The Betsy Orb: “The Egg” Connecting Miami Beach’s Architectural Past and Present

 

Walk along Miami Beach's Ocean Drive and you expect to see Art Deco façades, palm trees, ocean views, and the unmistakable architecture that has made the area one of the world's most recognizable destinations. But tucked between two historic buildings is something entirely different: a futuristic, orb-shaped structure that seems almost suspended in midair.

Known as The Betsy Orb, and affectionately referred to by many as “The Egg,” the distinctive skybridge connects The Betsy's original Ocean Drive property with the former Carlton Hotel building on Collins Avenue. What makes the structure particularly fascinating is the contrast between the historic architecture surrounding it and its contemporary sculptural form. Rather than competing with the buildings, the Orb creates a visual conversation between Miami Beach's architectural past and its evolving cultural identity. The Betsy itself describes the Orb as an “orb-shaped skybridge” and highlights it alongside the property's Poetry Rail and other art and design elements. 

The Betsy's original building, located at 1440 Ocean Drive, opened in 1942 as the Betsy Ross Hotel. Designed by architect L. Murray Dixon, it is recognized as one of Miami Beach's notable examples of Colonial Revival architecture, incorporating classical details while adapting to the city's subtropical environment.

The adjacent Carlton Hotel represents another chapter in Miami Beach's architectural history, having been designed by architect Henry Hohauser. The eventual expansion of The Betsy brought these two architecturally distinct buildings together as one unified property. 

And then there is the Orb.

Instead of hiding the architectural differences between the two buildings, the expansion embraced them—introducing an entirely new contemporary element that visually and physically connects the two.

The Betsy Orb is more than a passageway between two buildings. The hotel presents it as a piece of public art, and its role within The Betsy's larger arts and culture program has become an important part of its identity. The hotel's arts programming includes exhibitions and installations within the Orb itself, demonstrating how the unusual architectural space can become a setting for contemporary creative work.

The Institute of Contemporary Art Miami (ICA Miami) Four Rooms: Selections from ICA Miami’s Permanent Collection

 

Ming Fay, 'Money Tree Floating Vine' 1990s/2025 

Four Rooms: Selections from ICA Miami’s Permanent Collection

Special Exhibition / 2nd Floor on view April 30 – October 4, 2026

 “Four Rooms” on view at The Institute of Contemporary Art Miami (ICA Miami) assembles a suite of four exhibitions comprising works from the museum’s permanent collection, each organized by one of the museum’s curators, with a focus on recent acquisitions. The resulting presentations, which take the form of vignettes, demonstrate both the diversity and the historical depth of ICA Miami’s collection. The exhibition continues the museum’s ongoing approach to generating dialogue between newly commissioned works and works from the last fifty years and expresses the global scope of ICA Miami’s collection. 

Spirit Matter, curated by Donna Honarpisheh, Associate Curator, Art + Research, brings together diverse experimentations with material that transform matter into portals of spiritual encounter across global contexts. In an exhibition dedicated to grisaille, Gean Moreno Director, ICA Miami’s Art + Research Center, presents works that are meditations on the body and its traces, where presence, memory, and identity emerge through black-and-white photography and subtle performative gestures. Associate Curator Amanda Morgan invites viewers to reflect on intimacy and one’s relationship to the spaces of everyday life. Her exhibition brings together works that feature emotionally laden domestic objects and built environments that imply presence without depicting the human form. Finally, Alex Gartenfeld, Artistic Director, highlights a concise presentation of the museum’s wide-ranging examples of minimalism, highlighting a recent major acquisition of work by Miriam Schapiro. 

Featured artists include Larry Bell, Talia Chetrit, Anne Collier, Rose Marie Cromwell,  Kim Farkas, Ming Fay, Dan Flavin, Samuel Fosso, Paul Gardère, Ron Gorchov, Hugh Hayden, Lonnie Holley, Peter Hujar, Hudinilson Jr., Nikita Kadan, Matt Keegan, Tau Lewis, Louise Nevelson, Damián Ortega, Dalton Paula, Thomas Ruff, Miriam Schapiro, Heji Shin, Tatiana Trouvé, Kaari Upson, Sara VanDerBeek, Celia Vásquez Yui, Ai Weiwei, and Luis Fernando Zapata.

