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Blurred photo of vandalized Jackie Robinson mural

City to Unveil Restoration of Mural Vandalized with Racist, Anti-Semitic Graffiti

By Celia Almeida

Aug 20, 2025

The mural depicting Jackie Robinson and Minnie Miñoso was defaced with a swastika and the n-word back in June.

a burlesque dancer lowers a corset to reveal bejeweled tassels on her breasts

Nude Nite Celebrates the Human Form With Provocative Installations

By Caroline Val

Aug 15, 2025

The activation — which does involve some nudity, as its name suggests — returns to Miami for the first time since 2017.

Lisu Vega's Textile Installations Explore How We Make Memories — And How They Fade

By Mario Rodriguez

Aug 15, 2025

Vega was one of 10 artists chosen for the "2025 Florida Prize in Contemporary Art" exhibition, spotlighting "the most progressive artists in the state."

Inside Pérez Art Museum Miami's Largest-Ever Photography Show

By Douglas Markowitz

Aug 8, 2025

"Language and Image" aims to appraise the medium in a post-AI world.

a Hello Kitty fountain with water pouring out of its eyes

What Ever Happened to the South Beach Hello Kitty Fountain?

By Katie Sipes

Aug 7, 2025

The installation disappeared from a Miami Beach hotel last summer, but people still look for it.

Pan American Art Projects Courts Young Collectors With Summer Fortnight Deal

By Carolina del Busto

Aug 7, 2025

For two weeks this month, the space will offer up to 50 percent off on 200-plus artworks by more than 50 artists.

Bakehouse Art Complex Marks 40 Years With Expansive New Exhibition

By Carolina del Busto

Aug 5, 2025

"Bakehouse at Forty: Past, Present, Future" tells the nonprofit's story, along with that of the neighborhood and building it calls home.

The Best Art Shows to See in Miami, August 2025

By Douglas Markowitz

Aug 1, 2025

Here are ten noteworthy shows to see around town this month.

Queer Caribbean Artist Jevon Brown Takes His Talents to Oolite Arts' Residency Program

By Valenti Govantes

Jul 31, 2025

Brown's textile-forward work touches on themes of Black, Caribbean, and queer identity.

An Apple ad features a phallic-shaped image on I-95 in Miami.

Did Apple Put a Giant Phallic Symbol on I-95?

By B. Scott McLendon

Jul 30, 2025

Or do we just have the minds of middle-school boys?

Screenshot of a video showing a standoff between a woman and artist Romero Britto. Text overlayed on the video reads, "🎨 Woman bought a $5,000 artwork by Romero Britto, only to smash it in front of the artist after he insulted an employee at her restaurant."

Viral Video of Woman Smashing Romero Britto Sculpture Dates Back to 2017

By Celia Almeida

Jul 29, 2025

The footage spread online in 2020, and it went viral again this week.

A TV in a museum displays images of Cuban protesters. One holds up a sign reading, "Nos Estan Matando (They're killing us) SOS Cuba." On the right of the TV, a painting displays the slogan, "Patria y Vida (Homeland and Life)"

American Museum of the Cuban Diaspora Exhibition Commemorates July 11 Protests

By Caroline Val

Jul 25, 2025

Four years after one of the biggest uprisings in the island's modern history, hundreds of protesters remain behind bars.

people view colorful artworks inside a gallery

Record Number of Local Galleries Showing at Art Basel Miami Beach 2025

By Douglas Markowitz

Jul 23, 2025

Six Miami-based galleries will show at the fair this year.

a woman stands on a platform to paint a mural

The 11 Best Murals in Miami

By Yuval Ofir

Jul 22, 2025

And no, they're not all in Wynwood.

two people hold canvases depicting landscapes on either side of a model's butt depicting a similar landscape

Different Strokes: Cheeky Canvases Is a One-of-a-Kind Art Class

By Caroline Val

Jul 17, 2025

These adult paint-and-sip events involve stroking derrieres — with paintbrushes.

Donald Trump "Swamp King" billboard in Phoenix

Alligator Alcatraz Earns Trump New 'Swamp King' Billboard

By Naomi Feinstein

Jul 9, 2025

The 40-foot-wide billboard in Arizona portrays Trump as a baby sitting in the swamp next to an alligator wearing a MAGA hat.

The Best Art Shows to See in Miami, July 2025

By Douglas Markowitz

Jul 1, 2025

Group shows, Design District openings, and more.

Jellika Boom Brings Multimedia Drag Experience to MAD Arts

By Celia Almeida

Jun 27, 2025

The show incorporates drag, burlesque, storytelling, and graphic projections.

Calling Local Artists: The City of Miami Beach Wants to Pay You to Display During Art Week

By Flor Franceschetti

Jun 26, 2025

The No Vacancy initiative invites artists to create site-specific installations at hotels during Art Week.

Tattoos by Lou: The Life and Legacy of Miami’s Oldest Tattoo Shop

By Isabel Wilder

Jun 5, 2025

Owner Michelle Cameron recounts local tattoo history for the family-run Miami institution, Tattoos by Lou.

Visual Art

Go Phone Free at El Fresco Gallery's Vinyl Tuesdays

Miami Art Guide: September 2025

Visual Art

Go Phone Free at El Fresco Gallery's Vinyl Tuesdays

Miami Art Guide: September 2025

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