Art.Seen.365

Reminiscing about a wonderful night one week ago when we were celebrating the opening of ‘Floridas: Anastasia Samoylova and Walker Evans,’ ’s headliner exhibition at !

The exhibition is impeccable! Anastasia and curator Mia Fineman did an excellent job of portraying Florida in its glorious complexity, with its warm colors and challenging contrasts, without making a mockery of a State that the rest of the country (and sometimes even us, its residents) love to hate!

The show pairs Anastasia’s work with photographs by Walker Evans from the museum’s collection. An idea that Anastasia had developed in her book “Floridas,” and that made her catch Mia Fineman’s attention in a chance encounter they had at an art fair (recounted in a New York Times article by ). But, as mentioned in a Vogue article by Salomé Gómez-Upegui , “the images in that book do not entirely reflect what’s on at the museum.”

It goes without saying that having an exhibition at is career-changing! A more than deserved recognition of Anastasia’s keen eye, relentless persistence, and work ethic! Both articles mentioned above go into detail about Anastasia’s trajectory and highlight the fact that “Samoylova became the first living female photographer to headline an exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in 33 years.“

In Florida, Anastasia has collaborated with several institutions:
• Resident at from 2018-19.
• Solo shows featuring her work FloodZone at:
Oolite Arts (2018, curated by ), .gallery (2020), (2020, curated by ), (2021, curated by Coralie Caleysen-Gleyzon , part of the Florida Prize), (2021, curated by Michael Knoll, Christopher Barfield)
• South Florida Cultural Consortium grant (2023)
• Miami Season Five artist (2022-2023)
• Collections: , UM, Jorge Perez
• .gallery represents her in Miami.

is making all of us Miami and Florida proud!

“Floridas: Anastasia Samoylova and Walker Evans will be on view until May 11, 2025, at . !

‘Southern Vibes’ by Denise Treizman , handwoven textile, hula hoops, fabric, iridescent paper, chicken wire, fitness ball, ropes, pompons, Mardi Gras collected beads, wire mesh, metallic shred, plexiglass and LED lights 73” x 99” x 28” 2023, was part of ‘Women at Large’ at , curated by Dainy Tapia .seen.365. The exhibition was on view from September 21 to November 2, 2024.

Denise Treizman’s piece, ‘Southern Vibes,’ was part of the 2023 Florida Prize in Contemporary Art at the Orlando Museum of Art. Denise’s work is whimsical and eye-catching, using all sorts of mass consumption or discarded materials. Her piece incorporates familiar elements such as Mardi Gras beads, a hula hoop, a deflated exercise ball, and some wide iridescent synthetic ribbon, all held together by her handmade weavings using unexpected material combinations (i.e., rope, lights, and fuzzy strings) lending a very personal mark to her assemblages.

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‘earthbound (four and twenty blackbirds)’ by Carol Todaro , graphite drawings on polyester film, sumi ink, wax, wood table, 162” x 106” x 116”, 2003/2007, was part of ‘Women at Large’ at , curated by Dainy Tapia .seen.365. The exhibition was on view from September 21 to November 2, 2024.

Carol Todaro, a long-time art educator and practicing artist, is presenting a revived version of her installation: ‘earthbound twenty and four birds,’ which was first exhibited twenty years ago at the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C.

This piece features two enormous “books,” each showcasing layered black wings drawn with graphite on polyester film. The fluttering wings memorialize a view that Todaro fancies, flocks of black birds perching on power lines during the winter months. I first learned about this piece at the exhibition of Todaro’s archive at WAMM (Women Artists Archive Miami) in 2023. I believe it is a true luxury to make it available to new audiences!

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Chire “VantaBlack” Regans is looked upon by many in our community as a truth-teller and an advocate for social justice. She is well known for her portraits of victims of gun violence, and she has moved to explore portraiture in a more abstract and sculptural way. Seen here are two large circular sculptures covered by braids made with rope, pieces of fabric, and golden jewelry. Beside these sculptures stands an iron gate from one of the surrounding and rapidly changing neighborhoods, adorned with three long rope braids freely overflowing; I read them as strength that won’t be contained.

• ‘Carolyn,’ fabric, woven yarn, metal earrings, canvas 36” x 70” x 8” 2023
• ‘Ms. Cie.’ fabric, woven yarn, metal earrings, canvas 36” x 82” x 7” 2023
• ‘Armor,’ Iron door bars, woven fabric, metal earrings 72” x 77” x 44” 202,
were part of ‘Women at Large’ at , curated by Dainy Tapia .seen.365. The exhibition was on view from September 21 to November 2, 2024.

