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Week of January 12, 2006 |
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Art
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ART Thursday 1/12 ëEARTH 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 Sunday, 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. 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 focuses on Schultze & Weaver hotels, including the Biltmore in Coral Gables, and explores the changing patterns of design and use of urban hotels' guestrooms. Presentation drawings and architectural plans make up the core show, 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. Saturday 1/14 BEAUX ARTSJuried fine-art show featuring more than 250 artists in 11 media including jewelry, watercolor, oil, acrylics and glass. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Lowe Art Museum, 1301 Stanford Dr., University of Miami, Coral Gables. Free. Details: (305) 284-3535 or (305) 773-1676. 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. 7:30 p.m. at the University of Miami's Lowe Art Museum, 1301 Stanford Dr., Coral Gables. $5-$10. Details: (305) 284-3535 or www.miami.edu/lowe/. Saturday 1/28 10TH ANNIVERSARYThe Museum of Contemporary Art hosts a cocktail fundraiser in celebration of the museum's 10th anniversary. The event will be the premiere of an interactive dance performance by young Miami artists Friends With You and will include a silent auction. 8 p.m.-midnight at 770 NE 125th St., North Miami. $125-150. Details: (305) 893-6211 or www.mocanomi.org.
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