For the past six years, the erstwhile Kendall Art Center - now reimagined as the Museum of Contemporary Art of the Americas - has devoted itself to nurturing a profound dialogue surrounding painting, encouraging a spirit of experimentation and a multiplicity of perspectives. 'Old Friends' exemplifies this fruitful discourse between two maestros of abstract art. This dialogue was sparked by Rigoberto Mena's journey to Boston in 2000, some 23 years ago. Mena, traversing to the United States, participated in the exhibition 'Cuba, Cuba, three contemporary artists', showcased alongside fellow artists Alejandro Lazo and Pango at the Espacio 12 gallery.
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In recent years, Cirenaica Moreira has frequently delved into the realm of performance art. Since the 90s, Moreira has focused—through the representation of her own body—on challenging the political discourse expressed as yet another projection of toxic masculinity. She analyzes the female body from the perspectives of sexuality, gender, and race. Much of her work as a photographer transports us to dreamlike or unreal contexts where the subject has evolved at its own pace, untouched by the haste and agitation of 'becoming'. Cirenaica's models simply 'are'.
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The Museum of Contemporary Art of the Americas and the Fine Arts Ceramic Center presented their exhibition "Unlikely Assemblages" as part of the 57th Annual National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) Conference, which took place from March 15th to 18th, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. The Annex Gallery, located next to the Pendelton Art Center and directed by photographer and cultural promoter Jens G. Rosenkrantz, hosted the exhibition, which will run until April 29th, 2023. "Unlikely Assemblages" showcases the works of three prominent Cuban creators who are based in South Florida.
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Within the Women in the Arts Program, a tribute from a group of Cuban female artists to the extraordinary Carmen Herrera. As part of the Women in the Arts Program, the Museum of Contemporary Art of the Americas in Kendall inaugurated the collective exhibition 'A mi me manda Carmen' on Friday, March 10, 2023. In response to a call by curator Monica Batard, a select group of Latina artists decided to honor Herrera's memory, life, and example. These Cuban artists, share their works with the public in Kendall and Miami-Dade County, once again demonstrating the richness and diversity of female creativity in the world of contemporary art.
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The Fine Art Ceramic Center and the Miami Ceramic League are joining forces to promote the appreciation of ceramic arts, educate their members and the general public in all aspects of this unique artistic expression. In collaboration with the Museum of Contemporary Art of the Americas in Kendall, the Miami Ceramic League presented its annual exhibition, including the participation of master ceramicist Tom Coleman, who offered a keynote speech about his work and creative and motivational experiences. A significant group of creators enjoyed an evening of several hours where they exchanged experiences and showcased their latest creations to the guests.
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I don’t remember when I first met Montoto, but by the time I began to associate with the art world, he was already well-established. It’s been over 25 years now. I later designed several catalogs for him and got to know him personally. At that time, he often worked with art critic Rufo Caballero, who unfortunately passed away at the peak of his career. Rufo told me that Montoto’s entire discourse was based on deep intellectual convictions and that I should not be swayed by appearances, that beyond his almost absolute mastery of technique, there were deep philosophical reflections layered underneath.
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The Kendall Art Cultural Center (KACC), dedicated the past six years to the preservation and promotion of contemporary art and artists, and to the exchange of art and ideas throughout Miami and South Florida, as well as abroad. Through an energetic calendar of exhibitions, programs, and its collections, KACC provides an international platform for the work of established and emerging artists, advancing public appreciation and understanding of contemporary art.
The Rodríguez collection is a blueprint of Cuban art and its diaspora. Within the context of the new MoCA-Americas the collection becomes an invaluable visual source for Diaspora identity. It represents a different approach to art history to try to better understand where we come from to better know where we are heading.
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