On March 11, MoCA Américas hosted a private gathering at the residence of Ivonne Ferrer in Westchester, Miami, dedicated to honoring two key figures from Cincinnati’s cultural landscape: artist M. Katherine Hurley, whose work was featured during March within the Women in the Arts Program, and Jens G. Rosenkrantz Jr., Director General of Annex Gallery, photographer, philanthropist, and cultural promoter.
The evening brought together a select group of guests in a domestic setting that fostered direct engagement between artwork, conversation, and shared experience. The event forms part of an ongoing effort to strengthen ties between Miami and Cincinnati, two contexts that MoCA-Américas and Annex Gallery continue to connect through exhibitions, collaborations, and curatorial initiatives.
Within this framework, Cuban pianist Tony Peres participated as a musical guest, accompanying the reception with a live performance that provided continuity and rhythm to the evening. His intervention integrated seamlessly into the atmosphere, reinforcing the ceremonial dimension of the tribute without shifting its focus.
Based in South Florida, Peres maintains an active practice centered on live performance, combining pianistic interpretation, musical direction, and production. His work circulates across local venues, artistic collaborations, and digital platforms, establishing a sustained presence within Miami’s cultural ecosystem. Publicly available sources identify him as a Grammy Award–winning pianist, situating his trajectory within a framework of professional recognition in the music industry. He was recently honored at the “Hombres que Trascienden” ceremony organized by the Foundation of the Americas in Miami, where he received a torch distinction acknowledging his cultural and community contribution.
Publicly available sources identify him as a Grammy Award–winning pianist, situating his trajectory within a framework of professional recognition in the music industry. His work also intersects with community-oriented initiatives, including his recent recognition at the “Hombres que Trascienden” ceremony organized by the Foundation of the Americas in Miami.
The March 11 gathering reaffirms MoCA Américas’ commitment to fostering spaces of exchange that extend beyond conventional exhibition formats, activating relationships between artists, cultural agents, and audiences within contexts of proximity. The presence of Hurley and Rosenkrantz in Miami further consolidates an ongoing dialogue between both cities, where artistic practice operates as a shared ground for collaboration.
