Gary Nader Art Centre announces upcoming exhibition ‘From Picasso to Botero‘

 A celebration of radical freedom by two giants of Modern Art

Gary Nader Art Centre is pleased to announce ‘From Picasso to Botero’, an upcoming exhibition curated by Gary Nader to be presented during Art Basel Miami 2025.

The show invites audiences into a vibrant dialogue between Pablo Picasso and Fernando Botero — two artists who broke the mold to redefine art through bold, deeply personal visions.

The exhibition will be on view from December 5th, 2025 through March 28th, 2026 at the Gary Nader Art Centre in Miami.

Beyond style, geography or time, this exhibition focuses on what these two masters share at their core: an instinct to disobey. Through iconic works and rarely seen series, it explores how both Botero and Picasso defied academic conventions, reimagined classical genres, and elevated style above subject matter as the true engine of creative expression.

Organized into thematic sections, the exhibition places their still lifes, disproportionate nudes, and visions of bullfighting and the circus in dialogue — revealing how distortion, whether explosive or meditative, becomes a visual manifesto. It invites viewers to discover how, in the hands of Picasso and Botero, style becomes a powerful tool of freedom, irony, and sensuality.

One of the highlights of the exhibition will be the presentation of a never-before-seen oeuvre by Pablo Picasso, exhibited to the public for the very first time.

Curated by Gary Nader — renowned collector, gallerist, and cultural advocate of modern and contemporary art, and the world’s largest private collector of Fernando Botero’s oeuvre — the exhibition offers a bold, personal reading of two revolutionary figures. With deep admiration and expertise, Nader brings to light the genius, rebellion, and aesthetic power of these universal creators.

“Art is not about reflecting reality — it’s about reinventing it through a singular vision. Both Picasso and Botero understood this with fearless clarity,” says Gary Nader, founder of Gary Nader Art Centre and curator of the exhibition.

As part of the curatorial process, the Gary Nader Art Centre is actively acquiring important works by both artists to be included in the exhibition.

Proposals can be sent to [email protected].

Additional details regarding the final artwork selection and cocktail reception will be announced soon.

ABOUT GARY NADER ART CENTRE:

Located in Miami’s Wynwood Arts District, the Gary Nader Art Centre is one of the world’s most prestigious and dynamic galleries. With a strong focus on modern and contemporary art, it has gained international acclaim for its groundbreaking exhibitions and its pivotal role in promoting global artistic excellence, with a particular emphasis on Latin American contributions. The gallery regularly hosts solo and group shows featuring iconic artists such as Basquiat, Botero, Chagall, Cruz-Diez, Dubuffet, Kahlo, Picasso, Rivera, Lam, Warhol, and many more.

As the largest gallery in the world — spanning 55,000 square feet — the Gary Nader Art Centre houses a main exhibition hall, the Nader Museum, the immersive Botero Immersed Experience (featuring the world’s largest private collection of works by the Colombian master), and the Nader Sculpture Park, located in the Miami Design District. This one-of-a-kind outdoor exhibition space features over 50 monumental sculptures by renowned international artists. In a short time, it has become a cultural must-see for both locals and tourists and a premier venue for fashion shows, musical performances, cultural events, and private gatherings.

With a private collection of more than 2,000 artworks from the 20th and 21st centuries, the Centre offers an expansive and profound perspective on global modern and contemporary art. Founded by Gary Nader in 1985, the gallery has become a cornerstone of Miami’s art scene. Nader’s vision and dedication have been essential in building the Centre’s global reputation and expanding its impact on the international art world.

