Lineages

MoCA‑Americas presented Descendencias, a collective exhibition that featured six Cuban women artists who explored lineage as a living, embodied memory. Through photography, performance, and symbolic portraiture, these artists revealed how identity was shaped across generations. With poetic and often provocative gestures, their works traced the invisible threads that connected personal history to collective inheritance.

Lineages offered a multilayered meditation on ancestry, presence, and reinvention. It posed enduring questions—what does it mean to speak of lineage, of ancestry, of descent? Is it a burden, a continuity, a scar, a myth? Through photography, performance, and symbolic portraiture, the artists revealed how identity *was shaped—claimed, questioned, and transformed—*across generations.

From This Shore, the Breach Is Memory and Path Cuban Art Beyond Borders

What began in Brazil as a bold and visionary endeavor to shed light on Cuban diasporic art now finds a new and vibrant chapter in Miami. This exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art of the Americas (MoCA-Americas) is not a reprise, but rather a natural and necessary evolution—a living continuation of a broader and still-unfolding curatorial project that is only beginning to reveal its full depth and potential.

What began in Brazil as a bold and visionary endeavor to shed light on Cuban diasporic art now finds a new and vibrant chapter in Miami. This exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art of the Americas (MoCA-Americas) is not a reprise, but rather a natural and necessary evolution—a living continuation of a broader and still-unfolding curatorial project that is only beginning to reveal its full depth and potential.

Cuban Art from Both Shores Debuts in São Paulo

The Museum of Contemporary Art of the Americas (MoCAA) opens Cuban Art from Both Shores in São Paulo, featuring works exclusively from the Rodríguez Collection—one of the most significant private holdings of Cuban art, assembled by collector and cultural advocate Leonardo Rodríguez. Showcasing pieces by Cuban artists from both the island and the diaspora, the exhibition explores the impact of the Revolution on artistic production and the tensions between official art and free expression. Including celebrated figures such as Belkis Ayón, Carmen Herrera, and José Bedia, the show underscores the creative voices in exile and their enduring contributions to contemporary art

Threading the Americas. From North to South — An Exhibition by the Fiber Artists Miami Association

From March 7 to April 11, 2025, the Museum of Contemporary Art of the Americas (MoCA-Americas) was honored to present 'Threading the Americas from North to South', a landmark juried exhibition organized in collaboration with the Fiber Artists Miami Association (FAMA). The exhibition was open to the public for nearly the entire month of March through mid-April.

From March 7 to April 11, 2025, the Museum of Contemporary Art of the Americas (MoCA-Americas) was honored to present 'Threading the Americas from North to South', a landmark juried exhibition organized in collaboration with the Fiber Artists Miami Association (FAMA). The exhibition was open to the public for nearly the entire month of March through mid-April.

A 7 Plus One Project: Hidden Realities in Human Feelings.

The Museum of Contemporary Art of the Americas is committed to fostering artistic dialogue and cultural exchange through exhibitions that highlight the richness and diversity of contemporary art. In this spirit, our upcoming exhibition brings together fourteen artists whose work explores abstraction in its many forms.

While they hail from different countries, these artists—except for one based in Bilbao—have made Miami their home, contributing to the city's dynamic creative landscape. This exhibition not only showcases their individual artistic voices but also underscores the role of abstraction as a universal language that transcends borders and traditions. Together, their works form a rich visual dialogue that reflects both shared sensibilities and diverse cultural perspectives.

Boris Danilov’s Work Reaches Florida.

After three months of meticulous renovation, the Museum of Contemporary Art of the Americas reopened its doors on Friday the 21st with an exhibition dedicated to Ukrainian ceramicist Boris Danilov. As the inaugural resident of the Fine Arts Ceramic Center, Danilov’s oeuvre epitomizes both artistic mastery and resilience.

This exhibition foregrounds his unique perspective, offering an incisive glimpse into the cultural narratives of an artist singularly forged by his socio-political milieu—a narrative seldom explored in South Florida. Beyond its undeniable artistic merit, this exhibition offers an extraordinary opportunity to immerse oneself in the tangible expression of those artists who endured—and ultimately transcended—the imposition of Socialist Realism, a doctrine advanced in the last century with remarkable severity by states aligned with the Soviet bloc.

MoCAA + FACC at DIVERSE ArtPalmBeach 2025

The Museum of Contemporary Art of the Americas and the Fine Arts Ceramic Center participated in the 2025 edition of DIVERSEartPB, alongside the Danubiana Museum from Bratislava, the Boca Raton Museum from Florida, Culture Nomad Seoul from Korea, and ReflectSpace & Library Arts and Culture Glendale, from California. Under the thoughtful curatorship of Marisa Caichiolo, the event highlighted the transformative power of art to connect humanity and envision a more harmonious and interconnected world.

