Bakehouse Art Complex presents Archival Feedback x René Morales

 

Join Archival Feedback for a talk on Bakehouse Freestyle 100, moderated by René Morales, exploring Miami’s history through sound and place at the Bakehouse Art Complex in Wynwood on Wednesday, March 25th from 6 - 8pm. This Event is FREE & Open to the Public, RSVP HERE.

Miami-based artist duo Archival Feedback (Emile Milgrim and Thom Wheeler Castillo) will be joining BAC for an artist talk on Bakehouse Freestyle 100, a recently commissioned sound installation created on the occasion of Bakehouse Art Complex’s 40th anniversary. Moderated by Senior Curatorial Fellow René Morales, the conversation will explore the artists’ approach to sound as a tool for engaging history, landscape, and collective memory.

Centered on Bakehouse’s 100-year-old Art Deco industrial building and its surrounding neighborhoods, Bakehouse Freestyle 100 weaves together two distinct sonic layers: “The Mediated Voice,” a collage of archival recordings tracing the evolution of 20th-century media, and “The Sound of Place,” a composition of environmental field recordings capturing the rhythms of the region. Together, these elements create a dynamic interplay between narrated history and the lived, ambient textures of change.

Drawing from regional archives and digital repositories, the work reflects on Miami’s cultural legacy while holding space for its future. This talk offers an opportunity to hear directly from the artists about their process, research, and ongoing exploration of sound as a means of deep listening and place-based inquiry.

Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience in Miami

 

Throughout the month of August enjoy a unique experience brought to you by Exhibition Hub, Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience taking place at the Olympia Theater located at 174 East Flagler Street in Miami, Florida 33131. Become completely immersed in the works of art around you, and feel the shift in reality as you dive deep into the world created by Van Gogh’s brush strokes. Get your tickets for Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience in Miami! Have you ever dreamt of stepping into a painting? Take an awe-inspiring journey into the incomparable universe of Van Gogh, one of the greatest artistic geniuses of the 19th century. Explore his life, his work, and his secrets as never before through cutting-edge 360-degree digital projections, a one-of-a-kind VR experience, and a uniquely atmospheric light and sound show. RSVP HERE / PURCHASE TICKETS FROM SELECT DATES.

Renowned Artist Joseph R. Yonke’s Solo Exhibition “Intricacies of Being” Opens in Wynwood

 

Art aficionados and collectors will experience an exciting solo exhibition, “Intricacies of Being”, by renowned contemporary artist Joseph R. Yonke, taking place at Lelia Mordoch Gallery in the Wynwood Art District at 2300 N. Miami Avenue this weekend Saturday, July 29th through Sunday, July 30th. Art lovers are invited to the Opening Reception on Saturday, July 29th from 6 – 11pm, where guests will enjoy Yonke’s artworks as well as Meet & Greet the Artist + light bites and drinks will be served. Parking is available on the street and in the garage of the Strata Wynwood. The evening will be one of Wynwood’s most exclusive events of the summer season.

‘Dissociative’, 48” x 36”, oil paint, acrylic paint, and ink on canvas (Framed)

Joseph R. Yonke was trained from a young age by the well-known painter Robert Yonke, his Grandfather, who served as a source of inspiration and mentorship for the artist. His unique abstract-expressionist style captures elements of surrealism and cubism, combined with his impasto technique – Yonke’s work has captivated art critics and enthusiasts worldwide. His vibrant and often chaotic paintings reflect his experiences and significant moments in his life and explore themes of identity, emotion, consciousness, and the human condition.

Contemporary Artist Joseph R. Yonke

Yonke is known for his bold use of color and his dedication to the pieces he creates. He grew up painting and submersed within the creative process, but for the last two years, he invested in his career as a full-time artist and is already seeing the rewards. In this short span of time, Joseph has established a name for himself as a rising art star in the United States. He developed a high-profile collector base in and out of the country after completing his first solo exhibition last year in Pittsburgh. His work and journey were also featured in notable publications such as Digital Journal and LA Weekly, Chicago Journal and the New York Weekly. LA Weekly recognized Joseph for his rising fame in the art world and his prominent style. Collectors have him on their radar, many notable names and luminaries in the art world recognize his talent and skills. Joseph is looking forward to sharing his art with more people worldwide.

‘Cadmium Cory’, 48” x 36”, acrylic and oil on canvas

About the work for the upcoming exhibition, “There was a lot I observed about people and myself over the last couple of years. Over this time, I spent the majority of it alone, which is not a hyperbole, so I analyzed what I am about to expand upon adequately. I considered how I and others interact with the people and general society they reside in. Hence my subject matter of interest solidified to portraits. I considered the complexities of the self and identity through those who have been a part of my life in some capacity, along with frequent introspection.”

