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.

Art Show curated by Olga Chemokhud-Doty Artwork by Mark Sabin, Artem Mirolevich, Merril Seidl, Ekaterina Abramova. Exhibition Open: May 25th- July 20th, 2023 | 9am - 9pm  Opening reception on: May 26th, 7pm-9pm

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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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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Arnold Newman: A Retrospective looks at his photographic portraits from the 1940s to the early 2000s. Throughout his career, Newman photographed many Jewish public figures who have made a significant impact in their respective fields including artists, entertainers, scientists, philosophers and politicians. Arnold Newman was one of the world’s most prolific, innovative and distinguished portrait photographers. He is …

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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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On May 25, 2023 Photographer Tamary Kudita will appear at 6:15 to discuss her new collection “Birds of Paradise”, which is currently exhibited at The Betsy Hotel. Kudita, who just completed a fellowship at Harvard University (2023), was the Sony Open Photographer of The Year (2021). At 7 PM,  Cuban born pianist and conductor, Orlando Alonso …

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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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Thursday, May 25 · 6:30pm–8pm Garden Candlelit Yogic Breathwork & Sound Bath Journey This candlelit restorative breathwork and sound bath journey will allow you to explore your inner nature, to reset, and recharge. Doors will open at 6pm so that you can experience the garden in the peacefully quiet after hours while witnessing the aromas …

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