This summer, as guests walk into the Bakehouse Art Complex in Miami's Wynwood Art District, they will be greeted by a newly-commissioned installation by Bakehouse artist Alain Castoriano, Tropical Storm, on view in the atrium.

Tropical Storm explores the power of natural events, particularly, their ability to transform the places through which they pass in the span of a few short moments. Through Alain's dynamic use of color and composition, he has worked to expand the visual vocabulary of his practice beyond the limits of a canvas, creating a conversation between different surfaces and the larger space. 

When asked about the making of Tropical Storm, Alain commented, "When I was asked to exhibit some of my works in the atrium of Bakehouse, I immediately considered the very beautiful overhead light of this space. I realized that, given its size, I wanted to occupy the space in a dynamic way, rather than simply hanging a few paintings on the wall."

Escape the summer heat! Come by to see Alain's installation and visit the Bakehouse artists in their studios, Bakehouse Art Complex is located at 561 NW 32nd Street in Miami, Florida 33127.

Linling Lu – Special Edition Art Book Released by Arting Gallery

Book front cover image: One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.99, 2020, acrylic on canvas, 93 × 93 × 2 inches. Collection of The Phillips Collection, The Dreier Fund for Acquisitions, 2023. Courtesy of The Phillips Collection.

3500 Parkdale Avenue Building 1, Floor 2, Suite 212 Baltimore, MD 21211, USA ag@artinggallery.net 443.717.2851 Arting Gallery is delighted to announce the release of LINLING LU, a special edition art book that surveys the artist's work from 2010 to present. Comprising 212 pages of high quality color images and selected texts, the book is the first comprehensive overview of Linling Lu's works including, One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, Passage of Time, Agitated Meditation, and Block Sculptures. Informative, behind the scenes photographs, reveal the artist's creative process and its deep connection to music. LINLING LU includes an introductory essay by Vesela Sretenović, Ph.D, former director of contemporary art initiatives and academic affairs at The Phillips Collection in Washington DC. Chief editor of the book is Danielle O'Steen, Ph.D., art historian, independent curator, and educator. LINLING LU is published by Arting Gallery, designed by Glenn Dellon Design, and printed by Schmitz Press, all Baltimore-based organizations. © 2024, Arting Gallery © 2024, O Press © 2024, The Authors All rights are reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without written permission from the copyright holders. ISBN: 979-8-3507-2841-5 Library of Congress Control Number: 2024905035

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Back cover image: Agitated Meditation, No.12, 2015, mixed media, 67 × 67 × 2 inches. The artwork is now on view at The Walters Art Museum | Asian Gallery.

Linling Lu is a Baltimore-based artist, best known for her hard-edge, circular abstract paintings with concentric rings of color. Her human-scale tondos have been described as inducing states of meditation and compared to the Washington Color School painters, such as Kenneth Noland. In addition to her colorful, circular abstractions, Lu's work includes sculptures of interlocking wood blocks, shaped paintings, and mixed media works that incorporate traditional and contemporary textiles sourced from across the globe.   Lu received a BFA in painting from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) and an MFA from LeRoy E. Hoffberger School of Painting, MICA. Her work has been exhibited at The Phillips Collection, the Walters Art Museum, the Baltimore Museum of Art, the Sotheby's Institute of Art, The Delaware Contemporary, the Delaware Art Museum, the American University Museum, the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, Kohl Gallery at Washington College, Towson University's Center for the Arts, and the Maryland Institute College of Art. Lu's artworks are in the permanent collections of The Phillips Collection, the Baltimore Museum of Art, Johns Hopkins University, Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, Microsoft, Louis Vuitton, Capital One, Accenture, City Center DC, 1700 Broadway, Carl M. Freeman Foundation, and The Embassy of the United States of America in Beijing. Lu has been featured in The Washington Post, BmoreArt, East City Art, Modern Luxury, Home & Design, House Beautiful, and the Washington City Paper.

Copyright (C) 2024 Arting Gallery. All rights reserved. Arting Gallery 3500 Parkdale Ave Building 1, Floor 2, Suite 212 Baltimore, MD 21211 USA

The Frank Art Gallery in Pembroke Pines presents Two Spectacular Summer Exhibitions "Soñadora" & "Imaginary Tapestries" - Fun Things to See & Do this Summer for the Whole Family!