For more information: 

Gary Nader Art Center  

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 305-576-0256

Web: www.garynader.com

62 NE 27th St, Miami, FL 33137

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Miami Art Week 2025: A Creative Odyssey

Miami Art Week, running this year from December 1 to 7, 2025, brings together the world’s top art fairs, exhibitions, events, and public programs into one immersive experience. Here’s what to expect:

Key Anchor Events: Fair Highlights

Art Basel Miami Beach returns December 3-7 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, offering museum-quality works from around the globe. Public access begins December 5; VIP and private previews take place on December 3-4

Art Miami & CONTEXT Art Miami will run at One Herald Plaza from December 2-7. VIP First View on December 2, followed by public hours through the week

Satellite Fairs: Boutique Vibes & Emerging Voices

Throughout the week dozens of satellite events offer a wider artistic landscape:

• photoMIAMI™ (Dec 5–7): The only fair dedicated to contemporary photography, held at 2300 N. Miami Avenue.
• AfriKin Art Fair (Dec 1–7): Celebrating African and diaspora art, with VIP previews starting November 30.
• Other standout events include Aqua Art Miami, Design Miami, INK Miami, NADA Miami, Pinta Miami, Red Dot, Spectrum, SCOPE, UNTITLED Art Miami, and more—each offering distinct curatorial perspectives and community energy.

Beyond the Fairs: Cultural Events & Public Engagement

• The week officially kicks off with the Miami Art Week Kickoff Party™ on December 1 from 7–9 PM at a yet-to-be-confirmed venue (likely Coral Gables Museum).
• Program highlights such as large-scale exhibitions in hotel lobbies—like “Faux Ecologies + Augmented Visions of the Micro-verse” at The Betsy—and interactive public art installations across Miami Beach define the broader public art environment.
• Other noteworthy public exhibitions include shows at Wynwood Walls, Rubell Museum, Wolfsonian, and other key cultural institutions across the city.

Opening Festivities & Cultural Convergence

Miami Art Week merges visual arts with music, performance, and design. For example, Nashbash—a kickoff party hosted at the Miami Beach Bandshell—features live performances by Moon Taxi and Maggie Rose, celebrating cross-cultural connections through art and music The Grateful Web.

Miami Design District & Public Sculpture

Explore the Nader Sculpture Park in the Miami Design District, home to over 50 monumental artworks by internationally renowned artists such as Yayoi Kusama, Jeff Koons, Fernando Botero, and Carlos Cruz-Diez. This outdoor venue creates a dynamic dialogue between art, nature, and public space miamicurated.com.

Notable Local Talent

Artists like Antonia Wright—whose multidisciplinary work explores themes of emotion, power, and control—and Yanira Collado, winner of the 2024 Florida Prize in Contemporary Art, make significant contributions to the local creative landscape during Art Week en.wikipedia.org+1en.wikipedia.org+1.

Why It Matters

Miami Art Week immerses attendees in a rich artistic ecosystem. From monumental installations to boutique galleries, hyperlocal talent to global icons, it’s a celebration of creativity, diversity, and public engagement. A perfect intersection of art, dialogue, and exploration.

Planning your visit?

• Visit miamiartweek.org for detailed schedules and exhibitor info Miami Art WeekMiami Art Week.
• For press, collectors, or artists considering participation, exhibitor packages start from $119/year for emerging artists and scale up to gallery-feature tiers—complete with digital visibility, event access, and magazine space Miami Art Week.

Miami Art Week 2025 is not just about seeing art—it’s about experiencing it, engaging with it, and being part of its dynamic pulse.

Let me know if you’d like help curating your Art Week itinerary or discovering local artist highlights.

$12.8M Arts Cut Threatens $2.1B Economic Engine in Miami-Dade

Arts Action Alliance Miami-Dade County – a county-wide coalition of cultural nonprofits, artists, and creative-economy businesses – warns that Miami-Dade’s cultural sector, a $2.1 billion annual driver supporting 32,000 jobs, could lose more than half of its county funding under Mayor Daniella Levine Cava’s proposed FY 2025-2026 budget. “Cutting arts funding by 52 percent saves pennies and risks billions,” said Beth Boone, Artistic & Executive Director of Miami Light Project. “Less than one percent of the county budget fuels one of Miami-Dade’s biggest job creators. Eliminating it is economic self-sabotage and an existential threat to Miami’s cultural community.” Key Facts • Cultural sector returns an average $42 for every $1 the county invests• Generates $2.1B in local economic activity and 32,000 jobs• Draws 4.2M cultural tourists and $348M in public revenue annuallyGrants reach 300,000+ children and families each year through 100+ nonprofit partners• $12.8 million in cultural grants on the chopping block (52% cut)• Department of Cultural Affairs to be eliminated and merged with Library system• Cultural Affairs Director position eliminated, stripping dedicated arts leadership “Small and mid-sized arts organizations are the heartbeat of our neighborhoods and the backbone of our local economy,” said Renee Pesci, Executive Director of the Arts & Business Council of Miami. “Eliminating this funding would force theaters to go dark, galleries and nonprofits to close, and threaten the survival of the restaurants, businesses, and vendors that thrive alongside them.”

