Art After Art Week: Here's What's Still on View in Miami Museums and Galleries

Miami Art Week, the grand finale of the annual arts calendar, is over — yet much of the art remains.

Yes, for those not utterly sick of art by now, plenty of the best exhibitions that opened last week are still on view, some through the end of the year and beyond. If you didn't have time to check them out when they opened, be sure to see them at some point before the holidays. Here are the most notable art shows in Miami this December.

All presentations are listed in the order they opened. Unless otherwise noted, all listed events are free to attend and open to the public.

"Blank Space" at Primary

Little River's Primary group show, which opened on November 30, features work by Philip Smith, Wade Tullier, David-Jeremiah, Dustin Emory, Luna Palazzolo-Daboul, and legendary cartoonist Robert Crumb. The gallery is also hosting a show by local sculptor Robert Lorie. On view through Wednesday, January 18, at Primary, 7410 NW Miami Ct., Miami; 954-296-1675; thisisprimary.com.

Esdras T. Thelusma at Tunnel

Notable local painter Reginald O'Neal curated this presentation at Tunnel Projects from Miami-based Bahamian artist Esdras T. Thelusma. His formidable photographic portraits of Gucci Mane, King Von, City Girls, Sexyy Red, and other icons of hip-hop culture place their subjects in de-glamorized settings that put their charismatic selves on full display. On view through Sunday, January 5, at Tunnel Projects, 300 SW 12th Ave., Miami; tunnelprojects.com. Open by appointment.

Gonçalo Preto at Andrew Reed

Portuguese artist Gonçalo Preto is showing some slightly spooky paintings as part of his "Phantom Limb" show at Andrew Reed. His depictions of skeletal bodies and x-rays mingle with more abstract imagery, including small-scale paintings of iris-like polka dots. On view through Saturday, January 4, at Andrew Reed, 800 NW 22nd St., Miami; andrewreedgallery.com.

Elyla at KDR

"Tierra Retumbante" is a new video work by Nicaraguan performance artist Elyla, who represented the country this year at the Venice Biennale. Centered around the mythology of the volcano Popogatepe, the work incorporates Indigenous and colonial fashion in order to interrogate the notion of Nicaraguan mestiza identity. On view through Saturday, January 11, at KDR, 790 NW 22nd St., Miami; 305-392-0416; kdr305.com.

Nikita Kadan at Voloshyn

Allapattah's Voloshyn Gallery is flexing its Ukrainian pride this month with an exhibition by high-profile countryman Nikita Kadan, who exhibited at Art Basel Miami Beach in 2022. His dark paintings draw clear inspiration from the ongoing conflict with Russia, as well as the Eastern European nation's history of wars and invasions. The show stands out by addressing the gravity of our ever-shifting geopolitical landscape. On view through Saturday, January 25, at Voloshyn Gallery, 802 NW 22nd St., Miami; 786-461-5800; voloshyngallery.art.

Jaime Hayon at Mindy Solomon

Mindy Solomon Gallery gave space to a single artist presentation for the first time with this exhibition by Jaime Hayon. The Spanish artist shows a variety of crazy creatures portrayed in a painterly, expressive style in "Bestial." On view through Saturday, January 4, at Mindy Solomon, 848 NW 22nd St., Miami; 786-953-6917; mindysolomon.com.

"Friends of Laundromat" at Laundromat Art Space

Curated by Sophia Ballesteros and Ross Karlan, this group show at the Little Haiti studio complex features a large lineup of local artists. They include Harumi Abe, Diana Eusebio, Joan Jimenez, Joaquin Stacey-Calle, David Correa, Santiago Rubino, and Juan Pablo Bohórquez. On view through Sunday, January 5, at Laundromat Art Space, 185 NE 59th St., Miami; laundromatartspace.com.

Vanessa Raw, New Acquisitions, and Collection Highlights at Rubell Museum

The Rubell Museum's annual reshuffle features some big changes to the well-regarded collection's layout, including new displays of work by Keith Haring, Rashid Johnson, Maurizio Cattelan, Zhu Jinshi, and others. The presentation is anchored by new work from Vanessa Raw, the museum's 2024 artist-in-residence. Her practice centers on Rubinesque nudes attempting to reclaim the female body from the male gaze. On view through 2025, at the Rubell Museum, 1100 23rd St., Miami; 305-573-6090; rubellmuseum.org. Tickets cost $10 to $25 via showclix.com.

Mie Yim at Jupiter Contemporary

Normandy Shores gallery Jupiter is showing new work from Korean painter Mie Yim in a show titled "Inferno," and indeed, these paintings look a bit hellish, with rough textures and surreal, organic shapes that feel alien, bacterial, and sometimes even discomfortingly human. You might feel like you're being Bosch'd around. On view Saturday, January 25, at Jupiter Contemporary, 1217 71st St., Miami Beach; 786-238-7299; jupitercontemporary.com.

"Constructive Arguments" at Lincoln Road Mall

Taking over a cavernous 8,000-square-foot space on Lincoln Road Mall, this exhibition centering on the much-beloved South Florida abstract painter Lynne Golob Gelfman will put the artist in conversation with those she inspired. "Constructive Arguments: Aesthetic Dialogues With the Work of Lynne Golob Gelfman" will make a case for her influence by pairing her art with paintings by Loriel Beltrán, Leyden Rodriguez-Casanova, Cristina Lei-Rodriguez, and others. The show is curated by Natalia Zuluaga and Tobias Ostrander and organized by the artist's family. On view through Sunday, December 22, at 1108 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach; instagram.com/lynnegolobgelfmanprojects.

