What To Do At FIU During Art Basel

Attendees of the Artweek 2019: PhotoAlicante/FIU: Body + Memory + City Exhibition opening observe the gallery in the Graham Center on Monday. Andrea Zelaya/PantherNOW

Anna Radinsky/Entertainment Director

It’s that time of the year again.

Instead of rejoicing about Miami’s heightened traffic jams, why not indulge in what the fuss is about anyway?

It’s Art Week in Miami, folks. And FIU also has some tricks up its sleeve when it comes to Art Basel.

Here is a list of all the exhibits and events that will be featured in this year’s Art Basel at FIU:

FIU MMC’s Graham Center Art Gallery

PhotoAlicante/FIU: Body + Memory + City Exhibition

You have no excuse to avoid art this week because you’ll most likely be passing by it in the Graham Center.

Joaquin Stacey, FIU fine arts major and artist, poses next to his piece at the PhotoAlicante/FIU: Body + Memory + City Exhibition opening. Andrea Zelaya/PantherNOW

You know where that grand piano is in GC? And where students bring their desktops to play video games? Have you looked at the pictures around that room? That same area is also an art gallery.

For this week only, photography from Spain’s PhotoAlicante International Festival returns home to feature work by FIU students, faculty and alumni.

The exhibition is the second iteration of what took place last March as part of the month-long festival in Alicante, Spain.

Open Monday-Friday, 6 a.m.-1 a.m., Saturday-Sunday, 6 a.m.-12 a.m. at Graham Center. Free. Exhibition runs through Saturday. 

Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum

We have an entire art museum right on campus! And it’s always free!

30th Annual Day With(out) Art: “STILL BEGINNING” Event

The Frost Art Museum partnered with Visual AIDS, a contemporary arts organization, for their 30th annual Day With(out) Art event to present “STILL BEGINNING,” a program of seven videos responding to the ongoing HIV/AIDS epidemic.

The videos were commissioned to Shanti Avirgan, Nguyen Tan Hoang, Carl George, Viva Ruiz, Iman Shervington, Jack Waters/Victor F.M. Torres and Derrick Woods-Morrow.

Thursday, Dec 5 in room 107 at the Frost Art Museum, 10975 SW 17th Street, Miami, FL. 33199; film runs from 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Free. 

Art Pop Event

Co-hosted by FIU’s radio station, The Roar, students can enjoy live music and chill vibes at this annual event. At the end of the night, tickets will be given away for select Miami Art Week events.

Thursday, Dec 5 at the Frost Art Museum, 10975 SW 17th Street, Miami, FL. 33199; event runs from 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Free. RSVP at https://frost.fiu.edu/exhibitions-events/events/2019/12/art-pop.html

Breakfast in the Park with Petah Coyne Event

This 15th annual Breakfast in the Park event features renowned contemporary sculptor and photographer Petah Coyne with a complimentary breakfast, a lecture and a guided tour of the museum’s Sculpture Park and exhibitions.

Coyne is known for her gothic-inspired sculptures that hang from ceilings and emerge from floors. She uses molten wax, silk flowers, fabric and taxidermy in her work.

Coyne’s work has been found at New York’s Museum of Modern Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden.

Sunday, Dec 8 at the Frost Art Museum, 10975 SW 17th Street, Miami, FL. 33199; event runs from 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Lecture will begin at 10 a.m. Seating is limited and will be on a first come, first serve basis. Free. 

Art After Stonewall, 1969-1989 Exhibition

FIU students and Frost Art Museum employees Caldwell Harris, a junior international business and marketing major (left), and Lara Coiro, a sophomore political science major (right), discuss the Art after Stonewall, 1969—1989 exhibit. Anna Radinsky/PantherNOW

Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots of 1969, this exhibit features over 200 works of art from openly LGBTQ artists and artists engaged with newly emerging queer subcultures. Artworks include films, videos, photography, paintings, sculptures, music, historical documents and images from magazines, newspapers and television.

Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, 12 p.m.-5 p.m., at 10975 SW 17th Street, Miami, FL. 33199. Free. Exhibition runs through January 5, 2020. 

South Beach, 1977-1986 Exhibition

See a taste of Miami Beach Jewish history before this exhibit closes on Dec. 8.

Gary Monroe took photos for a decade of the aging Jewish community that he grew up around in South Beach. Wanting to capture the vibrant life that existed in the close-knit community of Northeastern factory retirees and Holocaust survivors, he took photos of candids, daily activities, religious services and community gatherings.

The Frost Art Museum complemented the exhibit with FIU’s Common Reading Program and First Year Experience course with Martin Baranek’s book, “Determined: A Memoir.” The story recounts Baranek’s life as a young boy in Poland who survived Nazi concentration camps during World War II.

Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, 12 p.m.-5 p.m., at 10975 SW 17th Street, Miami, FL. 33199. Free. Exhibition runs through Sunday.

Connectivity: Selections from the Collection of the Frost Art Museum Exhibition

Five thematic sections split this ongoing exhibit to examine how art from different cultures and time periods relate to one another. Artworks include rarely seen objects from vaults that have been collecting since the museum’s inception in 1977.