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‘Umbilical Trances and Improvised Architectures’ by ; wood, ceramic, fabric, fiber, tape, found objects, 31’ x 10’ x 13’8”, 2023-24, was part of ‘Women at Large’ at , curated by Dainy Tapia .seen.365. The exhibition was on view from September 21 to November 2, 2024.

Charo Oquet is a multidisciplinary artist who has worked independently for a long time, creating opportunities for herself and others. Charo and her work embody the vibrancy of the Caribbean. This time, she’s created new work by collaging new and old paintings, combining irregular shapes and intense colors. Completing a multi-dimensional installation are two large standing wood sculptures placed to overlap with the two-dimensional pieces, creating a layered effect from certain vantage points. Oquet’s installations often incorporate colorful lines that stretch across the space, connecting two-dimensional and three-dimensional elements. Here, all parts of the installation are freely pulsating, bound by their resonance, creating a cacophony of shapes and colors that brings vitality to the space.

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‘hanging by a thread: THE UNCERTAIN AWAKENING OF A BARREN BUNCH’ by , Banyan roots, C-print cut-outs, tie wire, 120” x 144” x 82”, 2024, is part of ‘Women at Large’ at , curated by Dainy Tapia .seen.365.

Carol Jazzar is an artist well known for her exquisite collages. Jazzar is also a nature photographer, experimenting with installations combining natural materials (tree branches, roots, dry leaves, etc.) with nature photographs. For Women at Large, Carol created a larger-than-life installation of Banyan tree roots hanging in bunches from the ceiling and sensually curling onto the floor. Several photographic cut-outs of flowers are strategically placed throughout this enormous bunch of roots to trick our eyes, causing us to question whether what we see is real.

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‘Within layers of burial, a deep love is birthed’ by Carolina Cueva, ceramic, adobe, and paint, 104” x 34” x 92”, 2024, is part of ‘Women at Large’ at , curated by Dainy Tapia .seen.365.

Born in Peru, Carolina Cueva’s practice is rooted in spirituality, Andean cosmology, and the elevation of Indigenous people of the Americas. Carolina created a site-specific installation to provide a contemplative space for our shared experiences of loss and grief. The installation depicts many sacred symbols and natural elements that invite reverence. A circular ceramic sculpture atop adobe bricks anchors the installation. Nestled in beds of dirt, a ceramic condor, bison, and jaguar encircle the central piece. The installation is completed with adobe brick walls and islands of dirt and sand, symbolizing our inescapable ties to nature. Cueva intentionally placed these pieces low so visitors would have to lean in to see them closer as if they were bowing in reverence.

The exhibition is closing this Saturday, Nov 2nd, 2024.

is located at:
📍5520 NE 4th Ave, Miami, FL 33137

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This weekend in Miami: 8 exhibitions opening at 8 locations, 6 solo shows (5 by local artists), 2 group shows, 38 artists in total!

🗓️ Friday, September 27, 2024

🟢 EXHIBITIONS OPENING

☑️
POP-UP in North Miami:
‘Emilio Martinez: American Me’

📍 781 NE 125 St, North Miami
⏰ 6–8 pm

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Art on the Plaza:
Offering at the Gate by Nicole Salcedo

with Artists: & .dulce_
📍 770 NE 125 Street, North Miami
⏰ 6–7:30 pm

☑️ at
‘Meditations on Waking Up,’
curated by Catherine Camargo
📍 151 NE 41 St, Miami, St. 129, Miami
⏰ 6–9pm

☑️
‘Híbrido Criollo’
by Rafael Rangel
📍 2163 NW 36 St, Miami
⏰ 7–10 pm

🗓️ Saturday, September 28, 2024

🟢 EXHIBITIONS OPENING

☑️
‘THE COSTUME IS NOT A COVER’
by Antonina Konopelska
Curated by Colette Mello
📍 1618 Washington Ave, Miami Beach
⏰ 12-2pm

☑️
The Future of America - Collective Exhibition
Curated by Analya Meneses Imber and Claudia Taboada
,
📍 274 NE 67th St, Miami
⏰ 6-9 pm

☑️
A beautiful struggle
By South African Photojournalist Alon Skuy
📍 225 NE 59 St, Studio A, Little Haiti
⏰ 6-9 pm

☑️
Roberto Fabelo: Razón de Ser
Curated by Clarisa Crive
📍 676 NW 23 St., Miami
⏰ 7-10 pm

🔴 LAST DAY TO VISIT


Another Day, Another Paint
by Lucas Esévez
📍 224 NW 71 St, Miami
⏰ 11:30am-5:30pm
art
‘Alissa Alfonso: Echoes of Nature’

📍101 NW 79th St - Unit A, Miami
⏰ by appointment

🗓️ Sunday, September 30, 2024

🔴 LAST DAY TO VISIT

☑️
The Lost Generation
📍 10975 SW 17 St, Miami
⏰ 11am-5pm

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This weekend in Miami: 8 exhibitions opening at 8 locations, 6 solo shows (4 by local artists), 2 group shows, 38 artists in total!

