Kehinde Wiley is a New York artist known for his fine art portraits paintings of African Americans in heroic poses.
A New York artist, known for his fine portraits of black Americans in heroic poses, painting on canvas and oil, Exhibited at Art Basel Miami Beach 2016 by the Stephen Friedman Gallery
Gallery One, London, United Kingdom.
One of the best art from the show at Art Basel Miami Beach 2016
Photo By Ana Bikic Art Basel Miami Beach 2016 Reviews
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William Mark Coulthard and Ana Bikic Photos by Ana Bikic
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On Sunday I went to visit the Miami Marine Stadium on Virginia Key, Biscayne Bay’s iconic concrete bleacher has withstood neglect to shine as a blaring example of how Miami seems to just loose out on obvious opportunities.
The most recent issue to the Marine Stadium story is the clumsy manner in which the beach clearance was handled, whilst many are glad to see Australian Pine and Brazilian Pepper be eliminated from the shoreline around the stadium.
The loss of thousands of indigenous shoots that have sprouted is another example of the lack of knowledge on the ground shown by crew leaders and un-creative management to handle local concerns. I was alerted to this by fellow environmentalist and Virginia Key activist Blanca Mesa, who I’ve known for many years through the Urban Environment League of Miami and I have to agree with her that our responsibility to doing things the right way, although often more arduous, harvests better results. Perhaps another consideration is the numerous colorful sponge corals’ plight I found in the tidal wash under the stadium. Nature has this wonderful way of tagging along, marine creatures and pioneer organisms quietly attach themselves to our forgotten remnants and in turn are blamed for symbolizing ruin.
The Bay biosphere is under tremendous stress from human activity this year with the dredging, broken sewer lines and invasive species causing local fauna die offs. Many marvel at the beautiful turquoise waters after the Core has barged by, I lament the color to a choking death of the Bay water’s creatures. This circumvention of standard safe torpidity levels would never have been allowed ten years ago, but thanks to some fancy legal footwork development companies and other corporations have sullied any environmental suits. Thus setting a dismal precedence for other bay area projects around the State. Yes we can replant mangroves between the boat slips and design mooring pillars to attract shell life whilst hosting an International boat show but unless the obvious is put to priority everything else we try to do just comes off as contrived, self-invested and ridiculous.
The environment matters, the immediate restorative issues need practical attention and finally a conservative and viable economic plan for growth of the Stadium and surrounding enterprises should be quickly agreed upon. To encourage further important architectural work and Miami landmarks in the future, we should emphasize the value of this unique marine stadium.
Finally I have to address the issue of free shore line access to the public. Biscayne Bay is our playground, we abide by mooring and channel guides while attempting to maintain the Bay’s enviromental health.The State laws governing accessibility should never be altered like the water torpidity levels were, the waters are our refuge from urban life, they let us explore and discover ourselves each weekend by marveling at nature’s omnipotence. The pursuit of happiness I experienced many years ago was a Sunday afternoon listening to a floating live band under the flying bridge concrete canopy of the Marine Stadium. If Miami does this right, it will encourage others to stay and contribute their creativity to our city.
To reiterate ; prohibiting people from visiting an internationally renown structure, with its curious graffiti-ed decoration is not only ignorant but also shortsighted.
Why the Friends of the Marine Stadium have not succeeded in raising enough financial support is symptomatic of a banking and investment industry not willing to venture to a commoners’ pursuit. If the Boat show garners more attention for the Bay, don’t be surprised if the guards double in numbers to deter the Stadium’s curious admirers and our shoreline visits restricted to mask an unwanted compromise designed with excess instead of access.
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South Florida is blessed with warm sunny climes when the rest of the world is either beginning to shiver or tired of it.
Miami Beach’s artistic history continues by hosting Art Basel for another decade.
Maxoly Art Gallery 2011 Miami at Art Fairs International Art Fairs
At the Miami international Fairs MIA-Art Fairs 2011 Maxoly’s Art Gallery was positioned at the entrance to the show, Little Havana Calle Ocho’s oldest Art Gallery.Maxoly Fine Art Gallery first opened to the public in 2001 at 810 SW 16th Avenue, it was the first Cuban art gallery in the heart of Little Havana. By 2003 the space had expanded to the adjacent corner location, 1600 SW 8th Street, today also call the home of Latin Art Core.
Padura painting was commanding attention immediately entering the show.
This is one of Padura best paintings and it visually dominated the entrance.
Maxoly is a Miami knowledgeable Fine art dealer with a varied range of Cuban masters in his collection.
The International Show was enjoyable simply because there were so many good galleries from around Miami to see under one roof. Opening night was packed. Great start for the Miami Art and South Florida Arts 2011 Calendar.
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Coconut Grove Arts Festival Poster 2011 by Guy Harvey
Congratulations to the Coconut Grove Festival Committee and to Marine Artist Guy Harvey for this year’s Festival Poster.
South Florida’s favorite Art Festival in the Grove is introduced by one of South Florida’s favorite Artists. This title for Guy Harvey is testament to the tens of thousands of people who wear his prints, enjoy his murals and sculptures everyday for years. After a summer of devastating pollution in the Gulf that has threatened the whole coastal regions of the State, the Coconut Grove Art Festival has chosen Harvey’s marine life symbols as emblematic concerns of us all. Environmentalism has long been a traditional content of Florida’s artists since the pioneer days of Audubon. Harvey’s colors, details and movement of his subjects are admired and totally sympathetic, his style is beautifully executed and acceptable. He has inspired many other artists to use the beauty of Florida’s marine life and fauna, leading the way as an environmental Fine Artist.
The Miami Art scene waits to see what The Coconut Grove Art Festival’s 48th edition will birng in Febuary 19th to 21st., of 2011.
The 48 Annual Coconut Grove Art Festival 2011, Poster Unveiling Party, 01/14/2011, 5:00 pm to 8: OOpm. At The
Sonesta Bayfront Hotel 2889, MCFARLANE RD, 8Th Floor Coconut Grove, Fl 33133 Fl
http://www.coconutgroveartsfest.com/
RSVP:KATRINA@CGAF.COM or call PH: 305 447.04.01
For many years Miami has not had a serious review of the developing art trends and exhibits around the City of Miami. We have reviews for books, film, stage and music but somehow the visual artists, the painters and sculptors, have not been challenged by serious reviews and comment.
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George Gutierrez, Arts Director Of The New Museum, Freedom Tower Miami, MDC Arts. Art Gallery. MDC Art Gallery System.
Wall installation Art by Carolina Sardi Cluster #2 on steel
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