Cool spot, chill vibes will definitely go again to just marvel at the art and creativity.read more

If you love elephants and art, then this exhibit is a must for you to see and experience. Never did…read moreI think that I would see 100 lifelike elephants on the beach in Miami Beach. You can get up close and personal for free until December 8 while Art Basel 2024 is happening in Miami and Miami Beach. The exhibit is located between 36th and 37th Streets on Collins Ave behind the 36th Street Park and the Faena Hotel. There is plenty of free parking. The Great Elephant Migration is a global fundraising adventure to amplify indigenous knowledge and inspire the human race, to share space. I am so thrilled that we were able to view this exhibit ahead of the official opening on Dec. 2. It lasts until Dec. 8. After Miami Beach, it will be traveling to Montana. It migrated from New York City to Miami Beach by truckload.

When entering Miami Beach you can't help but smile when you spot this cheerful mural. This is the…read morelargest mural ever approved by the city of Miami Beach and is 50 feet high and 120 feet long. Completed in October of 2016, the Welcome to Miami mural was painted by David "Lebo" Le Batard. Lebo was born to Cuban immigrants and was raised in South Florida. Inspired by American cartooning, fine art, indigenous art and Egyptian hieroglyphic, his art work includes murals, paintings, and sculptures. He is a pioneer of Postmodern Cartoon Expressionism, an art form that uses cartoon imagery, rich color, and unique lines to create layers of meaning. Lebo has a showroom in Wynwood and a studio in Miami Beach. His art can be found all over the world and his has done corporate partnerships with Norwegian Cruise Lines, Lulu Lemon, Harley Davidson, Audi, Google, Microsoft, Redbull, Ketel One, Bacardi, and Ferrari. American. Murals are on display at the Airlines Arena in Miami, Calle Ocho, Hart Plaza in Detroit and Hotel de Artes in San Francisco. About his art Lebo has said "'My aim in creating is to explore the purest, most spiritual elements of the arts and sciences (from astronomy to history, from music to physics) and to interpret them through the language of cartoons, giving them a unique and vibrant voice. After all, cartoons are a primordial form of expression that have always combined images in order to tell stories. We have only to think of rock paintings, hieroglyphics or religious iconography for our proof. In reality, even when we look at Picasso's work after 1905, it all becomes very hard-edged yet organic. The very essence of cartooning. The Welcome to Miami mural is on the side of the historic Roosevelt Theatre along the Biscayne Channel. The left side of the mural features a monk parakeet. Native to Argentina, Uruguay and other South American countries, they were introduced to South Florida in 1969 through the pet trade. On the right side of the mural is a native Florida flower, the night blooming jasmine. Lebo said that "A big reason I chose to highlight the Monk Parakeet for this project is its unique nature as a tropical species. Not only can their interesting squawking be heard throughout the area, but you can also see their family nests located in palm trees all around Miami Beach. Below the parakeet and night jasmine blossom is a stylized wave pattern inspired by the Art Deco movement, another trademark of Miami Beach. The lifeguard stand also captures another Miami Beach highlight with its delightful one of a kind feel, as it stands dotting the Atlantic". I really like the pop art feel of the mural which gives vintage postcard vibes. Since its creation the Welcome to Miami Mural has been a landmark for visitors to Miami Beach. Take your picture in front of it and let everyone know you are in Miami.

The Kaleidoscope (...Bigger) House is an art installation by Laurie Simmons and Peter Wheelwright…read morecurrently on display in the Melin Atrium in the Miami Design District. Laurie Simmons art work is displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art, and The Whitney Museum of American Art. Peter Wheelwright is an architect, educator, and writer. This art piece was originally created as a 1:12 scale dollhouse, produced by Bozart Toys in 2001 and sold at the MoMA Design Shop. The house has a midcentury design with furniture and decor contributed by Dakota Jackson, Karim Rashid, Ron Arad, and Jonathan Adler with art by Carroll Dunham, Cindy Sherman, Peter Halley and Mel Kendrick. In collaboration with DMINTI, ICA Miami, and Laurie Simmons and Peter Wheelwright, The Kaleidoscope (...Bigger) House was recreated on a larger scale for Miami Art Week. There is an AI interactive component to the installation. If you scan the QR code near the entrance you can create a digital photo. The Kaleidoscope (...Bigger) House will be on display until March 31, 2025.

Fleurs De Villes Voyage is a 10 day cultural arts event that is launches at Bal Harbour Shops in…read moreconjunction with Women's History Month. Local florists cover the malls mannequins in a stunning array of flowers an plant materials. This years theme Artiste was inspired by artists in various disciples. Some of the artists featured were French painter Berthe Morisot, Italian Renaissance Painter Sofonisba Anguissola, American modernist painter Georgia O'Keefe, African American artist Mickalene Thomas, American abstract expressionist painter Helen Frankenthaler, Polish art deco painter Tamara De Lempicka, American Impressionist painter Mary Cassatt, Queen of polka dots Yayoi Kusama, Italian fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli, Brazilian contemporary artist Beatriz Milhazes, 18th century French painter Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun, Japanese painter Uemura Shoen, English sculptor Barbara Hepworth, and roaring twenties icon Zelda Fitzgerald. Entrances to select stores are wreathed in more flowers while there are even more floral decorations throughout Bal Harbour. The mall also hosts additional special events. Check the Bal Harbour Shop's web site for more information. This outdoor mall is beautiful and makes the perfect backdrop for all of the unique floral creations. Hurry over because you only have until March 10th before the bloom is off the rose and Artiste moves on to Dallas, Quebec City, Southern California, Chicago, Toronto, Edinburg, Vancouver, Boston, and New York City. Different cities will be featuring different artist mannequins so no matter where you catch the show, the experience will be unique.