🗓️ Friday, September 27, 2024

🟢 EXHIBITIONS OPENING

☑️
POP-UP in North Miami:
‘Emilio Martinez: American Me’

📍 781 NE 125 St, North Miami
⏰ 6–8 pm

☑️
Art on the Plaza:
Offering at the Gate by Nicole Salcedo

with Artists: & .dulce_
📍 770 NE 125 Street, North Miami
⏰ 6–7:30

☑️ at
‘Meditations on Waking Up,’
curated by Catherine Camargo
📍 151 NE 41 St, Miami, St. 129, Miami
⏰ 6–9pm

☑️
‘Híbrido Criollo’
by Rafael Rangel
📍 2163 NW 36 St, Miami
⏰ 7–10 pm

🗓️ Saturday, September 28 2024

🟢 EXHIBITIONS OPENING

☑️
‘THE COSTUME IS NOT A COVER’
by Antonina Konopelska
Curated by Colette Mello
📍 1618 Washington Ave, Miami Beach
⏰ 12-2pm

☑️
The Future of America - Collective Exhibition
Curated by Analya Meneses Imber and Claudia Taboada
,
📍 274 NE 67th St, Miami
⏰ 6-9 pm

☑️
A beautiful struggle
By South African Photojournalist Alon Skuy

📍 225 NE 59 St, Studio A, Little Haiti
⏰ 6-9 pm

☑️
Roberto Fabelo: Razón de Ser
Curated by Clarisa Crive
📍 676 NW 23 St., Miami
⏰ 7-10 pm

🔴 LAST DAY TO VISIT


Another Day, Another Paint
by Lucas Esévez
📍 224 NW 71 St, Miami
⏰ 11:30am-5:30pm

🗓️ Sunday, September 30 2024

🔴 LAST DAY TO VISIT

☑️
The Lost Generation
📍 10975 SW 17 St, Miami
⏰ 11am-5pm

☑️ .art
‘Alissa Alfonso: Echoes of Nature’

📍101 NW 79th St - Unit A, Miami
⏰ by appointment

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Everything I forgot? by at is coming to a close this Wednesday, September 25th, 2024, from 6 to 9 pm.

As part of the closing event, we will have a public conversation with artist Lisu Vega, and Dainy Tapia from about Vega’s practice and how this body of work came to life. The conversation will happen from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.

We hope you can join us!

Tomorrow Tuesday, and Wednesday during the day, will be taking visits by appointment. Please, DM her directly to coordinate.

Edge Zones is at 3317 NW 7th Ave Cir, Miami, FL 33127.

Slide left to see some photos of individual works and the overall installation. Photo credit: Simon Soong .

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Thank you, Miami! It is impossible to express in 20 pictures the energy that we shared for the opening of ‘Women at Large.’ Thank you to everyone who joined us on Saturday night and anyone who intended to come but couldn’t. Please come by these following weeks! The exhibition will be on view until November 2nd. Also, stay tuned for the additional activations we’ll have along the way until closing day,

Thank you to all the participating artists for your trust and flexibility, which enabled us to have a group exhibition where everyone shows large works! All selected works have a sculptural, tri-dimensional aspect; several are installations, and some play close to the art-installation lines by combining two-dimensional and sculptural works in response to the space.

Special thanks to Piero Atchygarry Gallery, its founder and Director, Piero Atchugarry Associate Director Angie Gonzalez , who championed bringing this project to the gallery; Exhibition Coordinator Manuela Miccuci ; Adrian and Alejandro from the installation team; and Waleska at the front desk. It has been a pleasure working with all of you!

I also want to thank and acknowledge those who made the first two iterations of ‘Women at Large’ possible: first, Marcelo Llobell, ’s director, who invited me to curate a show to celebrate ‘Women’s Month’ in March 2021. We put together ‘South Florida Women Artists at Large.’ Then, Sergio Cernuda and Luisa Lignarolo , founders and directors of , hosted ‘In the Company of Women: At Large’ during the summer of 2022.

