President Obama: Celebrating 57th Inaugural Ceremony
President Barack Obama, through his groundbreaking campaigns and historic elections, has inspired countless artists. He has been likened to President Lincoln, compared to Martin Luther King Jr. and envisioned as a super hero….
At Wynwood Walls, Yoga Among the Murals
MIAMI—Dozens of yoga mats were spread out on the rear lawn at Wynwood Walls during Art Basel Miami Beach. Yogart, was a special event from Dec. 6 to Dec. 9, 2012, featuring top-notch…
During Art Basel, Art World Descends on Wynwood Walls
MIAMI—Wynwood Walls, a destination for viewing murals by some of the world’s most famous street artists, was created in 2009 out of six warehouses and a parking lot in the heart of the…
A Stroll Through the Mural-Rich Wynwood Arts District
MIAMI—Over the past few years, Wynwood Arts District has become famous for its murals. During Art Basel Miami Beach, many of the facades are refreshed with new works. I had wandered around the…
Artist Spotlight: Dianne Smith Knows How to Paper a Room
MIAMI—With plain brown paper, Harlem artist Dianne Smith creates transporting environments and functional furniture. Her installations are composed of voluminous swaths of butcher paper, crumpled to create textured wall coverings, and packed tightly…