The Contemporary Art Modern Project (CAMP Gallery) presents The Fabric of Me August 1 - 21, 2026

THE FABRIC OF ME
AUGUST 1 - AUGUST 21, 2026

The Contemporary Art Modern Project is elated to announce a special summer exhibition in collaboration with Aurora Molina and her students at Play Studio Artelier. At Play Studio Artelier, they believe every child is an artist with a unique voice. Under the guidance of artist and educator Aurora Molina, our students are invited to explore contemporary art through curiosity, experimentation, and the transformative language of fiber. On view August 1 - 21, 2026.

The portraits presented in this exhibition are more than representations of faces—they are expressions of identity, observation, and imagination. Through weaving, stitching, and textile-based techniques, each young artist discovered how thread can become a medium for storytelling, connection, and creative confidence.

We are honored to present these works at The CAMP Gallery, celebrating the creativity of our young artists and reaffirming our belief that when children are given the opportunity to create with intention, their voices become an essential part of our cultural conversation. At Play Studio Artelier, they see art not only as a means of making, but as a way of thinking, connecting, and shaping the future.

Recognizing Dudley Alexis - Catalyst Award Winner 2026

Dudley Alexis, Catalyst Award Winner 2026 About the artist Dudley Alexis, an independent filmmaker and visual artist. Dudley Alexis is both a cultural anthropologist and historian who sees his world through unique multicultural eyes. His mission as a Creative is to mine the wealth of hidden details that provide meaning to the lives of those often written off by the mainstream, finding in their stories, real treasure. His gift is in gaining the trust of others who then poignantly share their personal stories, often filled with tragedy and triumph. Alexis vividly portrays their drive to thrive and to live with dignity and equality in a world that would too often attempt to keep them marginalized. About DVCAI Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator, Inc. is a virtual artist space dedicated to promoting, nurturing, and cultivating the vision and diverse creativity of emerging artists from the Caribbean and Latin American Diaspora through experimentation, exhibitions, artists-in-residence programs, international cultural exchanges, and dialogue in contemporary art. www.dvcai.org. DVCAI partners with organizations to enhance residency experiences in the Caribbean region, nationally, and internationally. For more information, please visit www.dvcai.org and follow our activities at https://www.instagram.com/dvcai

Experience the 2026 Boynton Beach Night Market July 24 & 25 from 5-11pm

 

The Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (BBCRA) invites residents and visitors to experience one of the City’s largest and most anticipated events of the year, the Boynton Beach Night Market, returning Friday, July 24, and Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. each evening at Centennial Park & Amphitheater, 120 E. Ocean Avenue in Downtown Boynton Beach.

This year’s Night Market will transport guests back to the vibrant decade of neon colors, big hair, and iconic music with an exciting 80s-themed celebration featuring live entertainment, nearly 100 exhibiting vendors, delicious food, interactive activities, and fun for all ages.

The Boynton Beach Night Market has become a signature summer tradition that transforms Downtown Boynton Beach into a lively outdoor marketplace celebrating the community and the local businesses that make Boynton Beach unique. The Night Market is all about showcasing and supporting local businesses located throughout the Boynton Beach CRA District and the City of Boynton Beach. Created by the BBCRA, the business promotional event provides local businesses, entrepreneurs, artisans, and makers with an opportunity to connect directly with thousands of residents and visitors while introducing attendees to the diverse shopping, dining, and entertainment experiences available throughout the community. Follow @BoyntonBeachCRA on Facebook and Instagram.

This year’s Night Market will feature:
More than 90 local businesses
Live entertainment throughout both evenings
An exciting 80s-themed atmosphere
Delicious food and drinks
Interactive activities and family-friendly entertainment

FREE Admission & Free event parking will be available throughout Downtown Boynton Beach.

