FriendsWithYou Bringing Child's Play to Scope Miami

Sam Borkson and Arturo Sandoval Jr. make up Miami art collective FriendsWithYou, which have been injecting the world with childish fun and color. So is it any surprise that Scope has commissioned the duo to create an interactive experience for fairgoers? "Fun House" will take over the lounge area at...

By Jose D. Duran

November 6, 2008

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Sam Borkson and Arturo Sandoval Jr. make up Miami art collective FriendsWithYou, which have been injecting the world with childish fun and color. So is it any surprise that Scope has commissioned the duo to create an interactive experience for fairgoers? "Fun House" will take over the lounge area at Scope and will feature sculptures, watercolors, and drawings that, according to FWY, "explore the heart of our magic." But at the center of "Fun House" is, of course, a bounce house -- yes, like the one you had at your five-year birthday party.

So if you are willing to revert, be sure to check out Scope, which runs from December 3 through 7 and moves to a new location this year at 2951 NE First Ave., Miami.

And in case you've never been touched by the magic of FriendsWithYou, check out the video the duo did for Zune titled "Tickle Party," after the jump.

-- Jose D. Duran

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Jose D. Duran is associate editor of Miami New Times where he primarily oversees the arts and culture and music beats. Jose joined the New Times staff in June 2008 but has been covering Miami culture since 2005. His work has also appeared in publications likeVice, Billboard, and Spin. He’s earned numerous accolades including placing first for Weekly Newspaper Contest: Business Reporting from the Florida Press Association in 2020; placing third for the Writing: Light Feature from the Florida Press Club in 2019; and placing third in Weekly Newspaper Contest: Best Obituary from the Florida Press Association in 2015. Jose holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Florida.

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