Five gallery shows not to miss in South Florida during Art Basel Miami Beach

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Su Su, Sun Flower, 2023. Courtesy of the artist.

Laurie Rojas

Five gallery shows not to miss in South Florida during Art Basel Miami Beach

Among the highlights are new silk paintings by Su Su, Andrew Brischler’s foray into the figurative, and a series of shows celebrating Queer joy, struggle, and resilience

As art lovers converge for this year’s edition of Art Basel Miami Beach, galleries join the week’s celebration of creativity with their own compelling exhibitions. From Miami’s burgeoning gallery districts and Palm Beach’s elegant art spaces to out-of-town pop-ups, the following they are hosting diverse shows that collectively underscore a moment of introspection and cultural dialogue in the art world. They reflect not only on the artists’ personal journeys but also engage with broader societal conversations, creating wide-ranging experiences that resonate with the dynamic spirit of the moment.

Enrique Martínez Celaya, The sparrow, 2020. Photograph by Enrique Martínez Celaya Studio.

Enrique Martínez Celaya
‘White: A Telling Shroud, Recent Paintings 2019–2023’
Fredric Snitzer Gallery, Miami
December 3, 2023 – January 20, 2024

Cuba-born artist Enrique Martínez Celaya brings his diverse background in physics, poetry, and humanities to his paintings, infusing them with a deep, profoundly poetic – almost existentialist – sensibility. His works from the past 5 years, on view in this show, are enigmatic, merging philosophical meditations with visual experiences that explore the intersections of technology, nature, and the human condition. In The sparrow (2020), for instance, Martínez Celaya presents a haunting image of a young boy floating in a vast expanse, ambiguously merging a starry sky and dark water. Above the boy, Martínez Celaya wrote the poetic text: ‘likes to talk and I got the time’. Rendered in a monochromatic palette of black, white, and grey, the piece exudes a dreamlike and ethereal quality, prompting contemplation on the fluid boundaries between reality and imagination, and the transience of human experience.

Su Su
‘Impressions’
David Castillo, Miami
December 5, 2023 – January 27, 2024

‘Impressions’, a solo show by Beijing-born, New York-based artist Su Su, features a series of works on silk that are as technically innovative as they are aesthetically rich. To create the works, the artist meticulously injects oil paint into swathes of silk using a needle. This technique, Su Su’s own creation, challenges and redefines traditional approaches to oil painting while simultaneously yielding a richly textured and visually arresting effect. Su Su’s journey from Beijing to Brooklyn profoundly influenced her practice, leading to a fusion of Eastern and Western aesthetic sensibilities; her vibrant colors and distorted forms reflect a certain ambivalence about her place in the world – one that is informed by both her Chinese heritage and her experiences in the United States.

Left: Giorgio Celin, Rainy Night in BK (That Old Sweet Song), 2023. Courtesy of the artist and Spinello Projects. Right: Barnaby Whitfield, Ocala National, 2023. Courtesy of the artist and Spinello Projects.

‘Gay Era’
Spinello Projects, Miami
December 4, 2023 – January 13, 2024

Focusing on moments of Queer joy, struggle, and resilience, Spinello Projects presents ‘Gay Era’, a project encompassing five solo exhibitions in three locations and showcasing how contemporary Queer artists are reshaping the boundaries of figurative painting. In ‘My Bones To Blossom’, Barnaby Whitfield merges permaculture concepts with Queer narratives, crafting a vision where Queerness and nature exist in harmonious, allegorical landscapes. The paintings in Giorgio Celin’s ‘Do You Remember? – Feeling, Queerness, Exile’ interweave personal and collective histories, delving into the intricacies of identity and the experience of displacement from a Queer migrant’s perspective. In ‘Jardín del Deseo’, Juan Arango Palacios’s woven narratives reimagine the male form, blending soft eroticism with bold vulnerability and simultaneously challenging societal norms while creating a fantastical haven of safety and freedom. Lastly, ‘Alle de Lágrimas / Valley of Tears’, dedicated to the late Adolfo Rene Sanchez, showcases a captivating series of vibrant canvases. Inspired by 1970s Mexican fotonovelas, the works are a meditation on transience and endurance, paying tribute to Queer resilience.

Tauba Auerbach, Foam, 2023 © Tauba Auerbach. Photograph by Steven Probert. Courtesy of Paula Cooper Gallery, New York and Gagosian.

‘Forms’
Gagosian and Jeffrey Deitch
35 Northeast 40th Street, Miami
December 5–10, 2023

For the eighth year, Gagosian and Jeffrey Deitch are jointly hosting an expansive pop-up exhibition during Art Basel Miami Beach. Titled ‘Forms’, this year’s show navigates the fertile ground between abstraction and figuration, exploring how objects act as proxies for human reality. Among the notable works, Tauba Auerbach’s painting Foam (2023) captures the essence of air bubbles in acrylic, straddling the line between realism and abstraction. Nari Ward’s Soul Arch Fixed (2021) transforms a surfboard into a modern crucifix, juxtaposing physical activity with spiritual apotheosis and suggesting a profound connection between the two realms. Meanwhile, Albert Oehlen’s ‘Ömega Man’ (2023) series and Theaster Gates’s THIS WAY (2021) both explore human forms and activity, with Oehlen drawing from dystopian sci-fi inspirations and Gates using salvaged materials to echo human presence.

Left: Andrew Brischler, Self Portrait (as Elvira), 2023. Courtesy of the artist and Gavlak. Right: Andrew Brischler, Self Portrait (as Leeloo), 2023. Courtesy of the artist and Gavlak.

