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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 of à la carte culture! Grab your bike or comfy walking shoes and take in the best of South Beach's art, performances, screenings, and tours, […]
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 […]
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 […]
There are creatures lurking in the shadows at The Wolfsonian. From mighty dragons to colossal ogres, we'll dive deep into our collection to unearth how different cultures convey messages of power and horror through fantastical imagery. Fear not—our expert guides Nathaniel Sandler, director of Bookleggers Library, and Sasha Lamadrid, Wolfsonian education manager, will illuminate the […]
Date: Friday, November 15, 2024 Time: 6:15–8pm Location: The Wolfsonian–FIU @ 1001 Washington Avenue William Randolph Hearst, notorious "father of yellow journalism," revolutionized news with sensationalist headlines crafted to grab attention and sell papers. His decades-old tactics still shape today's media, from clickbait to the rise of disinformation. Inspired by our installation HEARST: Lampooning the […]
Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024 Time: 6–9pm Location: The Wolfsonian–FIU @ 1001 Washington Avenue We're partnering with the City of Miami Beach and neighboring institutions to present free monthly evenings of à la carte culture. Just hop on the complimentary trolley service stopping near participating locations (or grab your bike or comfy walking shoes!) and […]
Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024 Time: 6–9pm Location: The Wolfsonian–FIU @ 1001 Washington Avenu FIU students take center stage this November, reimagining narratives in HEARST: Lampooning the King of Yellow Journalism and The Big World: Alternative Landscapes in the Modern Era through a creative lens. In the lobby, participate in a Hearst-inspired newspaper collage activity, […]
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