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.

SaveArtSpace: New open call for art!

Announcing New Open Call For Art! SaveArtSpace: PULSECRAFT Curator: Jérôme LaMaar Rice Location: New York, NY Open call ends: September 15, 2025 SaveArtSpace is proud to present PULSECRAFT, a public art exhibition on ad space in New York, NY, starting October 31, 2025, curated by Jérôme LaMaar Rice. PULSECRAFT: Navigating the interaction between Spirituality, Science, Style and Society, shaping the frequency of culture. Futuristic thinking is present at every corner of culture but how can we tap into the pulse of the next wave of innovation, creativity and style. Let's counter the mundane with marvelous new ideas and perspectives that challenge the old guards who only know how to exist in fear, lies, poor taste and control.  We invite artists of all ages and talents to submit their artwork between August 7 and September 15, 2025. This is an opportunity to have your work placed on billboard ad space in New York, NY. Learn More For All Available Open Calls Please Visit SaveArtSpace.org/submit

Public Art in the Miami Design District | Diamantina by The Campana Brothers (2008) Fernando and Humberto Campana

A Must-See in the Miami Design District, Diamantina by The Campana Brothers (2008) Fernando and Humberto Campana located in the Lobby at 4141 NE 2nd Avenue - Miami, FL 33137. Winner of the 2008 Design Miami/ Designer of the Year Award. Fernando and Humberto Campana of Estudio Campana create singularly joyful and expressive designs that bridge handcraft, limited edition, and mass production, frequently using discarded and mundane materials. For Design Miami/ 2008 the Campana brothers created Diamantina using the native Brazilian plant Apui, which grows on and eventually chokes rainforest trees. This rattan-like fiber is woven around plastic garden chairs and other ready-made plastic objects, such as discarded toys, dolls, flip-flops, and tires. Like the rainforest trees, the man-made objects are almost entirely swallowed up by the organic material, symbolizing nature's triumph over the synthetic world. With Diamantina, the Campana brothers expanded on this concept by introducing native Brazilian amethyst crystals into the woven structure, creating a series of biomorphic islands that visitors were encouraged to sit on and explore.

Enjoy NSU Art Museum's Free First Thursday – Experiment with VR Immersive Artmaking

FREE FIRST THURSDAY

EXPERIMENT WITH VR IMMERSIVE ARTMAKING AND ALL-DAY MINI MUSE

Thursday, August 7, 2025 11 am – 7 pm Enjoy FREE Museum admission and 2-for-1 All Day Happy Hour on the first Thursday of every month from 11 am to 7 pm during Free First Thursday Sunny Days/Starry Nights.

VISIT US

EXPERIMENT WITH VR IMMERSIVE ARTMAKING

Join us on Free First Thursday, August 7, from 11 am - Noon or 1 - 5 pm to experience NSU Art Museum’s new VR Art program developed by Nova Southeastern University faculty and students from the Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts in the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences. Experiment with painting in virtual reality in this session. This guided, free activity is available in English & Spanish, and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. We have a capacity of 3 participants at one time. Please register for a timeslot here: https://forms.office.com/r/Y7sdCrR88j We are beyond grateful to our NSU Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts team, who created and facilitated this program. A very special thanks to: Kolos Schumy – Artist and Program Creator, DCMA Assistant Professor of Art+Design Raul Perez – Art+Design Intern Sofia Menco – Art+Design Intern Maria Victoria Ruiz O’Reilly – Art+Design Intern Shanti Bruce – DCMA Department Chair

ALL DAY MINI MUSE

Get creative with us during Mini Muse for our free drop-in art-making project offered from 11 am - 6:30 pm. This drop-in art-making event is open to every skill set and all ages. Grab your friends, family, or come alone and let your imagination run wild.  Materials are provided and all are welcome.

Mini Muse is sponsored by Funding Arts Broward

Experience the Future of Art: Laurence Gartel’s “MIAMI-NORMANDIE” Launch Weekend

Experience the Future of Art: Laurence Gartel’s “MIAMI-NORMANDIE” Launch Weekend, a two-day celebration of Laurence Gartel’s MIAMI-NORMANDIE. Known globally as the Father of Digital Art, Gartel brings his vibrant genius to France for a landmark exhibition and immersive weekend.

This momentous gathering invites collectors, creatives, and connoisseurs to witness the past, present, and future of art through the lens of a singular visionary—whose impact spans five decades and now converges with AI and robotics.