‘KoFWSTKWUTB’, 48” x 36”, oil paint, acrylic paint, ink, and oil stick on canvas

“At first, my conclusions often frustrated me, thinking that people, especially in my generation, have a profound proclivity to be disingenuous and superficial, therefore diverging from any real source of human connection we all inherently crave. But besides the negative aspects of people and their tendencies, they are dynamic, beautiful, and extremely complex, vastly impacted by their environments, which is what I attempted to represent visually as these observations alone are so captivating,” stated the artist.

‘Portrait 286’ 48” x 30”, oil paint, acrylic paint, and ink on canvas

“Being a young person in your twenties is quite an interesting time in life regarding personal development. For example, you begin to analyze the intricacies of your relationships. When I would ponder things such as who truly cared about me, I deliberated the various regards they had towards me. Then a similar process was operated when I observed the utilization of different personalities and filters individuals employ based on who they are interacting with.”

‘Blue Woman’, 48” x 36”, oil ink and acrylic paint on canvas

“It seems as though many people today, especially in the younger generation(s), have the proclivity to be filtered. More specifically to this body of work, to visually represent these interests facilitated through a dance with the identity and self, I often incorporate either multiple faces, mouths, or eyes onto a single figure or portrait. If the subject has multiple eyes, they alter how they see a person based on who they are viewing; if mouths, they alter the way they speak depending on who they are speaking to or what they prefer to convey to others; if faces, they interchange their persona also due to the context of their present situation.”

‘Home City’, 48” x 36″, oil paint, acrylic paint, and oil stick on canvas

“The backgrounds also play a role in this visual conversation since I attempted to represent how the environment people find themselves in, which tend to be impactful and chaotic, affects people as well. And while this may seem critical, I am not really disparaging it either because self-imposed filters can be warranted. Since what I referred to relates to intimacy, I will also mention that the portraits I paint are distorted for a reason; the reasoning behind the distortion is that it catalyzes the possibilities of the viewer identifying someone they know and therefore can ultimately relate to, hence painting a more broadly identifiable face is my method in doing so,” explained Yonke of his art.

‘Is that a Halo?’, 48” x 30”, oil and acrylic on canvas

Yonke’s work integrates paint and self-expression while exploring and discovering the self and the unknown, communicating internal human struggles and how they are then projected into the world through visual representation. “I try to reimagine the human face or figure, incorporate its being into its surroundings, and give those surroundings a new life and resemblance,” said the artist.

‘Thursday Night’, 60” x 48”, oil paint, acrylic paint, ink and oil stick on canvas

Joseph R. Yonke‘s solo exhibition opens in the heart of the Wynwood Art District on Saturday, July 29th from 6-11pm at Lelia Mordoch Gallery located at 2300 N. Miami Avenue. Sunday, July 30th by appointment only, please email rabinartgallery@gmail.com. To learn more about this fascinating artist, for sales information, commissions or general inquires, email jryonke@gmail.com / and visit www.yonkeart.com to browse artworks.

‘Woman with Cactus’, 48” x 30″, oil and paint stick on canvas

❤️Happy Valentine's Day from your friends at Miami Art Scene™❤️

 

❤️Happy Valentine's Day from your friends at Miami Art Scene™❤️

Superfine! Miami’s Favorite Art Fair Returns to Miami at Ice Palace Studios Feb.16 – 19

 

Colorful, creative, accessible – Superfine Art Fair returns to its Miami roots February 16-19, 2023 with 100+ local and global artists spread across 30,000 square feet at Ice Palace Studios.

Superfine Art Fair returns to its Miami roots February 16-19, 2023 with 100+ local and global artists spread across 30,000 square feet at Ice Palace Studios. Led by entrepreneurs Alex Mitow and James Miille and voted Best Art Fair in Miami in 2017 by Miami New Times, Superfine Art Fair is known as the top art fair for discovering new, emerging artists and high quality work at affordable prices.

For the first time ever, the fair partners exclusively with data-driven experience company, Fever, to provide three levels of access to the four day event. Expect a dose of local color with installations by Karelle Levy and a first time Superfine x KRELwear collab available in the fair’s Design Shop. The fair opens Thursday night with bubbly and cocktails with live performances under the stars in the jungle garden lounge. Friday brings Cafecitos y Cubanos, a locals-in-the-know soirée co-presented by 3:05 Cafecito. Guests will buzz on Miami’s favorite jet fuel poured gratis from 6pm-9pm, while listening to local tunes.

