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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.

The Best Art Shows To See in Miami, June 2025

By Douglas Markowitz

May 29, 2025

Beat the heat with art!

Miami Artist Antonia Wright Awarded $50,000 Knight Foundation Grant

By Carolina del Busto

May 28, 2025

The grant is awarded to five artists who work with technology and new media. Wright is the only Miami-based recipient this year.

HistoryMiami Exhibition Explores How Swimwear Trends Traced Our City's History

By Jane LaCroix

May 19, 2025

The artifacts span more than 100 years and 50 swimsuits, reflecting changing attitudes about leisure, health, and gender.

After Little River Gallery Closure, Emerson Dorsch Fosters Miami Artists in Asheville

By Liz Tracy

May 16, 2025

Miami artist Jen Clay was the first artist in residence at Brook Dorsch and Tyler Emerson-Dorsch's North Carolina property.

The 10 Best Things to Do in Wynwood

By Genna Mark

May 15, 2025

Art tours, omakase dinners, dance clubs, coffee shops, interactive museums, and more.

A framed photo is on display in a gallery. In the image, a man stands at the entrance of his mobile home. A painting with a fountain and greenery hangs next to the door

Diego Waisman's Sunset Colonies Documents Miami's Endangered Mobile Home Communities

By Mario Rodriguez

May 8, 2025

The mobile homes that once proliferated throughout South Florida have endured a decades-long death by a thousand cuts.

people sit and socialize outside a muralled building

For Its 14th Anniversary, Yo Miami Looks Back at a Disappearing Miami

By Carolina del Busto

May 7, 2025

The event features images of venues, including the Vagabond, the Stage, and even the OG Wood Tavern, captured in the 2010s.

The Best Art Shows to See in Miami, May 2025

By Douglas Markowitz

Apr 25, 2025

As temperatures climb, these institutions provide great incentives to keep cool inside their walls.

Visual Art

Bakehouse Art Complex Celebrates 40 Years

Miami Art Guide: August 2025

Visual Art

Bakehouse Art Complex Celebrates 40 Years

Miami Art Guide: August 2025

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