Walkable Parking Locations
• Boynton Beach City Hall Parking Lots – SE Corner of Boynton Beach Boulevard & Seacrest Blvd.
• First Baptist Church of Boynton Beach – 301 N. Seacrest Boulevard
• First Church of Boynton Beach – 101 N. Seacrest Boulevard
• Parking lots located on the SW corner of Boynton Beach Blvd. and Federal Highway.
• Limited on-street parking along East Ocean Avenue

Park & Ride Locations
• Hester Center – 1901 N. Seacrest Boulevard
• Boynton Beach Senior Center – 1021 S. Federal Highway

2026 Call to Artists - The Riverwalk Connection

2026 Call to Artists

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The Riverwalk Connection

Submission dates: Monday, August 2 through Friday, October 2, 2026

Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale invites local artists to submit their original artwork depicting Fort Lauderdale’s Riverwalk and/or downtown and how the Riverwalk serves as a central connector in our community, geographically, socially, culturally or economically. Potential points of view include:

• “Riverwalk in Motion” (boats, people, festivals, wildlife)
• “Moments on the Riverwalk” (human experiences—events, quiet scenes, movement)
• “Riverwalk: Then, Now & Next” (past / present / future interpretations)

Artists are invited to submit two and three-dimensional original artwork of all mediums, including but not limited to watercolor, oil, sculpture, photography, charcoal, mixed media, drawing and gouache.

Following the submission deadline, artwork will be judged by a local juried panel, with the winning piece being featured on the cover of a future issue of Go Riverwalk Magazine.  Artists must be available to be photographed and interviewed for the story. 

Submission must include: Name, Address, Phone, Email, Title of piece and Description. Click here to download the submission form. For questions and to submit items email joyel@GoRiverwalk.com or call 954-468-1541 x 200. 

2025 Call To Artists information is available here.

Open Call: Apply for the Teen Art Council | NSU Art Museum today! Now through August 29, 2026

 

Apply to the Teen Art Council (TAC) at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale!

New applications are now open for consideration to all rising Freshman through Junior grade level students entering the 2026 – 2027 school year. If you are interested in community engagement and supporting the arts, we encourage you to apply. Previous applicants are encouraged to reapply!

The Teen Art Council (TAC) at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale embraces teens and empowers peers within the museum space by providing programming and support that enhance leadership skills, critical thinking, and developmental milestones for an emerging professional. By fostering a designated, incubated safe space for teens’ perspectives to convene, NSU Art Museum initiates lifelong relationships with the teen demographic.

This program allows teens to have the opportunity to collaborate with peers to plan events, investigate exhibitions, and discover the inner workings of the museum. Our mission is to create spaces and programs for teen representation and bridge the gap between teenagers and NSU Art Museum.

 

Marco Caridad & Daniel Djuro-Goiricelaya

The Shape They Gave Us

Curated by Amalia Caputo

Experience the opening reception of The Shape They Gave Us, a collaborative exhibition that reinterprets the Major Arcana of the tarot as a system of archetypes and inherited social roles.

Developed between Pennsylvania and Vieques, the works combine automatist painting, textile intervention, stitching, layering, and assemblage to question how identity is shaped, assigned, and embodied.

Opening Reception
July 9, 2026, 6:00 PM
Outer Space
2925 Salzedo St, Coral Gables, FL

Presented as part of Fiber Miami Triennial 2026 programming.

(MOAD) Museum of Art and Design at MDC presents Abstraction as Legacy as part of the AMERICA 250 Celebrations

 

Museums throughout the U.S. are honoring America250 with exhibitions and programming that examine the past, present, and future of the United States of America. (MOAD) Museum of Art and Design at MDC makes its own contribution to America250 celebrations with an exhibition titled Abstraction as Legacy. 

This project brings together a group of paintings to reflect on the myriad ways in which American artists have contributed to the field of abstraction. Works by Willem de Kooning and Joan Mitchell speak to abstract expressionism while works by Lloyd Kiva New and George Morrison reinforce ways in which indigenous artists contributed to the history of painterly abstraction in the U.S. 

This show demonstrates that there is no one way to be an American artist just as there is no way be an American. Some artists in the exhibition lived abroad while others were born abroad. Some chose hard edges informed by architecture while others used abstraction to contemplate the natural environment. 

