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We’re in the thick of it now. Basel is just around the corner, and major museum shows are among the most notable art happenings this month, from painting and textiles at MoCA NoMi to a Miami native’s triumphant homecoming at PAMM. Along the way, there are group shows by local artists in hotels and community centers, private collections humming back to life, and fantastic photographs up north. Here are our highlights for the best shows opening this month.
All presentations are listed in the order in which they open. Unless otherwise noted, events are free to attend and open to the public.
Naomi Fisher at Kampong Botanical Garden
Longtime local artist Naomi Fisher will show botanically themed sculptures and paintings at the Kampong National Tropical Botanical Garden, a venue not typically known for art events. Exploring the floral and natural forms that have populated the artist’s work for much of her 25-year career, “Rootwork” will feature at least one interactive sculpture and encompass both the historic Fairchild-Sweeney House and the garden’s outdoor areas. The show opened on October 30 and runs through Wednesday, December 31. The Kampong, National Tropical Botanical Garden, 4013 S. Douglas Rd., Miami; 305-442-7169; ntbg.org. Admission costs $17 for adults, $12 for seniors and students, $7 for children ages 6 to 17., and is free for children under 3.
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Hiba Schahbaz / Diana Eusebio at MoCA NoMi
The Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami, opens its two fall exhibitions this month, both featuring highly personal solo practices from female artists. Pakistan-born Hiba Schahbaz, who trained in Persian miniature paintings, will show multimedia works based on Sufi mysticism, folklore, and conceptions of femininity in “The Garden.” Meanwhile, local artist Diana Eusebio nabs her first-ever museum show with “Field of Dreams,” taking her textile-based work to new heights. Both shows opened Wednesday, November 5, and run through March 16, 2026. Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami, 770 NE 125th St., North Miami; 305-893-6211; mocanomi.org. Admission costs $10 for the general public; $5 for students, seniors, and persons with disabilities; and is free for members, children under 12, North Miami residents, city employees, veterans, and caregivers accompanying persons with disabilities.
“Bakehouse at Forty: Past, Present, Future” at Bakehouse Art Complex
The Bakehouse in Wynwood celebrates two anniversaries — the building’s centennial and the organization’s 40th — with a three-part exhibition focused on the legacy of the beloved bread factory turned studio complex. “Past” features archival material curated by Philip Lique, while “Present,” organized by Krys Ortega, shows off work from the current residents. A “Future” section details plans for the campus’ renovation by Michael Maltzan Architects. The show opens Friday, November 7. Bakehouse Art Complex, 561 NW 32nd St., Miami; 305-576-2828; bacfl.org.
New Exhibitions at Margulies Warehouse
The Margulies Collection at the Warehouse has three new exhibitions for its fall lineup, all focusing on the 20th century. “Pop Art” features sculpture from Warhol, Lichtenstein, Jasper Johns, and other leading lights of the movement. “Records of the Past” exhibits 60 photographs by Lewis Hine commissioned by the National Child Labor Committee. Finally, a show on the Italian Arte Povera movement features recent work from Michelangelo Pistoletto paired with classics from Mario Merz, Mimmo Paladino, and others. All three shows open Sunday, November 12. The Margulies Collection at the Warehouse, 591 NW 27th St., Miami; margulieswarehouse.com. Admission costs $10, $5 for out-of-state students, and is free for Florida students with ID.
“A World Far Away” at El Espacio 23
Already the subject of a massive photography survey at PAMM, the Jorge M. Pérez Collection is also preparing to reshuffle its home base at El Espacio 23 with a show focusing on the theme of “territory.” Featuring nearly 150 works by more than 100 global artists, “A World Far Away, Nearby, and Invisible” is yet another ambitiously organized show from the team at El Espacio, with four subsections and an overall concept drawn from the philosophy of famous Mazatec tribal shaman Maria Sabina, whose sacred mushroom ceremonies led to the popularization of psilocybin among Westerners. The show opens Thursday, November 13, and runs through 2026. El Espacio 23, 2270 NW 23rd St., Miami; 786-490-9090; elespacio23.org.
Woody de Othello at Pérez Art Museum Miami
Miami native Woody de Othello returns home to mark his first solo museum exhibition in Miami at the PAMM. Taking its title from the Egyptian Book of the Dead, “Coming Forth by Day” further develops the artist’s sculptural practices, utilizing organic materials such as clay and bronze, while exploring ideas around traditional Black religious and ritual practices, particularly how objects can serve as emotional and spiritual conduits. The show opens on Thursday, November 13, and runs through 2026. Pérez Art Museum Miami, 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-375-3000; pamm.org. Admission costs $18 for adults; $14 for visitors ages 7 to 18, students, and seniors ages 62 or older; and is free for children under 6, persons with disabilities and caregivers, Florida educators, healthcare professionals, first responders, active U.S. military, and veterans.
“Suns & Shadows” at African Heritage Cultural Arts Center
This survey of Miami-based Black diaspora artists curated by Roscoè B. Thické III is one of the most intriguing options for watchers of the local art scene this month. Centered around ideas of memory, legacy, and the balance between light and darkness, “Suns & Shadows” features work from prestigious Miami artists, including Reginald O’Neal, T. Eliott Mansa, Mark Delmont, Mark Fleuridor, and Lance Minto-Strouse. The show opens Friday, November 14, and runs through February 28, 2026. African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, 6161 NW 22nd Ave., Miami; 305-638-6771; ahcacmiami.org.
Anastasia Samoylova at Norton Museum
If you’re still looking for a chance to see the Norton Museum’s outstanding Rembrandt exhibition, consider waiting until November 15 to make the drive up to Palm Beach. That’s when Miami-based Anastasia Samoylova will stage her next show of photography at the museum. For “Atlantic Coast,” the Russian-American artist drove all the way up to Maine and back along U.S. Route 1, returning with striking images that capture the intersections of America’s past and present. The show runs through March 1, 2026. Norton Museum of Art, 1450 W. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach; 561-832-5196; norton.org. Admission costs $18, $15 for seniors, $5 for students with ID, and is free for children ages 12 and under.
Robert Rauschenberg at NSU Art Museum
Dozens of museums across the globe, from New York to Hong Kong, are celebrating the 100th birthday of groundbreaking artist Robert Rauschenberg. Even Fort Lauderdale’s NSU Art Museum is getting in on the act with its own presentation of work from the artist, drawn from his time living in Tampa from 1970 to 2008. It was there that the artist worked with Graphicstudio at the University of South Florida on a series of experimental prints. The show opens Sunday, November 16, and runs through April 5, 2026. NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, 1 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 954-525-5500; nsuartmuseum.org. Admission costs $16 for adults, $10 for seniors, $8 for military, $5 for students, and is free for members, NSU students, faculty and staff, and children under 12. Admission is free on the first Thursday of every month.
“Borderline” at The Goodtime Hotel
Three local galleries have joined forces with the Pharrell Williams and David Grutman-developed Goodtime Hotel in Miami Beach for an exhibition entitled “Borderline.” Queue Gallery will bring work from Alejandra Moros, Harumi Abe, Tony Chirinos, and others; Supermarket Gallery will feature Liang Lansi, Leah Mendez, and Victor Saul Urroz Lanzas; and Miami Art Society has art from Johnny Robles, Filio Galvez, and Gustavo Oviedo. The show opens with a free public reception on Thursday, November 20, and runs through Monday, December 8. The Goodtime Hotel, 601 Washington Ave., Miami; 786-687-0234; thegoodtimehotel.com.
