One of the most recognizable artists in the realm of Japanimation-style art, Takashi Murakami has been exhibited in museums all over the world. Born in Tokyo, in 1963, Murakami received his PhD from the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music.
His mediums range from canvas and sculpture to watches and T-shirts. Along with being an artist, Takashi Murakami is an entrepreneur and a curator. He has also been responsible for launching the careers of several other Japanese artists as the curator of a major Japanese exhibition, Superflat.
You can check out Murakami’s full biography and more of his work at www.TakashiMurakami.com.
It’s that time of year again, when the entire art world
converges in Miami
for the annual Art Basel exposition. And although the Miami
BeachConvention center
is the epicenter of it all, virtually every art gallery, museum, hotel and
night club in South Florida is creating
some sort of special event in order to attract the art-loving crowd. So, here is a long
list of venues and events taking place all this week. Click on the “Read More”
button for the entire list.
The Abbey Hotel. Swiss Art
Miami: Works by the finalists of the "Visions of Nature -
Mountain to Sea" competition. Through Dec. 5. 300 21st St, Miami Beach,
www.swissartmiami.com.
Adamar Fine Arts.
"Journey of a Pop Artist: Burton
Morris": The artist will be present during Art Basel on
Dec. 4, starting at 8:30 p.m. The exhibit can be viewed all other days, Mon.-Fri.
10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sat. noon-5 p.m. Dec. 4-Jan. 10. 177 NE 39th St, Miami,
305-576-1355, www.adamargallery.com.
Adidas Original Store.
"My Adidas Miami": An exhibition and auction
presented by LegalArt, a not-for-profit organization created to help artists
with legal information and services. Through Dec. 31. 226 8th St, Miami Beach,
305-531-1240.
AfterImage. Gallery artists: Photographs
by Sheila de Lemos, Charlie Calderin, Izzy Havenick, and Rick Cruz. Through
Dec. 30. Call for appointment, Coral
Gables, 305-567-1428, www.afterimageonline.com.
Alejandra Von Hartz Fine
Arts. "Utopia of Form": Argentinean Concrete Art, by
several artists. Tue.-Fri. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. noon-4 p.m. Special Art Basel
Hours 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Through Jan. 31, 2005. 180 NE 39th St Suite 220, Miami,
305-438-0220.
Alexander Gore Fine Art.
"Centrofugal Forces": Plenty of curves and vibrant
colors at this exhibit of oil paintings by Alexander Gore. Open daily 9 a.m.-10
p.m. Through Dec. 31. 1501 Collins
Ave Suite 205, Miami Beach,
305-467-0814.
Ali Photography.
"Unidentified Objects": An exhibit by native Miami photographer Ali.
Through Dec. 8. 1442 Alton Rd,
Miami Beach, 305-576-0682.
Alonso Art.
"fotofijas": By José Iraola. By appointment only. Through
Dec. 30. 200 SW 30 Rd, Miami,
305-854-1010, www.alonsoart.com.
Alquilar M Galeria.
"Ballet in Drag": A performance by Ebone, who
danced with the Alvin Ailey Ballet Company for several years. Performances at 7
p.m. and 10 p.m. Sat., Dec. 4. $5 donation. "Journey Through
Wonderland" Opening reception Dec. 2, 7-11 p.m. Show through January
2005. Daily. 90 NE 46th St,
Miami, 305-573-4452, www.maria-alquilar.com.
Ambrosino Gallery. "All
my love,": You can see Ambrosino Gallery at Art Basel
booth A-8. Dec. 2-6. 769 NE 125th
St, North Miami,
305-891-5577.
The Americas
Collection. "Photography Plus" Mon.-Fri. 10:30
a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sat. noon-5 p.m. Dec. 3-Jan. 2. 2440 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral
Gables, 305-446-5578.
Amos Miller Studio. New
Paintings: By Amos Miller. Open during Art Basel.
Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 2-5. 180 NE 39th St Suite 206, Miami,
305-573-2125, www.amosmillerstudio.com.
The Aqua Gallery. "I
feel mysterious today": Thu. 8 p.m.-midnight, Fri. 10
a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-midnight, Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 2-5. 180 NE 40th St, MelenBuilding,
Miami.
The Art Corporation.
"Vanity Fair - So is the lust!": Through Dec. 31. 180 NE 39th St Suite 226, Miami, 305-801-6188, www.theartcorporation.com.
Art Fusion Gallery. "Art
Explosion": Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. throughout Art Basel. Show runs
through December. Dec. 2-30. Art Explosion at Art Fusion for Art Basel
Party: Celebrating the exhibit at Art Fusion. Sat., Dec. 4, 7-11 p.m. 1 NE 40th St, Miami,
305-573-5730.
Art Vitam. "Emanuele
Viscuso: Sculptures and Installations": Cocktail reception
Dec. 4, 7 p.m.-midnight. Dec. 2-31. 3452
N Miami Ave, Miami,
305-571-8342, www.artvitam.com.
ArtCenter/South Florida Gallery.