Also, thank you to the 18 artists who participated in the two previous exhibitions. Several of them accompanied us on Saturday with generosity, eager to see other local artists have an opportunity to bring their work to another important Miami gallery.

It was great to see so many colleagues, friends, family, and art lovers converge in one place to enjoy the work the artists, the gallery, and I put together!

This exhibition was partly done thanks to Oolite Arts in the form of The Ellies Creators Grant.

📸 by Rafa Nuñez of

2 days, 12 exhibitions opening at 8 locations, 10 solo shows, 1 two-person show, 1 group show, 21 artists,
18 Miami-based artists and 3 international artists. Come out Miami!

🗓️ Saturday, September 21 2024

☑️
Textura Obscura: Donna Ruff

📍 1602A Washington Ave, Miami Beach
⏰ 11 am–1 pm

☑️
🔹orílatov (spélaion): Adam Goldstein (Colombian-Israeli, based in Berlin)
🔹Meta - Mater - Morphe: Alberto Cavalieri
📍 1015 NW 23rd Street, Unit 2. 33127
⏰ 4–7 pm

☑️
Meet me in the clearing between the waves by Beatriz Chachamovits ,
curated by Karen Grimson
📍Palm Court, 140 NE 39th St, Miami
⏰ 5-8pm

☑️
🔹Dream Animal, Damien Cifelli (from Edinburgh, based in London)
🔹 I’m Gonna Getcha, a two-person show by Thomas Bils & Alejandra Moros
&
📍2930 NW 7th Ave., Miami
⏰ 6–9 pm

☑️
🔹Women at Large, Curated by Dainy Tapia .seen.365
🔹 Yo vengo de todas partes, y hacia todas partes voy
by Amanda Linares ,
curated by Laura Novoa
📍5520 NE 4th Ave, Miami
⏰ 7–9pm

☑️ .miami
Text (T)
by Brazilian artist André Azevedo , curated by Jennifer Inácio ,
organized by in collaboration with
📍5520 NE 4th Ave, Miami
⏰ 7-9pm

🗓️ Sunday, September 22 2024

☑️
🔹Recent Works, Barron Sherer
🔹Jaguar, Shabaka (Flag Project)
📍12425 NE 13th Ave, North Miami, FL
⏰ 4-6pm

☑️ under the bridge art space
LANDscape, Rosemarie Chiarlone
📍12425 NE 13th Ave, North Miami, FL
⏰ 4-6pm

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Congratulations are in order for several South Florida artists and curators shining beyond the Florida sunshine …

☀️ Alejandro Piñeiro Bello opened his solo exhibition ‘Entre El Día Y La Noche’ at , London • Sep. 4 - 28, 2024
Alejandro is also represented in Miami by .

☀️ Kandy Lopez opened her solo exhibition ‘We the People’ at New York • Sep. 3 - Nov. 9, 2024.

☀️ Artnet listed “Fibration: POKING BACK” at L’SPACE Gallery .gallery, curated by Lisa Rockford , and including several South Florida artists, in 11 Must-See Gallery Shows during Armory Week, New York • Sep. 3 - Oct, 26, 2024

☀️ Mahara Martinez curated ‘Re-localizing the Horizon, a group exhibition, featuring several Miami-based artists, including Nestor Arenas , Lujan Candria and VeroMurphy ,
at Instituto Cervantes de São Paulo
• Sep. 5 - Oct. 5, 2024

☀️ Fernanda Froes and Valeria Montag are part of the exhibition ‘A Collection for FRANS
KRAJCBERG,’ at during Paris Design Week , France Sep. 4 - Sep. 12, 2024. Fernanda and Valeria are resident artists at .

Who else is showing outside of Florida?
Let us know to share!

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ART IN THE GARDENS /
Unraveling Surrealism: Celebrating Women’s Narratives through Contemporary Fiber Art

Curated by the in collaboration with Fiber Artists Miami Association (FAMA) and hosted by ; on view until October 25, 2024.

