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09/15/2026

--> Little Haiti & Little River: Where Miami’s Next Art Story Is Taking Shape. Miami’s art map has long been defined by destinations such as Wynwood, the Miami Design District and South Beach, but some of the city’s most compelling creative energy is taking shape beyond those familiar routes. In Little Haiti and Little River, contemporary art is unfolding within a much broader cultural landscape—one shaped by Haitian and Caribbean heritage, independent artists, galleries, studios, photography organizations, music, food, design and community. The result is a neighborhood experience that feels less like a traditional art district and more like a living cultural ecosystem, where contemporary creative practice exists alongside longstanding traditions and local businesses. IMAGE: Laundromat Art Space, located at 185 NE 59th Street in Miami, Florida 33137.
https://www.themiamiartscene.com/little-haiti-little-river-where-miamis-next-art-story-is-taking-shape/

09/15/2026

--> First U.S. Museum Solo Exhibition for Sheroanawe Hakihiiwe Debuts in November at Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami (ICA Miami), a Joint Presentation with the Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain. The landmark exhibition explores more than 25 years of the Venezuelan artist’s expressions of Indigenous Amazonia, including new site-specific commissions. The first solo U.S. museum exhibition by artist Sheroanawe Hakihiiwe (b. 1971, Sheroana, Venezuela) opens this November at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami (ICA Miami), ahead of Miami Art Week. Opening November 19, Sheroanawe Hakihiiwe is co-curated by Gean Moreno, Director of the Art + Research Center at ICA Miami, and Michela Alessandrini, Curator at the Fondation Cartier. The exhibition reflects the two institutions’ shared commitment to representing the significance of human relationships to the environment in their programs. IMAGE: Sheroanawe Hakihiiwe, Puu motho shipe (Stinging Vines), 2023. © Sheroanawe Hakihiiwe.
https://themiamiartscene.blogspot.com/2026/09/first-us-museum-solo-exhibition-for.html

09/15/2026

--> NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale: A Cultural Anchor Shaping South Florida’s Art Landscape. NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale has long served as an important cultural anchor in South Florida, bringing research-driven exhibitions, significant collections, and inspiring programs to the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale. Situated midway between Miami and Palm Beach, the museum occupies an 83,000-square-foot modernist building designed by architect Edward Larrabee Barnes that opened in 1986. Today, its collections encompass contemporary art, Latin American art, photography, the work of American realist William Glackens, and one of the most significant U.S. museum collections associated with the European CoBrA group. The museum is also the permanent home of Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s Surrounded Islands documentation exhibition, preserving the history of the landmark 1983 public art project created in Miami’s Biscayne Bay. IMAGE: Installation image of Christo and Jeanne-Claude Surrounded Islands Documentation Exhibition, 2025. Courtesy of NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale.
https://www.themiamiartscene.com/nsu-art-museum-fort-lauderdale-a-cultural-anchor-shaping-south-floridas-art-landscape/

09/15/2026

--> Lilian Garcia-Roig, Palm Strangler, 2024. Oil on canvas, 48 x 36 in. Courtesy of the artist. The Frank Pembroke Pines presents two new exhibition projects opening September 17, 2026: Hyphenated Encounters, a collaborative presentation with The Deering Estate featuring the work of Cuban American artist Lilian Garcia-Roig, and Discord and Serenity, curated by RemiJin Camping and featuring works by Barry University MFA students Joy Johnson and Bruna Marcon Weber. Hyphenated Encounters brings together two interconnected curatorial projects—Lilian Garcia-Roig: A Practice of Place, curated by Sophie Bonet, Chief Curator of The Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery, and Deering Estate Residency: Lilian Garcia-Roig, Site, and the Labor of Belonging, curated by Liliam Dominguez, Head Curator of Deering Estate. Together, these presentations offer audiences an expansive exploration of place, identity, memory, perception, and the complex inner and outer worlds explored through contemporary art. Art lovers and aficionados are cordially invited to 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐞𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 17𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 6 – 9𝐩𝐦 𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐂. 𝐎𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐲 for an evening of art, conversation, and exploration. Light refreshments will be served, and the event is free and open to the public. The Frank is located at 601 City Center Way in the City of Pembroke Pines, Florida 33025. Opening that evening, Hyphenated Encounters brings together two interconnected curatorial projects presented in collaboration with Deering Estate, while Discord and Serenity will be presented separately in The Frank Third Space. Together, these exhibitions offer audiences an opportunity to explore questions of place, identity, memory, perception, emotion, and the complex relationship between what is seen and what remains hidden. Learn more via link.
https://www.themiamiartscene.com/the-frank-c-ortis-art-gallery-in-pembroke-pines-presents-hyphenated-encounters-discord-and-serenity-opening-september-17th/