 

The Frank Gallery 'Soñadora'. Photo: Zaire Aranguren

Two new exhibitions are on view this summer at the Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery from June 20, 2024, through August 24, 2024. Yuyi Morales in “Soñadora” and Aurora Molina & Stella Gaia Vandermey’s “Imaginary Tapestries”. The exhibits opened on June 20th from 6 – 9pm, which featured free entry, live music, complimentary refreshments, and hors d’oeuvres at The Frank Gallery, located at 601 City Center Way.

The Frank Gallery 'Imaginary Tapestries'. Photo: Zaire Aranguren

The Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery in the City of Pembroke Pines invites art lovers and art-goers to discover the enchanting world of Yuyi Morales in Soñadora, organized by the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature. This showcase celebrates Morales’ journey and her vibrant storytelling. Soñadora comprises more than sixty mixed-media artworks from fourteen of Yuyi Morales’ books that will enliven and inspire viewers of any age.

Guests will also enjoy Aurora Molina and Stella Gaia Vandermey’s exhibition, Imaginary Tapestries. The exhibition aims to explore the intricate tapestry of familial connections, childhood memories, and the transformative power of artistic expression. The exhibition will be a multi-layered narrative, weaving together the stories of Aurora Molina, her daughter Stella Gaia Vandermey, and the diverse voices of Aurora’s Atelier Students. Through fiber art, mixed media installations, and curated works, the exhibition will offer a journey through the past, present, and future, highlighting themes of resilience, identity, and belonging.

The Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery is a two story art gallery named after Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank C. Ortis for his decades-long commitment to the cultural arts. Lovingly known as ‘The Frank,’ this contemporary art gallery showcases multidisciplinary inclusive exhibitions that foster connections, facilitate collaborations and initiate cultural change. The gallery’s exhibition and learning space serves as a site of convergence for artists, performers, thought leaders and community members.

The community can learn more about the City of Pembroke Pines’ latest Events by subscribing to Pembroke Pines Media on YouTube, to NewsFlash, a twice a month digital newsletter at www.ppines.com/Newsflash, by reading the city’s digital newspaper City Connect and website via www.ppines.com, checking the city’s digital signage, or by visiting the City’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cityofpembrokepines, and @cityofppines for Twitter and Instagram. Residents with Comcast can view Pembroke Pines Media programming on Channel 78.

#CallForArt --> SaveArtSpace x THE HERE AND THERE COLLECTIVE: Reinventing Asia Futurism / New York, NY - Open call ends August 12, 2024.

Announcing New Open Call For Art! SaveArtSpace x THE HERE AND THERE COLLECTIVE: Reinventing Asia Futurism / New York, NY - Open call ends August 12, 2024. LEARN MORE HERE.

SaveArtSpace x THE HERE AND THERE COLLECTIVE is pleased to announce an open call focused on artists from the Asian Diaspora. All artists and creatives are invited to submit new or previously shown works for this iteration of SaveArtSpace. The following call is organized by Rosa Chang with the support of The Here and There Collective.  Reinventing Asia Futurism, invites artists to submit works that explore what an “Asian” aesthetic is through a recontextualization, questioning, and/ or denouncement of such associations. Artists are encouraged to address how Asian identities can shape and be shaped by culturally and technologically advanced futures, and how these identities evolve within the larger global context. Historically, concepts such as techno-Orientalism have fed into stereotyped or exoticized depictions, portraying Asian countries as technologically advanced yet culturally alien. This open call aims to subvert these outdated notions and highlight the complex realities of Asian futurity. As contemporary global dynamics shift, the interconnectedness of Asian communities in shaping their futures becomes more intricate and multifaceted, inviting a deeper exploration of historical, cultural, and technological contributions. Any artist who self-identifies as part of the Asian Diaspora is welcome to apply. Artists of all ages and talents are invited to submit their artwork between June 25 and August 12, 2024. This is an opportunity to have your work placed on ad space in New York City.