Pictured below are some of my favorite works in this exhibition:

1. Yanira López & Alexis Oliva
‘Cicatriz I, II & III,’ Thread on wooden panel
/ ‘Y primero era el agua lI,’ Cotton and linen on canvas, respectively

2. Silvia Yapur _art
‘Three red rabbits,’ thread-fabric-transfer-sewing-embroidery

3. Fernanda Froes
‘Replanta (After Remedios Varo),’
Mangrove dyed organic cotton, embroidered with mangrove dyed threads on Brazilwood dyed raw canvas

4. .Rosental
‘Beyond the object,’ Weaving and embroidery

5. Nana Billings
Billingsfiber
‘Wingspan,’ Fabric, thread, embroidery thread, batting, photography

6. Evelyn Politzer
‘Color Ooze I, II, III, IV,’ Manipulated photo print of large scale fiber work, hand-dyed yarn, wooden box

7. Rosario Salazar
‘The Rebel,’ transfer image to fabric and threads

8. Molina

9. Cynthia Passavanti
‘Triturando Libertades / Crushing Freedoms,’ Canvas, thread, wool

10. Marilyn Valiente .valiente.art
‘If I had wings to fly,’ Cyanotypes, image transfer, natural fibers

11. Laura Villarreal
‘The flight of the macaw,’ site-specific thread installation

12. Anna Biondo
‘Temple of time,’ site-specific outdoor installation, felt

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Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for the opening of ’s ‘Everything I forgot?.’ presented by in collaboration with .seen.365. The text accompanying the exhibition is by Victor Fuenmayor, Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters of the French Republic—PhD in Semiology, Sorbonne University of Paris.

Prompted by the loss of her grandmother Yiya and fueled by the need to heal, Lisu Vega embarks on an artistic exploration to share her familial history with the world to honor her grandmothers and all the lineage that came before them. In frantically searching for and attempting to preserve her childhood and family memories, the work becomes universal, as we all can relate to our own memories becoming dreamlike images that slowly start to fade away.

So that last night’s memories won’t fade away so quickly, was in charge of capturing all the energy, love, and appreciation that art lovers, colleagues, friends, and family showed to Lisu’s work. Logan did an awesome job, and we have many more pictures to share—and we will—but Instagram limits us to 20 per post!

Now, If you’d like to visit in person, please contact , , or .seen.365 to make an appointment. We will also soon announce some additional time slots to visit! See you soon!

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, in partnership with .seen.365, presents:

‘Lisu Vega: Everything I forgot?’

A solo exhibition by , on view from Sept 7th to Sept 25th, 2024.

Join us for the opening reception:
• When: 🗓️ Saturday, Sep 7th, 2024
🕕 6-10pm
• Where: ,
📍3317 NW 7th Ave Cir, Miami, FL 33127

Miami-based, multidisciplinary artist Lisu Vega () will present her most recent work at the upcoming exhibition ‘Everything I forgot?’ Drawing inspiration from her childhood and family memories, she has been exploring experimental engraving techniques and pushing the boundaries of the medium, while maintaining her commitment to sustainable, zero-waste practices that have long been central to her artistic process.

“My artistic journey is deeply rooted in the intricate tapestry of human memory, which I express through weaving. My extensive photographic archive serves as a reservoir of portraits, experiences, and memories that inspire and inform my work. As I navigate the realms of both physical and digital media, I aim to create a symbiotic relationship between past and present. Most importantly, I honor the legacies of my grandmothers and the women who came before them; their DNA is woven into each of my pieces.” - Lisu Vega

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WOPHA Congress is approaching in less than two months! Have you registered yet? We did! Registration is free!

Join for the second edition of the : “How Photography Teaches Us to Live Now” – a four-day creative convening with worldwide organizations, internationally-recognized art historians, educators, and women photographers who convene in South Florida and virtually to unveil the dynamic history of women photographers and transform the way we think about photography education.

📅 October 23-26, 2024
📍 Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) and various locations across South Florida

Register to attend in person or virtual in the link in Bio 👆🏽

For more information, visit wophacongress.org

There are great art museums in West and Central Florida, and this weekend is a great time to visit. Here is why:

🔹 This Sunday, Aug 25, 2024, is the last day to visit the 2024 Florida Prize in Contemporary Art at the . Don’t miss exhibitions by Miami artists , Shabaka, , & .

🔹 ’s ‘MARE MAGNVM: A Floridian Odyssey’ is opening this Saturday, Aug 24, at St. Petersburg’s campus, with a conversation between the artist and curator Christian at 11am.

🔹’Skyway 2024: A Contemporary Collaboration’ is on view currently at 4 of the 5 museums that are part of the collaboration:

• until Oct 27, 2024

• Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg , until Nov 3, 2024

• University of South Florida Contemporary Art Museum, Tampa until Nov 23, 2024

• The Ringling Museum of Art, Sarasota until Jan 26, 2025

• , opening Aug 28, 2024, through January 5, 2025

Pack a small bag and hit the road! If this weekend is too soon for you, keep an eye on those closing dates!