This Saturday, April 27th the Michael Margulies Artist Agency proudly opens the 101 Exhibit gallery doors to present The Valdeziacs, a solo exhibition featuring a culmination of the most recent works by local painter, Kiki Valdes.
The new artworks in The Valdeziacs are in itself is a nod to childhood nostalgia; the work transforms the characteristics of well-known and loved cartoon figures into complete abstraction.
Here’s what he had to say…
Contributed by Monica Torres
On their 15th birthday Locust Projects has good reason to celebrate! They recently moved into a new 5,000 square foot exhibition space at a prime location in the burgeoning Design District (near the delicious Harry’s Pizzeria) and they have new projects in the horizon.
Chana Budgazad Sheldon, Executive Director, took the time to tell me about the organization’s mission, show me the space and some recent Locust Projects: rainbows in bus shelters, a subtropical paper wilderness, and recycled vinyl art.
Contributed by Jorge Zaldivar – Spank Miami
Arthur Baker’s influence in the music industry is unarguable. Arthur Baker’s contributions and productions will remain relevant throughout the history of music. Innovation is unstoppable and so is the kick behind Planet Rock!
Arthur Baker is in town for Miami Music Madness (as we like to call it) and we were beyond stocked when he agreed to talk to us and tell us a bit more about what he has in the works.
As I warmly recall the wild summer nights that I first hit the scene, when Jennys Was A Friend of Mine and together we discovered on the dance floor the kind of magic that took us to Such Great Heights and back again; I realize that no matter what the current trend is, Miami needs an indie dance party!
The District may not be around anymore but luckily The Vagabond has “reloaded” their weekly Friday party with an arsenal of indie dance magic; guaranteed to bring back that Electric Feel and give the Young Folk What You Want and the rest of us what we need – indie rock, dirty disco, house, and electro beats!
This weekend, venture over to the dark side for Art Nights aka the official after-parties for DWNTWN Art Days hosted by The Vagabond and yours truly.
You’re invited to linger around the ‘hood to discover the art and music that illuminate the alleys and corridors of the Downtown Miami Media & Entertainment District.
We encourage night-crawlers to venture into the sun and out to the park for the Magic City’s first DWNTWN Art Days.
What you’ll find may shock, delight and/or at the very least entertain you!
Sidelong By Elena Sisto
The newly revamped Miami-Dade College Museum and Galleries of Art + Design (formerly the Art Gallery System) celebrates the kick-off its 2012-13 season during DWNTWN Art Days with two exhibitions by two extraordinary women – Jaimie Warren and Elena Sisto. Plus, Michelle Weinberg unveils Shelf Life, a storefront devotional space at the Alfred I. Dupont Building.