OBJECT/SUBJECT | Pop-up at The Shop
The Bass Museum, Miami Beach
On Sunday, March 1, The Bass Museum of Art in Miami Beach hosted OBJECT/SUBJECT, a one-day pop-up event that brought together contemporary artists to explore the intersection of design, jewelry, and fine art. Curated by Claudia Ariano and Angie Ferrer and presented by Ariano Design Studio and Studio AF, the event transformed The Shop at The Bass into a temporary exhibition space dedicated to wearable art.
The pop-up featured a curated collection of one-of-a-kind rings created or intervened by more than fifty invited artists. Each piece functioned as a miniature artwork, blurring the boundaries between jewelry, sculpture, and design object. The project encouraged artists to experiment with scale and material while maintaining the intimate relationship that jewelry establishes with the body.
Visitors were invited to explore the collection throughout the afternoon, encountering rings that ranged from delicate wearable designs to bold conceptual statements. While small in scale, the works reflected a wide spectrum of artistic practices, demonstrating how contemporary artists can translate their visual language into objects meant to be worn, collected, and experienced in everyday life.
All pieces were exhibited and made available for purchase during the event, offering collectors a rare opportunity to acquire unique artist-made objects. Selected works will continue to be available at The Shop at The Bass, extending the life of the project beyond the one-day presentation.
OBJECT/SUBJECT ultimately served as a celebration of craftsmanship, creativity, and artistic community in Miami, highlighting how collaboration between artists, designers, and cultural institutions can create new platforms for experimentation and collecting.
Participating artists included: Alette Simmons, Andres Michelena, Carola Bravo, Carolina Sardi, Carol Jazzar, Carri Skoczek, Carlos Rodriguez Cardenas, Claudia Ariano, Daniel Fiorda, Dimitry Said Chamy, Duane Brant, Emilio Adan Martinez, Evelyn Politzer, Freddy Jouwayed, Giannina Dwin, Glexis Nova, Gustavo Matamoros, Jeanne Jaffe, Julieta Pinedo, Julia Zurilla, Karelle Levy, Karla Kanto, Karla Kantorovich, Kerry Phillips, Kristen Thiele, Liliana Hernandez, LILI(ANA), Lisu Vega, Luis Crump, Marcotulli, Marina Font, Marina Gonella, Marisabella Telleria, Mary Larsen, Melissa Wallen, Mette Tommerup, Natalia Garcia Lee, Nick Gilmore, Pat Olesko, Patricia Rivera, Pip Brant, Ralph Provisero, Regina Jestrow, Rene Barge, Richard Garet, Robert Chambers, Roberto Montes de Oca, Robert Thiele, Silvana Soriano, and Terry Esguerra.
