Top and Flop of Miami Art Week 2018
Judy Chicago's solo exhibition at the Institute of Contemporary Art Miami opened on December 4, showcasing her enduring energy and passion for social change at age 79. Paola Pivi's work was highlighted at The Bass museum (October to March) and at Art Basel Miami Beach, where Perrotin gallery displayed her bears at the stand entrance. Mana Contemporary presented 'Ad Astra' at Pinta fair, curated by Ysabel Pinyol Blasi, featuring works by 17 artists. Wynwood's Basel House Mural Festival brought street art, concerts, and live graffiti. Negative aspects included severe traffic despite shuttles and trolleys, lack of photography exhibitions, objectifying female performances at Faena Festival, gallerists refusing to speak to journalists, and local residents avoiding the art week activities.
Key facts
- Judy Chicago's solo exhibition at ICA Miami opened December 4, 2018.
- Paola Pivi had a solo show at The Bass from October to March.
- Perrotin gallery exhibited Paola Pivi's bears at Art Basel Miami Beach.
- Mana Contemporary installed 'Ad Astra' at Pinta fair, curated by Ysabel Pinyol Blasi.
- Basel House Mural Festival took place in Wynwood from Friday to Sunday.
- Traffic was severe despite shuttle and trolley services.
- Photography was notably absent from the art week.
- Faena Festival opening featured stereotypical female performances.
Entities
Artists
- Judy Chicago
- Paola Pivi
- Camila Cañeque
- Hugo Crosthwaite
- Sonia Falcone
- Franz Klainsek
- Luciana Lamothe
- Mira Lehr
- Ali Medina
- Mark Niskanen
- Jani-Matti Salo
- Raquel Schwartz
- Stefania Strouza
- Francisca Sutil
- Pedro Tyler
- Pae White
- Cydney Williams
- Agustina Woodgate
Institutions
- Institute of Contemporary Art Miami
- The Bass
- Perrotin
- Mana Contemporary
- Pinta
- Mana Wynwood Convention Center
- Basel House Mural Festival
- Faena Festival
- Artribune
Locations
- Miami
- Miami Beach
- Wynwood
- South Beach
- Alaska
- New Jersey
- Brickell City Centre