Another of the original Wynwood galleries on NW 36th Street, they have now relocated to the Little…read moreRiver area (NE 72nd Street) to what I'm guessing is a former commercial warehouse with exposed concrete beams and next to a railroad track. In my opinion, the location alone makes it 5 stars. It also has plenty of parking. This past Sunday, for the Progressive Art Brunch, was actually my second or third visit at the new location. They had an exhibition by Anastasia Samoylova, a Russian artist who currently lives in South Florida. This exhibit seemed to focus on a slice of Americana with the artist driving along I-95 and finding interesting slices of life and buildings in multiple cities. Some of her pieces also seemed to be paintings on photographs. As far as the brunch part, they had a good selection of wine along with hummus, chips and other charcuterie. The owner has been there both of the exhibitions I've attended and is pleasant & knowledgeable.

Mientras Basilea, Nueva York, y París han consolidado imperios creativos desde hace tiempo, Wynwood…read moreera apenas una semilla hace veinte años, pero hoy florece como una presencia artística vibrante. Lo que alguna vez fue un barrio industrial económicamente deprimido ahora alberga casas de diseño, galerías, y ateliers. Desde 1999, La Colección Margulies @ The Warehouse se erige como una joya multifacética en el Distrito de Artes de Wynwood. Libre de las ataduras del lucro o del valor fetichizado, esta organización sin fines de lucro dedica su tiempo y recursos a cultivar iniciativas filantrópicas junto a su colección de clase mundial. Al recorrer salas que exhiben obras del pionero del pop art George Segal o del escultor antielitista Mario Merz, notarás el entusiasmo del personal, muchos de los cuales provienen de Lotus House, una organización comprometida con mejorar la vida de mujeres, jóvenes y niños en situación de calle. Para una colección que abarca 45,000 pies cuadrados y que los especuladores estiman en casi mil millones de dólares, el verdadero valor de la Colección Margulies reside en su impacto sobre las vidas humanas. Visítala durante la Miami Art Week, y el 100% de tu admisión beneficiará a organizaciones locales como Lotus House. La Colección Margulies demuestra que la mayor obra maestra del arte no está en la pared, sino en la generosidad que transforma comunidades.

This is a wonderfully eclectic and, sometimes, whimsical personal art collection. Works from…read moreiconic names are scattered through this sprawling warehouse. I love the unassuming rawness of this complex. A number of Anselm Kiefer's large-scale works overwhelm entire spaces: this place was made for them. It's difficult to pick a favorite here but the most unusual is Ernesto Neto's 'É o Bicho,' a 2001 assembly of lycra tulle, polyamide tubes, hooks, tumeric, black pepper and cloves. Looking like a series of large-scale udders hanging from the ceiling, the aroma of the two seasonings inserted into the pendulum-like protuberances is a sensory delight.

We walked into the Wolfsonian FIU Museum, which is free to Florida residents. We left our bags in…read morelockers. The museum is 2 blocks from Ocean Drive in a grand Art Deco building that's now home to a Florida International University-affiliated museum, library, and research center dedicated to the importance of art and design throughout history. Since 1985, the Wolfsonian collection has showcased the entire modern age of design, from the Industrial Revolution to the end of World War II. With over 200,000 pieces in the museum's collection are paintings, textiles, furniture, industrial design objects, rare books & magazines. There's was a lot to take in, so the museum categorizes it into a half-dozen or more exhibitions at any given time. The Geneva Window filled the 2nd floor with Harry Clarke's stained-glass masterpiece. In 1926, Irish artist, Clarke was commissioned by the newly independent Irish Free State to create a window as a gift to the League of Nations in Geneva. The completed window was, considered too provocative and "unrepresentative" of the Irish people. This installation told the stories behind the window & consequences of cultural censorship. Modern Design Across Borders exhibit examined the cross-cultural connections among people, ideas & movements that made modern design's remarkable reach and lasting impact possible. Five spotlight subjects were presented; transportation, 1925 Paris Expo, tea & coffee, plywood, and cocktail culture. Designers such as Norman Bel Geddes, Josef Hoffmann, Alvar Aalto, and Charles and Ray Eames innovations presented geometry, clean lines, functionality that defined modern life & continue to shape design today. We enjoyed all of the Miami Beach memorabilia from them motorcycle and sidecar, so all of the cocktail shakers. The posters & furniture on 5 were from the Wolfsonian's sister institution in Genoa, Italy. This ancient port city has a distinct character & is nown as "La Superba" (the superb). Mitchell "Micky" Wolfson, Jr., the museum founder gave us a picture of Genoa as a mercantile & financial center in the start of the 20th century. The hand painted secretary, posters & books represent the era beautifully. The Wolfsonian Design Store & coffee bar was almost an exhibition on its own, with its century-old Snead & Co. Iron Works shelving system presented a variety of books, games, toys, kitchenware, jewelry & tchotchkes that echo the museum's "good design is everything" theme. A smattering of tables makes this the perfect place to cool off & rest or some taking out a laptop to do some work with a fabulous iced latte.

