Right in the heart of the Winwood gallery district, Area 23 features the works of some very…read moretalented artists, including Luis Jimenez, whose latest sculptures can be seen in publicly displayed in Coral Gables and Design District to name a few. You can always count on seeing a relevant, energizing, stimulating display of art in all forms in Area 23. Check out next time you're in Winwood, it may be the highlight of your art walk.

One of my favorite galleries in the area. It is very rare I will know that I'll like an exhibit in…read morea gallery. However, I have been certain with Area 23 and not disappointed.

What a beautiful way to celebrate the legacy of Ed Clark at the special event "Celebrating Ed…read moreClark: 100 Years, Fish Fry" hosted by N'Namdi Contemporary Miami. The evening was much more than an art gathering, it truly felt like a community coming together to honor an artist whose work continues to inspire generations. Guests had the opportunity to admire Clark's incredible pieces while connecting over refreshing drinks, great conversations, music, and a warm welcoming atmosphere. The selection was small but enough to contemplate the very best of his art. Also it was free for the public, so it was really a great gesture to the community. One of the highlights was seeing kids engage creatively through hands-on art activities, adding such a meaningful and joyful touch to the experience. And to close the celebration, everyone enjoyed delicious fried fish that perfectly complemented the spirit of togetherness behind the event. A memorable evening filled with art, culture, food, and community. Truly a beautiful tribute to Ed Clark's 100-year legacy.

Another of my stops during Sunday's Progressive Art Brunch, N'Namdi gallery actually served food!…read more Besides a few cool sculptures like a connection of steel rods and a chair shaped like a hand, along with a DJ playing jazzy r&b on the patio, this gallery had a classic soul food brunch - shrimp & grits as well as corn bread - for bites. I was only able to have the bread , but it had a good texture and even slightly sweet. Loved it! The indoor part of the arch space also had a few cool paintings and a dark wood sculpture.

In Miami, finding a solid cultural activity is rare, so when I heard about the Michelangelo Art…read moreExperience at CitizenM South Beach, I was all in. As an art lover, this was un vero sogno. Set on the ground floor of the hotel, this temporary exhibit reimagines the traditional museum visit. Instead of static frames, it transports you into full-sized, high-def reproductions of Michelangelo's most iconic works. It opens with a short but powerful video about his early life, the perfect setup to get you in the right headspace. The journey begins with Bacchus, god of wine and pleasure, radiating that Renaissance joy and dolce vita....! Then the mood shifts to La Pietà, frozen in grief and beauty. You're left speechless when you realize Michelangelo sculpted it at just 23. Che talento! Next comes The Last Judgment, displayed through illuminated panels that pull you into its divine drama, equal parts awe and fear. Then the tone lightens: enter the pop-art section with neon Moses and a playful remix of Michelangelo through modern lenses. One highlight? The dream cloud room, a soft-lit fantasy space that any Instagrammer would call paradise. It's made for floating poses and artsy angles. Then there's the wall of Davids, the iconic sculpture reinterpreted through pop culture, where you can pick your favorite based on your inner superhero or cartoon crush. Wander further and you're greeted by the two whimsical cherubic angels borrowed from Raphael's Sistine Madonna, casually lounging with that dreamy, daydreaming gaze. They guide you, playfully and poetically, toward the next visual crescendo: the Sistine Chapel ceiling projection. This is where the magic deepens. The iconic fresco is projected overhead, and thanks to Cristina, one of the amazing guides, you get all the behind-the-scenes details: the critic banished to hell in paint, Michelangelo inserting his own flayed skin into The Last Judgment as a quiet protest, and his habit of sculpting women with masculine features due to his preference for male models. The insight adds depth to the beauty. And yes, that moment: God and Adam's almost-touch. Here, it's not only projected but also rendered as a giant sculptural interpretation, perfect for striking that "Insta"pose. Finally, you're back on Miami ground with the grand finale: a full-size replica of David. Regal, defiant, perfectly lit for one last snap. Around him, playful pop variations echo the spirit of the exhibit, classic art, reimagined for today. Cristina and team, grazie mille for curating this bold visual journey through the mind of one of history's greatest creators. Whether you're here for the Renaissance, the storytelling, or just the next viral photo, questa mostra è da non perdere specially for the price compared to other similar exhbits in the area

Had an amazing time at the Michaelangelo Art and Legacy immersive experience in Miami Beach this…read moreweek. We just visited several of his works in Rome and Florence a couple of months ago so it was amazing to be able to get more information on him and see his replication pieces up close and personal. The entire experience was entertaining and consist of Instagram worthy content and photo ops. It's located right across from Lincoln Road Mall. We grabbed morning tickets then walked over to Lincoln Road Mall for lunch. Hope they stick around for a while.