Andrew Brischler
‘Self Portraits’
Gavlak, Palm Beach
Through December 17, 2023

Andrew Brischler takes a bold leap from his familiar territory of geometric abstraction into a realm where the human form and cinematic allure entwine. The new works on view in ‘Self Portraits’ offer a tableau of intimate self-exploration, where iconic movie heroines become mirrors of Brischler’s Queer identity. With titles like Self Portrait (as Ripley), Self Portrait (as Elvira), and Self Portrait (as Leeloo) (all works from 2023), the paintings weave elements of the artist’s persona together with their titular characters. To create the works, Brischler blends obsession and reverence, painstakingly rewatching films to imbue each character with his essence. This process of what he calls ‘devotion’ results in a meticulous rendering of every detail, from a gaze caught in a moment of resolve to the nuanced play of light. Delving into the depths of Queer identity, its intricate connection to feminine strength, and the influence of media in shaping self-perception, Brischler’s ‘Self Portraits’ are more than just visual feasts; they are statements on the fluidity of identity.

Laurie Rojas is an art critic based in Miami. She is the Grants Program Manager at Locust Projects.

Published on November 29, 2023.

Caption for full-bleed image: Esaí Alfredo, Amanecer (Dawn), 2023. Courtesy of the artist and Spinello Projects.

THE REEFLINE PUTS CLIMATE CRISIS CENTER STAGE DURING MIAMI ART WEEK 2023

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THE REEFLINE PUTS CLIMATE CRISIS CENTER STAGE DURING MIAMI ART WEEK 2023 WITH INSTALLATIONS BY BEEPLE, ALISSA ALFONSO, GUIDO ELGUETA AND +X PHASE 1 OF AQUATIC SCULPTURE PARK AND ARTIFICIAL REEF WILL DEBUT SPRING 2024, UNITING ART AND SCIENCE TO SAVE THE OCEAN

“THIS SERIES OF ARTIST-DESIGNED AND SCIENTIST-INFORMED PURPOSE-BUILT REEFS WILL DEMONSTRATE TO THE WORLD HOW TOURISM, ARTISTIC EXPRESSION, AND THE CREATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT CAN BE ALIGNED. THE REEFLINE IS A SINGULAR INVESTMENT IN CIVIC INFRASTRUCTURE, PUBLIC ART, AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION THAT WILL PAY DIVIDENDS OVER THE COMING DECADES AND ATTRACT ECOLOGICALLY MINDED TOURISTS AND ART LOVERS.”

– Ximena Caminos –
Founder / Artistic Director

The ReefLine, a nonprofit public art initiative spearheaded Bluelab Preservation Society Founder, Ximena Caminos, has launched a free public showcase of climate-centered art during Miami Art Week to raise awareness for the city of Miami Beach’s increasing vulnerability to climate change. The showcase, hosted in partnership with Faena Art, will take place from December 5-10 throughout the Faena Miami Beach property and will feature works by renowned artists including Beeple, Alissa Alfonso, Guido Elgueta and +X. The multi-artist showcase is a preamble to the launch of the ReefLine’s larger initiative, a sprawling 7-mile underwater sculpture park, snorkel trail, and artificial reef positioned 600 feet off the Miami Beach shoreline, set to kick-start Phase 1 installations this December.

“Miami is a city on the forefront of the climate crisis. The coastal beauty that draws people in is increasingly at risk of devastation. With Miami Art Week drawing international attention, it’s the optimal time to raise awareness for climate change and the city’s need for coastal resilience. That’s exactly what The ReefLine is doing through both our Miami Art Week showcase, and more permanently, our underwater installations that will begin next month.” – Ximena Caminos, Founder and Artistic Director of The ReefLine

Featured artworks presented by The ReefLine at Faena Miami Beach will include: Beeple’s S.2122, a kinetic sculpture integrating blockchain technology, digital video, and a three-dimensional sculptural form to provide a sci-fi-inspired contemplation on climate change and our role in an envisioned future; Alissa Alfonso’s “Nature’s Medicine” sculpture series made from sewn discarded fabric and repurposed found objects that celebrate the enduring beauty and resilience of nature; and Soulmaker, a collaborative digital artwork by Guido Elgueta and +X. S2.122 by Beeple will be on display in the Faena Cathedral from December 5-10; “Nature’s Medicine” by Alissa Alfonso will be on display at the Tierra Santa Spa at Faena from December 5-10; and Soulmaker by Guido Elgueta and +X will be available for viewing exclusively online at Artsy.

“I have always been fascinated by art’s ability to captivate people. With the growing realities of climate change on the horizon, we need art now more than ever to command attention. I am excited to partner with The ReefLine this Miami Art Week because they’re not only using art to raise awareness, they’re also leveraging it as part of the solution for ongoing change.” – Beeple

The production of artworks for Phase 1 of The ReefLine, launching in December 2024, will mark a significant leap towards the realization of the first-ever aquatic sculpture park and artificial reef of its kind. The ReefLine’s artificial reef construction will provide a critical habitat for endangered organisms, promoting biodiversity and enhancing coastal resilience in the face of climate change, rising sea levels and warming ocean waters – and will serve as an educational initiative for visitors and local Miami residents alike. This critical milestone for The ReefLine follows the innovative project’s receipt of a $5 million grant last November through General Obligation Bond approved by Miami Beach voters. The ReefLine’s initial phase will showcase sustainable underwater masterpieces by internationally acclaimed artists such as Leandro Erlich, Petroc Sesti, and Carlos Betancourt. These creations will function as artificial reefs, contributing to the promotion of a more sustainable future for Miami’s local marine ecosystem and enhancing the cultural landscape of Miami Beach.

The artists, together with Ximena Caminos (Founder and Artistic Director, The ReefLine), Shohei Shigematsu (ReefLine Collaborator and OMA NY Director) and Brandi Reddick (newly appointed Executive Director, The ReefLine) will celebrate the Miami Art Week showcase and unveil the ReefLine’s Phase 1 installation plans at a private event taking place on December 5. Select works from the showcase will also be available at international non-profit Oceanic Global’s forthcoming “Art for the Ocean” auction, the details of which will be revealed at the private event.

