Art duo, artists and sisters KX2 (Ruth Avra + Dana Kleinman) are known for their striking wall and freestanding sculpture together

Art duo, artists and sisters KX2 (Ruth Avra + Dana Kleinman) are known for their striking wall and freestanding sculpture together. From a distance, the work looks sleek and high contrast with hyper-pigmented painting and shiny metal. Yet, up close the viewer is struck by textural multilayered paintings inspired by natural surfaces. Their work has been featured in numerous museums and galleries across the United States and abroad. The art duo's work aims to create a moment of pause, inviting the viewer to escape the stresses of the day and find a space to achieve balance. In their most recent work, themes related to environmental issues are presented with the hope to raise an awareness of the fragility of our natural ecosystems.

IMAGE:

Pipeline Series: Power Grid (16 pc), 2019.

Repurposed industrial pipe with acrylic on wood

54H x 54W x 3.5D inches installed

(10.5" diameter x 3.5D in. each)

www.kx2art.com

Adrienne Arsht Center presents Brushes With Cancer: An Evening of Art, Resilience & Hope

This September, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts invites art lovers, collectors, and the Miami community to experience an extraordinary evening of creativity, connection, and courage. Brushes With Cancer, an artistic celebration of hope and healing, culminates with a special art viewing and silent auction on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 6pm in the Knight Concert Hall Lobby. The viewing is free and open to the public. RSVP HERE.

Now in its second year, the Arsht program is presented in collaboration with the international Brushes With Cancer program, an artistic celebration that pairs accomplished artists with “inspirations,” people whose lives have been impacted by cancer as previvors, current patients, survivors or caregivers. The artists bring to life the inspirations’ twist on cancer — stories, feelings and experiences — with works of art that represent the inspirations’ personal journey with the disease.

Brushes with Cancer is one of more than a dozen free-admission community events produced and hosted by the Arsht each season in addition to 400 performances and 40+ cultural opportunities for students and schools. For its upcoming 20th season, Arsht Impact education and community engagement programs will create magical experiences and enrich the lives of more than 120,000 people of all ages in Miami.

Event Details:
● Contact: Box Office at 305.949.6722
● Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 6 PM
● Location: Knight Concert Hall Lobby, Adrienne Arsht Center
● Admission: Free / RSVP HERE.

For further information visit: www.arshtcenter.org
Follow the Arsht Center on Instagram @ArshtCenter

The Contemporary Art Modern Project (CAMP Gallery) presents “Aquí No Pasa Nada” featuring Miami artist Hermes Berrio

 

The Contemporary Art Modern Project (CAMP Gallery) in North Miami is currently showcasing Miami based artist Hermes Berrio in his solo exhibition: Aquí No Pasa Nada. Berrio, known for his intense exploration into the everyday and what may be termed even as the mundane, deftly elevates the everyday to the sublime. Focusing on the often over looked awe that these moments contain, as well as the potential of each and every moment, he speckles his work with mixes of mediums to compel the viewer across the entire tableaux that is his canvas. On view September 5 through October 3, 2025.

Berrio has this to say about the recent series:

 "I  walk,  observe,  absorb,  and  translate.  This  work  doesn’t  begin  in  the  studio;  it  begins in the streets of Miami: Little River, Allapattah, Overtown. I’m not inventing  new realities; I’m amplifying the ones we pass by every day, the visual noise of the  city, the discarded, the improvised, the overlooked.

Aquí  No  Pasa  Nada is  a  series  rooted  in  stillness;  in  the  everyday  moments  that  rarely make it into the frame. A slouched chair on the sidewalk. A sagging wire fence.  A  soggy  cardboard  box  splitting  open  after  the  rain.  These  are  not  landmarks  or  symbols. They’re simply there. And that’s exactly why I paint them. 

These  images  don’t  romanticize  poverty  or  decay.  Instead,  they  call  for  a  kind  of  radical attention;  to  see  the  poetry in  the  peripheral.  Each work is  built  from  real  places and  found moments: an ice cream  truck plastered with chaotic signage and  cartoon stickers; a “No Trespassing” zone turned into a playground for a sun-faded  teddy  bear  on  a  rusted  truck;  an  alligator  crossing  a  handicapped  parking  space,  part myth, part reality, entirely Miami. 

 

Rendered  in  mixed  media;  acrylic,  gold  leaf,  spray  paint,  fabrics,  charcoal;  these  paintings are tactile, dense, and full of interruptions. They mirror the city’s layered,  chaotic  texture.  The  human  figure  is  mostly  absent,  but  never  far.  Every  image  carries the trace of someone: the person who built the fence, hung the laundry, fed  the birds, or left the chair behind. These scenes are haunted by labor, improvisation,  and the quiet resilience of everyday life. 

