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Beneath the surface of its sun-soaked beaches and vibrant landscapes, Florida harbors a treasure trove of cultural riches from the traditional to the norm-breaking. What works of art best encapsulate the state's rich past and eclectic present? It's time to delve into the Sunshine State's artistic and architectural marvels, where history and modernity meet under the palm trees.
Join New York Adventure Club for an enlightening four-part series that unveils the vibrant art and culture scene of Florida, from opulent 19th century estates to contemporary art. In Part Four: Contemporary Art in Miami, we explore Miami's emergence as a major center for contemporary art, highlighted by Art Basel's international acclaim and the street art murals of Wynwood Walls.
Led by Sylvia Laudien-Meo — art historian, museum educator, and NYC tour guide — this art-centric virtual journey will feature:
- Art Basel, the international Art Fair, including how it started and what it's all about
- The Wynwood Art District and Wynwood Walls with a colorful collection of street art murals
- A look at the Rubell Museum of Contemporary Art, from its founders to highlights of its collection, including works by Keith Haring, Yayoi Kusama, Jean Michel Basquiat, Kehinde Wiley, and Purvis Young
- The Perez Museum and its collection highlights including Robert Rauschenberg, George Segal, Ai Weiwei, Nari Ward, Doris Salcedo, and Firelei Baez
- How St Petersburg has not only become a center of Contemporary glass art — featuring the Dale Chihuly Foundation and Imagine Museum, as well as the outstanding Duncan Maclellan glass art gallery — but also a hub for local galleries in its Warehouse Art District
Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Sylvia — any and all questions are welcomed and encouraged!
Can't make it live? Don't worry, you'll have access to the full replay for one week after the entire series concludes.
See you there, virtually!
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About Sylvia
Sylvia Laudien-Meo is a freelance Art Historian who works in and around the city in various capacities, specializing on Modern and Contemporary art, with a strong focus on Public Art. She teaches art history at Fairleigh Dickinson University and has been working as a museum educator at MoMA, the Guggenheim and the Jewish Museum for over many years, engaging visitors in conversation based, interactive art experiences of permanent collections and changing exhibitions.
For the Municipal Art Society, UFT, Brandeis Univ., and private clients, she has been touring the city for over 20 years, exploring art and architecture, parks, neighborhoods and history. Working in various different capacities gives her a unique opportunity to make intriguing connections and weave together the complex perspectives that make out the tapestry of our fascinating city.
SLM holds a Masters Degree in Art History (with minors in History and American Studies) from the Joh. Gutenberg University in Mainz, Germany, as well as a Tourism degree from the EST in Paris France.
The Art of Florida Series
Part 1: Gilded Age Splendor (Wednesday, May 1)
Part 2: Arts and Crafts Movement (Wednesday, May 8)
Part 3: Early 20th Century Collections (Wednesday, May 15)
Part 4: Contemporary Art in Miami (Wednesday, May 22)
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