NOTES TO EDITORS

As part of Miami Art Week 2023 public programming, The ReefLine, in partnership with Faena Art, will present S.2122 by Beeple in the Faena Cathedral from December 5 – 10. Alissa Alfonso’s sculptures will also be on view in the Tierra Santa Spa at Faena. Address: 3201 Collins Avenue, Faena District, Miami Beach FL 33140. Soulmaker by Guido Elgueta and +X will be available to view on Artsy.

About The ReefLine
Founded by Ximena Caminos, the ReefLine is a 7-mile underwater public sculpture park, snorkel trail, and artificial reef which will provide a critical habitat for endangered reef organisms, promoting biodiversity, and enhancing coastal resilience. The ReefLine serves as a powerful reminder of the urgency in conserving our oceans and shorelines, highlighting the profound impact of climate change on these ecosystems through an awe-inspiring marine art concept off the coast of Miami Beach. The first phase of The ReefLine will debut in Spring 2024. www.thereefline.org

Join the conversation on social media by mentioning The ReefLine and using the hashtags #TheReefLine when posting.

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About Ximena Caminos

Ximena Caminos is a distinguished cultural entrepreneur and globally renowned curator best known for her steadfast commitment to public art and her pivotal role in shaping two expansive cultural districts in North and South America. Recognized as a cultural agitator, she has pioneered innovative discussions on contemporary art and cultural manifestations. Caminos is the Founder of The ReefLine Miami Beach. Her influential leadership roles span the development of Faena Group in Miami Beach and Buenos Aires, where she served as founder and chair of Faena Art. Additionally, she was appointed as the Artistic Visionary planner for the masterplan of The Underline, the largest public art project in the United States. Caminos’ work consistently revolves around themes such as community-building, urban development, climate change, and ocean conservation, reflecting her deep commitment to the sustainability and preservation of oceans through the transformative power of art and culture.

About Beeple

Michael Joseph Winkelmann (b. 1981), known professionally as Beeple, is an American digital artist, graphic designer, and animator known for selling NFTs. In his art, he uses various media to create comical, phantasmagoric works that make political and social commentary while using pop culture figures as references. The NFT associated with Everydays: the First 5000 Days, a collage of images from his “Everydays” series, was sold on March 12, 2021, for $69 million in cryptocurrency.

About Faena Art

Founded in 2011, Faena Art is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that produces and presents post-disciplinary and time-based artist-led experiences year-round. A catalyst for innovative, site-specific, and immersive creative practices, Faena Art bridges the popular and the experimental, making art accessible to all. Faena Art fosters new models for social interaction transcending the traditional boundaries of art, science, philosophy, and social practice.

LEO & STEPH NEW SOLO EXHIBITION

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LINA CERRONE GALLERY DEBUTS ALL-NEW SOLO EXHIBITION BY LEO & STEPH

The Wynwood Gallery Will Host Special Opening Celebration With the Artist Duo, December 1^st Through December 3rd

– Lina Cerrone Gallery, an international contemporary art gallery in the heart of Miami’s Wynwood Arts District, is kicking off Miami Art Week with the launch of a new solo exhibition featuring the dynamic French-Brazilian pop art duo Leo & Steph. The exhibition opening will take place on Friday, December 1, from 5:30-9 p.m.

Leo & Steph have made a name for themselves by way of Paris, Dubai, Geneve, London and Miami by turning iconic brands, including Chanel, Hermès, Balenciaga and Yves Saint Laurent, into unique and exclusive works of art. Leo, a Brazilian graphic and interior designer, and Steph, a well-renowned French producer with over 20 years of experience in the media industry, met and fell in love in Paris 13 years ago and turned their shared passion for pop art into collaborative pieces of playful and colorful works of art. Their new exhibition at Lina Cerrone Gallery will feature approximately 14 new prints alongside three new “KID CUP” sculptures, the pair’s iconic gender-neutral embodiments of the eternal, joyful inner child. The figures symbolize unending optimism, perpetually in pursuit of the whimsical and radiant aspects of life, with their ever-present cup representing a love for life’s offerings.

Lina Cerrone Gallery welcomes art enthusiasts and collectors who seek both established and rising talents. It especially caters to those with an eye for European and South American artists, offering a diverse range of contemporary works, from neo-pop art to classical fine art. The gallery uniquely showcases artists who transform new mediums into art. For example, it was the first gallery in the U.S. to exhibit works by Patrick Roger, a famed French chocolatier and sculptor known for his chocolate sculptures that metamorphose into bronze. The gallery also features “Le Chocolat des Francais,” known for its artistically designed packaging celebrated at New York’s Museum of Modern Art, and COCOADDICTION created by French chefs Oliver Rodriguez and Greg Pugin, a former chef at L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon.

“More than just a gallery space, Lina Cerrone Gallery is a pulsating heart in the Wynwood Arts District,” said Fredric Lean, co-founder of Lina Cerrone Gallery. “Lina Cerrone and I have strived to create a haven where art isn’t just displayed but lives and breathes. We are excited to present this solo exhibition by Leo & Steph to showcase the pair’s latest works. Each piece in the collection is one-of-a-kind, emphasizing its uniqueness as a series of 1/1.”

The untitled Leo & Steph exhibition will be on view at Lina Cerrone Gallery through December 3, 2023.

Lina Cerrone Gallery is located at 2239 NW Second Ave., Miami, FL 33137. For more information, visit linacerronegallery.com or follow on Instagram @linacerronegallery.