This exhibition includes paintings by Carmen Herrera, Willem de Kooning, Sam Gilliam, Virginia Jaramillo, Joan Mitchell, Young-Il An, George Morrison, Lloyd Kiva New, Vaughn Spann, Zilia Sánchez, Hans Hofmann and Noemí Ruiz.as well as a salon style wall of works on paper from the collection by Karen Rifas, Sol LeWitt, Robert Thiele, Raymond Saunders, Robert Huff, Louise Nevelson, Lynne Golob Gelfman, and Robert Mangold. 

Photo Credit: Photos by Oriol Tarridas

The CAMP Gallery: “Swathed In Color, Line, and Stitches” a group exhibition featuring Brittany Clifford, Evelyn Politzer, Gabrielle Torres and Eden Quispe

Swathed in Color, Line and Stitches is The CAMP Gallery’s summer exhibition bringing together artists: Brittany Clifford, Evelyn Politzer, Gabrielle Torres and Eden Quispe. Looking more at what brings us together each artist tells stories, weaves connections through their varied mediums. Sharing their individual cares these artists offer respite from chaos and invite the viewer into the tranquility of their individual practices brought on through palette and line, all held together by the artist’s wish. 

Line work is often attributed to the work of abstract artists, working on canvas and with paint - which is clearly seen in the works of local artist: Brittany Clifford. Interestingly though, Clifford softens her line, adds a curve to it - suggesting a different path than that which is the standard - beginning, end. Clifford’s lines allow for distraction, imagination and mirrors the ‘ups and downs’ of a day. Her colors also become unified symphonies of joy, mixing and melding, combining and connecting hues and tones heralding one to enter the mix. The physicality of her work also suggests the need to resolve unidentified conflicts - for example, the initial conflict is the canvas itself - standing resolute in its blank state. Clifford approaches this barricade with confidence and a notion of rebellion in that she conquers the canvas, breaks some rules along the way, and ends up with her voice, her vision standing where once their was emptiness. The next, and maybe the most confounding conflict an artist faces is their voice - and how can it be heard by someone else. Clifford overcomes this obstacle by keeping meaning, externally fluid, while intimately personal - showing the connections of human experience. We do not need to experience exactly what the artist paints to be affected by the work. 

Evelyn Politzer

Evelyn Politzer in her series focused on the sea, takes fiber and creates lines that ripple through the work. Her work stimulates one back to shorelines, absorbing the rush of the surf, while imagining the underneath, while just being. Politzer stitches together individual threads into a swath of imagination, heralding and opening the doors to “be-ingness.” In the series, the idea of becoming whole by approaching the work, overshadows the moment by encouraging the viewer to step outside of the the lines. The lines in the work both stand alone, but also are highly reliant on the other - creating an amphibious nuance of interdependency. Politzer, stands comfortably in the unconscious, while simultaneously rooted in higher consciousness - embracing this duality is key to the method behind interpretation. 

Stitching lines and weaving resolutions Gabrielle Torres creates living, breathing swathes of color, texture, line, and of course, stitches. Taking deep colors, symbolic and rich, Torres brings together not only her lines, but the lines of the environment around her, as well as the rhythm of life. Her works speaks to a universal reliance on co-existence and memory. The Wilton Street Rhythm  Series, speaks and begins from a marriage of memory and music to where it expands beyond the artist’s original intent. Fusing the creation of the work with blues, Torres interprets the music, and her reaction thus creating almost a web of feeling bound through thread and jazz. 

Using fabric, stitches and color, Eden Quispe tells stories not unique to her alone. Creating pages of life Quispe flips through the stages: from childhood to adulthood, to caring and protecting childhood, and her life and family in stories. Taking on the role of a chronicler Quispe shares to stimulate memory both lived and hoped for into glimpses of moments. Naturally these moments are defined and described by the artist, but the universality of her topic welcomes the viewer to step towards this same universality. Key to Quispe’s execution is that of memory and protection - preserving both motherhood and childhood in today’s contemporary world, she aims to explore and expose both chaos and peace, ultimately finding balance in her artistic expression. 

