Circular Reflections exhibition
Westchester Regional Library
In a city defined by a diverse Latin diaspora, we often see history through a rearview mirror. On April 4, curator Miguel Rodez is inviting Miami to look through a different lens—specifically, 80 of them.
I’m reaching out to share an exclusive first look at “Circular Reflections,” a monumental exhibition nine years in the realization. Opening at the striking Brutalist Westchester Regional Library, this isn’t just another gallery show; it’s an itinerant “visual symphony” seeking to document Cuban Art by featuring 80+ accomplished contemporary Cuban artists.
The Hook:
· Breaking the Square: Every piece in this collection abandons traditional parameters for a uniform 21-inch circular format. This creates a hypnotic, rhythmic pull across the library’s expansive two-story lobby, transforming the space into a portal of “dreamscapes and abstract color explosions.”
· The “Quiet Whisper”: Moving beyond static observation, Rodez—a former Chairman of Miami-Dade’s Art in Public Places Trust—has paired each work with a written reflection, designed to spark a personal “internal tug-of-war” for the viewer.
· The Pedigree: This is the most ambitious project to date for Rodez, whose background in history and philosophy elevates this from a simple art display to a deep intellectual dialogue on the current state of Cuban identity.
With the massive scale of this “traveling odyssey” and the caliber of the 80+ artists involved (list attached), this is a significant moment for the Miami-Dade arts calendar.
I’d love to coordinate an interview to discuss the decade-long curation process or provide high-res images of the circular works for a feature.
The Details:
· What: Opening of Circular Reflections
· When: Saturday, April 4, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
· Where: Westchester Regional Library (9445 SW 24 St.)
Ramon Alejandro
Enrique Alfonso
Mario Almaguer
Mario Almaguer
Franklin Alvarez Fortún
David Anasagasti (Ahol Sniffs Glue)
Anthony Ardavin
Nestor Arenas
Alejandro Arrechea
Yovani Bauta
Cesar Beltran
Luis Cabrera
Pablo Cano
Alberto Carol
Ramón Carulla
Mabelin Castellanos
Sergio Chavez
Jose Chiu
Ana Albertina Delgado
Angel Delgado
Julio Cesar Delgado Pacheco
Alain Donate
Vicente Dopico
Ivonne Ferrer
Julio Figueroa Beltran
Jorge Fornes
Carlos Gallostra
Juanma García
Sergio García
Osley Gil
Victor Gomez
Asbel Gomez Dumpierre
Ismael Gomez Peralta
Felix González Sanchez
Antonio Guerrero
Rodrigo Guillen
Frank Izquierdo
Aisar Jalil Martinez
Alvaro Labañino
Sergio Lastres
Esteban Leyva
Gloria Lorenzo
José Marquez Valdez
Piki Mendizabal
Alejandro Mendoza
Aldo Menendez
Luisa Mesa
Aurora Molina
Luis Molina
Clara Morera
José Lorenzo Moya Diaz
Orlando Naranjo
Adriano Nicot
Denis Nuñez Rodriguez
Agustin Rolando Rojas Leyva
Rolando Paciel
Luis Pardini
Sergio Payares
Magin Perez Ortiz
Guillermo Portieles
Ciro Quintana
Abel Quintero
Niels Reyes Cadalso
David Roche
Miguel Rodez
Candida Rodriguez
David Rodriguez
Hernan Rodriguez
Henry Rodriguez Bienes
Jose Antonio “Tony” Rodriguez Olivares
Orlando Rodriguez Barea
Rubén Rodriguez
Violeta Roque de Arana
Baruj Salinas
Luis Saldaña
Jorge Santos Marcos
Yampier Sardina Esperon
Medardo Miguel Tauntor Albóñiga
José Tonito
Juan Carlos Verdial Soltura
Fredy Villamil
Pedro Vizcaino
Ramon Williams