BIO

Meet Leo & Steph, the French-Brazilian duo taking the art world by storm with their iconic character, KID CUP. This faceless, gender-neutral figure represents the playful and optimistic inner child in all of us, always seeking out the joy and positivity in life. KID CUP is never without their cup, which serves as a symbol of their love for life and all it has to offer. Welcome to the KID CUP FAMILY!

Leo, a Brazilian native, has been living in Paris since 2008. He is a versatile designer with expertise in both graphic and interior design, and has been painting, sculpting, and drawing for as long as he can remember. In addition to his artistic pursuits, Leo is also one of the Artistic Directors for one of France’s largest e-commerce companies.

Stéphane, a French native, has over 20 years of experience in the media industry. He has held leadership roles at NRJ and ENDEMOL, and currently works as a TV producer at JLA GROUP. With a love for decoration and a desire to create playful and colorful pieces, Stéphane brings a unique perspective to the art world. Together, Leo & Steph are a dynamic duo that is sure to make a splash in the art world.

About Lina Cerrone Gallery

Lina Cerrone Gallery, co-founded by Lina Cerrone and Fredric Lean, is a beacon of contemporary art in Miami’s Wynwood Art District. The gallery is a family endeavor rooted in a shared passion for art that transcends borders. It specializes in showcasing a diverse range of contemporary artists, with a focus on connecting people with the vibrant world of international creativity. For more information, visit linacerronegallery.com or follow on Instagram @linacerronegallery.

About Leo & Steph

Dynamic French-Brazilian artistic duo Leo and Steph have made an indelible mark on the global art scene with their collaborative “KID CUP” masterpieces, which have captured hearts worldwide. Leo, a Brazilian native who has called Paris home since 2008, is a versatile designer whose lifelong dedication to painting, sculpting and drawing has enriched his eclectic portfolio. Stéphane, who has over 20 years of experience in the media industry, currently works as a TV producer at JLA Group. His deep passion for decoration and creating vibrant, playful artworks adds a unique dimension to the artistic world. Together, Leo and Steph’s artistic expertise promises a vibrant explosion of creativity and enchantment. For more information, visit leoetsteph.com.

A Long Poem: Take Time to…

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A Long Poem: Take Time to…

Art has long been recognized as a powerful means of expression, but its role in society goes beyond mere aesthetics. Art has the ability to provoke thought, invite reflection, engage the audience, and stimulate emotion (1). Furthermore, art has the potential to inspire individuals to question and challenge the current state of reality, motivating them to seek positive change in society. Through the creation of visual representations, such as paintings, sculptures, and installations, artists can convey their perspectives on social issues, spark conversations, and raise awareness about critical topics like climate change. Additionally, art has the capacity to transcend language barriers and connect people from diverse backgrounds, fostering empathy and understanding. By showcasing different perspectives and challenging societal norms, art can disrupt established frameworks and encourage individuals to think critically about the world around them.

In summary, art has the power to transform minds, inspire change, and shape society by stimulating emotions, fostering dialogue, promoting empathy, and questioning prevailing norms and beliefs

Helen Lepp Friesen
The University of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Abstract
In “A Long Poem: Take Time to …”, I relate how the people on one city block engaged in a community based “long poem” art project during the Covid-19 pandemic. Arranged in two parts, this paper first looks at the literature on community art and its impact on personal and social health and wellbeing. Second, I describe how a street community art and poetry project led to social engagement, dialogue, healthy interaction, and good memories.

Keep reading https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1297497.pdf

About the Author
Dr. Helen Lepp Friesen teaches in the Rhetoric, Writing, and Communications department at The University of Winnipeg. Outstanding points in her career are meeting and having the privilege of working with hundreds of enthusiastic, talented students. Her research and writing interests are multimodal writing in culturally-diverse classes, including writing classes in prison. During her Research Study leave in 2019, Friesen taught a Composition course at San Quentin State Prison north of San Francisco and also conducted research on the topic of teaching and taking classes in prison through Adams State University in Colorado. She enjoys outdoor activities such as skating, snow sculpting, biking, tennis, running, and of course sidewalk chalk.

Presentan libro de fotos sobre Messi

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Presentan libro de fotos sobre Messi y la selección argentina el 11 de diciembre

Al cumplirse un año de la consagración de la selección argentina como campeona del mundo de fútbol y de Lionel Messi como el mejor jugador de esta Era, el reconocido periodista especializado Eduardo Biscayart presenta en Miami. El libro “Sean eternos los campeones” tiene fotos de Alejandro Pagni y textos de Eduardo Biscayart. La presentación del libro se realizará el lunes 11 de diciembre, a las 6 pm, en la librería Books and Books, de Coconut Grove. “Sean eternos los campeones (El camino de Argentina hacia la victoria en Qatar 2022)”, recrea el periplo de la Selección Argentina rumbo a la consecución de su tercer título Mundial, conseguido el 18 de diciembre pasado. El libro ilustra ese recorrido a través de fotografías únicas. Imágenes exclusivas de Alejandro Pagni (reportero gráfico con más de 45 años de experiencia en los medios más prestigiosos de Argentina y el Mundo), que son acompañadas por los textos de Eduardo Biscayart (comentarista de fútbol en medios como Telemundo, ESPN y Fox Sports, entre otros, con más de 25 años de experiencia en televisión). Los capítulos de este trabajo reflejan en imágenes cada partido de Argentina en el Mundial de Qatar 2022, desde la derrota del equipo de Messi y Scaloni en el debut frente Arabia Saudita hasta la dramática final ante Francia. Cada episodio va acompañado de una síntesis estadística que complementa el trabajo fotográfico y el texto. “Hicimos el libro con alegría, entusiasmo y mucho amor por la profesión”, manifiestan Biscayart y Pagni, que cubrieron periodísticamente el Mundial en Qatar. “Sean eternos los campeones” incluye también casi una decena de artículos especiales escritos por cronistas de élite, más impresiones de los ex campeones mundiales Mario Kempes (Argentina ‘78) y Jorge Luis Burruchaga (Argentina ‘86)

‘Africa Global’ Panel Discussion

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Vitshois Mwilambwe Bondo, 'La reine Rwej', 2019, acrylic and collage on linen. Photograph courtesy of the artist and Le Galerie 38, Casablanca, Morocco.

