NSU Art Museum: Free Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Day

FREE FORT LAUDERDALE NEIGHBOR DAY Sunday, March 29, 2026 Noon - 5 pm Fort Lauderdale residents receive FREE admission to NSU Art Museum on the Last Sunday of Every Month as part of Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Days.  Fort Lauderdale Residents Receive:  2-for-1 Wine in the Museum Café FREE admission, residents must show a photo ID, driver’s license, or residential utility bill with proof of Fort Lauderdale address. Visit the Museum Café & Store and receive 10% off books published by NSU Art Museum. LEARN MORE COMBINE YOUR VISIT TO THE MUSEUM WITH A VISIT TO THE NEW HUIZENGA PARK ACROSS THE STREET Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Day is made possible by the City of Fort Lauderdale. Thank you, Mayor Dean Trantalis, Vice Mayor John C. Herbst, and Commissioners Steve Glassman, Pamela Beasley-Pittman, and Ben Sorensen, for supporting our Museum! Become a member today and enjoy special access. -Photo by Meg Pukel. Major support for NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale is provided by the David and Francie Horvitz Family Foundation Endowment, the City of Fort Lauderdale, Jerry Taylor and Nancy Bryant Foundation, Wayne and Lucretia Weiner, Broward County Cultural Division, the Cultural Council, and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners, sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts, Community Foundation of Broward, Lillian S. Wells Foundation, the Wege Foundation, Beaux Arts of Fort Lauderdale, The Hudson Family Foundation, Delia Moog, Charles and Laura Palmer, Dr. Barry and Judy Silverman, and Friends of NSU Art Museum. NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. VISIT NSU Art Museum One East Las Olas Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 CONTACT 954-525-5500 Email us HOURS Sunday: Noon - 5 pm Tuesday - Saturday: 11 am - 5 pm Monday: Closed Sunny Days and Starry Nights FREE admission every first Thursday of the month: 11 am -7 pm ACCESSIBILITY Accessibility Policy Accessibility Statement

Her Majesty Queen Sofía presents prestigious Sophia Awards for Excellence in Gala at Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)

 

Her Majesty Queen Sofía of Spain

Her Majesty Queen Sofía will travel from Spain to Miami to present the Sophia Awards for Excellence during a major international Gala at the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) on Saturday, March 21st at 6:30pm. Honoring Jorge M. & Darlene Pérez and Frank & Haydée Rainieri.

Organized by the Queen Sofía Spanish Institute, the Sophia Awards for Excellence (formerly the Gold Medal) is one of the most distinguished honors linking the Spanish-speaking world and the United States. As the highest distinction bestowed by the Queen Sofía Spanish Institute, it has recognized some of the most influential figures in global arts, culture, diplomacy, science, and public life, including President Bill Clinton, Henry Kissinger, Plácido Domingo, Penélope Cruz, Norman Foster, Alicia de Larrocha, Carolina Herrera, Mario Vargas Llosa, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Carlos Slim, Chef José Andrés, and Gustavo Dudamel, underscoring the award’s exceptional prestige.

RSVP to attend the Sophia Awards for Excellence Gala HERE.

 

Experience Contemporary Artist Christian Burnham at ArtExpo New York April 9-12, 2026 | Booth S307

Contemporary Artist Christian Burnham’s Rebirth.

Experience contemporary artist Christian Burnham in an exhibition at ArtExpo New York, Booth S307 at Pier 36 NYC from Thursday, April 9th through Sunday, April 12th. Christian Burnham is a contemporary artist, born in 1973 in Eastbourne, England, and currently based in Hasselt, Belgium. His work fuses stencil art with symbolic realism, serving as both a personal testimony and a reflection on transformation. In 2025, his work was exhibited internationally at the XV Florence Contemporary Biennale and Spectrum Miami, where he was awarded Best New Exhibitor, marking an important milestone in his growing presence on the international art stage. Follow Christian Burnham on Instagram @christianburnhamart

Christian Burnham is a contemporary artist, born in 1973 in Eastbourne, England, and currently based in Hasselt, Belgium. His work fuses stencil art with symbolic realism, serving as both a personal testimony and a reflection on transformation. In 2025, his work was exhibited internationally at the XV Florence Contemporary Biennale and Spectrum Miami, where he was awarded Best New Exhibitor, marking an important milestone in his growing presence on the international art stage.

Subject Matter & Vision

Burnham’s art is driven by an innate creative impulse, functioning as both a meditative practice and a form of storytelling. His work strives to evoke emotion, raise awareness, and offer a voice for recovery. He explores the complexities of addiction, healing, and the human experience, frequently delving into themes of spirituality, philosophical questions about reality, and the influence of the pre-conditioned mind. These inquiries form the foundation of his artistic inspiration.

'Belladonna'

Technique & Process

His artistic process merges street art aesthetics with fine art craftsmanship, using spray paint, acrylics, markers, and Japanese inks in combination with meticulously designed stencils. He works across a variety of surfaces, including canvas, wood, and metals. A vital part of Burnham’s process involves setting up installations of objects, which he photographs to use as references for his compositions. In other instances, he combines several images or draws by hand to construct a scene, later refining the imagery digitally in Illustrator and/or Photoshop. The finalized designs are then translated into hand-cut stencils used in the finished works.