The fair will stay open late on Saturday, February 18th for Superfine After Dark, a more intimate evening for VIP pass holders to connect directly with artists while Mitow himself helms the DJ booth in the outdoor lounge. Then, it’s only a hop across the causeway for a late night mixer event on the roof of the new Esmé Hotel on Española Way. The fair closes Sunday with an educational Art in Conversation panel open to all ticket holders. Monday, after the fair, VIP ticket holders can join the Superfine team and exhibiting artists for a relaxing afternoon beachside BBQ.

Superfine sets itself apart from other art fairs by creating a direct link between buyer and artist, in a professionally curated space that maintains the sense of welcome the dynamic duo behind the event is famous for. “I come from a hospitality background,” quips Mitow. “I see no reason why the process of discovering and owning art shouldn’t reflect that same warm feeling.” In keeping with its democratic ideals, 100% of art sales go directly to the artist and works are available at every price point from $50 to $5000. Many artists also sell affordable prints and merch to encourage collectors at every stage. The fair’s unique approach to making art collecting accessible has been recognized by outlets such as Forbes, the Washington Post, and LA Weekly.

Superfine Miami runs February 16-19, 2023 at Ice Palace Studios (1400 N Miami Ave). Tickets are available online at www.superfine.world/mia-2023-tix. For media and sponsorship inquiries please email info@superfine.world.

Art Exhibition: BREACH presents 'You Are Completely Special' by Gao Hang

 

BREACH presents Gao Hang, "You Are Completely Special" 

February 20 - March 19, 2022

 

Gao Hang's recent paintings are inspired by image "definition" and "rebdering" in digital graphics on the internet, especially those from the last 20 years. The rawness of hand coloring/tracing/sculting 3D digital graphics on a 2D screen resonates with "painterly movement" on canvas in terms of the honesty and uncertainty of muscle behavior. The sharp digital boundaries become literal hardedge paintings on front of the artist.

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Nu Deco Ensemble featuring JP Saxe Saturday, January 22 at 8 p.m.

Led by artistic directors Jacomo Bairos and Sam Hyken, Nu Deco is kicking off 2022 with a special live performance featuring Grammy-nominated artist JP Saxe! The program for the evening also includes music from trailblazing composer Erich Korngold and 20th century composer Béla Bartók, a friend and collaborator of JP's grandfather, Janos Starker. Nu Deco will also perform their second reimagination of the music of Radiohead. Click here to learn more North Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave., Miami Beach

Koubek Center presents Little Havana Social Club: Tambores Saturday, January 22nd at 8 p.m.

Little Havana Social Club channels the spirit of a fiesta de barrio (neighborhood party), informed by the many sounds and flavors of Latin American and Caribbean traditions but with a twist of contemporary Miami. A musical journey through Uruguay with its Candombe, Cuba with its Bata, Haiti with its Rara, Venezuela with its Las Minas and Africa with its Doum Doum and Djembe. Click here to learn more Koubek Center Garden, 2705 SW 3rd Street, Miami

Hreinn Fridfinnsson: For the Time Being On view through May 1

Explore Icelandic arts and culture through the eyes of artist Hreinn Fridfinnsson at the Museum of Art and Design. Fridfinnsson's first solo exhibition at an American museum spans his six-decade career, throughout which he transformed everyday materials into poetic works of art. Present your digital ticket for any Arsht Center performance upon arrival at MOAD for complimentary admission through February 28.* Click here to learn more *Offer valid during normal museum hours. One ticket per person. Freedom Tower, 600 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami

South Beach Wine & Food Festival February 24-27

Widely recognized as one of America's favorite gourmet gatherings on the beach, South Beach Wine and Food Festival is back on the sand February 24-27. The four-day, star-studded event features Food Network and Cooking Channel personalities, unforgettable tastings, intimate dinners, late-night parties, wine seminars and more! Click here to learn more Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root With Dirk Miller March 29 at 7:30 p.m. Thomson Plaza for the Arts | Tickets start at $20* Michael Glabicki of platinum-selling rock band Rusted Root strips down to the bare essentials on a duo tour in which he and longtime bandmate Dirk Miller perform new material and reenvisioned Rusted Root favorites in an up-close and intimate setting. A multifaceted musician, producer and songwriter, Glabicki is extremely uplifting. Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County announces Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root With Dirk Miller. 1300 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, FL 33132 BUY TICKETS

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