What’s at Risk Countless residents, especially families, students, and the elderly, stand to lose essential services, safe creative spaces, and the communal experiences that define Miami-Dade’s spirit. Tourists seeking Miami-Dade’s signature cultural vibrancy will find dark stages and closed doors, jeopardizing our reputation and revenue far beyond the arts sector alone. Hundreds of community-based arts organizations face closure. Thousands of artists, educators, and cultural workers could lose their livelihoods, wiping out free programs for Timeline -Town Halls: Schedule and locations shown below-Budget Hearing #1: Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 5:01 pm-Final Budget Vote: Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 5:01 pmLocation: Stephen P. Clark Government Center, 111 NW 1st St., Miami Arts Action Miami Demands to the County• Restore the full $12.8M in cultural grants.• Keep the Department of Cultural Affairs independent and fully staffed.• Maintain dedicated arts leadership to steward Miami-Dade’s creative economy. How the Public Can Help• Sign the Petition: CLICK HERE • Contact Your Commissioner: https://www.miamidade.gov/global/government/commission/home.page and ask them to vote NO on the Mayor’s proposed budget cuts to cultural grants. • Email Mayor Levine Cava: [email protected] and demand the restoration of arts funding and keeping Cultural Affairs independent. • Attend Town Halls: Schedule below. • Attend the Commission Budget Meetings September 4th and 18th; Arrive by 3 PM to register for public comment.

Pérez Art Museum Miami’s latest event series — perfect for any upcoming cultural or community events roundups you may be working on.

Thursdays at PAMM: Summer Havens by Raw Figs offers a cool, creative escape with weekly figure drawing sessions led by local artists, all taking place in PAMM’s air-conditioned Learning Theatre. Each of these evenings also include a happy hour, gallery access, and a welcoming community environment — ideal for a solo outing, a creative date night, or a family-friendly activity. All events are free with RSVP.

Full details below:

Thursdays at PAMM: Summer Havens by Raw Figs with Figure Drawing
August 7, 6–8pm
Join Raw Figs for a relaxed figure drawing session with live models and an atmosphere that encourages experimentation and expression — perfect for all levels.
RSVP here

Thursdays at PAMM: Summer Havens by Raw Figs with Artist-led Figure Drawing
August 14, 6–8pm
This session, guided by local artists, invites participants to explore gesture, form, and expression through live model drawing.
RSVP here

Thursdays at PAMM: Summer Havens by Raw Figs with Long-pose Figure Drawing
August 21, 6–8pm
Designed for deeper focus and refinement, this extended-pose session allows artists to take their time with form, detail, and technique.
RSVP here

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Brévo Theatre Presents Rooted & Resilient: A National Monologue Competition
One-Day Festival to Spotlight Stories of Identity, Justice and Bold Expression at Ali Cultural Center on August 23, 2025

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. – Brévo Theatre proudly announces Rooted & Resilient: an empowering one-day festival culminating in a monologue competition dedicated to storytelling, social justice and artistic transformation. This compelling cultural event will take place Saturday, August 23 at the Ali Cultural Arts Center in the heart of Broward County, with support from the Broward Cultural Division and Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs. Tickets to attend the full day are $15.

Rooted in the belief that every voice deserves to be heard, Rooted & Resilient invites audiences and artists alike to witness the power of words when grounded in truth, lived experience and creative courage. Through the lens of monologue, emerging and established performers will take the stage to confront injustice, celebrate resilience and share stories often silenced or ignored.

