Tyrants aiming to dominate populations and terrorists aspiring to intimidate are vulnerable to satire and ridicule. In both wartime and peace, anti-Nazi propaganda campaigns have deployed biting humor, undermining their adversaries' power by making them look ridiculous rather than fearsome. This installation examines the parallels between Allied propaganda directed against Adolf Hitler and the Axis …

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Daniel Marosi's text-based work is part of the "Rhema Word Series", which examines the relevance of Biblical instruction to contemporary values. Investigating the implicit authority of news, music, and advertising to influence behaviors, Marosi layers multiple phrases with scriptural verses, allowing individual letterforms to become a visible meditation on the intangible substance of faith.

For artist and activist Roberto Lugo, the past is always present. He mines the history of ceramics to create artwork with contemporary urgency, turning luxurious porcelain forms—often used to mark major events or memorialize monarchies and political leaders—into agents of change and disruption. At The Wolfsonian, Lugo looks to the museum's significant collection of 19th- …

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To coincide with the 20th anniversary of Art Basel in Miami Beach and it presents the diverse works of a Fulbright scholar Yulia Lanina from Austin Texas, NYC artist Valery Yershov, resident of North Miami Daria Bagrintseva and resident of South Beach Olga Chemokhud-Doty at the South Tower Flamingo. The exhibit will be open to …

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Upon Thy Gates, The Elaine K. and Norman Winik Mezuzah Collection arrives at JMOF-FIU from the Oregon Museum of the Jewish People and Center for Holocaust Education in Portland on May 10, 2023. Curated by Kenneth Helphand, the exhibition presents 73 mezuzahs collected by the Winiks that represent a wide range of styles, materials, and …

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Landscape of Realities is an exhibition by Oolite’s 2023 artists-in-residence that presents works that examine and construct realities, both seen and unseen. A number of the works on view are inspired by literal, imagined, and alternative landscapes, building a conversation around what constitute our surroundings. Using various media, the works contemplate on identity, social, technology, …

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Whether you're a beginner or an experienced chess player, match your skills and learn a few new tricks about this game of strategy. For more information, please contact the branch. Ages 19 yrs. + To request materials in accessible format, sign language interpreters, and/or any accommodation to participate in any Miami-Dade Public Library System sponsored …

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The Bass Teen Board hosts Neon Night at The Bass! For May’s Culture Crawl, The Bass’ Teen Board hosts a Neon Night at The Bass. The Teen Board hosts participants of all ages from 6-8pm during an open studio to create wearable art featuring bright neon colors. Guests are invited to draw inspiration from Tavares …

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The City of Miami Beach is working alongside some of the world’s best cultural institutions to provide a series of free evenings featuring unique and unforgettable experiences. Enjoy free admissions and performances every third Thursday of the month, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Miami Beach comes alive with culture as various institutions and buildings …

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In the Loving Swamp of Dry Autumn Leaves: Artist Luján Candria Thursday, May 18 • 6PM-9PM Please join us for a cocktail reception celebrating the opening of In the Loving Swamp of Dry Autumn Leaves: The Mixed Media Art of Lujan Candria. The event takes place in the Garden’s Butterfly Gallery during May’s Miami Beach …

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On May 18, 2023 The Betsy will be activated property-wide to celebrate the arts, as part of ‘Culture Crawl on the City of Miami Beach’. Programming runs from 6 to 11 PM in the Lobby Salon and on the Front Terrace @ The Betsy Hotel. Featured performers are Cindy Ellis and Wendy Pederson with Ryan …

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Miami Beach Toastmasters provides a comfortable, warm and nurturing environment to help you develop your public speaking and leadership skills. This is also a great way for accomplished, experienced speakers to hone their skills and perfect their art. For more information, please contact the branch. Ages 19 yrs.+ To request materials in accessible format, sign …

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Join Young Musicians Unite at Normandy Fountain for Culture Crawl! Featuring preformances by Miami Beach Rock Ensemble, Sevenstone, Avalance, and Arrowhead!

Written by Lileana Blain-Cruz based on Edwidge Danticat’s book of essays, Create Dangerously: The Immigrant Artist at Work. An exploratory journey through an artist’s mind. Moving between memory and fiction, recollection and contemplation, joy and despair, we follow a woman reconciling with what it means to be an artist from a country in crisis. Journeying …

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