This week’s roundup of the Miami Art Scene in October showcases exciting exhibitions and events that reflect the city’s vibrant artistic landscape. As we approach Miami Art Week 2024, artists are unveiling works that blend tradition and innovation, offering thought-provoking narratives through sculpture, installation, and immersive experiences. These exhibitions embody the dynamic fusion of cultures, environmental activism, and creative expression that defines Miami’s art scene.
Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) – 11th Annual Art of the Party, Pérez Prize, and Cecilia Vicuña: Quipu Gut
Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) is preparing to host its 11th annual Art of the Party on Saturday, November 9, 2024. This highly anticipated event will honor Kenneth C. Griffin, founder of Citadel and Griffin Catalyst, for his philanthropic contributions to the arts in Miami. Additionally, PAMM will announce the winner of the sixth Pérez Prize, celebrating outstanding artistic achievements. The evening will include a Chef’s Table seated dinner, followed by a Remix dance party featuring DJ José Parlá.
Complementing the festivities, PAMM is also showcasing the work of Chilean artist Cecilia Vicuña with her installation Quipu Gut. This powerful piece reflects her decades-long engagement with the quipu, an ancient Andean communication system made from knotted strings. Quipu Gut (2017) features fifty strands of red unspun wool knotted along a thirty-three-foot length, symbolizing environmental activism and Indigenous traditions. The exhibition connects themes of blood, water, and womanhood, drawing attention to the destruction of glaciers by mining.
For more information about Art of the Party or to purchase tickets, visit PAMM’s website. To learn more about Cecilia Vicuña: Quipu Gut, visit the museum’s exhibition page.
Constructive Arguments: Aesthetic Dialogues with Lynne Golob Gelfman
Opening on December 2, 2024, at 1108 Lincoln Road in Miami Beach, Constructive Arguments: Aesthetic Dialogues with the Work of Lynne Golob Gelfman explores the legacy of the late artist. The exhibition highlights her iconic geometric abstractions. Curated by Tobias Ostrander and Natalia Zuluaga, the exhibit brings together works by eight contemporary artists. These artists engage in a visual conversation with Gelfman’s body of work.
Throughout her career, Gelfman pushed the boundaries of abstraction. She moved from rigid geometric forms to more fluid interpretations. This exhibition showcases her series thru, sand, surface, and burqa, alongside new works by artists such as Olga de Amaral, Loriel Beltrán, and Frances Trombly. The show highlights how Gelfman’s work influenced the Miami art scene. It also examines her engagement with environmental and cultural contexts. Constructive Arguments runs through December 22, 2024.
Ignacio Gana’s Gold Black Collection
Renowned Miami-based Chilean artist Ignacio Gana presents his latest series, the Gold Black Collection. These sculptures are inspired by the energy and elegance of Miami. Featuring standout pieces like Flamingo Girl and Peace Face, the collection blends sensuality, mystery, and sophistication. The gold symbolizes luxury, while the black represents depth.Flamingo Girl is particularly notable for its symbolism of transformation and joy. Gana describes it as a piece about stepping outside one’s comfort zone in search of happiness, blending irony and humor. Another key work, Peace Face, features a stylized human face rendered in bronze, combining geometric abstraction with serenity and contemplation.
These stunning pieces are perfect for contemporary spaces and art collections. For more information on Ignacio Gana’s Gold Black Collection, visit Ignacio Gana’s website.
Jewel’s “Heart of the Ocean” at Faena Art
Multi-platinum singer and visual artist Jewel will debut her fine art installation, Heart of the Ocean, during Faena Art’s Miami Art Week programming, starting December 3, 2024. The seven-foot sculpture is a breakthrough in the field of data sonification. It translates real-time oceanographic data into a multi-sensory experience that reflects the ocean’s ever-changing state.
Heart of the Ocean blends sound, light, and visual art. It uses live data from NASA and NOAA to create a dynamic soundscape and fiber-optic light display. These features react to changes in the ocean’s salinity, temperature, and wave activity. Jewel’s work serves as both an artistic reflection on mental health and an environmental call to action. The installation encourages viewers to connect with the sea on a deeper level.
For more information on Heart of the Ocean, visit Faena Art’s website.
Miami Art Week 2024 Is Around the Corner!
As Miami’s art community prepares for Miami Art Week 2024, these exhibitions and installations are just a glimpse of what’s to come. From environmental activism and Indigenous traditions to contemporary luxury sculptures, these Miami Art Scene October highlights offer insight into the diverse narratives shaping the city’s creative scene. Stay tuned for more announcements in the coming weeks. For editorial consideration or event submissions, feel free to contact us directly.