Miami  appears  here  not  as  spectacle,  but  as  a  patchwork  of  gestures.  The  work  resists  grand  narratives  in  favor  of  the  intimate  and  the  fragmentary.  There’s  no  agenda; only an invitation to slow down, to pay attention, and to notice the strange  beauty pulsing just beneath the surface. To find gold in the gutter. 

These are scenes for no one in particular; which is exactly why they matter."

Between Berrio's work and in the sister exhibition with Katrina Makjut, each artist asks the viewer to slow down, to look and to focus on both possibility and accomplishment - let everything else become silent. 

Explore the Sculptural Universe of Mylene Costa: Sculpting Time, Memory, and the Poetics of Form

 

In the contemporary art world, few sculptors evoke such a harmonious blend of strength and sensuality as Mylene Costa, a Brazilian artist whose work stands out for its feminine power, formal elegance, and refined aesthetic sensitivity. Her sculpture is both language and thought — an invitation to contemplate the body, form, and memory. Based in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, and deeply rooted in her Brazilian heritage, Costa bridges cultures and emotions through organic, timeless structures that resonate on both local and global stages. Art collectors and aficionados are cordially invited to experience internationally recognized and award-winning sculptor Mylene Costa’s exhibition at White’s Art Gallery in Miami, with an Opening Reception on Saturday, September 20th, 2025, from 6 - 10pm. The gallery is located in the Bird Road Art District at 7428 SW 42nd Street in Miami, Florida 33155.

Impulso Vital, Bronze, 18.5 x 15 cm

Costa’s journey as an artist is as poetic as her sculptures. About two decades ago, she experienced what she describes as a nearly spiritual calling. While on a flight, she felt an overwhelming urge to mold clay—an impulse so strong that she purchased materials immediately upon landing. Within ten minutes, she created Impulso Vital, her first sculpture, marking the awakening of her artistic gift. Today, her body of work spans bronze, resin, and mixed-media sculptures, each piece born from the fusion of intuition and reflection, evoking questions of time, ancestry, human relationships, and the silence of expanding forms. Recognized for her unique artistic signature, Mylene has exhibited in cultural centers across Europe, Latin America, and Brazil, gaining increasing visibility in major contemporary art shows and attracting the attention of critics, curators, and collectors alike. Her award-winning works, such as Fenda do Tempo (2023), embody a dialogue between the tangible and the intangible, merging industrial techniques with a lyrical approach to shape and space. We recently had the pleasure to chat with the artist to learn more about her work and current projects:

Q – What is the best part about being an artist?

A – For me, the best part of being an artist is the connection with a three-dimensional sphere where I almost detach myself from matter in order to give life to another. This process brings lightness and a profound transformation, often leading me to reflect on the true needs of existence. Being in contact with the raw material, stripped of any interfering elements, reveals the essence of creation and the essential truth of being.

Q – Where does your inspiration come from, and how would you describe your work?

A – Everything can be a source of inspiration for me. A space, an object, a gesture, all have the potential to become art. Often, even the rhythm of a song guides the movement I bring into a sculpture or a painting. When the mind is freed from constraints, a fertile ground opens for intuition, and it is in this state that my creation unfolds: a dialogue between the visible and the invisible.

Q – How did you get started as an artist? Tell us about your background, influences, and the path you took to becoming an artist.

A – Art has always been present in my life in many forms. From an early age, I felt deeply connected to theater, dance, and painting, but for a long time these passions remained in the background, as something I simply admired. Yet when a gift truly exists, there comes a moment when it insists on being revealed, and for me, that awakening was profoundly transformative. About twenty years ago, while on a flight, I felt an uncontrollable urge to place my hands in clay. It was an intense, almost spiritual experience. As soon as I landed, before even arriving home, I stopped to buy clay, not fully understanding what was happening within me. In less than ten minutes, I created my very first piece, Impulso Vital, a work with echoes reminiscent of Rodin. In that moment, I understood my true calling and the depth of my artistic gift.

Incepta, Pigmented resin sculpture (originally in steel), 90 x 60 x 20 cm

Q – Which artist or artists (past and/or present) do you admire most and why?

A – I deeply admire artists such as Rodin, Modigliani, and Paul Cézanne, each with a singular contribution: Rodin for the expressive power of sculpture, Modigliani for the poetic elegance of his elongated human forms, and Cézanne for his transformative vision that paved the way for modernity. Among contemporary artists, I particularly admire Anish Kapoor and Jaume Plensa, whose material and symbolic explorations resonate strongly with my own sensibility. Kapoor for the way he investigates matter and the void, creating almost spiritual experiences, and Plensa for the monumental poetry of his human figures, which evoke presence and silence.

Q – What is your creative process like, how do you describe how you create one of your masterpieces?

A – My creative process unfolds in different ways, depending on the stage I am in. At times, I feel that the work already exists within the material, as if it were silently present, and my role is simply to remove the excess to reveal it. In other moments, creation emerges from a sudden vision, a flash that appears in my mind like a scan of the form before it even exists. There is also always a dimension of research, both material and conceptual. I explore the relationship between matter and presence, experimenting with different mediums while reflecting on themes that permeate my artistic poetics. This movement is always intuitive and dynamic, a constant dialogue between what is already there and what still needs to be revealed.

