Release Date:- 2025-10-28
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Discover how Miamiās local art
community transformed the city into a hub of global artistic exchange
Step into
the vibrant heartbeat of Miamiās art scene during a transformative period in Miamiās
Art Boom. Award-winning art critic Elisa Turner presents over 100 of her
best profiles, reviews, and stories to capture the evolution of Miamiās visual
arts community before and after the inaugural Art Basel Miami Beach in 2002.
This book reveals how a constellation of visionary artists, curators,
galleries, and museums ignited a cultural revolution that propelled the region
onto the international stage.
Through four chronological sections and a richly contextualizing introduction, readers are invited to witness a pivotal era when creative pioneers like JosĆ© Bedia, Carlos Betancourt, MarĆa Brito, Gary L. Moore, Eugenia Vargas-Pereira, Edouard Duval-CarriĆ©, MarĆa MartĆnez-CaƱas, and many others redefined artistic boundaries. Their individual stories are artfully interwoven with the broader
narrative of a community energized by cross-cultural exchange. As Miami
transformed into a flourishing hub of global artistry amid burgeoning support
from state and private funders, the groundwork was laid for Art Basel Miami
Beach, a landmark event whose explosive impact continues to reverberate.
Miamiās
Art Boom is more
than a historyāit is a vibrant cultural artifact that not only defies myths
about Miamiās artistic roots but also celebrates the spirit of innovation and
diversity. This detailed, lively collection is an essential read for art
students and scholars, professionals, and anyone passionate about the power of
creativity. Embrace the story of Miamiās rise from the foundational work of
local visionaries to the exhilarating exchange of the international art world
and experience an inspirational journey.
