buzziest show of the season will undoubtedly be Bob Dylan’s expansive multimedia exhibit at the Frost Art Museum. Will the elusive Mr. Zimmerman make an appearance? The answer is blowing in the wind. Pérez Art … [Read more...]
Some of the best local virtual art shows to see now
By Sandra Schulman The art world has moved virtual, adapting to the new physical unreality we are all living through. Spring season has a variety of new shows that may or may not be able to be seen in person, so museums, galleries and artists have made online tours to see the new work. Here is a roundup of some of the best. While the galleries are temporarily closed, ICA … [Read more...]
Miami Art Week 3: Proof of city’s growth as hub for art
By Sandra Schulman If you were feeling some fair-tigue earlier this month during Miami Art Week, the shows at the city’s museums give breathing room and stellar installations to their artists. Miami saw three new museums open in December, and new exhibits at longtime spaces dug deep. The Rubell family, Mera, Don, and son Jason, have been at the forefront of art collecting … [Read more...]
Season Preview 2019-20: Solo woman shows standouts in Miami-Dade art season
By Sandra Schulman In Miami-Dade County, the return of Art Basel Miami Beach and dozens of satellite fairs dominates December, but strong shows by female artists Teresita Fernandez and Mickalene Thomas are star attractions at the museums. Art After Stonewall brings major names to the theme, while regional art stars shine at MOCA. Art Basel Miami Beach: The biggest art … [Read more...]
Art: The 2019 Summer Season
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...]
Season Preview 2018-19: Miami-Dade art
By Sandra Schulman An energized art season approaches, with exhibitions looking out to the Caribbean, back to Christo’s Surrounded Islands, and ever further back to the lush heyday designs of Art Deco. Some new players such as the Institute of Contemporary Art and the expanded Bass promise fresh new shows in their spacious digs. Even the parking garage across from the ICA is … [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...]