As a whole, when brought together, the artists and their works in this exhibition, explore, from different plaines the connection we all share, the dependence not only of self, but on each other. Reaching from the internal, the daily, and the environment - the art presents an unification of difference, that when all is said and done, is that which makes society. The exhibition asks us all to come together and relish the components that will leave us with the expectation of welcoming each other, recognizing the universal of being human; being besieged by conflict, embraced by lived experience, and united by both. 

Enjoy Get in the Game: Sports, Art, Culture explores the dynamic interplay between athletic performance and artistic expression at the Perez Art Museum Miami

 Get in the Game: Sports, Art, Culture 

March 19, 2026 – August 23, 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.

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.

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.

Presented artists are Virgil Abloh, Emma Amos, Alexandre Arrechea, Ernie Barnes, Álvaro Barrington, Lyndon Barrois Sr., Holly Bass, Kevin Beasley, Willie Birch, Andrea Bowers, Mark Bradford, Thom Browne, Reggie Burrows Hodges, Miguel Calderón, Alejandra Carles-Tolrá, Ryan James Caruthers, Karla Diaz, Omar Victor Diop, Rosalyn Drexler, Celeste Dupuy-Spencer, Buck Ellison, Cara Erskine, Kota Ezawa, Derek Fordjour, Samuel Fosso, Sam Frésquez, Douglas Gordon and Philippe Parreno, Daniel Green, Chase Hall, Sko Habibi (Jaško Begović), Hugh Hayden, Danny Hess, Mark Igloliorte, Carling Jackson, Cameron Jamie, Brian Jungen, Titus Kaphar, Martin Kazanietz, Savanah Leaf, Cary Leibowitz, Shaun Leonardo, Nelson Leirner, Jerome Liebling, Glenn Ligon and Byron Kim, Radmila Lolly, Roberto Lugo, Louis Vuitton Malletier, Katrina Majkut, Tara Mateik, Sam McKinniss, Julie Mehretu, Lee Moriarty, LeRoy Neiman, Thenjiwe Niki Nkosi, Betsy Odom, Catherine Opie, Gabriel Orozco, Grace Rosario Perkins, Paul Pfeiffer, Cheryl Pope, Ronny Quevedo, Deborah Roberts, Sheena Rose, Ben Sakoguchi, Ivan Salcido, William Scott, Joan Semmel, Jean Shin, Yinka Shonibare, Gary Simmons, Tabitha Soren, Ashley Teamer, Felandus Thames, Hank Willis Thomas, and Jake Troyli.

New Open Call For Art with SaveArtSpace: Dignity Not For Sale

New Open Call For Art! SaveArtSpace: Dignity Not For Sale Curator: Lizzie Suarez Location: Miami, FL Open call ends: August 3, 2026

SaveArtSpace is proud to present Dignity Not For Sale, a public art exhibition on bus shelter ad space in Miami, FL, opening September 18, 2026, curated by Lizzie Suarez. As the ultra-wealthy make Miami the playground for their riches, working people who make this city run and breathe life into every zip code are being squeezed for every penny they've got. Every crane they send up in the sky sends a warning that this place is not for us anymore, and even so, our people are still here.  This is a call for local artists to celebrate those who remind us that our Miami is worth fighting for, that our dignity is not for sale. Welcoming submissions of all mediums that address themes of belonging, dignity, and resilience of Miami's working-class.  We invite artists of all ages and talents to submit their artwork between June 23 and August 3, 2026 in order to be considered for the exhibition. This is an opportunity to have your work placed on bus shelter ad space in Miami, FL.

NSU Art Museum: VR Immersive Art

 

Enjoy VR Immersive Art at NSU Art Museum from June 23 at 11:00 am - July 30 at 3:00 pm. Join in for an immersive, experimental artmaking session using VR/AR technology and your creativity. NSU Art Museum is offering guided VR art sessions by appointment only now through July 30th. 

Create your own original work of Virtual art in response to an artwork on view in the museum's exhibitions. Museum interns will guide you through the session using OpenBrush, a VR painting program.  These sessions will be offered by appointment only on Tuesdays & Wednesdays, included with museum admission, & can accommodate up to 3 people each session. One session will be up to a 2-hour experience with the VR Headsets. REGISTER HERE.