Super cute and a nice photo op too. This 120 year old Banyan tree is a central inside the cute and…read morelush Upper Buena Vista, a sanctuary that offers local independent shops, and cute restaurants. This tree is known as is "the Bodhi Wish tree." Adorned in colourful ribbons. This tree is reputed to have special magnetic and spiritual values. An ancestral Asian tradition suggests that writing a wish on a ribbon and tying it to the tree could lead to eternal blessings. If you look closely at the ribbons, you'll find that each one carries a special wish! Upper Buena Vista partners with non-profit One Tree Planted, which plants trees in North America, Latin America, Africa, Asia, Europe and the Pacific to support reforestation and preservation of nature. So, purchase a ribbon, write your wish and there will be a tree planted in your honour.

I love a historic tree so much that I even have a collection on Yelp. I discovered the Bodhi…read moreWishtree on a recent visit to Upper Buena Vista. The Bodhi Wishtree is a 120 year old banyan tree located in Upper Buena Vista retail and dining development which was actually designed around it. The tree is said to have spiritual and magnetic properties. According to Asian tradition you can write a wish on a ribbon, tie it to the tree, and receive eternal blessings. Ribbons used to be sold by the The House of Findings for a $1 donation given to the non profit One Tree Planted foundation that seeks to support reforestation in four continents. The House of Findings is currently closed except for appointments so I'm not sure how they are handling ribbon sales now. The tree is the centerpiece of the Upper Buena Vista complex providing shade, shelter, and positive energy to visitors. Beneath the tree is a giant colorful Pinocchio sculpture. Tons of people were getting their picture taken in front of the tree and it is the perfect backdrop for an Instagram shot of one of the amazing drinks from Amazonica.. Upper Buena Vista is such a cool place and the Bodhi Wishtree is front and center of all of the fun.

Riding my bike through the Riverwalk and stopped for a cold tea at Pura Vida where the giant THRIVE…read morecavelike stone sculpture proudly stands with green vines filling the sides of the cave. Im not really an art buff, but this sculpture by Daniel Popper was impressive. The stone sculpture depicts a woman cracking open her rib cage with both of her hands symbolizing transformation and hope. People can be seen taking pictures inside the cave. Its worth a few minutes to take a peek at this artwork if near Las Olas in Ft Lauderdale.

The Thrive Statue is one of those pieces that stops you mid-walk. It's powerful, expressive, and…read morequietly emotional--capturing strength, growth, and resilience all at once. The scale alone draws you in, but it's the details and posture that really make you pause and reflect. Set against the modern surroundings, it feels both grounding and inspiring, like a reminder to keep pushing forward even when things feel heavy. Beautifully done, thoughtfully placed, and absolutely worth a moment (or a photo) if you're in the area.

Dogs and Cats Walkway & Sculpture Gardens is an outdoor art exhibit located in Downtown, Miami…read more This part of Miami has views overlooking Biscayne Bay & is near Perez Art Museum. Opened in Feb. 2023, this art installation in Maurice A. Ferre Park showcases various cats & dog sculptures created by local artists. Dogs and Cats Walkway & Sculpture Gardens is a one-acre area that consists of 52 "Aluminum - Based" vibrant, colorful, & whimsical Cat & Dog Sculptures. The garden has gorgeous greenery, flowers, plants, etc. Artists Marta Echazarreta, Edgar Gutierrez, Rafael Carabano, & many others have their sculptures displayed & the designs, details on various sculptures celebrate / honor animals, animal-lovers & well as aspects of Miami. Dogs and Cats Walkway & Sculpture Gardens is free & is open 7 days a week - 7am - 10pm. bayfrontparkmiami.com There is a YouTube Channel - view the artists videos to learn more about their background stories & inspiration behind their cat & dog sculptures / masterpieces.

Such a unique and fun trail with works of Art. We also went…read moreto The Art Museum and enjoyed the trail more! Fun, playful and yet lots of work went into each piece on the trail of dogs and cats.

Mugshot Gummy Bear is really an art piece named The Vandal Gummy Bear by Brooklyn artist WhIsBe,…read moreshort for What Is Beauty. WhisBe first started making the The Vandal Gummy in 2011 as a nostalgia piece. As the artist explains it "At first, it represented the idea of innocence lost. Some represent my take on health and nutrition to my concerns about incarcerated youth, pharmaceuticals and addiction in this country." Some of the bears are translucent and filled with pills to represent addiction while others have a multicolor ombre effect which is popular during Pride Month. WhIsBe created a $60,000 pink one to represent Miami during Art Basel week in 2019. He also accepts commissions. No matter what color, The Vandal Gummy Bear signature look is a candy bear holding a Department of Corrections sign as if it were posing for a mug shot. It is a juxtaposition between the sentimental sugary treat and the alarming mug shot. You can find the red Vandal Gummy Bear at 296 NE 62nd St in Miami. He is parked between two buildings. Perfect for a quick photo shoot or your social media.