09/15/2026

--> 🌍🎨Tsika Dzedu: Zimbabwe National Exhibition & Competition 2026. A wonderful update from Artgal.online in Zimbabwe! We were delighted to share the recent exhibition and competition at the Artgalzim Center in Zimbabwe, and Dennis Ruf has shared this wonderful update following the competition’s conclusion. The competition awarded two First Prizes, two Second Prizes, two Third Prizes and five Special Awards, including an award from the National Gallery of Zimbabwe. We’re especially excited to see this connection between Maphosa and Raphael Chikukwa, Executive Director of The National Gallery of Zimbabwe, as Mr. Chikukwa personally selected the painting pictured here for an upcoming National Gallery exhibition. Next month, the National Gallery will also present an exhibition bringing together African and Indian art, supported by India in Zimbabwe (Embassy of India, Harare). All First, Second and Third Prize winners, together with the Special Award recipients, will also be showcased internationally on Artsy through Artgal.online. It is wonderful to see Zimbabwean artists receiving greater international visibility and opportunities to connect with collectors and institutions beyond their home market. 🇿🇼🎨
https://www.themiamiartscene.com/from-domboshava-to-the-international-art-world-artgal-online-builds-a-new-platform-for-contemporary-zimbabwean-art/

09/15/2026

09/15/2026

--> 'How Craig Robins Helped Transform Miami's Design District into a Global Destination for Art, Architecture & Luxury'. Long before the Miami Design District became an internationally recognized destination for luxury fashion, contemporary art, and world-renowned architecture, the neighborhood reflected a very different chapter in Miami's history. From its early agricultural roots and the historic Buena Vista community to the visionary leadership of Craig Robins and Dacra, this remarkable transformation helped redefine Miami's cultural landscape. Explore the history behind the neighborhood's evolution, highlighting its architectural heritage, public art, innovative design, and the creative vision that established the Miami Design District as one of the world's premier destinations where art, architecture, design, fashion, and public space converge.
https://www.themiamiartscene.com/how-craig-robins-helped-transform-miamis-design-district-into-a-global-destination-for-art-architecture-luxury/

09/15/2026

--> Experience The Official Art Deco Walking Tour by the Miami Design Preservation League on Wednesday, September 16th from 10:30am – 12:30pm. This 1.5 to 2-hour walking tour provides an introduction to the Art Deco, Mediterranean Revival, and Miami Modern (MiMo) styles found within the Miami Beach Architectural Historic District. Explore hotels, restaurants, and other commercial structures with a visit to a number of interiors. Choose from select dates / PURCHASE TICKETS via link.
https://www.themiamiartscene.com/event/the-official-art-deco-walking-tour-by-the-miami-design-preservation-league-1118/

09/15/2026

--> NSU Art Museum presents Creativity Exploration: Decks for Discovery on Saturday, October 10th from Noon – 1:30pm. Envision alternatives for the future by creating your own source for inspiration. Inspired by the decks of cards created by artist Suzanne Treister, imagine and design your own mixed-media deck of cards that can help shape your future actions, aspirations, and solutions to support your personal journey. RSVP via link. Creativity Exploration adult workshops promote the benefits of material exploration and the mind-to-body experience. In addition to producing a sense of well-being, sessions expand participants’ perceptions of forms, while increasing brain connectivity through visual and cognitive stimulation. The workshop is led by educator Lark Keeler, a specialist in mindfulness education. Extend your sense of well-being after the class by visiting our galleries and the newly redesigned Huizenga Park, located directly across Las Olas Blvd. Preregistration Required. Space is Limited. RSVP today, these workshops fill up fast!
https://www.themiamiartscene.com/event/nsu-art-museum-presents-creativity-exploration-decks-for-discovery/

09/15/2026

--> Mirror, resin, sky-blue finish, wall-mounted above the vanity, the 16-point radial frame shown at close range. Brickell, Miami, 2026. Courtesy of Shadia Sabagh. Miami artist and creative director Shadia Sabagh introduces Mirror, a new sculptural object shaped by her own practice of self-worth and self-love, now available on Kickstarter through September 22, 2026. Created from Sabagh’s evolving resin practice, Mirror marks her first project made and released entirely on her own terms. Hand-cast in polyresin with a soft sky blue finish, Mirror features a 16-point radial frame and measures 17.71 inches high by 10.30 inches wide and 2.36 inches deep. Each piece is hand-sketched, 3D-rendered and molded, then hand-finished, with minor, intentional variations from piece to piece. The limited edition is a run of 2,000, and each Mirror includes 120 digital self-worth and self-love affirmation cards, yours to keep and use however you practice. Mirror will be shown in person at The Other Art Fair: Los Angeles, September 24–27, 2026, at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. Learn more about Mirror and support the Kickstarter campaign through September 22, 2026.
https://www.themiamiartscene.com/miami-artist-shadia-sabagh-launches-mirror-on-kickstarter-where-sculptural-design-meets-self-worth/