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There is no vacancy and the Afrikin Art Fair showcases the cultural diversity of Miami Arts Week

There is no vacancy and the Afrikin Art Fair showcases the cultural diversity of Miami Arts Week

Miami Arts Week 2023 kicked off with advanced exhibitions such as No Vacant Show and Africain Exhibition. (@nachomartinfilms)

Although the 2023 version of Miami Arts Week Starting on December 4, some exhibitions are already open and others will open before the official start of the festival Art Week. Such cases No vacancyan exhibition of 12 artists in 12 Hotels Creative of Miami BeachWhich started on November 16 and continues until December 14 African Art Galleryan exhibition that celebrates art Global African CommunityOpen from Sunday 3 December.

Now in its fourth year, this initiative organized by Medina Miami Beach In cooperation with Miami Beach Convention and Visitors Authorityseeks to enhance talent Local artists. To develop their work, each of the selected creators was given a stipend of US$10,000.

Artists will also compete for two Awards Which totals 35,000 US dollars. These awards include a $10,000 People’s Prize, which is publicly voted on on the Miami Beach Arts & Culture website, and a $25,000 Jury Prize awarded by local arts professionals.

the Artists Participants were selected, through a call for applications issued by the City, by representatives of the City’s Art in Public Places Committee Miami Beachand the Cultural Arts Council and Miami Beach Convention and Visitors Authority. The works and artists displayed are:

“Surrender to Migrants,” by Carola Bravo, is part of the “No Vacant Space” exhibition at 12 iconic hotels in Miami Beach.

Return of immigrantsWritten by Carola Bravo

where: Riviera South Beach Hotel318 20th Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139

When: Monday to Saturday, 12 noon to 9 pm; Sunday from 12 noon to 8 pm

Eternal futureWritten by Carlos Betancourt

where: betsey hotel, 1440 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139

When: Until December 10, from 6 pm to 10 pm

Prior to my design conservation role in Miamiwritten by Lenny Buskey

where: Working in Miami Beach3201 Collins Street, Miami Beach, FL 33140

When: Monday to Saturday, 12 noon to 9 pm; Sunday from 12 noon to 8 pm

Happy hourWritten by Gonzalo Fuenmayor

where: Avalon Hotel700 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139

When: Monday to Saturday, 12 noon to 9 pm; Sunday from 12 noon to 8 pm

“Machine Mangrove Lobby” by Leo Castañeda can be seen during “No Vacancy” at Hotel Esmé.

Mangrove Machine LoungeBy Leo Castaneda

where: My name is Miami Beach1438 Washington Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139

When: Monday to Saturday, from 12 to 9 pm; Sunday from 12 – 8 pm

Color theory miamiWritten by Laura Baresky Gold

where: Royal Palm South Beach1545 Collins Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139

When: Monday to Saturday, 12 noon to 9 pm; Sunday from 12 noon to 8 pm

Very beautifulBy Marco Inzerillo

where: Croydon Hotel3720 Collins Street, Miami Beach, FL 33140

When: Monday to Saturday, 12 noon to 9 pm; Sunday from 12 noon to 8 pm

The source of all hair, and the wearer of all socksBy Samantha Noder

where: Catalina Hotel and Beach Club1732 Collins Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139

When: Monday to Saturday, 12 noon to 9 pm; Sunday from 12 noon to 8 pm

Haiiileen’s “Get Haiii All the Tiime” is one of 12 works competing for the Audience Award and the Jury Prize in “No Vacancy.”

Get Haiii every TiiimeBy Haylene

where: Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel1717 Collins Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139

When: Monday to Saturday, 12 noon to 9 pm; Sunday from 12 noon to 8 pm

Garden of evilBy Christina Peterson

where: Cadillac Hotel and Beach Club3925 Collins Street, Miami Beach, FL 33140

When: Monday to Saturday, 12 noon to 9 pm; Sunday from 12 noon to 8 pm

nagBy Alete Simons Jimenez

where: International Inn on the Bay2301 Normandy Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33141

When: Monday to Saturday, 12 noon to 9 pm; Sunday from 12 noon to 8 pm

ExtravagantBy Federico Uribe

Kimpton palomar hotel, 1750 Alton Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139

When: Monday to Saturday, 12 noon to 9 pm; Sunday from 12 noon to 8 pm

During Afrikin you can see the works of Stephen Osochukwu.

After a ceremony in white clothing, which represents African purity and spirituality, African Art 2023 She opened her doors to her sample of young talent from the African American community. The night will be distinguished by its combination of elegance, confidence and fashion innovation, in a context that pays tribute to black beauty and its continuing cultural importance.

AfriKin Art 2023 activities will include cultural dialogues focusing on the impact of the erasure of black knowledge, cancel culture, and the relationship between African art and artificial intelligence. Highlights include seminars scheduled for December 7-9, and a fashion show on December 10 that will combine Afrofuturism and ancestral heritage. The exhibition seeks to celebrate diversity and promote understanding and pride among the cultures of the African diaspora.

AfriKin not only provides a platform for exhibitions, but also acts as a catalyst for underserved communities, promoting cultural awareness and supporting local artists to develop and present their work, thus promoting community dialogue and unity. The organizers highlight that “people’s art is the root of their freedom,” reflecting the influence of art on social and cultural inspiration and liberation.

Philippe Dodard is one of the other artists whose work has been featured at Africain.

where: Maison Africain1600 NE 126th Street, North Miami, FL 33181

When: Until December 10, from 11 am to 9 pm

In addition to the general exhibition, the following activities highlight:

Chat with AfriKin Artists: Overcoming Stress: Art, expression, and the weight of cancel culture

When: Friday, December 8 from 7 pm to 9 pm

African Talk: Rooted Futurism: Exploring the coexistence of traditional African art, artificial intelligence and the human essence

When: Saturday, December 9 from 7 pm to 9 pm

African Fashion: Echoes of Ancestors, Visions of the Digital Horizon

When: Sunday, December 10 from 7 pm to 9 pm

Afrikin displays several works by Angel Etunde Essamba.