“Rooted & Resilient is more than a competition—it is a platform for expression,” said Terrence Pride, co-founder and artistic director of Brévo Theatre. “This event celebrates the intersection of art and activism, offering space for voices to be seen, heard and honored.”

The festival is open to the public and welcomes artists, educators, students, community leaders, activists and newcomers of all ages—no prior performance experience is required. Whether you’re looking to build skills through workshops or simply enjoy an evening of bold, original theatre, Rooted & Resilient offers meaningful engagement for everyone.

Festival Schedule
The day begins at 9:30 a.m. with an Opening Ceremony, followed by transformative workshops from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, including:

• The Art of Activism
  Facilitated by the Center for Artistic Activism
  What happens when creativity meets strategy? This engaging workshop explores how to make social and political change more impactful, innovative and joyful through the power of art. Participants will learn how to merge artistic expression with activist goals, gaining tools to craft campaigns, performances and messages that resonate and inspire.
  Ideal for: Artists, organizers, educators and changemakers looking to sharpen their creative advocacy
• Rewriting the Narrative: Storytelling Through the Lens of Social Justice
  Facilitated by Dr. Marie Lovett
  This interactive workshop invites participants to explore how storytelling—on stage, in the classroom and in everyday life—can become a powerful tool for social transformation. Reflective writing exercises and guided discussions will help participants become more informed, intentional and active in the work for equity and justice.
  Ideal for: Writers, educators, students and community leaders interested in narrative-driven change.
• Radical Movement: The Physical Journey to Change
  This embodied workshop offers a space to explore how movement can reflect and process stories tied to identity, injustice, resilience and hope. Participants will engage in physical exercises and improvisational tasks that help translate internal experiences into external expression. No prior dance experience is required—just a willingness to move and connect.
  Ideal for: Artists, organizers and individuals seeking deeper connection between body, truth and transformation
• Wellness in the Work: Caring for Self While Changing the World
  Justice work can be emotionally and physically demanding. This workshop provides space to pause, reflect and develop strategies for sustainable engagement. Through mindfulness, journaling, peer dialogue and simple grounding practices, participants will build a personal resilience toolkit for navigating burnout, setting boundaries and staying rooted in joy while doing meaningful work.
  Ideal for: Advocates, artists, educators and anyone seeking balance and restoration in their work

12 to 2 p.m. attendees are invited to the Artists & Advocates Brunch Mixer, which includes a Special Panel Discussion with our esteemed guest judges.

2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. live group chat and panel discussion.

3:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. attendees are invited to browse the artwork, food trucks and visit community vendors.

6:30 p.m. The Rooted & Resilient National Monologue Competition begins featuring original performances by finalists and special guest appearances. Two winners will each receive $1,000 cash prizes, awarded by a distinguished panel of judges:

• Nicco Annan (Actor, P-Valley)
• Dr. Beth Turner (Creator of Black Masks Magazine)
• Corey Mitchell (Inaugural Tony Award Winner for Excellence in Theatre Education)

This event continues Brévo Theatre’s mission of amplifying marginalized voices and using the stage as a catalyst for dialogue, healing and collective action.

Full Day Pass is $15.00 per person with an additional $1 for each workshop. Tickets are available at brevotheatre.org. 

For more information, including ticket prices, availability, and updates, please visit Brévo Theatre’s official website brevotheatre.org or email [email protected].

Supported by:
Broward Cultural Division | Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs

