Gunnar's gallery for art Basel. It's right on the beach and the time of year is normally very…read morepleasant. This year it was breezy and warm but not hot. Wide variety of artist styles. Basel pieces can be expensive, but the value often lies in the eye of the beholder. Staff were friendly ushering in people. This year I felt they did a great job activating a really fun looking bar space. On preview night, the crowds weren't bad but I expect the traffic to be insane on the weekend as it was last year.

This is the only art show I attended during Art Basel and it was amazing. Getting in was easy and…read moreit had beautiful art. The main art show at the convention center can be overwhelming with how large it is but this one was on a smaller scale yet it was still as impressive. The only thing I did not like is when we purchased a drink at a nearby bar, the person automatically added her tip. I didn't appreciate this but I didn't want to say anything because I wanted to continue to have a great time. I will definitely try to return to this art show in the future as I thoroughly enjoyed seeing the art and talking to the artist's representation about it.

I'm in love with Oolite Arts Center, it truly takes me back to my art roots! My infinite love for…read moreit and it's nostalgic. Currently taking a Drawing class. My instructor Wil is amazing! I can literally be there in class ALL day. I have really enjoyed meeting new people with similar interests. All around it's a true joy. Love it here!!!

Located in Lincoln Road Mal, Oolite Arts, a non profit was founded in 1984 as ArtCenter/South…read moreFlorida by potter Ellie Schneiderman, who was looking for affordable work spaces for Miami's visual artists. She want to "help artists help themselves." According to their website "Oolite Arts seeks to be the bedrock of the visual arts in Miami. Formed over time, it is composed of residents, alumnae, curators and visitors, coming together to build a community around contemporary art - a fundamental part of our arts ecosystem." Today Oolite Arts provides artists with the free studio space, the chance to exhibit their work, and support. The building contains artists' studios, small exhibitions spaces, and the group's offices. You can take classes or attend events in the building. Oolite also operates out of a new location at 75 NW 72nd St where they will offer more than 200 art classes and launch a visual art program for teens. Oolite Arts recently sold one its two Lincoln Road buildings and there are plans to build and open a new building in Little River later in 2023. Little River is becoming an alternative location for artists priced out of nearby Wynwood. The new building will have two dozen studios for the group's residency program where artists can get free space for two years, an exhibition space, a theater for films and lectures or presentations, a studio, and offices. Any organization that supports and facilitates the arts is a worthwhile one to support. They help artists who might otherwise not be able to afford studio space to have a place to work and exhibit. It looks like they have some amazing plans in the works to help even more artists in the future. This is a fantastic organization. Stop by for inspiration and culture.

I have a confession to make...I lied...about being an art fan…read more There's no way I can consider myself a connoisseur of the Miami Art Scene and not have stepped foot inside Dorsch Gallery until tonight! I stopped in tonight for the Bubble Art exhibit I heard on the talk thread, and went beyond the main entry hall. The raw concrete floor, the exposed masonry block work, the nooks, the crannies, the turns just beg for artistic creation. The exhibits tonight ranged from a cot made out of bank deposit bags - perfectly symbolic of the recession - to fluorescent colorful "stacks" and even a Great Pair of Legs on the floor. The coup d'grace is the outside patio where an local band was playing. It is an architectural hodgepodge of a patio slab, grass, and pavers. The patio roof itself is another marvel with two different types of wood framing. Of course, there was the requisite comp bar (which unfortunately I passed on tonight) and also a little picnic table outside. The acoustics weren't that great, but we're not a hoity toity concert hall but at a cool end-of-summer backyard party!

As last Sunday was a drizzling, my plans for spending the afternoon biking were cut short. A friend…read moresuggested a trip to Emerson Dorsch. This is a gallery that I had visited several times in its original Wynwood location in order to enjoy exhibits by Jenny Brillhart, a marvelous Miami-based artist for many years who is still represented by Emerson Dorsch. We headed off in the rain to check out Emerson Dorsch's present home in Little Haiti. "Alosúgbe: A Journey Across Time," by Onajide Shabaka is currently on exhibit. Sydney, the director at the gallery that afternoon, was wonderful. She explained the story behind the art. In brief, the artist's work which is represented through photographs and collages, explores the African diaspora based on his many years of research in several Southern states as well as the Caribbean and Suriname. I highly recommend seeing this exhibit which runs through June 22. Indeed, I plan on making more frequent trips to Emerson Dorsch - why not take advantage of the marvelous galleries we are lucky to have here in Miami! Located next to Panther Coffee, there's ample parking everywhere so there's no excuse not to visit!