Last Chance to See "Woody De Othello: coming forth by day" at the Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)

 

Don't Miss Woody De Othello at the Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM), the exhibition closes on June 28th. As Woody De Othello's first solo museum exhibition in Miami, coming forth by day reflects his deep connection to the city and his ongoing exploration of his ancestral heritage. Rooted in precolonial and diasporic African traditions, the artist draws inspiration from spiritual practices, hermetic philosophy, and cultural artifacts—including nkisi power figures, Dogon ritual objects, and Egyptian pyramids. His anthropomorphic sculptures, with their richly glazed surfaces, suggest a quiet vitality—the forms appear to lean, rest, or embrace, as if shaped by the weight of memory and emotion. Learn more HERE.

Must-see summer exhibition at the Perez Art Museum Miami this June, “Basquiat: Figures, Signs, Symbols,” a curated exhibition of 10 works by Jean-Michel Basquiat from the private collection of collector Kenneth C. Griffin.

 

Jean-Michel Basquiat, Untitled (Skull), 1982. Private collection. Artwork © Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Licensed by Artestar, New York. Image courtesy of Sotheby’s, Inc. © 2026.

A record-breaking Basquiat painting is coming to Miami this summer, anchoring a must-see exhibition at Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM). On view from June 25, 2026 – June 6, 2027.

This June, PAMM will present Basquiat: Figures, Signs, Symbols, a focused exhibition featuring 10 works by Jean-Michel Basquiat from the collection of Kenneth C. Griffin. At the center of the presentation is the artist’s iconic 1982 work Untitled — the $110.5 million painting that set auction records and reaffirmed Basquiat’s global cultural and market significance.

Curated by PAMM Director Franklin Sirmans and Curator Megan Kincaid, the exhibition highlights Basquiat’s powerful visual language, spanning portraiture, symbolic systems, text, and expressive compositional structure.

Timed alongside Miami’s heightened international visibility during major global events this summer, the exhibition positions Basquiat not only within market history, but within a broader cultural and intellectual context.

As Sirmans notes, Miami’s diverse cultural landscape provides a resonant backdrop for Basquiat’s exploration of identity, migration, and hybridity—while Griffin emphasizes the opportunity to introduce new generations to one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.

About Basquiat: Figures, Signs, Symbols:

Featuring 10 masterworks by Jean-Michel Basquiat from the Kenneth C. Griffin Collection, this exhibition is the largest presentation of the artist’s work to date in Florida.

In a brief yet remarkably prolific career, Basquiat emerged as a defining artist of the twentieth century and remains deeply relevant today. Shaped in part by a childhood spent visiting museums in New York City, Basquiat’s work draws on a wide range of references—from world history and Renaissance anatomical studies to broader art-historical traditions. His practice was equally informed by the clubs and vernacular culture of 1980s New York, where he engaged with musicians and artists across the emerging worlds of hip-hop, punk, fashion, and film.

Bringing together the visual vocabulary of the time and his own heritage as the child of a Puerto Rican mother and Haitian father, Basquiat borrowed and remixed imagery from comic books, corporate logos, and graffiti. This exhibition explores his expansive artistic vocabulary, in which portraiture merges with coded language and a dynamic pictorial energy driven by color, line, and gesture.

Bakehouse Announces Winning Design for "Triumphal Arch" Open Call

Bakehouse Art Complex, in collaboration with French architecture and urban design practice Coldefy, has selected The Porch by architects and educators Elmer O. García and Olga Kusche-Iglesias as the winning proposal for its "Triumphal Arch" Open Call.

Conceived as a contemporary reimagining of the triumphal arch, The Porch draws inspiration from the social and architectural traditions of South Florida and the Caribbean. Constructed from aluminum tubing and repurposed lawn chair components, the design transforms the gateway into an inviting space for gathering, rest, and community exchange.

"The Porch stood out for its conceptual clarity, material ingenuity, and deeply local approach to public space," said the selection panel. "The proposal captures Bakehouse's commitment to creative innovation and community-building while transforming familiar everyday objects into an inviting architectural experience."

The installation will serve as the entrance to Bakehouse's new community garden and outdoor programming space in Wynwood Norte, supporting exhibitions, workshops, performances, and neighborhood events. Learn more HERE.