Coral Springs Museum of Art presents an Art Talk with KX2 | Art + Sustainability: A Conversation

 

KX2 Installation view of Near the Rivers There are Many Large Springs, Coral Springs Museum of Art

Coral Springs Museum of Art presents an Art Talk with KX2 | Art + Sustainability: A Conversation on Thursday, June 27th from 6:30 – 7:30pm. Experience an enlightening conversation on ‘Art and Sustainability’ as part of the museum’s Happy Hour Mix series with KX2, artist duo (sisters) Ruth Avra and Dana Kleinman, at the Coral Springs Museum of Art. This artist talk is in conjunction with KX2’s current exhibition “Near the Rivers There are Many Large Springs”, a group show featuring KX2, Milena Arango, and Donna Ruff. The exhibition is on view from April 11 through July 20, 2024. 

Along with fellow exhibiting artist, Milena Arango, KX2 will be joined by Andrea Lemaitre, the city’s sustainability manager. Together, the group will delve into the intersection of art and sustainability, discussing how we as artists integrate sustainable practices into our creative processes. Don’t miss this engaging dialogue that explores innovative approaches to art-making while considering environmental impacts and sustainable solutions. This Event is FREE & Open to the Public/ RSVP HERE.

The Frank Gallery in Pembroke Pines presents Art & Yoga for Kids!

 

The Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery invites you to Art & Yoga on Saturday, June 22nd from 11am - 1pm. Led by YogArtKids, this program is designed to provide children a space to develop their self-discovery, self-esteem, balance, and creativity through a guided lesson, meditation, and an art project. Registration is required. PURCHASE TICKETS / RSVP HERE.

Tickets are $5 per child, nonrefundable, ages 4-10.
Parents must accompany kids for entire class. Materials are provided.

The Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery is a two story art gallery named after Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank C. Ortis for his decades-long commitment to the cultural arts. Lovingly known as ‘The Frank,’ this contemporary art gallery showcases multidisciplinary inclusive exhibitions that foster connections, facilitate collaborations and initiate cultural change. The gallery’s exhibition and learning space serves as a site of convergence for artists, performers, thought leaders and community members.

The community can learn more about the City of Pembroke Pines’ latest Events by subscribing to Pembroke Pines Media on YouTube, to NewsFlash, a twice a month digital newsletter at www.ppines.com/Newsflash, by reading the city’s digital newspaper City Connect and website via www.ppines.com, checking the city’s digital signage, or by visiting the City’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cityofpembrokepines, and @cityofppines for Twitter and Instagram. Residents with Comcast can view Pembroke Pines Media programming on Channel 78.

University of Miami Rainbow Gallery presents Florida Printmaker's Open Members Exhibition

Florida Printmaker's Open Members Exhibition On view: June 6 - July 26, 2024 University of Miami Rainbow Gallery 1540 Levante Avenue - 2nd Floor Coral Gables, FL 33146 The Florida Printmaker's Society was founded in 1986; its international membership is dedicated to the promotion of the art of printmaking throughout the state of Florida through exhibitions and print exchanges.  Members work in all varieties of hand-pulled prints including etching, lithography, silkscreen, and relief as well as monotypes, digital printing and cyanotypes.  This year's member show includes the 2023 exchange Hope and Futurism, with works by Alanna Austin, Susana Soria Chapur, Lise Drost, Alexandra Fernandez, Joshua Flores, Liliana Gerardi, Andrea Huffman, Genesis Koussiafes, Catherine Kramer, Liz Masterson, Angela Pilgrim, Jacoub Reyes and Jing Han Yang.  The exhibition also includes small works by Jennifer Harper and Beatriz Rodriguez and the first few submissions for the group's 2024 exchange, Here Now. For more information on the organization and its activities, visit www.flprintmakers.com   The Florida Printmaker's Open Member's Exhibition is on view through Friday, July 26, 2024 at the University of Miami Rainbow Gallery (Rainbow Building, Room 207A), 1540 Levante Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33146. To schedule a visit or for more information, contact Milly Cardoso, Gallery Director, m.cardoso1@miami.edu or call (305) 284-3161. Image: Lise Drost, Here and Now, silkscreen, 8 x 8