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Harlem Renaissance Book Club: Mules and Men

Wolfsonian-FIU 1001 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL, United States

Date: Saturday, May 18, 2024 Time: 1:30–3pm Location: The Wolfsonian–FIU @ 1001 Washington Avenue Dive into iconic texts featured in the Wolfsonian's latest show Silhouettes: Image and Word in the Harlem Renaissance through a three-part, exhibition-inspired book club. Hosted at The Wolfsonian and facilitated by FIU English professor Shawn Christian, our final meeting focuses on Zora Neale Hurston's Mules and […]

PrintFest

Wolfsonian-FIU 1001 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL, United States

Date: Sunday, May 19, 2024 Time: 1–4pm Location: The Wolfsonian–FIU @ 1001 Washington Avenue Calling booklovers, print nerds, and zinesters of all ages for a celebration of printmaking and book arts! Discover rare publications in the Wolfsonian's library open house, roll up your sleeves for hands-on workshops led by local printers Tom Virgin and Melina Tsalikis, and come […]

Silhouettes: Curator Tour

Wolfsonian-FIU 1001 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL, United States

Date: Sunday, May 26, 2024 Time: 12–1pm Location: The Wolfsonian–FIU @ 1001 Washington Avenue See the artworks of Silhouettes: Image and Word in the Harlem Renaissance through the eyes of guest curator Christopher Norwood on this special Memorial Day Weekend tour.  A collector, gallery owner, and passionate advocate for African American art past and present, Norwood offers insights on the […]

There Is No Harlem Renaissance without Black Women

Wolfsonian-FIU 1001 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL, United States

Date: Friday, June 7, 2024 Time: 7–8 pm Location: The Wolfsonian–FIU @ 1001 Washington Avenue Silhouettes: Image and Word in the Harlem Renaissance at the Wolfsonian - FIU Museum, highlights a number of women artists and writers who were active in the "New Negro" movement, which continues to serve as a beacon of visionary art, culture, and life […]

Miami Beach Culture Crawl | Bookbinding 101

Wolfsonian-FIU 1001 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL, United States

Date: Thursday, June 20, 2024 Time: 6–9 pm Location: The Wolfsonian–FIU @ 1001 Washington Avenue The Wolfsonian is partnering with the City of Miami Beach and neighboring institutions to present free monthly evenings […]

Harlem Renaissance and the Tropics

Wolfsonian-FIU 1001 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL, United States

Date: Sunday, June 23, 2024 Time: 11 am–2 pm Location: The Wolfsonian–FIU @ 1001 Washington Avenue Explore the cultural reach of the Caribbean in the Harlem Renaissance during a day of talks and conversation inspired by the Wolfsonian's Silhouettes exhibition. Art historian Samantha Noël kick-things-off with a keynote presentation about how American artists like Aaron Douglas and Josephine […]

The Wolfsonian Presents: Curators Choice ‘The New Deal’

Wolfsonian-FIU 1001 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL, United States

Seeking solutions for widespread unemployment during the Great Depression, the U.S. government embarked on New Deal programs that commissioned out-of-work artists. These initiatives produced paintings, sculptures, and murals, some of which still adorn public buildings today. Sit down with curator Lea Nickless and Marianne Lamonaca, former Wolfsonian associate director and current FIU program director of […]