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From the galleries to the streets: this is how Miami became important for the art of the world

2022-11-26T23:38:39.488Z


This is a look at the colorful and vibrant artistic halo of one of the most diverse and culturally avant-garde Hispanic cities. Get to know and explore the essence of Miami


Some voices call it today, with a touch of humor, “Miami 2.0″, thanks in large measure to the clear efforts of its rulers to make the city with the largest Hispanic population in the world a global epicenter of technology. , culture and the global vanguard from all fronts.

And there are reasons to think so and for this to happen.

And despite the fact that historically Miami has always been fresh, cool, vibrant and important on an artistic level, its residents agree that the level of dynamism and global presence within an ecosystem as particular as that of contemporary art was hardly the norm. less than three decades ago.

And while it might be thought that the strategic location of the Art Basel fair in the key city of the state of Florida has triggered a culinary, gallery and service synergy intertwined in a modern and consistent way, this could result in a kind of "partial truth". with a rhythm of aspects and important events that precede it.

This can also be seen in the recent upturn in its real estate market in the southern region, also incorporating Palm Beach, this being a vital gear to understand the artistic boom of the moment.

Only the presence of high-profile galleries such as Pace, Lehmann Maupin, White Cube or Lévy Gorvy are proof of this.

The evolution of art in the streets has been sublimated in extraordinary creations, having in Miami one of its most propitious homes for its development.

Manny Hernandez (FilmMagic)

Some people remember that just two decades ago, Miami was synonymous with the beach, nightlife, boiling street culture and a financial concentration that was significant in substance but not in number.

However, the inflow of capital via Art Basel to local businesses is estimated to be close to 500 million dollars (mdd).

Since then, other artistic institutions have benefited from this panorama: the Miami Museum of Art received 10 million dollars to finance artistic education programs for public school students at the museum, which have financed exhibitions, shows and activities around to the work of artists such as Bill Viola, Anri Sala, Rita Ackermann, Tracey Emin, among others.

In addition, in 2014, the ArtCenter/South Florida decided to sell one of its buildings in South Beach for 88 million dollars to expand its community activities, such as the creation of free study spaces, art classes, or support for specific projects, Turning Miami into a nerve center of art in a short time like New York or Chicago, giving the city its own personality, one that is fun, safe and inexhaustible from different perspectives.

One of them, perhaps one of the most immediate and showy, has been the development of its street art, going from graffiti and sporadic tags, to entire neighborhoods full of prestige and important graphic level, turning towns like the Wynwood neighborhood into one of the the must-sees of South Beach to complement the artistic experience.

Located very close to the center of Miami, Wynwood is today considered one of the best places in the world to see street art, in a neighborhood that it would seem incredible just three decades ago was a dilapidated, neglected and insecure area.

Today, thanks to the development of the aforementioned real estate projects, led by Tony Goldman of Goldman Properties and David Lombardi of Lombardi Properties, Wynwood has solid and true pieces of public art belonging to its residents and visitors.

And not only that.

The artistic walk of the area points to an experience of more than 80 galleries, collections and museums, which today make Saturdays a true imprint of high attractive power for people.

Each piece tells a story and each corner amalgamates identities through urban art.

Jeffrey Greenberg (Universal Images Group via Getty)

It was only to be expected then that Wynwood would also be home to the one-of-a-kind Graffiti Museum.

And now, if time and extension exceeds or exceeds you, a good starting point will always be Wynwood Walls, considered a museum and gallery of outdoor street art created by the artist Tony Goldman, which is closed to mobile phones. and has free admission.

See the walls of six buildings filled with art and exhibits that change from year to year.

Now, if the weather and time are even more pressing, you can purchase the now famous Wynwood Graffiti Golf Cart Tour for around $30.

Finding something a little more intimate and personal in Miami within its street art ecosystem is also possible.

And Calle 8 in Little Havana has something for you.

As its name indicates, the Cuban exiles who escaped from the Castro regime have made this neighborhood one of the most endearing for Hispanic culture in all of Miami, pointing out its artistic micro-universe of 17th Avenue and 13th Avenue, in a sample power of art almost always related to themes based on Goodwill's mission statement.

Don't forget to take a look at Allapattah, the Design District and Brickell, as well as Little Haiti, Little River, or the Art Deco District, or Coconut Grove to complement your gallery, museum and cultural odyssey.

It is not for nothing that those who know, and they say well, say that to find beauty in Miami To find beauty in Miami, all you have to do is look at the sky… or at South Beach.

Source: elparis

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