‘Africa Global’ Panel Discussion | Ten North Group

675 Ali Baba Ave, Opa-locka

coherent

narratives

that

challenge

representations

of

Africa

today.

Cartographies

of

Displacement

/

Cartografías

del

Desplazamiento

(on

view

Dec.

6

–

10)

Curators:

Helen

Ceballos

&

Abdiel

D.

Segarra

Ríos

(Puerto

Rico)

Location:

The

Pavilion,

650

Ali

Baba

Ave.,

Opa-locka,

FL

33054

Cartographies

of

Displacement

brings

together

the

work

of

Puerto

Rican

artists

who,

through

their

respective

practices,

reflect

on

what

is

produced

in

the

junctures

that

displacement

provokes.

The

exhibition

comments

on

the

experiences

that

accumulate

in

the

everyday—the

ways

in

which

we

live

and

negotiate

with

the

forces

that

displace

us,

the

changes

that

undergo

the

landscape—politically

and

infrastructurally

inside

and

outside

the

city—

and

the

ways

in

which

we

conceive

geography

within

the

archipelago

and

in

the

diaspora,

physically

and

temporally.

Alongside

these

observations

on

the

setting,

the

curatorial

work

reflects

on

the

production

of

subjectivities

and

the

questioning

of

hegemonic

identities

—individual

and

collective—and

on

how

this

has

repercussions

on

the

articulation

of

historical

narratives

and

the

right

to

remember.

Garden

of

Humanity

(on

view

Dec

6

–

June

30)

Curator:

James

Brazil

(Australia)

Location:

The

VFW

Lot,

757

Ali

Baba

Ave.,

Opa-locka,

FL

33054

The

sculpture

pavilion

presents

two

new

large-scale

sculptural

acquisitions

by

the

Ten

North

Group

in

a

lushly

designed

garden:

1.

Yemaya

Ten

North

Group

is

pleased

to

unveil

the

newest

work

by

contemporary

artist

Juan

Roberto

Diago

Durruthy

“Diago”

(Cuba),

a

six-foot

bronze

sculpture

titled

Yemaya

,

after

the

goddess

of

the

living

ocean,

the

mother

of

all.

Yemaya

will

be

exhibited

in

dialogue

with

the

spirits

that

accompanied

African

peoples

during

the

crossing

of

the

Atlantic

Ocean

known

RSVP essential to [email protected].

For further information, please visit www.tennorthgroup.com.

Free public access.

Venezuelan artist Rafael Montilla to present new series “United We Are Art” during Miami Art Week

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Venezuelan artist Rafael Montilla to present new series “United We Are Art” during Miami Art Week

Venezuelan artist Rafael Montilla will present his new series “United We Are Art” (The union of people creates something beautiful and meaningful, such as a work of art, a poem, a song, or any other expression of creativity.) during the Miami Art Week, which will take place from December 2 to 5. The series will consist of 9 works of vibrant and warm colors, representing the union between humans and nature.

“The Street Is My Gallery” is the name of the three individual exhibitions of Montilla during the Miami Art Week. The first exhibition will open on Saturday, December 2 at 9 a.m. at the Legion Park (6447 NE 7th Ave, Miami, Florida, 33138). The second exhibition will take place on Sunday, December 3 at the Coral Gables Woman’s Club (1001 E Ponce De Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, Florida, 33134). The third and final exhibition will take place on Tuesday, December 5 at 9 a.m. in the Midtown Miami park, near Starbucks (3403 NE 1st Ave, Miami, Florida, 33137).

“United We Are Art” is a series that seeks to highlight the importance of the connection between humans and nature. “A city without art in the street is a city without soul,” said Montilla. “We must let young people express themselves, whether with graffiti, street art, or urban art. Urban art is an important form of communication and expression, and it can help create more vibrant and creative communities.”

Montilla is a visual artist based in Miami. His work has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world. He is known for his colorful artwork and the performance “Kube Man”, which explore themes of the evolution of consciousness and nature. His work has been recognized with numerous awards, including Tomás Regalado, mayor of the city of Miami, proclaimed August 19, 2016 as Rafael Montilla Visual Artist Day and placed public art in the city of Miramar, FL in January 2024.

Locust Projects Miami art Week 2023

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Locust Projects: Meet the Artists Reception and Performance

Join Locust Projects, Miami’s longest running nonprofit alternative art space, in its new home in Little River for a reception to meet exhibiting artists Tania Candiani and Cornelius Tullo. The event will include a special performance by Tania Candiani, and refreshments will be provided. For Miami Art Week, Locust Projects is featuring two new commissioned installations including, Waterbirds: Migratory Sound Flow by Mexico-based artist Tania Candiani. The work, originally commissioned for the 23rd Biennale of Sydney and re-imagined for Miami, is a hanging “river” made with tree branches collected from a riverbank in Mexico, many of which are also native to South Florida. The massive, suspended organic shape will respond to Locust Projects’ architecture and reference the waterways and migratory path and birdsong of water birds that pass through the Everglades and South Florida. On view in the Project Room is Poetics of Place, an interactive architectural installation recreating a porch of a Miami home by Miami-based artist Cornelius Tulloch that foreshadows a future impacted by climate gentrification and the rapid development that threatens to erase the cultural fabric of our growing city.

Image: Tania Candiani, Photo courtesy of the artist.