I was driving to my designated location which was Ironside and also manatee Bend Park and had to…read morestop my car to see the art depicted right on the road side. Being an artist myself with my own gallery I was intrigued. Check out my pictures of their murals outside the art gallery and the surrounding area. I hope this helps to put them on the map - Also see below some information that I found on the net regarding the art pieces. this article was sourced from https://www.einpresswire.com/article/510386380/little-river-s-must-see-open-air-art-exhibit. ___________________________________________________________ 30+ Local and International Street Artists Infused Miami's Infamous 79th Street with Bright Murals MIAMI, FLA, UNITED STATES, February 23, 2020 /EINPresswire.com/ -- What happens when a prominent Miami street artist opens an art gallery? Magic. Absolute magic. David Lavernia, also known as DaveL, and his business partner Federico Bertele, opened Archive 79 in November of 2019. Originally, the gallery started as just a vision. David and Federico imagined a space where creatives could come together, get inspired, and showcase their work. The innovative entrepreneurs ended up converging their crafts and Archive 79 was born. Art Basel is undoubtedly one of the world's biggest weeks in art and this year a large group of local and international artists were missing from the typical scene. Instead, they were all in Little River bringing David and Federico's collaborative art space to life. Over 30 artists got space on Archive 79's exterior walls, transforming the gallery into an open-air art exhibit. The murals are bold, yet tropical, and every inch seamlessly blends together. (Address: 170 NE 79th Street, Miami, FL 33138.) Mural Artists/Contributors: * Jim Vision @jimvision * Fat Heat @fatheat * TransOne @_transone_ * Tarbox @tarboxx2 * Nicky Davis @nickydavis * Michel "Syfer" Diaz @syfer_mag * Vale Skull @valeskull * Danny Torres @thesketchfixchronicles * Sage Storm Davis @sagestormpaints * Chanate @chanate_art * Felipe Ortiz @felipeortizart * Ivan Roque @ivanjroque * Eduardo Mendieta @emo_561 * PHD @phdgraphitti * Lynn Garcia @lynngarciaart * Boris Biberdzic / Borrris @studioborrris * Kathryn Crawford @kathryncrawfordart * Gus Cutty @guscutty * Jecks @jeks_nc * @ststststutr * DINKC @dinkc * Jorge-Miguel Rodriguez @rodridesigns * Slim @artofslim * J. Mike Kuhn @jmikekuhn * Rif Raf Giraffe @rifrafgiraffe * PHYBR @phybr * SKELA @sanguineskills * Dan Sapunar @spaceism * Chy T Walton @mitrooper1 * Mr. B Baby @mrbbaby * Jules Muck @muckrock * Claudio Picasso @cpwon * Didi Rock @didirok * Yamdankees @yamdini * @eufoe * ILL.DES @illdes * Ally Grimm @a.l._grime * DaveL @davel_art * Jo Hoyos @joemareez

Stunning art in and around, awesome location, its own parking lot, and a super welcoming owner…read more Pretty stoked I stopped by. I also recommend walking around the nearby buildings to see all the art murals in the area.

Boutique art gallery with multiple genres of thought provoking, conscientious art. J. S. Rashid,…read moreowner, shared his love for art and the community. Definitely plan to return.

KROMA is a new art space featuring 18 artist studios that will be opening winter 2014. For art…read morelovers, supporters, buyers and enthusiasts, KROMA is a definite must see during #ArtBasel2013 and after! Q Simmons and Florcy Morisset did an excellent job with the exhibit, Black: The Art of Color. Work from renowned giants like Gordon Parks, Danny Simmons and Andre Guichard are featured in the series.

A very small single artist art gallery of Marta G. Ismail located in the heart of Little Havana…read moreexclusively featuring her artwork which is, as one might assume, Cuban in nature. I found her artwork to be tasteful, bright, pleasing and talented. It's pricey, but for those interested in fine artwork, not overly so. I would have included some photos of her work, but she prefers no photography in her gallery.

My mother and I stopped into Marta's gallery while walking through Little Havana yesterday and we…read moreboth loved Marta and her artwork. The art is colorful and showcases Cuban heritage and Miami pride. Marta is incredibly warm and friendly and always happy to give you charming stories behind the artwork that she creates. She treats her gallery visitors like family members, and I will definitely be back!

I had VIP tickets to Art Wynwood, which also gave me access to the Boat Show next door…read more Unfortunately, it was torrential downpour, so the entire experience was not as enjoyable as it could have been, although that's not the fault of the venue. Fortunately, Art Wynwood was fully indoors. This was the first time I had been to Art Wynwood and I enjoyed seeing classic pieces from Latin American artists Wifredo Lam and Amelia Pelaez, pop and surrealist pieces from famous artists like Warhol and Dali, as well as contemporary pieces from lesser known artists around the world. I was really pleased that the show featured several local galleries showcasing local talent. Art Wynwood reminded me of a scaled down version of Art Miami, I thought it was very nicely produced and would love to go back next year.

I went for the opening of Art Wynwood this week and really enjoyed the contemporary and modern art…read more I went during the week so it wasn't as packed and was able to walk around and see everything in 2 hours. I enjoyed learning more about the artists and the process for creating their art pieces!

This was one of my favorites galleries during Art Basel, but it was empty other than a few people…read morescrambling around to rearrange a tattoo exhibit that was not open yet. Granted it was off the beaten path, but still no one was there (surprising because we enjoyed what we saw). One look at the colorful art and unusual mediums used and we were sold. My typical artistic tastes don't relate much with these modern designs and unique subject matters, but I have to admit I liked it. Even though some of the art was a bit animated and cartoon like, I was certainly able to admire the artistic talent here (something I had trouble doing at some of the bigger-name galleries where I just did not get it regarding some of the art (like popped balloons on a chrome fence or various plastic bottles filled with beach sand or the ever popular testicles in a bottle). Throughout the day Dec 2 (Friday), artists that were being featured at the gallery were painting murals on 10 nearby buildings including one right next door. Interestingly enough the mural next door was being done by the artist whose work I was impressed with at the gallery (I believe his name was Pixel Pancho). In the gallery his work had a couple pieces that looked like classic superhero characters but in robotic form (I know it doesn't sound like true art, but it was good stuff); then walk out the door and there is this huge mural being done of the same style. I also very much liked work done by an artist Aaron Martin, who did paintings of pandas but they looked angry and full of emotions. We were talking to one of the artists that were scrambling around to set up that closed section, he invited us back for an event that takes "drawn art" and "tattooing" as permanent art on interested parties. It was supposed to be taking place throughout Art Basel but it wasn't ready as of the time I was there on Friday afternoon. The Aleloops 10 custom painted Mini Cooper's were scheduled to make an appearance here Friday night. In actuality, I came to Art Whino specifically for the Aleloops Coopers but was a bit too early. Though I ended up seeing them a couple hours later at Red Dot.