The Wolfsonian - FIU (Florida International University) is a Museum, Library & Research Ctr. In the…read moreArt Deco District in Miami Beach, Fl. Wolfsonian Museum Founder / Author / Philanthropist / Businessman Mitchell "Mickey" Wolfson was inspired by the integration of art & design, established this museum space & donated lots of art that is on display for patrons to enjoy. Art at The Wolfsonian is from the 1850 - 1950 period. We visited during their "Free Fridays", which is from 6pm-9pm. When we walked inside, we admired the lobby for a bit before going into the elevator. Exhibits - Harry Clarke + The Geneva Window (5th Fl.) & The Big World: Alternative Landscapes in the Modern Era (6th Fl.) showcased gorgeous masterpieces. One of my favorites was a furniture piece entitled "Chest" by Josef Hoffman. We were in awe of the various paintings, & other art installations. The Wolfsonian has such a cool Giftshop! Staff & Security were present to provide information if needed. Bathrooms were clean, neat & organized. Wolfsonian.org @wolfsonian Open Wed., Thurs., Sat. & Sun. - 10am - 6pm & Fridays 10am - 9pm Access to the Reading Room only via Appt. Free Admission to select groups if your are visiting outside of Free Friday hours - Check their website for more information. Guided Tours are available upon request.

Nail it!!!! Is an amazing location for a group or team building event. If your into being creative…read moreand having fun building great projects with wood this is the place... loved every minute of it. The staff are guiding you though out the whole process of completing your project. Be ready to sand, paint, and hammer some wood!!!!!! Nailed it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Five stars for the amazing service. The owner has really gone out of her way to make sure we're all…read moreentertained during quarantine! Her take and make crafts are a godsend for the little ones and fun for adults. I purchased three kits and plan to host an event here once everything settles. I cannot wait for the full experience.

The Wold Erotic Art Museum is on the corner of 12th St. & Washington Ave.. The elevator was broken…read more& the building is not accessible to those with mobility issues. We paid $20 each admission walked past the wall of vulvas to the penis bed. We walked upstairs to see the galleries. The Wilzig was created in 2005 by Naomi Wlzig as the only American museum dedicated to fine erotic art with a renowned collection of over 4,000 international artworks dating from 300 BCE to the present. This collection is distinguished by quality, diversity, and unique focus on erotic themes.. We began by watching an 8 minute videos with Naomi. Founded in 2005 by Naomi Wilzig, the World Erotic Art Museum (WEAM). She teamed up with the Kinsey Institute, The Research Center for the Cultural History of Sexuality at Humboldt University in Berlin & Florida International University (FIU) -- College of Communication, Architecture, and the Arts (CARTA). There were many galleries with comfortable seating spaces and clean restrooms. We spent about an hour here wandering around the maze of 20 small rooms. We passed lots of international photographs, wood carvings, sculptures and paintings. There was a room filled with Miami Vice memorabilia; photos, clothing & tchotchkes. The World Erotic Art Museum (WEAM) presented Mark Kostabi: Revisited, a striking exhibition of 14 new, large-scale, faceless paintings created for the museum. While living & working in Rome, he explored themes of eroticism, technology & the paradoxes of digital intimacy. Highlighted were sexting amid digital distraction, and a surreal portrayal of 3 nude women taking a group selfie; juxtaposing joy, sensuality & technology. Gorge Daniell presented gay themes through photographs & paintings of glamorous celebrities, and scenes of everyday life in pre-and-post-war America. His works were featured in major magazines, including "Time," "Life" and "Esquire," and was also displayed in the Smithsonian, The Museum of Modern Art and the Chicago Institute of Art.

Go!!!! You must go! We had a great time looking at everything…read more So much fun. So many interesting things to look at and ponder.