Saturday, September 13: Celebration and Immersion

The festivities commence with a press conference at Hôtel de Ville Park (3:30 PM)—a rare opportunity to engage directly with Gartel as he reflects on his groundbreaking journey in digital art. Media representatives and VIP guests are invited to an exclusive conversation with the artist.

At 4:30 PM, join Madame Mayor and Laurence Gartel for the official opening of his 50-Year Retrospective. This ribbon-cutting ceremony at Hôtel de Ville Park will unveil a sweeping tribute to Gartel’s legacy—an exploration of digital culture before it became mainstream.

The evening continues at 6:30 PM with the Opening Reception of the AI and Robotics Exhibitions at the Grand Casino Gallery / Domaine de Forges. This visionary showcase highlights the intersection of art and artificial intelligence—featuring never-before-seen works co-created with AI, as well as Gartel’s mesmerizing robotic sculptures. Guests will also have the opportunity to receive a signed copy of his latest book.

Sunday, September 14: Encounters and Innovation

Day two is designed for more intimate engagement and thought-provoking conversation.

Start the morning at 11:00 AM with Coffee and Entertainment in the Park, where guests can mingle casually with Gartel amidst live surprises at Hôtel de Ville Park.

Then, at 12:30 PM, indulge in a private brunch at Domaine de Forges, a refined setting for deeper dialogue and connection.

The afternoon crescendos with the World Premiere of “DIGITAL TITAN” at 2:30 PM in the Ambassadors Hall, Grand Casino—a powerful documentary chronicling Laurence Gartel’s artistic journey and cultural impact.

Finally, at 3:45 PM, witness a live robotics demonstration, followed by a conference on the future of art and technology. Gartel’s robotic creations will take center stage in an interactive performance, concluding with a public roundtable and the official closing of the weekend.

Join Laurence Gartel in Normandy and be part of digital art history.

This weekend is more than an exhibition—it’s a frontier where tradition meets the cutting edge. Whether you're a collector, investor, or innovator, this is an unprecedented opportunity to connect with a living legend and the future of art itself.

For more information and updates, follow the event page on Instagram: @miami_normandie

Public Art in the Miami Design District | Buckminster Fuller: Fly's Eye Dome 1979/80-2014

 

A Must-See in the Miami Design District, Buckminster Fuller: Fly's Eye Dome 1979/80-2014, located at 140 NE 39th Street in Miami, Florida 33137, known as Palm Plaza. In 1965 Buckminster Fuller designed and patented the Fly’s Eye Dome, which he called an “autonomous dwelling machine”. Prototypes began to be built by hand in 1977, and by 1983 three of the fiberglass spheres in various sizes (12-foot, 24-foot, 50-foot) had been produced. Fuller died before he was able to realize his vision for the structure. However, almost 50 years later, the design, a Monohex variation of the geodesic dome, can clearly be seen as a forerunner of today’s green building movement. In 2011, collector Craig Robins acquired the 24-foot prototype to exhibit it and use it as inspiration for a key element of the Miami Design District. The following year, The Buckminster Fuller Institute, in partnership with Goetz Composites, ConformLab, and DRDesign, began the development of a program to complete Fuller’s vision, using advanced technologies and materials not available to Fuller in the 1970s. BFI was then commissioned to produce a Fly’s Eye Dome utilizing state-of-the-art materials, intelligence, and techniques, to be prominently incorporated in the Miami Design District.

Vizcaya Museum & Gardens presents Vizcaya Village

 

Sunday, July 27th from 11 – 11:30am discover local history and explore the historic village of the Vizcaya estate. If you’ve visited Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, you may be surprised to learn that the estate comes complete with its own historic farm and village on the east side of South Miami Avenue, directly across the street from the Main House and formal gardens. Choose from select dates / PURCHASE TICKETS HERE.

The Village was built in 1914 alongside the rest of the estate. You can now take a guided tour of Vizcaya Village and learn about its history as well as the restoration plans currently underway. These 30-minute tours are available at 11:00 a.m. every Sunday.

 

Adults, ages 13+ | $6
Children, ages 12 and under | FREE
Vizcaya Members | FREE with membership card; no tickets needed
Online registration is required. Tour tickets do not include admission to the Main House and gardens portion of the estate.

Donations | Consider making an online donation when you register for the tour. Every dollar supports the continued preservation of this National Historic Landmark.