Miami Artist

06/18/2026

--> Must-see summer exhibition at the Pérez Art Museum Miami opening June 25th, “Basquiat: Figures, Signs, Symbols,” a curated exhibition of 10 works by Jean-Michel Basquiat from the private collection of collector Kenneth C. Griffin. A record-breaking Basquiat painting is coming to Miami this summer, anchoring a must-see exhibition at Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM), on view from June 25, 2026 – June 6, 2027. At the center of the presentation is the artist’s iconic 1982 work Untitled — the $110.5 million painting that set auction records and reaffirmed Basquiat’s global cultural and market significance. Curated by PAMM Director Franklin Sirmans and Curator Megan Kincaid, the exhibition highlights Basquiat’s powerful visual language, spanning portraiture, symbolic systems, text, and expressive compositional structure. Timed alongside Miami’s heightened international visibility during major global events this summer, the exhibition positions Basquiat not only within market history, but within a broader cultural and intellectual context.
https://www.themiamiartscene.com/the-perez-art-museum-miami-presents-basquiat-figures-signs-symbols-opening-june-25th/

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

--> PAMM Museum Circle Preview of Basquiat: Figures, Signs, Symbols on Wednesday, June 24th from 6 – 8pm. Museum Circle members are invited to an intimate exhibition preview and reception celebrating Basquiat: Figures, Signs, Symbols at the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM). Enjoy complimentary bites and drinks, watch a live performance by Nu Deco Ensemble, and experience these iconic paintings before the exhibition opens to the public. Discover the layering of meaning behind the recurring symbols that cemented Basquiat’s legacy in art history. Exclusively for Museum Circle-level members and above. Become a member to receive your invitation. Or join today! See link for more info. IMAGE: Jean-Michel Basquiat, Untitled (Skull), 1982. Private collection. Artwork © Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Licensed by Artestar, New York. Image courtesy of Sotheby’s, Inc. © 2026.
https://www.themiamiartscene.com/event/pamm-museum-circle-preview-of-basquiat-figures-signs-symbols/

06/16/2026

--> Experience NSU Art Museum FREE Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Day on Sunday, June 28th from 12 – 5pm. Every LAST Sunday of every month, Fort Lauderdale residents receive FREE admission to NSU Art Museum as part of Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Days. RSVP via link. Fort Lauderdale Residents Receive:2-for-1 Wine in the Museum Café, FREE admission, residents must show a photo ID, driver’s license, or residential utility bill with proof of Fort Lauderdale address. Visit the Museum Cafe & Store and receive 10% off books published by NSU Art Museum. Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Day is made possible by the City of Fort Lauderdale.
https://www.themiamiartscene.com/event/nsu-art-museum-free-fort-lauderdale-neighbor-day-41/

06/04/2026

--> Experience the Wynwood Art District Second Saturdays Art Walk on Saturday, June 13th from 7-11pm. Enjoy open galleries, studios and alternative art spaces throughout the district; located just north of downtown between 23rd and 30th streets and NW 2nd Avenue.
https://www.themiamiartscene.com/event/wynwood-art-district-second-saturdays-art-walk-43/

06/04/2026

--> Old School Square Cornell Art Museum in Delray presents the Opening Reception for Persistence of Matter on Friday, June 5th from 6 – 9pm, an exhibition showcasing artists who transform the forgotten into the unforgettable. Through thoughtful upcycling and environmental awareness, participating artists reimagine discarded materials—revealing their resilience, hidden histories, and potential for renewal. This group exhibition explores the enduring life of materials and the idea that what we discard does not simply disappear. Instead, it remains, shifts form, and waits for imagination. By elevating cast-off objects into compelling works of art, the artists challenge viewers to reconsider consumption, waste, and the environmental impact of everyday materials. Persistence of Matter celebrates the belief that what is discarded still holds value—and through creativity, it can be renewed, repurposed, and given a second life.
Exhibition Dates: June 5 – September 10, 2026
Location: Upper Level Galleries, Cornell Art Museum
Opening Night: Live music, refreshments, and a meet-and-greet with participating artists
Curated by: Mavis Benson and Pam Lambie
IMAGE: Cyanoflow, 2026, mirror polished stainless steel, recycled canvas with discarded house paint and acrylic, 80 x 36 x 3.5 in. by Artist Duo & Sisters, KX2 (Ruth Avra + Dana Kleinman).
https://www.themiamiartscene.com/event/cornell-art-museum-persistence-of-matter/

06/04/2026

--> "Internationally Collected Autistic Artist Vito Bonanno's Artwork in the Corporate Collections of AMAZON and Google." Internationally collected mixed media artist Vito Bonanno taps into the daily emotional and social challenges of living with autism, placing his innermost feelings onto canvas. The New England-based artist's work is image and concept-driven and embedded in his personal philosophy. His art contains the essence of his life, feelings, thoughts, and dreams, coupled with objects or topics that "get stuck in his head", including traffic lights, grids, ceiling fans, graffiti, and pop culture. Corporate clients include AMAZON, Google, and The Hartford. Vito is aligned with ArtLifting, which is a non-for-profit art organization that empowers artists living with disabilities through the celebration and sale of their artwork. ArtLifting is about creating opportunity, empowerment, and validation. This collaboration opened many new and exciting opportunities for the artist, which includes his work in Google's corporate collection, with art hanging in their Leesburg, VA offices, as well as Amazon, for one of their corporate buildings in Seattle, Washington. Bonanno was diagnosed with PDD/Autism just before his 4th birthday. Because he was language delayed, his parents and teachers developed strategies that tapped into his high visual acuity, utilizing storyboard styles to relay academic and social information. He was also encouraged to draw in storyboard format to express his feelings. The storyboard grid remains prominent in his work and studio preparation today and is a poignant reminder of a boy who was trapped in his own mind.
https://themiamiartscene.blogspot.com/2026/06/internationally-collected-autistic.html