About Brévo Theatre
Brévo Theatre is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization founded by Zaylin Yates and Terrence Pride. With a mission to amplify underrepresented voices and inspire cultural dialogue, Brévo is known for presenting Broadway-caliber productions and original premieres that reflect and elevate diverse narratives. Signature works include the South Florida premiere of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Fat Ham in collaboration with Island City Stage and GableStage, the world premiere of Me & My Miami the musical—a locally inspired piece with original music and a cast of South Florida talent by Broadway’s Patdro Harris—and the annual holiday tradition Black Nativity. Past highlights also include The Brothers Size by Tarell Alvin McCraney, Funnyhouse of a Negro by Adrienne Kennedy, and American Son by Christopher Demos-Brown, paired with the original talkback series 2 Shades of Black. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Brévo produced the virtual dance series Protest Art, with the Adrienne Arsht Center commissioning “Hope for Tomorrow.” Brévo’s Young, Gifted & Brave conservatory, now in its fourth year, offers free pre-professional training to youth from underserved communities. Brévo Theatre is supported by organizations including the Warten Foundation, Miami Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, Community Foundation of Broward, The Miami Foundation, Broward Cultural Division, Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs, Florida Theatrical Association, and the Florida Department of State.

Summer Intensive 2025: Art and Climate Change

Can we endure another environmental awareness sculpture crafted from trash, another fungus-inspired essay decrying human hubris while extolling humility and tech austerity? Can art and theory on nature and technology transcend dogmatic conformity?

This seminar reflects on the past ten years of climate-related art and design, analyzing its anti-humanist underpinnings and spatial effects. To counter this, we will study the lives and work of certain artists, designers, and writers with a very different relationship to nature and technology, a non-ideological comportment that will be traced through Nicholas Roerich’s mystical art-science expeditions; Roger Caillois’ diagonal science; Nietzsche’s joyous experimentation; Nick Land’s urbanism; and Maurice Dantec’s cyberpunk, among others. Through this lineage, we will construct a form of art-science exploration blending natural and metaphysical curiosity with epochal technical transformations. We will use this to analyze emergent design aesthetics of tech urbanism, including in Miami, El Segundo, and Starbase.

Stephanie Wakefield

Stephanie Wakefield is an urban geographer whose work analyzes the philosophical, technical, and environmental transformations of urban thought and design in the 21st century. She is currently Assistant Professor of Urban Planning and Environmental Design in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning at Florida Atlantic University. She is author of Miami in the Anthropocene: Urban Resilience and Rising Seas (University of Minnesota Press, 2025), Anthropocene Back Loop: Experimentation in Unsafe Operating Space (Open Humanities Press, 2020), and co-editor of Resilience in the Anthropocene: Governance and Politics at the End of the World (Routledge, 2020).

Stephanie Wakefield: Art for Man: 21st Century Nature, Culture, and Design

Seminar 1

Mon, Aug 11, 2025

1:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Seminar 2

Tue, Aug 12, 2025

1:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Seminar 3

Wed, Aug 13, 2025

1:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Lecture: Art Against Man: A Postmortem on Climate Art and Design

Thu, Aug 14, 2025

2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Summer Intensive 2025: Art and Climate Change

This summer’s Art and Research program at ICA Miami focuses on climate change, cultural production, and ecocriticism through a global lens. Bringing together scholars of art history, literature, and the visual arts, this seminar series will explore the intersection between environment, art and literature to examine how aesthetic works shape our understanding of environmental issues. Seminars will trace how the ongoing climate crisis has shifted our basic beliefs surrounding nature, human relationships, the non-human, the role of technology and its global manifestations across the world. Faculty will lead students in a set of discussions that turn to art and artists as a way to think through climate and culture. In addition to the graduate-level seminars, this Summer Intensive will culminate in a mini symposium with two public talks and conversation between Joshua Shannon, Stephanie Wakefield and Donna Honarpisheh that will open up for audience engagement.

The crisis of climate change requires technical and political solutions, but it also requires the remaking of some of our most basic beliefs—thoughts we rarely question about nature, human beings, and the relationships between them. This seminar invites participants to consider how art can help us both grasp our predicament and think a way out of it. Key artworks from the last 150 years, looked at with climate in mind, can help us let go of beliefs we inherited from modern industrial society and wake up instead to our place within global ecology. The seminar is divided into three meetings: “The Climate Uncanny,” “Suffering & Resilience,” and “Abandoning Man/Forgetting Nature.”

