Show Me the Way to the Next Whisky Art

British fashion photographer Rankin made a name for himself conjuring edgy images of Kylie Minogue, the Spice Girls, and Queen Elizabeth II. Now he has turned his lens toward Scotland for the Macallan Masters of Photography collection. True to its name, Rankin’s exhibit is an intoxicating suite of Polaroid snaps…

You Won’t Find These on iTunes

If you’ve been itching to tap your tootsies down memory lane, hoof it to the Mayfair Antique Market, where you might score some classic vinyl LPs. The monthly confab is a virtual fortune hunter’s paradise and features dozens of vendors with unusual items for the serious collector or weekend browser…

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Nela Ochoa: Genetic Portraits Through August 27. Frost Art Museum, 10975 SW 17th St., Miami; 305-348-2890; frostartmuseum.org. Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. “Nela Ochoa: Genetic Portraits” features an intriguing collection of complex pieces referencing the genetic code of human and plant…

Two for You

When Norelkys Blazekovic founded Irreversible Magazine in 2005, she had little notion her publication would evolve into a global arts project. “It has become a portal for cultural exchange and projects from Miami to Switzerland, Spain and Japan,” the arts activist says. This Saturday at CiFo, Blazekovic will host “Irreversible…

Two for You, Part II

Over in Wynwood, the NWSA ArtSeen Gallery will feature “Young Blood: New World MIXX,” an exhibit showcasing works by 20 current and former New World School of the Arts students, curated by alumni Michelle Gomez and Patty Suau. The fundraiser opens at 7 p.m., and the exhibit runs through August…

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Nela Ochoa: Genetic Portraits Through August 27. Frost Art Museum, 10975 SW 17th St., Miami; 305-348-2890; frostartmuseum.org. Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. “Nela Ochoa: Genetic Portraits” features an intriguing collection of complex pieces referencing the genetic code of human and plant…

His Space

At Diaspora Vibe in the Design District, Jorge Rojas lives in a cardboard box for his My space: Miami art installation

Art Meets Life

“Nela Ochoa: Genetic Portraits” features an intriguing collection of complex pieces referencing the genetic code of human and plant life. The Venezuelan artist’s work embraces the intersection of art and science in bold, imaginative ways, creating provocative installations and sculptures that unravel the mysteries of DNA. Outside the museum, one…

Smile for the Camera

A new exhibit at the Lowe highlights a rare image of the Taj Mahal photographed in 1855 by John Murray. The physician produced the 19th Century’s finest visual record of historic sites around Agra. Murray’s picture is part of “Through the Lens: Photography from the Permanent Collection,” displaying 100 photos…

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Through the Lens: Photography from the Permanent Collection Arnold Newman: Photographic Legacy Through October 4. Lowe Art Museum, 1301 Stanford Dr., Coral Gables; 305-284-3535; lowemuseum.org. Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4 p.m. A new exhibit at the Lowe features a rare image of…

Brushed Aside? Brush Back

After dark, Paul Gaeta, AKA PG-13 and the founder of Circuitree Records, can be found blistering local clubs with hip-grinding electronic and hip-hop beats. But by day, the lanky DJ/producer struggles to teach his inner-city grade-school students art without a budget at Frederick Douglass Elementary. This Wednesday at 10 p.m…

Fun with DNA at the Frost Art Museum

At the Frost Art Museum, “Nela Ochoa: Genetic Portraits” features an intriguing collection of complex pieces referencing the genetic code of human and plant life. The Venezuelan artist’s work embraces the intersection of art and science in bold, imaginative ways that burrow deep under the skin. She creates provocative installations…

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Through the Lens: Photography from the Permanent Collection Arnold Newman: Photographic Legacy Through October 4. Lowe Art Museum, 1301 Stanford Dr., Coral Gables; 305-284-3535; lowemuseum.org. Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4 p.m. A new exhibit at the Lowe features a rare image of…

Give Back to Art

“Convention” is an ingenious group show at MoCA that includes a series of workshops, video projects, installations, and performances. The exhibition — designed by MoCA’s assistant curator, Ruba Katrib — explores the effects and roles of conventions, festivals, and other social and professional gatherings on our community. “‘Convention’ examines forms…

This Casts a Spell

“NeoHooDoo: Art for a Forgotten Faith” is freighted with the religious beliefs of those who have migrated here. The sprawling show corrals 50 works by 33 artists in an arresting variety of media ranging from sculpture to photography, assemblage, video, and performance. The exhibition was inspired by the African-American writer…

They Have an Eye for Talent

Because I Say So” features selections from the collection of Debra and Dennis Scholl that challenge the notion of what art is. The works on display are remarkable not only for the range of materials — which include twigs, strips of fabric, hairpins, and even LPs — but also for…

Late Masterpieces

Toward the end of his long and prolific career, Pablo Picasso increasingly experimented with a broad range of styles and printmaking processes, creating works that were childlike, unrestrained, and suggestive of a younger artist’s hand. A series of lithographs from that period are on view at the Americas Collection through…

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Through the Lens: Photography from the Permanent Collection Arnold Newman: Photographic Legacy Through October 4. Lowe Art Museum, 1301 Stanford Dr., Coral Gables; 305-284-3535; lowemuseum.org. Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4 p.m. A new exhibit at the Lowe features a rare image of…