His approach balances controlled precision with spontaneous expression, allowing the artwork to evolve organically while maintaining a strong conceptual focus. His development as an artist has been shaped by personal transformation, experimentation, and a continuous search for new modes of expression. From his earliest works to his most recent pieces, Burnham has consistently pushed the boundaries of stencil art, evolving both technically and conceptually.

'Resistance'

The Angels & Demons Series

A pivotal moment in his artistic journey came with the Angels & Demons series, which introduced three-dimensional elements and layered symbolic storytelling. Influenced by his recovery from addiction, Burnham began incorporating cut glass bottles into his work, sealing them with epoxy resin to create sculptural features within his paintings. As part of the process, the bottles were refilled with alcohol, symbolically sealing it away forever. Some were adorned with angel wings to signify redemption, while others bore demon wings to represent struggle and temptation. This series marked not only a technical innovation but also a deeply personal meditation on addiction, resilience, and transformation.

Contemporary Artist Christian Burnham

Ongoing Practice

Burnham continues to seek moments of discovery in his creative process—those rare instances when a piece surpasses expectation and reveals something unexpected. His work is in constant evolution, combining symbolism, texture, and unconventional materials to create emotionally resonant visual narratives. He remains dedicated to exploring the intersection of street art, fine art, and conceptual storytelling.

'Fragile'

'Fragile' side view

Experience the Opening of "Get in the Game: Sports, Art, Culture" at the Pérez Art Museum Miami on March 19, 2026

 

Get in the Game: Sports, Art, Culture explores the dynamic interplay between athletic performance and artistic expression. Coinciding with major international sporting events taking place in Miami—the Miami Open, the Formula 1 Grand Prix, and the FIFA World Cup, the exhibition positions Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) as a site where global audiences converge to reflect on the cultural impact of sport. In a city shaped by exchange and diversity, the exhibition underscores how games and competitions create common ground across traditions, identities, and rivalries.

Sam Fresquez, NASCAR Nation, 2022; courtesy of the artist and Lisa Sette Gallery, Phoenix, AZ; © Sam Fresquez; photo courtesy of the artist

Featuring more than 100 works by artists from around the world—including highlights from PAMM’s collection—Get in the Game demonstrates how sport has inspired both personal expression and shared cultural memory. Visitors encounter Ernie Barnes’s soulful depictions of neighborhood basketball games, Douglas Gordon and Philippe Parreno’s cinematic meditation that follows French soccer star Zinedine Zidane’s in real time over the course of a match, and Tara Mateik’s reenactment of the historic 1973 “Battle of the Sexes” tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs. Artworks are presented alongside historic sports memorabilia—from 1970s Nike sneakers to original McLaren Racing steering wheels—revealing the intertwined histories of creativity, athleticism, and spectacle.

Hugh Hayden. Nubian Queen, 2022. Synthetic hair, basketball rim, and backboard. 149 x 50 1/2 x 26 inches. Collection Pérez Art Museum Miami, museum purchased with funds provided by PAMM’s Collectors Council. © Hugh Hayden; Courtesy Lisson Gallery

Ultimately, Get in the Game honors the resilience, energy, and imagination that define sports culture, while inviting visitors to consider how art reframes these themes across time and place. Immersive installations extend the experience beyond the visual, encouraging audiences to step into the arena.

On view: March 19, 2026 – August 23, 2026.

Lee Moriarty. Summer Garden Selfie, 2024. Collection Pérez Art Museum Miami, gift of Adam Abdalla. © Lee Moriarty

Betsy Odom, Bulldog 30 shoulder pads 2009; courtesy of the artist; © Betsy Odom; photo: courtesy of the artist

Miami Design District Public Art Tour

 

Enjoy the Miami Design District Public Art Tour on Saturday, March 21st from 11am – 12pm. Join the Miami Design District for a walking tour of the district, explore the history of the art and architecture that characterize the neighborhood. Visit outdoor installations and murals including Buckminster Fuller Fly’s Eye Dome, Virgil Abloh’s Dollar a Gallon, Criola’s Interdimensional Portal, and more. Meet in front of the Fly’s Eye Dome on the first floor of Palm Court (enter at 140 NE 39th Street). This Event is Free & Open to the Public. RSVP HERE.

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Last Chance to See "El Monte" and "For Those in Peril on the Sea" at PAMM

 

Last Chance to Experience Elliot & Erick Jiménez: El Monte at the Pérez Art Museum Miami. 

Don't miss the magic of Elliot & Erick Jiménez's first solo museum exhibition in Miami. El Monte features an entirely new body of work inspired by the Lucumí spiritual tradition. While the exhibition centers on photography, sculptural elements are interwoven throughout the gallery, inviting visitors to explore themes of wonder, mystery, self-reflection, and discovery.

Sailing Away on March 22: For Those in Peril on the Sea at PAMM.

Experience For Those in Peril on the Sea by artist Hew Locke before it closes on March 22. This striking installation reflects on migration, global histories, and the sea as both a site of danger and passage, bringing together intricately detailed boats suspended in a dramatic arrangement.

Plan your visit now to see this powerful work before it leaves view.