"Objects of Virtue": By several South
Florida artists. Mon.-Wed. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Thu.-Sun. 10
a.m.-11p.m. Through Jan. 2, 2005. 800
Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach,
305-674-8278, www.artcentersf.org.
Artimoto Modern Art Network.
"The Art of Bateau Laveau: In Pursuit of Collective Identity": Collection
of paintings by the group of South African artists. Through Dec. 31. 3841 NE 2nd Ave Suite 301A, Miami, 305-573-7575, www.artimoto.com.
Artist in Residence Gallery.
"Iconography": A collection of celebrity photographs by
Mark Seliger. Dec. 2-30. 3015 Grand Ave 2nd Level, Coconut Grove, 305-443-9799,
www.artistinresidencegallery.com.
ArtSouth. Permanent
Collection: Special Art Basel hours, Sat.-Sun., noon-6
p.m. Through Dec. 5. 240 N Krome
Ave, Homestead,
305-247-9406.
ArtSouth Sanctuary. Sanctuary
Gallery: special Art Basel hours, Sat.-Sun. noon-6 p.m. Through Dec.
5, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 240 N Krome Ave,
Homestead, 305-247-9406.
Artspace C GQ. Opening
Reception: special Art Basel hours, Dec. 2-5, 1-6 p.m.
Sat., Dec. 4, 7 p.m.-midnight. 305-282-9154. 4510 NE 2 Ave, Miami.
ArtSpace/Virginia Miller
Galleries. "Light on Hell & Paradise": Open
7-10 p.m. Fri., Dec. 3. "Aquascapes": Underwater photographs
by Karen Glaser. Through Dec. 31. 169
Madeira Ave, Coral Gables,
305-444-4493, www.virginiamiller.com.
Ashmore Gallery. "High
Art: Perspectives": The show will include works by Robert
Rauschenberg, Roy Lichtenstein, Tom Wesselman, and Andy Warhol. Through Dec.
31, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. 2213 Collins
Ave, Miami Beach,
305-531-0654.
Atelier Feyerabend &
Hubler. "Mosaics Fine Art & FUNctional": Call
for event and workshop info. Dec. 3-Jan. 11. 3863 Shipping Ave, Miami,
305-569-9990, www.atelier.bz.
Bakehouse Art Complex.
"Breakfast at the Bakehouse": On Dec. 2, 9 a.m.-noon. Also,
the Winter Juried Art Show, works by more than 100 artists. Basel hours 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 2-5, 9 a.m.-5
p.m.; Dec. 6-Jan. 15. Free admission. 561
NW 32nd St, Miami,
305-576-2828.
Bank of AmericaTower.
For Art Basel: Through Dec. 5. 100 SE 2nd St, Miami.
Barbara Gillman Gallery.
"Six-Eight": Tue.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat. 11 a.m.-5
p.m. Through Dec. 31. 800-688-7079. 3814
NE Miami Ct, Miami,
305-573-1920, www.artnet.com/bgillman.html.
BassMuseum of
Art. "Együt - Together - from Miami to Budapest and Back": A
concert presented by the Center for Emerging Art. Sun., Dec. 5, 3 p.m. "Paris
Moderne: Art Deco Works from the Musée d'Arte Moderne de la Ville de
Paris": For the first time out of France, an exhibit of paintings,
sculptures, and other art, celebrating the style of Paris in the ö20s and ö30s.
Through Jan. 23, 2005. 2121 Park
Ave, Miami Beach,
305-673-7530, www.bassmuseum.org.
Beaux Arts Gallery.
"Carbonell: A Modern Expression, Traditional Principles": By
sculptor Manuel Carbonell, creator of "Tequesta Family" at the BrickellAvenueBridge.
Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat. by appt. Through Jan. 31, 2005. 2451 Brickell Ave, Miami, 305-858-6776, www.beauxartsgallery.net.
Ever since the success of the 80s television sensation, Miami Vice, where the city of Miami is a virtual character, Miami-Dade and Miami Beach have been the backdrop for several other television series.
Currently, there seems to be a television boom taking place in Miami, with at least 7 prime time television shows on-air, not counting Spanish television and upcoming series like Bravo’s “Miami Social” (working title, “Fabulous People of Miami”), a show produced by Pink Sneakers, the same producers of “Brooke Knows Best”.
The following is a list and short description of just some of the shows filmed right here in Miami.
Dexter
Every
Sunday night at 9 p.m. on Showtime, “Dexter” is a drama about Dexter
Morgan, a serial killer by night and a blood splatter analyst for the
Miami Dade Police Department by day.
Brooke Knows Best
On VH1, I can’t figure out the appeal to this show but I can’t look away. As a Miami
native, you can’t help but watch and point out the places you've
visited for years as they flash across the screen. And of course,
Brooke.
Ocean Force
Mondays
at 8 p.m. on TruTV, This reality show follows lifeguards on South Beach
as they save lives and lock up drunks, in that order.
Burn Notice Thursdays at 10 on USA.
I‘ll tell you the truth, even after reading a plot summary, I still
don’t know what this show is about… might have something to do with
spies.