5 Dec, 6–9pm

Locust Projects: 297 NE 67 Street, Miami, FL 33138

Untitled Art Miami Beach Unveils Dynamic Programming for 12th Edition

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Untitled Art Miami Beach Unveils Dynamic Programming for 12th Edition

Untitled Art, Miami Beach, is thrilled to announce its comprehensive programming for the 12th Edition, from Wednesday, December 6 through Sunday, December 10, 2023. The fair will once again transform the sands of South Beach into a vibrant hub for artistic exploration and discourse, featuring a captivating lineup of new artist projects, performances, panel discussions, and more.

This year’s programming delves into the interconnected themes of “Gender Equality in the Arts” and “Curating in the Digital Age,” reflecting Untitled Art’s commitment to fostering inclusive and innovative artistic practices. The fair will showcase the work of emerging and established artists pushing contemporary art’s boundaries, exploring themes of identity, representation, and the ever-evolving digital landscape.

Highlights of the Untitled Art Miami Beach 2023 programming include:

New Artist Projects: A curated selection of site-specific installations, performances, and immersive experiences by emerging artists, offering fresh perspectives and innovative approaches to contemporary art.
PerformaArts: Engaging and thought-provoking performances that challenge perceptions, spark conversations, and expand the boundaries of artistic expression.
Panel Discussions: In-depth discussions with leading artists, curators, and arts professionals, exploring critical issues and emerging trends in the contemporary art world.
Untitled Art Podcast: A series of insightful conversations with artists, curators, and thought leaders, delving into the creative process, the role of art in society, and the impact of technology on skills.

Untitled Art Miami Beach 2023 is committed to providing a platform for artists and audiences to engage in meaningful dialogue, foster creativity, and explore the transformative power of art. The fair Art programming will evolve as the 12th edition approaches, ensuring a dynamic and engaging experience for all.

About Untitled Art

Untitled Art is a lead Art contemporary art fair that presents a curated selection of emerging and established galleries, artist-run spaces, and non-profit organizations worldwide. Known for its innovative programming and commitment to fostering dialogue and discovery, Untitled Art has become a cornerstone of the Miami Beach art scene.

Untitled Art, Miami Beach 2023 Programming includes new artist projects and performances, as well as panel discussions as part of the Untitled Art Podcast, among others. The schedule will continue to be updated with new events as the 12th edition approaches.

Thursday 30 Nov

7–8:30pm Fountainhead Residency Open House

Monday 4 Dec

6–9pm Marquez Art Projects: “José Delgado Zuñiga: Cusp” Opening Reception

Tuesday 5 Dec

6–9pm Locust Projects: Meet the Artists Reception and Performance

Wednesday 6 Dec

9–11am The Bass: Curator Culture | A Conversation with Stuart Comer, Barbara London, and Legacy Russell
9:30am–4:30p mde la Cruz Collection: “House in Motion / New Perspectives”
11:30am–12:30 pm Performance: Awilda Sterling-Duprey, “Blindfolded” (2020 and ongoing). Presented by El Kilómetro
12:30–1:30pm Panel: Fly Over Passed Over. Curated by Kalup Linzy, with the support of The Tulsa Artist Fellowship
2–3pmPanel: Art Unveiled – Navigating the Ecosystem of Creativity. Presented by NXTHVN
3–3:30pmPerformance: Trueson Daugherty, “Absolute Obedience” (2023). Curated by Kalup Linzy, with the support of The Tulsa Artist Fellowship
4–4:30pm Performance: Lieven De Boeck, “Parade, what’s going on?” (2023 ongoing). Supported by Gallery Meessen De Clercq and Ringling College of Art and Design
4:30–5:15pm Exhibitor Panel: Curating in the Digital Age – Steven Sacks of bitforms in conversation with exhibiting artist Manfred Mohr
5:30–6:15pm Panel: How To Shatter a Ceiling – A Talk on Gender Equality in the Art World. Presented by Her Clique

Thursday 7 Dec

9–11am Baker’s Brunch at Bakehouse Art Complex: Open Studio + Cafecito
9:30am–4:30pm de la Cruz Collection: “House in Motion / New Perspectives”
11:45am–12:30pm Panel: The Market for Female Artists. Hosted by Sotheby’s Institute
12:45–1:30pm Panel: The Impact of Technology. Hosted by the Sotheby’s Institute
1:45–2:30pm Panel: Changes to Collecting Models. Hosted by the Sotheby’s Institute
3–3:45pm Panel: Meet the Curators of Desert X 2025. Presented by Desert X
4:15–5pm Exhibitor Panel: Sculptor Sharif Bey in conversation with Rachel Delphia, curator at Carnegie Museum of Art. Presented by albertz benda
5–5:30pm Performance: Erick Antonio Benitez, “Software for People v2” (2023). Presented by Selenas Mountain and supported by Y.ES Contemporary
5:30–6:15pm Exhibitor Panel: Making and Claiming Space. Presented by Jonathan Carver Moore

Friday 8 Dec

9:30am–4:30pm de la Cruz Collection: “House in Motion / New Perspectives”
12–12:45pm Panel: Forging New Paths in an Evolving Art World. Presented and moderated by Untitled Art Young Ambassador Maria Vogel
2–2:45pm Panel: Digital Empowerment & Art Gallery Innovation. Presented by Atlantic Arthouse
3:30–4:15pm Exhibitor Panel: Galerías de América Latina y El Caribe participando en Nest en conversación con Marcela Guerrero (conducted in Spanish)
5–5:30pm Performance: GeoVanna Gonzalez, “PLAY, LAY, AYE: ACT 6” (2023). Presented by Commissioner
5:30–6:15pm Exhibitor Panel: ‘.co.za’ presented by EBONY/CURATED
6–7pm Performance: David Correa, “The Machining of the Fool” (2023). Presented by Negrón Pizarro