Under the thoughtful curatorship of Marisa Caichiolo, the event highlighted the transformative power of art to connect humanity and envision a more harmonious and interconnected world. Art was presented as a catalyst for global change, resonating across boundaries and cultures, and inspiring collaborative efforts toward a brighter future. This vision echoed the ongoing work of both MoCA-Americas and the Fine Arts Ceramic Center.

Allegories of the Real and the Supernatural

The Museum of Contemporary Art of the Americas (MoCAA) inaugurated Allegories of the Real and the Supernatural on the afternoon of Friday, September 20, 2024. The exhibition, featuring the powerful works of renowned artists Milixa Morón and Elkin Cañas, will run until October 31, 2024.

As the title suggests, these extraordinary artists explore the intersectional spaces between the real and the supernatural, where both realms coexist in a productive tension. Throughout the history of thought, humanity has sought to reconcile these two planes: from mythical cosmogonies that explain the visible world through...

Hispafest 2024 at MoCA-America

The Museum of Contemporary Art of the Americas hosted the first of five simultaneous exhibitions that celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month, organized by HispaFest, which also marked its fifth anniversary with a series of vibrant and lively exhibitions. The event brought together artists and audiences from across the region, highlighting the diversity of Hispanic culture.

The overarching program was conceived by Nubia Abají, who was also responsible for the selection of artists participating in the MoCAA exhibition. Each artist worked from their individual vision, free from constraints and guided solely by the dictates of their soul. The collection of works collectively formed a celebration of unique voices, embodying the very spirit of The Bright Foundation and HISPAFEST.

Comas Everlasting: Work and Remembrance

To evoke a creator through their work is a beautiful tribute and an expression of respect and admiration for their significant legacy. Under this premise, Manuel Comas Labrada, a Cuban painter born in Havana in 1963, returns to us. Comas emigrated to South Florida in 2019, where he continued his creative work.

Under the Art in the Community program, the Museum of Contemporary Art of the Americas actively participates in the tribute to the recently deceased Manuel Comas Labrada. Starting Friday, August 30th, Miami's artistic community, along with friends and family, will have the opportunity once again to appreciate several of his pieces.

Sacred and Daily Patterns

Throughout the months of August and September, and as part of its Women in the Arts Program, the MoCAA proudly presented to its artloving community—and indeed to the entire community of artists and enthusiasts in South Florida—the group exhibition Sacred and Daily Patterns.

As is customary, the prestigious Women in the Arts Program at the Museum of Contemporary Art of the Americas is proud to present to the art lovers in its community, and indeed to the entire community of artists and enthusiasts across South Florida, the latest creations from a distinguished group of female artists working throughout the state.

MaiYap’s Eco-Aesthetics: A Journey in Motion

The Museum of Contemporary Art of the Americas recently presented 'Eco-Aesthetics in Motion' to over a hundred art enthusiasts from South Florida, a captivating exhibition featuring the Chinese-born artist MaiYap, showcasing significant pieces from her "Gratitude" series.

The selection of works exemplifies her profound mastery of abstract painting intertwined with a deep commitment to environmental advocacy. It also reveals a resonant fusion of culture, memory, and ecological consciousness. MaiYap's artistic perspective was shaped by her upbringing in Panama, under the dual influences of her rich Chinese heritage and the vivid tropical environment.

Latin American Rockers

With the presence of over two hundred attendees, the Museum of Contemporary Art of the Americas inaugurated Latin American Rockers. This contemporary Latin American art exhibition, curated by artist and promoter Carolina García (Apia), showcases works by ten artists from South and Central America who are now based in South Florida.

Latin American Rockers brings together artists from South America and Mexico. Each artist was invited by the curator to reflect on their cultural roots and to explore the spirit of rebellion, freedom, and creativity that characterizes Latin American culture. Ultimately, it is a tribute to the influence of music on art and society, seeking to connect the rhythm of rock with the visual rhythm of art.

Women Who I Could've Been

On July 12th, the Museum of Contemporary Art of the Americas had the honor of presenting the recent works of renowned artist Ana Albertina Delgado. This exhibition showcased 12 magnificent paintings of various formats, offering our community a unique and intimate glimpse into the Cuban artist's imaginative world.

While her work has been part of the museum's collection for several years and has been featured in numerous group exhibitions both within our galleries and at various art institutions across South Florida, 'Women Who I Could've Been' marks her first solo exhibition in our space. Ana Albertina Delgado uses her pictorial language to express the current social debates surrounding diversity, emphasizing the role of women in society.