Joshua Shannon
Joshua Shannon is Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Art History and Archaeology at the University of Maryland. His scholarship and teaching focus on art since 1945 and its relationships to social and cultural history, with special interests in ecology, landscape, and cities. He is currently completing a book called How and Why to Look at Art in the Time of Climate Change: Seven Lessons from Modern Art (under contract, University of California Press). His previous books are The Disappearance of Objects (Yale, 2009), The Recording Machine (Yale, 2017), and Humans (Terra/Chicago, 2021). He has held visiting professorships at the Freie Universität Berlin and the University of Hong Kong.

Joshua Shannon: How and Why to Look at Art in the Time of Climate Change

Seminar 1

Mon, Aug 11, 2025

10:30 am to 12:30 pm

Seminar 2

Tue, Aug 12, 2025

10:30 am to 12:30 pm

Seminar 3

Wed, Aug 13, 2025

10:30 am to 12:30 pm

Lecture: Trees and Fungus, or Living Relationally: The Art of Wangechi Mutu

Thu, Aug 14, 2025

2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

The Betsy Hotel Brings Opera to the People with Free Monthly “Opera on the Terrace” Series in South Beach

At a time when opera is often perceived as an elitist or inaccessible art form, The Betsy Hotel is striking a new chord. The family-owned and operated Michelin Key property on Ocean Drive is redefining what’s possible in South Beach with its celebrated Opera on the Terrace series—free, open to the public, and now in its 11th year.

Held on the fourth Saturday of every month, these 30-minute pop-up performances transform the hotel’s iconic front terrace into a cultural stage facing vibrant Ocean Drive. In partnership with the Miami Beach Classical Music Festival (MMF), the series showcases a rotating cast of MMF alumni and rising stars, performing classic opera solos, Broadway hits, and timeless standards for the community to enjoy.

“In a neighborhood better known for nightlife, The Betsy is creating moments of magic that are free, inclusive, and rooted in Miami Beach’s rich cultural identity”. “Our Opera on the Terrace series brings world-class artistry to one of America’s most iconic streets and makes it accessible to everyone.”

The series has become a beloved community staple. The artists—many of whom go on to perform on international stages—bring world-class vocals to Miami Beach’s streets, captivating audiences with their talent and passion.

The Betsy’s commitment to the arts extends far beyond opera. Guests and locals can also enjoy live jazz nine times a week in the hotel’s famed Piano Bar, without a cover charge or drink minimum. Performances feature award-winning musicians from around the globe and are held Sunday through Thursday from 6–11 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 6 p.m.–midnight, and during weekend brunch from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. A full schedule of performances is available on the hotel’s entertainment calendar.

For more information about Opera on the Terrace and The Betsy Hotel’s ongoing arts programming, please visit www.thebetsyhotel.com.

ABOUT THE BETSY 

The Betsy is a 130-room family owned and operated independent luxury oceanfront boutique resort located within the South Beach Art Deco District. The celebrated resort opened in March 2009 following a complete restoration of the historic Betsy Ross hotel and later underwent a groundbreaking expansion in December 2016, merging with the former Art Deco Carlton Hotel. The hotel is home to two food and beverage outlets helmed by award-winning Chef Laurent Tourondel – LT Steak & Seafood, and The Alley as well as The Piano Bar, which is widely regarded for live jazz. The hotel also boasts a 3,200 square foot rooftop complex with swimming pool, property library and nearly 25,000 square feet of special event space. Known widely as a world-leading literary hotel, The Betsy offers jazz nine times a week, classical music pop-ups, major art exhibitions, poetry readings, and a renowned artist residency program which has hosted more than 1,000 writers (and other creatives). Public art includes “The Betsy Orb,” an egg-shaped architectural masterpiece that also serves as a functional bridge connecting the hotel’s two buildings and “The Betsy Poetry Rail,” an installation of poetry etched into metal by water jets, celebrating 12 poets that shaped Miami history and culture. Betsy’s hospitality motto is Expect no more. This is Happiness. – words penned by poet Hyam Plutzik (1911-62), a three-time finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Poetry, and the father of owner Jonathan Plutzik whose literary legacy inspires Betsy hospitality.