Q – What is your favorite piece you created and why?

A – It is difficult to choose just one favorite piece, as each creation marks a special moment in my journey. Impulso Vital holds a unique place in my life as it was my very first work, the awakening of my artistic gift. At present, I am deeply captivated by Sol, which is currently in the casting phase, a sculpture I feel truly passionate about. And Fenda do Tempo represents a new stage of modernity in my practice, a language I greatly appreciate and one that opens paths to new creative possibilities.

Q – What message or emotion are you trying to convey in your work, are there any recurring themes or motifs?

A – I strive to create works that speak to the unconscious, capable of capturing the gaze and inviting an intimate interaction with the viewer. Sensuality is a constant presence in my creations, expressed through lines and forms that evoke seduction both in the feminine and in the abstract. Organicity, flow, and the transformation of matter are recurring paths, guiding the work beyond mere aesthetic contemplation toward a profound and sensitive reflection.

Fenda do Tempo, Automotive resin with internal acrylic painting, 60 x 25 x 20 cm

Art collectors and aficionados are cordially invited to experience Mylene Costa’s art exhibition at White’s Art Gallery in Miami, with an Opening Reception on Saturday, September 20th, 2025, from 6 - 10pm. The gallery is located in the Bird Road Art District at 7428 SW 42nd Street in Miami, Florida 33155.

For further information visit: www.mylenecosta.com

Follow Mylene Costa on Instagram @MyleneCostaArt

#Artists --> MIAMI ARTIST™ | Art Basel Week Pop-Up

 

MIAMI ARTIST™ | Art Basel Week Pop-Up

Something special is brewing for Art Basel Miami Beach Week 2025 — and it’s not your typical gallery show. We’re curating an exclusive, juried Pop-Up Art Showcase during Miami Art Week for serious professional artists only.

Event Dates: December 1–7, 2025
Location: Miami, Florida – details to be revealed to selected participants.
Mediums: All professional mediums and genres considered.

Submission Requirements (Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed):

• 5–7 high-resolution images of recent work

• Link to a professional artist website (no social media pages)

• Contact information (Attn: Katerina Wagner)

Deadline: Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
Email: miamiartscene@gmail.com

Note: Space is highly limited. Only artists who meet submission guidelines and present professional-level work will be considered.

 

www.themiamiartscene.com

Public Art in the Miami Design District | Marc Newson DASH Fence (2007)

 

A Must-See in the Miami Design District, Marc Newson's DASH Fence (2007) located at 4001 NE 2nd Avenue - Miami, FL 33137. The DASH Fence by designer Marc Newson is a 100-ft fence installation at the Design & Architecture High School (DASH), creating a compelling environmental structure in the heart of the Miami Design District. Based conceptually on waves, the design consists of a thin metal frame of 400 vertical fins of varying depths that create a series of changing patterns. The appearance of the fence shifts based on point of view—up close, the fence allows a full view into and out from the DASH courtyard. However, from a distance, the surface becomes fully opaque and appears to undulate as the viewer passes by.

The Bass 🎨LAST CHANCE for Rachel Feinstein: The Miami Years

RACHEL FEINSTEIN: THE MIAMI YEARS ON VIEW THROUGH AUGUST 17  Now's your last chance to experience 𝙍𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙡 𝙁𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙞𝙣: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙞𝙖𝙢𝙞 𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨! Closing soon on August 17th at The Bass, 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙞𝙖𝙢𝙞 𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨 is a focused exhibition examining the underlying impact of Miami's contradictory marks of sophistication and decadence, exuberance and decay on Rachel Feinstein's rich and sweeping practice centered on the commission of a panorama mirrored wall. While early influences include figures like Carolee Schneemann and Kiki Smith, there is another less-considered though powerful undercurrent in Feinstein's work: Miami. The artist grew up in "The Magic City" during the 1980s. Miami, then and now, is defined by the collision of extremes. From lush landscapes of extraordinary natural beauty juxtaposed with industrial wasteland, to glittering façades adjacent to crumbling urban neglect, to clashing architectural styles found in any single block, South Florida is enmeshed in escapist fantasy while simultaneously embroiled in the conflicted realities of contemporary life, politics and the environment.  This exhibition is curated by The Bass Curator at Large James Voorhies and Claudia Mattos Associate Curator of New Media Art. This exhibition is presented with support by Gagosian, Givenchy and PHILLIPS. Additional support is provided by Arison Arts Foundation, Dry Farm Wines, Funding Arts Network, The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach and Zaytinya. Installation view of 𝙍𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙡 𝙁𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙞𝙣: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙞𝙖𝙢𝙞 𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨, 2024. Photography by Zaire Aranguren. Courtesy of The Bass, Miami Beach.