Located in Miami's Brownsville neighborhood, the Historic Hampton House was once known as the…read more"Social Center of the South." Originally built in 1954 as the Booker Terrace Motel, it became a premier place for African American travelers during the Jim Crow era and remains one of the few surviving Negro Motorist Green Book hotels in Miami. Published by Victor Hugo Green from 1936 to 1966, the Negro Motorist Green Book was an indispensable travel guide for African Americans, listing hotels, restaurants, gas stations, and businesses where Black travelers could expect safe and respectful service. At a time when segregation and discrimination made travel dangerous, the guide provided a lifeline for families on the road. Publication ended after the Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed legal segregation, making the guide's mission increasingly unnecessary. The Green Book later inspired the title of the 2018 Academy Award-winning film Green Book. The Hampton House also gained renewed attention through the 2020 film One Night in Miami, which dramatizes the evening of February 25, 1964, after Muhammad Ali defeated Sonny Liston to win his first heavyweight championship. The film imagines Ali celebrating at the Hampton House alongside Malcolm X, Jim Brown, and Sam Cooke. According to local history, it was here that Ali enjoyed the famous bowl of vanilla ice cream he had promised himself after the fight. More than just a motel, the Hampton House became an important gathering place during the Civil Rights Movement. It welcomed influential figures such as Muhammad Ali, Malcolm X, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who is said to have practiced an early version of his "I Have a Dream" speech here in 1960. Its renowned pool and jazz club also attracted legendary performers including Ella Fitzgerald, Sam Cooke, Nat King Cole, and many others who could entertain audiences on segregated Miami Beach but were prohibited from staying there overnight. Following desegregation, economic activity gradually shifted away from Brownsville, and the Hampton House closed in 1976 before falling into decades of neglect. Thanks to determined preservation efforts led by the Dade Heritage Trust and local community advocates, notably Dr. Enid C. Pinkney, the Historic Hampton House was saved from demolition in 2002. Miami-Dade County purchased the property, and a $6 million restoration project transformed the abandoned motel into a museum and cultural center, that opened in 2015. In 2022, it was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today you can tour the two-story, fifty-room, modernist style inn featured a jazz club, restaurant, and swimming pool. Tickets are $25 for a 45 minute tour but they sometimes host events with free tours. Check their website for dates and details. As someone who loves history I appreciate this time capsule of mid century modern design but more importantly the Hampton House is an important symbol of resilience, civil rights, and Black history that continues to educate and inspire.

What an amazing piece of history in Miami. I was lucky to get a personalized tour…read more A Green Book hotel where Muhammad Ali, Martin Luther King Jr and others stayed. It is now a historic landmark and inspired the play and movie 'One Night in Miami' Art Basel and other cultural events have taken place here. They do school field trips. A true hidden gem with a story to tell.

If you're someone that loves content creation, photo opportunities, or just a good selfie exhibit,…read morethis is the place for you! This was a great activity to get dressed and enjoy a day out. There was a huge variety of backgrounds and so many areas to take photos. One could easily spend hours in here if traveling with a friend or two. If you're not bringing a friend along, I'd recommend taking a tripod to aid in capturing your best pictures. It was also really affordable and wasn't crowded.

I really enjoyed my time here. They have a lot to offer. Everyone is really nice. However they do…read morenot tell you that it cost $15 just to use a selfie light. Also the air conditioning in the bathroom was broke and that was really blowing me. But otherwise I would recommend!

Fantastic new(ish) home for ICA. We went for the Dolce and Gabbana exhibit. Very impressive space…read moreand a really fantastic exhibit. Admission was reasonable for the exhibit at $23 (adjustable demand by day pricing... think it ranges up $40 Staffers were warm, friendly and helpful. The exhibit itself was a huge amount of fun. Be sure to explore the neighborhood outside as well as the museum...design district is incredibly cool. Old derelict warehouse neighborhood transformed into luxury boutiques. Parking in this neighborhood is almost never free...several different local parking garages or cheaper pay by phone on neighborhood streets (just be careful of residents only zones)

Ever since I heard it was coming to Miami, I've wanted to see this exhibit. I finally made it…read moreduring its final weeks, and it far exceeded my expectations. The extent of my fashion knowledge runs more to Emily in Paris and the Devil Wears Prada but I love history and art and this fashion is steeped in both. Dolce & Gabbana: From Heart to Hand is a blockbuster exhibit currently on display at the Institute of Contemporary Art in Miami's Design District. Dolce $ Gabbana was founded in 1985 by Italian designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. Madonna launched them into international fame when she picked them to design the wardrobe for her 1993 The Girlie Show World Tour. Known for their glamorous Mediterranean style they are firmly rooted pop culture dramatically dressing A list celebrities for red carpet appearance. Curated by Florence Müller, the exhibit showcases more than 300 pieces of Alta Moda, Alta Sartoria, and jewelry alongside archival treasures, artwork, and the cultural traditions that inspire them, including Sicilian tiles, opera, and Baroque art. The exhibit winds through three floors on the west side of the museum. Each room is more jaw-dropping than the last. The clothing and jewelry are true works of art. Take your time examining the exquisite details in each piece. I thought I would be done in an hour, but I ended up spending more than three hours immersed in the fairytale world of Dolce & Gabbana. Parking is available in the garage across. the street or along the street. Tickets range in price from $26 to $42 depending on when you visit. This is a not-to-be-missed exhibit, but you only have until June 14 to see it.