Carlo Mollino was a remarkable protagonist of 20th-century Italian culture. As an architect, designer, educator, photographer, sportsman, and author, he defiantly embraced and embodied modern eclecticism. He is known for his building, interior, and furniture designs—and also for a stash of erotic Polaroids from the 1960s recovered among his personal effects after his death. In […]
See the work of young artists! Inspired by historic materials in the Wolfsonian collection, FIU students have created two pop-up installations on view for one night only. Free | Register
Celebrate FIU art and music students' talent and creativity! This afternoon of new work inspired by our current exhibitions begins with the opening of two pop-up shows: Geo-Graphic (displaying prints responding to pieces in our map-centric Plotting Power show), and Seeing Sound (showcasing posters visualizing the Afro-Cuban music and dance found in Turn the Beat Around). After taking in the art, stay […]
Where did salsa style come from? Ethnomusicologist Robin Moore answers that question by addressing both musical lineages and political changes. In the 1950s, mambo, cha-cha-cha, and the conjunto sound of Arsenio Rodríguez put Cuban music and musicians at the center of New York City nightlife, sparking a flow of influences between the two countries that continued far […]
On-site | Thursday, April 20 @ 6–9pm Inspired by the work of artist Roberto Lugo, 10th Street will transform into a one-night-only block party with live entertainment, an art opening, and Caribbean-themed food trucks. Produced by IlluminArts, the evening's performance features Grammy-winning baritone Kenneth Overton, conductor Jacomo Bairos, the Peter London Global Dance Company, and the Miami Sound Choir. […]
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