“Abstract Languages” include work that implement colors, lines and forms in dynamic ways. “Geographic Spaces” examine how the notion of place serves as a creative catalyst, whether it’s a longing for home or inspiration from a calming vacation. “Individuality” explores portraiture and different representations of the bodily figure. “Belief Systems” emphasize myths and organized religions. “Citizens During Turbulent Times” evoke the current effects on war, climate change and collective anxiety.

Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, 12 p.m.-5 p.m., at 10975 SW 17th Street, Miami, FL. 33199. Free. Exhibition is ongoing.

The Wolfsonian-FIU

Travel back in time to find hundreds of artworks inside The Wolfsonian-FIU: a museum founded by an avid collector of historical artifacts from all over the world.

Caricaturas Exhibition

Caricatures are art portraits that have a satirical style to them. This exhibit is part of a library installation about Is a library installation about Conrado Walter Massaguer, one of the leading caricaturists in Latin America in the early 1900s. Caricatures were vital to Cuban art in the early and mid 20th century as they promoted celebrity culture and contributed to political critique. Massaguer made caricatures of President Eisenhower, Queen Elizabeth II, Fidel Castro, Benito Mussolini, Adolf Hitler, Diego Rivera, and Charlie Chaplin.

Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, 12 p.m.-6 p.m., at 1001 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139. Free on Fridays 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Free for museum members, students, faculty and staff of the State University System of Florida, $12 for adults, $8 for seniors, students with ID and children aged six to 18, and free for children under six. Exhibition runs through January 26, 2020. 

Cuban Caricature and Culture: The Art of Massaguer Exhibition

The exhibit features work from graphic artist Conrado Walter Massaguer who helped shape the visual culture of his native Cuba in the 1920s-50s. Included in the exhibit are political satire cartoons, celebrity caricatures and magazine and advertising illustrations. This exhibit is presented concurrently with the “Cover Girls” and “Caricaturas” installation.

Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, 12 p.m.-6 p.m., at 1001 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139. Free on Fridays 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Free for museum members, students, faculty and staff of the State University System of Florida, $12 for adults, $8 for seniors, students with ID and children aged six to 18, and free for children under six. Exhibition runs through March 1, 2020. 

Deco: Luxury to Mass Market Exhibition

A room inspired by art deco inside the Deco: Luxury to Mass Market exhibit. Anna Radinsky/PantherNOW

Art deco is an art style that emerged in the 1920s and 30s to fuse art and industry into a modern language of design. Included in the exhibit are handcrafted objects and streamlined household appliances, which were items that American designers associated European luxury with industrial mass production. The exhibit also includes decorative arts, product design and architecture and graphics.

Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, 12 p.m.-6 p.m., at 1001 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139. Free on Fridays 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Free for museum members, students, faculty and staff of the State University System of Florida, $12 for adults, $8 for seniors, students with ID and children aged six to 18, and free for children under six. Exhibition is ongoing.

A Universe of Things: Micky Wolfson Collects Exhibition

The ceiling of the A Universe of Things: Micky Wolfson Collects Exhibition. Anna Radinsky/PantherNOW

A collection from all over the world that started 30 years ago by the founder of the museum, Mitchell “Micky” Wolfson, Jr., now includes hundreds of items including stained glass windows, paintings, vases, sideboards, posters, prints and books. The exhibit recognizes Wolfson’s 80th birthday by also highlighting his 37 key collection from his lifetime travels to different hotels.

Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, 12 p.m.-6 p.m., at 1001 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139. Free on Fridays 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Free for museum members, students, faculty and staff of the State University System of Florida, $12 for adults, $8 for seniors, students with ID and children aged six to 18, and free for children under six. Exhibition is ongoing.

Art and Design in the Modern Age: Selections from the Wolfsonian Collection Exhibition

This collection has over 300 works of American and European artifacts from 1850 to 1950, including books, posters, postcards, decorative arts, architectural models, paintings and sculptures from historical themes of design-reform movements, urbanism, industrial design, transportation, world fairs, advertising and political propaganda. The works reflect how art and design have influenced and adapted to the modern world.

Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, 12 p.m.-6 p.m., at 1001 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139. Free on Fridays 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Free for museum members, students, faculty and staff of the State University System of Florida, $12 for adults, $8 for seniors, students with ID and children aged six to 18, and free for children under six. Exhibition is ongoing.

(LO & BEHOLD) (MIRA & VE): An Installation by Lawrence Weiner Exhibition

The window grille is the first thing you see when entering the museum. On its sides are are the (LO & BEHOLD) (MIRA & VE) installations. Anna Radinsky/PantherNOW

Found right in the lobby of The Wolfsonian, the iconic fountain is a permanent fixture of the museum. It was originally produced as part of a larger site-specific installation for Art Basel Miami Beach 2006. Created by Lawrence Weiner, he used the text of the installation as symbolism for embodying the complexity of the simplicity of punctuation, shapes and colors. The installation incorporates both Spanish and English to recognize Miami’s diverse and Hispanic community.

Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, 12 p.m.-6 p.m., at 1001 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139. Free on Fridays 6 p.m.-9 p.m.Free for museum members, students, faculty and staff of the State University System of Florida, $12 for adults, $8 for seniors, students with ID and children aged six to 18, and free for children under six. Exhibition is ongoing.

Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU

Miami is rich in Jewish history and culture. This year’s exhibits at the JMOF-FIU feature photographs of unconventional Jewish people with tattoos, nature-based art and work from Cuban-Jewish artists. And if you love bagels, sit on on Sunday’s event for a talk with two exhibition artists.

Annual Art Basel, Lox & Cream Cheese Brunch Event

This brunch will feature a conversation with artists Mira Lehr and Zack Balber. Lehr created an on-site installation of a magical garden. Balber presented photographs of unconventional Jewish men with tattoos. The artists will discuss their work while also answer questions from the audience.

Sunday, Dec 8 at the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU, 301 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139; event runs from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. $18 for museum members, $25 for non-members, free for Art Basel VIP card holders (with RSVP). RSVP at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/jmoffiu/event/806844/

Mira Lehr: A Walk in the Garden Exhibition

Eco-feminist artist Mira Lehr created an site-specific installation that takes the viewer through a magical journey in a garden. The native Miamian uses nature-based imagery to create paintings, designs, sculptures and video installations.

Open Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at 301 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139. Free for museum members, FIU students, faculty and staff, $12 for adults, $8 for seniors and students, $24 for family. Exhibition runs through February 15, 2020. 

Zachary Balber: Tamim Exhibition

Zachary Balber photographed unconventional Jewish people to uncover their camouflaged identity of hidden tattoos. By connecting with the men he photographed, Balber himself rediscovered his own Jewish heritage.

Open Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at 301 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139. Free for museum members, FIU students, faculty and staff, $12 for adults, $8 for seniors and students, $24 for family. Exhibition runs through March 15, 2020. 

Judío y Cubano Exhibition

Three Cuban Jewish artists feature their work at this exhibit. Baruj Salinas features his handcrafted illuminated manuscript of “The Torah Project,” José Luis Fariñas displays his eight-foot tall oil pastel drawing and Robert Koltun displays his photographs.

Open Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at 301 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139. Free for museum members, FIU students, faculty and staff, $12 for adults, $8 for seniors and students, $24 for family. Exhibition runs through January 19, 2020. 

MOSAIC: Jewish Life in Florida Exhibition

The core and ongoing exhibit of the museum features more than 500 photos and artifacts that depict Jewish experiences in Florida since 1763. The works reflect immigration, community development, discrimination, earning a living, acculturation and identity. Included in the exhibit are personal artifacts, films, photos, timeline art and contemporary art.

Open Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at 301 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139. Free for museum members, FIU students, faculty and staff, $12 for adults, $8 for seniors and students, $24 for family. Exhibition is ongoing. 

FIU Miami Beach Urban Studios

Another reason to check out the world-famous Lincoln Road is to admire the work of fellow art and design students. FIU MBUS will also feature a discussion on Bauhaus style and has an exhibit with a “People of New York” vibe.

The Bauhaus at 100 Open House and Panel Discussion

Bauhaus is an art style that combines crafts and fine arts. Created in the late 19th century, the style created a major impact in experimentation and problem-solving within modern arts. The Bauhaus exhibit at MBUS features work by Bauhaus artist Monica Lopez de Victoria of TM Sisters and Markus Hoffmann.

Open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at 420 Lincoln Rd. Suite 440, Miami Beach, FL 33139. Free. Exhibition runs through January 3, 2020.

La Concha Happy Hour: Fall 2019 BFA Student Thesis Exhibition

Candidates of FIU’s Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art program feature their work.

Open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at 420 Lincoln Rd. Suite 440, Miami Beach, FL 33139. Free. Exhibition runs through January 3, 2020.

Bad Rep(utation) Exhibition

The exhibit exposes viewers to fashion from Algeria, China, Spain, the U.S., Argentina, Russia and styles from Native Americans. Created by FIU Master of Fine Arts candidate Belaxis Buil, she seeks to examine identity-politics through the lens of stereotypical fashion.

Open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at 420 Lincoln Rd. Suite 440, Miami Beach, FL 33139. Free. Exhibition runs through January 3, 2020.

KINDSIGHT: Photographs by Robert G. Zuckerman Exhibition

Robert G. Zuckerman combines images of people and his interactions with them to create a gallery that seeks to illuminate the richness of everyday life through random encounters and moments. Beginning in 2002 as a series of emails to friends and associates of the people that Zucherman met, the project extended out to be created as a book in 2005. Its success led to TV and radio appearances, exhibits and permanent displays in the Google Headquarters in New York City. The exhibit has a “People of New York” vibe with stories that bring out smiles or states of reflection.

Open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at 420 Lincoln Rd. Suite 440, Miami Beach, FL 33139. Free. Exhibition runs through January 3, 2020.

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