The Chandelier That Greets You
Suspended under the dome of London’s Victoria and Albert Museum, the chandelier by Dale Chihuly doesn’t just hang , it speaks. A story about glass, fire, and what happens when a museum makes space for something that challenges it
The murals are watching, because Downtown Miami does have a Soul
Murals on rooftops. Restaurants that became legends. A city center with space for bold ideas and lasting impact. Downtown Miami isn’t a blank slate, it’s a rare one. For those building with soul, the door’s still open.
Paris Is Building More Than an Art Week
Sotheby’s new Paris address and Art Basel’s move to the Grand Palais expand the city’s art market. What the changes mean for London, New York and Miami.
Provocative Paradox: Alec Monopoly's Lavish Art in Gentrified Wynwood
Monopoly's mural, adorned with symbols representing opulence against this backdrop, ignites discussions about the repercussions of gentrification on communities. It accentuates the stark disparity between the neighborhood's historical struggles and its present incarnation as an artistic nucleus. His art feels paradoxical, nestled amid the evolving scenery, challenging the appropriateness of flaunting signs of affluence within a community grappling with profound transitions.
Art, Real Estate and the Price of Breaking Even
A painting can rise 50 percent while its owner earns far less. Two worked examples show how auction fees and condo ownership costs change the return.
Miami Art Week 2023, Who Gets Wall Space?
Subsidized booths, overlooked artists and collecting habits offer a sharper way to explore Art Basel Miami Beach and Untitled during Miami Art Week 2023.
Art Basel Miami Beach 2023 Unveils Show Highlights and Cultural Program
Art Basel's 2023 Americas fair in Miami Beach announces exciting additions and a vibrant cultural agenda, promising an exceptional artistic showcase this December. The fair will welcome 277 premier international galleries, with 25 newcomers joining esteemed exhibitors, a significant portion hailing from North and Latin America.
Alec Monopoly pays homage to Virgil Abloh with another mural in Wynwood, Miami
Alec Monopoly's artistic tribute to Virgil Abloh in Wynwood stands as a touching homage within the creative sphere. Abloh, a revered designer behind Off-White and Louis Vuitton's menswear, left an irreplaceable legacy in both fashion and art before his unexpected passing. Monopoly, known for his vibrant and pop-infused street art, paid homage to Abloh using his unique artistic approach.
BAYC mural in The Miami River
Cities have a way of documenting the moment they're living through. During the NFT boom, that conversation didn't stay online for long. It found its way onto gallery walls, billboards, and eventually the streets. This Bored Ape Yacht Club mural along the Miami River became part of that moment, adding an unexpected splash of color to a corner that most people would have otherwise walked right past.
Santera Cubana by Drop Dead and Gone
SANTERA | DROPDEAD AND GONE | Wynwood, Miami | Photo by Nadia Bouzid
Alexis Diaz refreshes the walls of Wood Tavern, in Wynwood
Mural by Alexis Diaz | Wood Tavern | Wynwood, Miami | Photos by Nadia Bouzid
Moishe Mana and Francis X. Suarez, a mural by Hiero Veiga
Moishe Mana and Francis X. Suarez,
Mural by Hiero Veiga in Wynwood Miami
Spotted: TESOE and Alec Monopoly in Midtown. BTW this free standing building is now available for lease
Featuring: Rich Uncle Pennybags as the O in TESOE
This Monopoly guy caught me by surprise. I hadn't seen it before
This Mr. Monopoly caught me by surprise, I hadn't seen it before. It is inside the parking lot across the street from UBER's offices in Wynwood
A Peace Guard by Shepard Fairey on North Miami Av.
One day it is there, the next it is gone. A photograph lets me look at the image again, but I would rather have another few minutes in front of the wall.
I don’t know exactly when this Fairey arrived. I do remember she was gone a few days later.
Black and White Flamingos by Nitzan Mintz and Dede Bandaid
On the exterior of Downtown Miami’s historic Alfred I. duPont Building, Black&White Flamingos pairs Dede Bandaid’s fragmented birds with a poem by Nitzan Mintz about movement, longing and becoming lighter.