I have a confession to make...I lied...about being an art fan…read more There's no way I can consider myself a connoisseur of the Miami Art Scene and not have stepped foot inside Dorsch Gallery until tonight! I stopped in tonight for the Bubble Art exhibit I heard on the talk thread, and went beyond the main entry hall. The raw concrete floor, the exposed masonry block work, the nooks, the crannies, the turns just beg for artistic creation. The exhibits tonight ranged from a cot made out of bank deposit bags - perfectly symbolic of the recession - to fluorescent colorful "stacks" and even a Great Pair of Legs on the floor. The coup d'grace is the outside patio where an local band was playing. It is an architectural hodgepodge of a patio slab, grass, and pavers. The patio roof itself is another marvel with two different types of wood framing. Of course, there was the requisite comp bar (which unfortunately I passed on tonight) and also a little picnic table outside. The acoustics weren't that great, but we're not a hoity toity concert hall but at a cool end-of-summer backyard party!

As last Sunday was a drizzling, my plans for spending the afternoon biking were cut short. A friend…read moresuggested a trip to Emerson Dorsch. This is a gallery that I had visited several times in its original Wynwood location in order to enjoy exhibits by Jenny Brillhart, a marvelous Miami-based artist for many years who is still represented by Emerson Dorsch. We headed off in the rain to check out Emerson Dorsch's present home in Little Haiti. "Alosúgbe: A Journey Across Time," by Onajide Shabaka is currently on exhibit. Sydney, the director at the gallery that afternoon, was wonderful. She explained the story behind the art. In brief, the artist's work which is represented through photographs and collages, explores the African diaspora based on his many years of research in several Southern states as well as the Caribbean and Suriname. I highly recommend seeing this exhibit which runs through June 22. Indeed, I plan on making more frequent trips to Emerson Dorsch - why not take advantage of the marvelous galleries we are lucky to have here in Miami! Located next to Panther Coffee, there's ample parking everywhere so there's no excuse not to visit!

Last evening, we had the pleasure of attending the opening of Brevards Gallery in Wynwood. While…read moreI've been known to publicly scoff at the art scene here in Miami (NO, GALLERY OWNERS, PUTTING A MODEL IN A BIKINI NEXT TO A PAINTING DOES NOT MAKE IT ART!) I was so pleasantly surprised by the work of John Brevard. His pieces in petrified wood were imaginative, evocative, and actually something I would want in my own home. It took me awhile to realize that I wasn't looking at stone, but rather petrified wood, millions of years in the making, and perfectly made into tables, wall art, and hanging pieces. My favorite piece was a large dining table around which I have built an entire room in my imagination. It's a beautiful room. Now, if only I could find that rich sugar daddy...oh, well. I'll keep it in my imagination....for now. ;)

This is the Miami outpost of the French gallery Bertin Toublanc…read more I was recently here to see the latest work from local artists Stian Roenning and Alexis Mincolla aka Team Turbo Sex. Their exhibit Together for Never was cool and fit in well with the overall contemporary, things that make you go hmmm, art work of the gallery. This gallery is smart and has a sharp sense of humor and style. There are two floors and it is mostly a loft like feel/layout. I always end up checking out the smaller rooms though, since I always think the best pieces are always just off the beaten path, kind of like a Hide n Go Seek Fab Art game. I love an opening night party as much if not more than the next gallery hoppin' girl. Who doesn't love the pomp and circumstance of the cool art scene crowd and their entourages, especially after a few of the comp cocktails? However, I'd prefer to check this place out sans the crowds on a nice, quiet day as many of these pieces are best enjoyed with time to take in the details. The exhibitions change monthly and this gallery is open for Second Saturdays.

