ARTISTIC MIAMI
ARTISTIC MIAMI
Beach views, Latin American culture, and glittering events such as Art Basel, the South Beach Food and Wine Festival, and the Miami Film Festival make Miami a favorite year-round travel destination. Travelers now have more options to visit Miami from Washington D. C. thanks to Frontier Airlines’ new daily nonstop flight between Washington Dulles and Miami International Airports. Frontier’ s new daily flight joins United Airlines’ existing daily flight on the route.
Despite its reputation for flashy attractions, Miami’ s tropical playground offers more than just trendy restaurants and lively nightlife. Visitors can also immerse themselves in art and culture through museums, public art, and festivals.
PÉREZ ART MUSEUM
Visit the stunning waterfront structure of the Pérez Art Museum to experience art on multiple levels. Start in the immersive outdoor sculpture garden, where large-scale pieces invite you to stroll along the water’ s edge while engaging with art and nature. Inside, discover captivating exhibits like“ Gyula Kosice: Intergalactic,” which highlights“ The Hydrospatial City,” an extraordinary installation showcasing architectural prototypes envisioning human settlements beyond Earth, with habitats suspended 500 feet in the air, powered by hydrogen and oxygen, and propelled by water vapor into the clouds. Alternatively, explore“ Worlds Apart,” an exhibit divided into three sections featuring videos from three different artists that examine how constructed worlds shape our understanding of identity, space, and power. Visit the PAMM Gift Shop for an eclectic selection of books, jewelry, apparel, toys, and art reflecting the museum’ s Caribbean and Latin American influences. Don’ t miss Verde, the Pérez Art Museum’ s stylish restaurant, offering breathtaking views of Biscayne Bay.
INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART, MIAMI
Need something budget friendly? Visit this free museum in Miami’ s art district for multimedia displays and innovative exhibits. Stroll through the sculpture garden to experience thought-provoking installations under the palm trees. Explore the museum’ s exhibits and discover captivating stories through art, such as“ The Language of We” by Ugandan artist Sanaa Gateja, featuring a dozen colorful, paper-beaded tapestries, or Mildred Thompson’ s“ Frequencies,” which showcases a diverse collection of abstract paintings, drawings, sculptures, and music compositions. The ICA explores art in every medium with dance performances, music concerts, and public talks by artists.
MUSEUM OF GRAFFITI
Discover the vibrant world of graffiti culture through indoor and outdoor exhibits showcasing both local and global artists in the bohemian Wynwood neighborhood, recognized as the birthplace of graffiti art in Miami. Experience installations by some of New York’ s pioneering graffiti artists alongside renowned Miami innovators like Raven and Verse. The museum educates visitors about graffiti’ s history as a fundamental element of hip-hop culture, demonstrating its influence with exhibitions such as‘ Defying Authority,” which features works on public buildings and transit systems that challenge societal norms and disrupt rigid boundaries. Additionally, the museum offers graffiti classes for beginners every Saturday, along with a gift shop filled with limited-edition products.
WYNWOOD WALLS
Discover the essence of Miami’ s street art scene at Wynwood Walls, an open-air street art museum featuring over 100 artists from around the world across 35,000 square feet of vibrant murals. Join the 40-minute guided tour to gain insights into the murals and their creators, or opt for general admission to explore the artwork at your leisure. Don’ t forget to stop by the gift shop for tees showcasing graffiti designs, along with books, stickers, and action figures.
VIERNES CULTURALES
You can’ t visit Miami without experiencing the iconic Little Havana neighborhood, which is alive with Cuban art, food, and traditions. Strolling down Calle Ocho unveils murals, art galleries, and sculptures that showcase Cuban culture. On the third Friday of each month, Calle Ocho, from 14th to 17th Streets, transforms into a pedestrian-only zone, and the community comes alive with music, dancing, vendors selling handicrafts, master cigar rollers, and restaurants crowding the sidewalks. Visitors can enjoy guided walking tours during Viernes Culturales, which take place from midday until late at night.
GETTING THERE
Frontier Airlines and United Airlines have daily nonstop service between Washington Dulles International Airport( IAD) and Miami International Airport( MIA).
Wynwood Walls
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