Saturday 9 Dec

9:30am–4:30p mde la Cruz Collection: “House in Motion / New Perspectives”
12–12:45pm Exhibitor Panel: Galerías colombianas en Untitled Art, Miami Beach 2023 en conversación con Henrique Faria (conducted in Spanish)
2:30–3:15pm Panel: Performance Architecture – Taking Up Space. Presented by Commissioner
5–5:45pm Panel: This Too, is a Map. Presented by [NAME] Publications
6–6:30pm Performance: Nicki Duval and Robbie Trocchia, “bout” (2023). Presented by Locust Projects

Sunday 10 Dec

10–11am Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum-FIU: Breakfast in the Park
12–12:45pm Exhibitor Panel: Alternative gallery platforms to the brick-and-mortar space
1:30–2:15pm Panel: Between Architecture and the Body – Inclusive Futurism in Art. Presented by YoungArts

Special ProjectsPerformances

SP1
Gerd Leufert
NENIAS (1969/2023)
Site-specific installation
Vinyl
Dimensions variable
Edition of 5 + AP each
Presented by Henrique Faria, B11

Leufert used the name “Nenias” to identify a series of figures he started to develop as a theme in the early sixties. The conventional meaning of the term comes from music, where it refers to certain very old songs or lamentations which belonged to funerary rites.

These essential forms, adapted now in a new space and for a new spectator, recall their first large-scale installation at Caracas’ Museo de Bellas Artes in 1985. In the then newly formed series of Nenias from 1969, Leufert configured these refined and symmetrical totemic structures from the encounter between the notions of art and design. Here he fused together ancestral cosmogonies with contemporary figures able to transcend the diverse currents of anthropological and indigenist thought. Simultaneously geometric and organic, the Nenias emerge as atemporal and original representations situated in the cultural space of the collective imaginary.

SP2
Manfred Mohr
Early Plotter Drawings (circa 1970)
Plotter drawings on paper
Presented by bitforms, B52

Manfred Mohr utilizes algorithms to engage rational aesthetics, inviting logic to produce visual outcomes. This special project highlights a selection of the artist’s earliest computer-generated plotter drawings (circa 1970) and showcases his first implementation of the hypercube through the seminal video work, Cubic Limit (1973-74). While Mohr’s career continues to evolve and invite new variables, this special project distinguishes his pioneering use of algorithms decades before it became a tool of contemporary art.

Mohr wrote his first algorithm using the programming language Fortran IV in 1969. He plotted the resulting computer-generated data by hand, an exhausting and unsustainable process of intricate drafting. Systems capable of drawing the results of algorithms were not easily accessible at this time. In 1970, Mohr gained unique access to the computer center at the Météorologie Nationale in Paris where he used a high-resolution Benson plotter and CDC 6400 computer. There he realized all his programs and plotter drawings until he moved full time to New York in 1983, where he established his own computer center, including a high-resolution vector pen plotter. The resultant diversity of his artwork confirmed the urgency and aesthetic significance of his algorithms. Over fifty years later, the connections Mohr establishes between aesthetics and instruction continue to stimulate dialogue within the contemporary art world.

SP3
Vera Chaves Barcellos
Epidermic Scapes (1977-2022)
Inkjet print on cotton paper
Presented by Zielinsky, B15

Epidermic Scapes (1977-2022) is a work by Vera Chaves Barcellos (1938, Porto Alegre, Brazil) which consists of a series of images of the artist’s skin, and of other people, enlarged to such an extent that their indexical function is lost as they begin to take on a more abstract appearance. The artist created each image by applying black ink to various parts of her body, over which she then rubbed a piece of tracing paper, effectively creating a negative, which she then enlarged. Her intention was to expand the images to such an extent that they could be displayed on the floor or wall in a monumental way and as if they were terrestrial landscapes. This work recently became part of the Museo Reina Sofía collection.

From the beginning of her career, Vera Chaves Barcellos has been interested in the reuse of pre-existing images taken from the media to develop works using video, photography, engraving, installation and artists’ books. The artist’s research takes as its starting point the relationship between the body and time: performing characters and narratives from the past and the future, focusing on stories that were left out of historiography, documenting and collecting archive materials from local events or from personal memory.

SP4
Henrik Godsk
Carousel 1884, 2023
Oil on canvas installed on lit steel frame
Presented by Vigo, B1

Godsk is of seventh-generation traveling heritage, having grown up among the world of the fun fair in Denmark. His practice reflects his pride in his upbringing and cultural identity. Across his works, fusing folkloric and high art, he utilizes the portraits and creatures that form his subjects as vessels for his exploration of color and form. Carousel 1884, which is a modernist reworking of a family heirloom, functions as a gesamtkunstwerk; a fair within a fair that is also emblematic of the artist’s own sentiments of nostalgia about his heritage.

The formal components of the artwork are inseparable from the artist’s time spent as a child painting the panels and façades during renovations of the rides. At 12, he began to design and paint them himself; at 15, he came across books about Picasso and Modigliani, the latter’s elongated necks and distorted, flattened proportions heavily influencing Godsk’s current œuvre. The controlled brushwork, geometric lines, flat surfaces, and tight compositions of the artist’s cubistic portraits act as a conduit for his personal exploration of classically modernist forms. The androgynous and striking shapes of the artist’s portraits are directly reminiscent of the accentuated designs of these fairground rides, and Carousel 1884 further emulates this through a mimicking of the circa 3.5-metre height required by carousels to draw a crowd.