I was driving to my designated location which was Ironside and also manatee Bend Park and had to…read morestop my car to see the art depicted right on the road side. Being an artist myself with my own gallery I was intrigued. Check out my pictures of their murals outside the art gallery and the surrounding area. I hope this helps to put them on the map - Also see below some information that I found on the net regarding the art pieces. this article was sourced from https://www.einpresswire.com/article/510386380/little-river-s-must-see-open-air-art-exhibit. ___________________________________________________________ 30+ Local and International Street Artists Infused Miami's Infamous 79th Street with Bright Murals MIAMI, FLA, UNITED STATES, February 23, 2020 /EINPresswire.com/ -- What happens when a prominent Miami street artist opens an art gallery? Magic. Absolute magic. David Lavernia, also known as DaveL, and his business partner Federico Bertele, opened Archive 79 in November of 2019. Originally, the gallery started as just a vision. David and Federico imagined a space where creatives could come together, get inspired, and showcase their work. The innovative entrepreneurs ended up converging their crafts and Archive 79 was born. Art Basel is undoubtedly one of the world's biggest weeks in art and this year a large group of local and international artists were missing from the typical scene. Instead, they were all in Little River bringing David and Federico's collaborative art space to life. Over 30 artists got space on Archive 79's exterior walls, transforming the gallery into an open-air art exhibit. The murals are bold, yet tropical, and every inch seamlessly blends together. (Address: 170 NE 79th Street, Miami, FL 33138.) Mural Artists/Contributors: * Jim Vision @jimvision * Fat Heat @fatheat * TransOne @_transone_ * Tarbox @tarboxx2 * Nicky Davis @nickydavis * Michel "Syfer" Diaz @syfer_mag * Vale Skull @valeskull * Danny Torres @thesketchfixchronicles * Sage Storm Davis @sagestormpaints * Chanate @chanate_art * Felipe Ortiz @felipeortizart * Ivan Roque @ivanjroque * Eduardo Mendieta @emo_561 * PHD @phdgraphitti * Lynn Garcia @lynngarciaart * Boris Biberdzic / Borrris @studioborrris * Kathryn Crawford @kathryncrawfordart * Gus Cutty @guscutty * Jecks @jeks_nc * @ststststutr * DINKC @dinkc * Jorge-Miguel Rodriguez @rodridesigns * Slim @artofslim * J. Mike Kuhn @jmikekuhn * Rif Raf Giraffe @rifrafgiraffe * PHYBR @phybr * SKELA @sanguineskills * Dan Sapunar @spaceism * Chy T Walton @mitrooper1 * Mr. B Baby @mrbbaby * Jules Muck @muckrock * Claudio Picasso @cpwon * Didi Rock @didirok * Yamdankees @yamdini * @eufoe * ILL.DES @illdes * Ally Grimm @a.l._grime * DaveL @davel_art * Jo Hoyos @joemareez

Stunning art in and around, awesome location, its own parking lot, and a super welcoming owner…read more Pretty stoked I stopped by. I also recommend walking around the nearby buildings to see all the art murals in the area.

"Culture" is one of the few things that would get me out of the house on an otherwise lazy night!…read more I was invited to the "Culture in the City" event at the Kavachnina space last night and enjoyed checking out this gallery spaced. Located right on NW 36 St and off North Miami Avenue it is literally a few blocks off my typical 2nd Saturday crawl. It's a great spot though! The show was sponsored by Irreversible Art Magazine and appeared to be a collection of various artists showing everything from welded purses to lampshade marionettes and everything in between. Of course there was a DJ spinning a lively trance set! Gallery is an interesting space consisting of both inside and outside spaces. Inside rooms are painted modern white with high ceilings - except for a funky "reverse loft" where you walk into a space with low ceilings, a couch and some more nice art. There's also an area with rampant that uses what I'm guessing was the loading dock area of the former incarnation (industrial space) to place the art for a fun viewing. My favorite area in this space was the outside, which serves as a sculpture park showcasing interesting metal pieces. There was also a performance piece going on last night where an artist was painting a car in umm, non-traditional, car colors. I enjoyed the show!

I have visited Kavachnina Contemporary Art Gallery and was impressed with the gallery and Director…read moreGala, I have also have had Appraisals for Artwork prepared by her and she is detailed in her Appraisals and the report is well done and professional. I look forward to meeting with her again in the near future for more Art Appraisals. I'm truly Blessed to have her on my team. She truly shines in the Art World.