Katarina Caserman at Marquez Art Projects

Marquez Art Projects in Allapattah presents new work by Slovenian abstract painter Katarina Caserman. Titled "Off to Nearly Everywhere," the show curated by ICA Miami artistic director Alex Gartenfeld delves into the painter's amorphous compositions, which play with color in intriguing ways. On view through 2025 at Marquez Art Projects, 2395 NW 21st Ter., Miami; marquezartprojects.com. Open by appointment.

Patrick Dean Hubbell and Josué Sánchez at Nina Johnson

Indigenous voices are at the center of Nina Johnson's exhibitions. Patrick Dean Hubbell, a member of the Navajo Nation and, when he's not painting, a cattle rancher, is showing abstract canvases drawing on the philosophy and culture of the Diné people. Meanwhile, unsung Peruvian great Josué Sánchez, a renowned muralist back home, made his U.S. debut with a group of neo-figurative paintings inspired by the Andean worldview. On view through Saturday, January 11, at Nina Johnson, 6315 NW Second Ave., Miami; 305-571-2288; ninajohnson.com.

Marlon Portales and "Body & Spirit" at Spinello Projects

Two shows are up at Spinello Projects, one focused on Cuban-born Marlon Portales. The painter explores a fluid sense of masculinity in paintings rife with symbolism drawn from art history in "The Last Man." The gallery also presents a group show drawn from their represented artists, including Esaí Alfredo, Thomas Bils, Reginald O'Neal, Nina Surel, Alejandra Moros, Jared McGriff, and Connor Dolan. One particular highlight is an evocative painting by Eddie Arroyo of the mausoleum of Rosa de la Cruz. On view Saturday, January 11, at Spinello Projects, 2930 NW Seventh Ave., Miami; spinelloprojects.com. Open by appointment only.

"Unveiling Masters in the City" at Opera Gallery

Multinational gallery Opera will celebrate 30 years in Miami at their Design District outpost. The show includes work by some well-known artists, including Marc Chagall, Karel Appel, Fernando Botero, Alexander Calder, Carlos Cruz-Diaz, Niki de Saint Phalle, Jean Dubuffet, Alex Katz, Yayoi Kusama, Fernand Leger, Roberto Matta, Joan Miró, Frank Stella, Andy Warhol, and Pablo Picasso — yes, really. On view Thursday, January 2, at Opera Gallery, 151 NE 41st St., Miami; 305-868-3337; operagallery.com.

"Invisible Luggage" at Historic Hampton House

Following up from its similar show, "Gimme Shelter," last year, which New Times declared one of the best of 2023, the Historic Hampton House returns with another star-studded showcase of contemporary art. Designed to converse with the former Green Book hotel's historic preserved rooms, "Invisible Luggage" features work from Marina Abramović, Firelei Báez, Frank Bowling, Torkwase Dyson, Vanessa German, Jacolby Satterwhite, and others. On view through Saturday, February 15, at Historic Hampton House, 4240 NW 27th Ave., Miami; 305-638-5800; historichamptonhouse.org. Tickets cost $25.

Can Can Press at Dale Zine

Mexico City-based studio Can Can Press, consisting of Gabino Azuela and Jackie Crespo, is on view at Dale Zine with works inspired by their creative struggles. "Break in Case of Creative Crisis" aims to blast a hole in artistic block for one and all with some very cool and wacky images drawn from their zine culture and printmaking influences. On view Friday, January 31, at Dale Zine, 50 NE 40th St., Miami; dalezineshop.com.

Lucy Bull, Marguerite Humeau, and Ding Shilun at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami

ICA Miami opened three must-see shows during Art Week. The big one is a third-floor showcase for French artist Marguerite Humeau, featuring newly commissioned sculptures and videos. I've read the exhibition statement about half a dozen times, and I've got to be honest — I don't really know what's going on here. The name of the show is based on an Indo-European word that means "shedding," and there's an installation designed to "evoke a desert landscape" that's "reminiscent of both mold and flesh." Okay! On the ground floor are shows by Los Angeles-based painter Lucy Bull, whose canvases remind me of the Shimmer from Annihilation (that's a compliment), and Guangzhou-born artist Ding Shilun, whose figurative paintings are influenced by Chinese folk religion and folklore, Goya's capricious, and traditional gong bi painting. On view through Sunday, March 30, at the Insititute of Contemporary Art, Miami, 61 NE 41st St., Miami; 305-901-5272; icamiami.org.

"Alien" at David Castillo

This ambitious survey of Asian diaspora artists, curated by Yesiyu Zhao, seeks to understand the nature of Asian-American and Pacific Islander identity through the lens of the term "alien," a word often used to describe immigrants that emphasizes their foreignness. More than 40 artists make up the show, including Nadia K. Waheed, Sarah Lee, Keita Morimoto, Anna Park, Asif Hoque, and Zhi Ding. Opens Friday, February 28, at David Castillo Gallery, 3930 NE Second Ave., Ste. 201, Miami; davidcastillogallery.com.

Ross Caliendo at Ross + Kramer

Ross + Kramer in South Beach is showing the work of Los Angeles-based painter Ross Caliendo. The artist's large-scale, painterly works of nature recall impressionists such as Camille Pisarro and Georges Seurat. On view through Saturday, January 18, at Ross + Kramer, 1910 Alton Rd., Miami Beach; 786-380-4811; rkgallery.com.

786 Gallery at the Bridge

There's one last show for us to shout out, and it's antithetical to all the Art Week bullshit. Hosted by the Omegaspit collective and following up on the similarly named film festival from last year, 786 Gallery is a celebration of local talent featuring a dozen artists in various disciplines, from performance art to installation. Using Miami's second area code as a way to signal the next generation of creatives, the show is a great way to end your year of art. Also, the art deco-inspired poster is super cool. 5 to 11 p.m. Sunday, December 15, at the Bridge, 4220 NW Seventh Ave., Miami; instagram.com/omegaspit.