SP5
April Bey, Petra Cortright, Christine Sun Kim, Hana Ward
Limited Edition Prints (2023)
Presented by For Freedoms

For Freedoms is an artist-led organization that centers art as a catalyst for creative civic engagement, discourse and direct action. We work closely with artists and organizations to expand what participation in democracy looks like. In service to this mission, For Freedoms is excited to present a series of limited edition prints by April Bey, Petra Cortright, Christine Sun Kim, and Hana Ward. Each of these artists has collaborated with For Freedoms on past public campaigns to make a positive impact on the communities we share. Shop the collection at shop.forfreedoms.com.

SP6
Kelley Johnson
Fleeting Fragments of Time 15/45 (2023)
Chrome powder-coated steel and glass

Kelley Johnson Studio will present a functional sculpture within this year’s Untitled Art Podcast Lounge. In conjunction with the awarded Rado Production Prize sculpture in the fair’s interstitial space, Fleeting Fragments of Time 15/45 (2023), features an interplay of light over the chrome surfaces, so that participants’ interactions will continuously reshape the work’s interpretation.

SP7
Luis Ortiz Monasterio
Luis Ortiz Monasterio X Marea (2022)
Concrete, volcanic rock, painted plaster, and cement
Presented by Ediciones Marea

Marea has collaborated with the Pedro Reyes Studio for the elaboration of five selected works from the repertoire of Luis Ortiz Monasterio in a meticulous reconstruction work assisted by the artist’s family. Luis Ortiz Monasterio (1906-1990) was a sculptor and teacher, and founder of the so-called Mexican School of Sculpture.

With a career spanning more than sixty years, Ortiz Monasterio is one of the main figures of Mexican sculpture in the 20th century. His work transited from nationalism to the emerging avant-garde, with both American (Toltec and Aztec) and global influences. Among his most recognized works are Monumento a la madre (1949), Fuente monumental de Nezahualcóyotl (1955-1956) and Plaza Cívica de la Unidad Independencia (1960). This project, consisting of an exceptional collection of limited edition pieces will mark the first-ever presentation of these works by Ortiz Monasterio’s outside of Mexico.

SP8
Karian Amaya
Open Sky, Mirage (2023)
Copper, sea water, and salt
Presented by YI GALLERY, A41

Open Sky, Mirage (2023) is an ongoing exploration by Karian Amaya into the transformations of matter and its effects when placed in varying geographical contexts. Inspired by the aesthetics of exploitation and extraction of natural resources, this presentation seeks to encapsulate the passage of time, serving as both a record and memory of a place. As the minerals in the copper pools change and evaporate, they create distinct pools, each capturing a unique visual representation of time.

SP9
Awilda Sterling-Duprey
Blindfolded (2020 and ongoing)
Performance and mixed media on vinyl
Presented by El Kilómetro, A35

Awilda Sterling-Duprey´s Blindfolded dance drawings are a series of works that began in 2020, where the artist blindfolds herself to make abstract marks on papers mounted on walls in response to salsa and/or jazz improvisation. Fusing Afro-Caribbean dance, music, drawing, and performance, Sterling-Duprey translates the music through her body into dance movements on the paper´s surface with sharp actions and a sense of playfulness. The currents of sound are drawn by expressing dance and improvising tonal and chromatic scales from the salsa and jazz.

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INTERNATIONAL CONTEMPORARY ART SHOW

SCOPE Miami Beach 2023, December 5-10, 2023.

130+ INTERNATIONAL GALLERIES & THE NEW CONTEMPORARY

CELEBRATING ITS 21ST EDITION, SCOPE MIAMI BEACH RETURNS TO ITS BESPOKE PAVILION ON THE SANDS OF OCEAN DRIVE AND 8TH STREET. HONORING ITS PERPETUAL MISSION TO PROVIDE A PLATFORM FOR EXPERIENTIAL INNOVATION AND DISCOVERY, SCOPE WILL WELCOME 140+ DIVERSE CONTEMPORARY EXHIBITORS FEATURING THE NEW CONTEMPORARY, A GENRE THAT STANDS AS A CRITICAL CONTRIBUTION TO BOTH GLOBAL POLITICS AND LOCAL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. ORIGINALLY NAMED THE SCOPE FOUNDATION, THE NEW CONTEMPORARY PRESENTS DAILY PROGRAMMING AMONGST LARGE-SCALE INSTALLATIONS THAT BEND, BLEND, AND TRANSCEND GENRE.

SCOPE Miami Beach, the international contemporary art show, is returning to its bespoke pavilion on Ocean Drive and 8th Street sands from December 5-10, 2023. Celebrating its 21st edition, SCOPE will welcome 140+ diverse contemporary exhibitors featuring The New Contemporary, a genre that contributes critically to global politics and local community engagement.

SCOPE Miami Beach is renowned for its commitment to providing a platform for experiential innovation and discovery. This year, the show will feature a curated selection of galleries from around the world, showcasing a wide range of artistic styles and mediums. In addition to the traditional fair format, SCOPE will present a series of special projects, performances, and talks exploring the intersection of art and culture.

The New Contemporary, named initially the SCOPE Foundation, is a program that supports emerging artists and curators pushing contemporary art’s boundaries. This year, The New Contemporary will present a series of daily programming amongst large-scale installations that bend, blend, and transcend genre.

“We are excited to be back in Miami Beach and to be able to showcase the incredible work of so many talented artists,” said SCOPE Founder and President Jennifer Rubell. “We believe that art can change the world, and we are committed to providing a platform for artists to express themselves and share their ideas with the world.”

SCOPE Miami Beach is a must-see event for anyone interested in contemporary art. The show is open to the public, and tickets are available online.

About SCOPE

SCOPE is a leading international contemporary art show that presents the work of emerging and established artists worldwide. SCOPE has produced over 50 art fairs in cities including Miami Beach, New York, Basel, London, and Dubai. SCOPE is committed to providing a platform for experiential innovation and discovery and supporting the next generation of artists.

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