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Week of December 22, 2005 |
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Art
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ART Thursday 12/22 CUBAN HERITAGE EXHIBITThe University of Miami exhibit The Cultural Legacy of Mariel includes diverse documents, magazines, posters, letters and photos from the massive exodus in honor of the 25th anniversary of the Mariel boatlift and is displayed as part of the Cuban Heritage Collection through Dec. 31. Free. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesdays. Second floor of UM's Main Library, 1300 Memorial Dr., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 284-4900. STUDENTS' ART New World School of the Arts presents Voices, an exhibition of students' works. 6-9 p.m. opening reception. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. through Jan. 4 at 25 NE Second St., Miami. Details: www.mdc.edu/nwsa. MOSAIC EXHIBITION The second annual juried Mosaic Exhibition is comprised of works of artists from around the US and Europe. Artists Gina Hubler and Mauro Tacconi of Florence will demonstrate their styles and lead workshops. All proceeds will benefit the Zoological Society of Florida, Miami MetroZoo and CHARLEE Homes for Children. 7-11 p.m. through Jan. 6 at the Atelier, 3863 Shipping Ave., Coconut Grove. Details: (305) 569-9990 or www.atelier.biz. ART SHOW The Bakehouse Art Complex presents Breakfast at the Bakehouse, its winter juried art show. William Carlson, art professor at the University of Miami, will serve as juror. 9 a.m.-noon through Jan. 8 at 561 NW 32nd St., Miami. Details: (305) 576-2828 or www.bakehouseartcomplex.org. EARTH BODY The exhibit Earth Body Sculpture and Performance displays the career of Ana Mendieta and her work influenced by Caribbean and North American cultures. She used her art to connect with her cultural roots and to explore spiritual themes. Through Jan. 15. Miami Art Museum, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. Details: (305) 375-3000 or miamiartmuseum.org. VISUAL MEMOIR Deering Estate hosts a photography exhibition by Miami photographer Barbara Robbins. She has documented the visual history of the state, capturing the essence of a place whose tropic and endless diversity have captivated many for years. Through Jan. 15. Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701 SW 72nd Ave., Village of Cutler Bay. $5-$7. Details: (305) 235-1668, Ext. 233. CLOUD CITY The Museum of Contemporary Art presents its new exhibition space, MOCA at Goldman Warehouse, with the interactive exhibition Cloud City by Miami artist collaborative Friends With You. Viewers are invited to become participants in Cloud City, an adventurous dream-world playground designed to reinvigorate audiences with childlike energy and optimism. 12:30-2:30 p.m. and 3-5 p.m. through Jan. 29. MOCA at Goldman Warehouse, 404 NW 26th St., Miami. $2-$5. Details: (305) 893-6211 or www.mocanomi.org. EXPEDITIONS ON FILM The Museum of Contemporary Art presents the premiere of a film by British artist Isaac Julien. "True North" is the first film in a trilogy of histories of expeditions. The film is based on the story of Matthew Henson, the first African American to reach the North Pole. The exhibition will include a suite of photographs related to the film. 7-9 p.m. through Feb. 5 at 770 NE 125th St., North Miami. $25. RSVP required. Details: (305) 893-6211, Ext. 23. HISTORIC HOTELS The Wolfsonian-Florida International University celebrates its 10th anniversary with an exhibition offering an exploration of American hotels in the early 20th century. The exhibit will focus on Schultze & Weaver hotels, including the Biltmore in Coral Gables, and explore the changing patterns of design and use of urban hotels' guestrooms. Presentation drawings and architectural plans will make up the core show, which will be followed by furniture, tableware, photographs and printed ephemera displays. Noon-6 p.m. through May 18. Wolfsonian, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. $5-$7. Details: (305) 531-1001 or www.wolfsonian.org. Friday 1/6 Art MiamiThe 16th annual Art Miami, an international art fair, opens with Free-day Friday 2 p.m. with free admission and a 7-10 p.m. free official opening celebration. The fair continues Jan. 7-9 with general admission $12. Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach. Details: 866-727-7953 or www.art-miami.com. Saturday 1/7 DHARMA STUDIOA reception will be held for Brazilian artist Deladier Almeida and California artist Phillip Dvorak 7-10 p.m. at Dharma Studio, 3170 Commodore Plaza, Coconut Grove. Details: (305) 461-1777 or www.dharmastudio.com. SOLO SHOW Visual Art Exhibition by Rod opens with a reception 7-10 p.m. at Damien B. Contemporary Art Center, Wynwood Art District, 282 NW 36th St., Miami. Details: (305) 573-4949 or www.damienb.com. MATT LAMB A reception for artist Matt Lamb will be 7-10 p.m. at ArtSpace Virginia Miller Galleries, 169 Madeira Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 444-4493 or www.virginiamiller.com. Wednesday 1/11 TRIBAL ARTS LECTUREMasks, and Music, Spirits and Sports: Dan Gunyege in Performance by ethnomusicologist Daniel Reed. Free for Tribal Arts Society members. $10 for non-members. 7:30 p.m. at the University of Miami's Lowe Art Museum, 1301 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables. Museum admission is $5. Details: (305) 284-3535 or www.miami.edu/lowe/. Wednesday 1/18 TRIBAL ARTS LECTUREHow the Young Men Stole the Old Men's Dream: the Origin of the Tiyambo Headdress of the Baga by Frederick Lamp. Free for Tribal Arts Members. $10 non-members. 7:30 p.m. at the University of Miami's Lowe Art Museum, 1301 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables. Museum admission is $5. Details: (305) 284-3535 or www.miami.edu/lowe/.
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