5 Must-See Art Shows During Art Basel Miami Beach 2023

Art Basel Miami Beach is not just an art show; it's a celebration of creativity in South Florida attracting art lovers from all over. This event is famous for showcasing both well-known and up-and-coming artists making it a must-see for anyone interested in the latest trends in art. But there's more to explore beyond the main event! This year Miami is buzzing with incredible underground art shows happening all around the city. These shows are hidden treasures often held in community spaces or as solo exhibitions by artists who are just bursting onto the scene. Our guide is here to help you discover these exciting and less-known art experiences. Whether you're a seasoned art enthusiast or new to the scene these underground shows offer a fresh and vibrant perspective on the art world. So while you're enjoying Art Basel Miami Beach 2023 make sure to step off the beaten path and immerse yourself in the dynamic underground art scene of Miami!

A.I.M Biennial

The A.I.M Biennial is a must-see show at Art Basel Miami Beach 2023. This year it features over 50 site-specific installations spread across South Florida and other cities worldwide. Founded by artist William Cordova and organized this year with Gean Moreno Marie Vickles and Amy Rosenblum-Martin the A.I.M Biennial's artist list includes Charles Humes Jr Onakide Shabaka Najja Moon Sonia-Baez Hernandez and many more who bring Miami's magic to life through their art.

VantaBlack: To What Lengths

If you're near the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami (MOCA) there's an art installation you really shouldn't miss. It's called "To What Lengths" and was created by the talented artist VantaBlack. This exhibit is more than just a display of art; it's a deep reflection on the themes of legacy building and preservation which are so important in Black and diasporic cultures.

VantaBlack's work invites us to think about how cultures especially those that have been spread across the world keep their traditions and stories alive. It's about remembering where we come from and the journeys that our ancestors took. The exhibit is set up in the outdoor plaza of MOCA making it a perfect place to take a moment enjoy the art and maybe even learn something new about different cultures and their histories. "To What Lengths" is not just an art piece; it's a conversation starter about heritage and the ways we keep our past connected to our present and future. It's a beautiful reminder of the strength and resilience of cultures and the importance of remembering and celebrating our roots.

Coralina Rodriguez Meyer Solo Show

Coralina Rodriguez Meyer an Indigenous Colombian-American artist brings a unique and powerful perspective to Art Basel Miami Beach 2023 with her solo show. For years Meyer has been delving into the theme of embodied motherhood using her art to explore and express the deep complex experiences of being a mother. Her work is known for its ability to connect with audiences on a personal level blending cultural heritage and contemporary issues. Her exhibit located at 3225 NW 8th Ave in Miami is a standout attraction at this year's event. It's an opportunity not to be missed for anyone interested in seeing how art can beautifully capture the essence of motherhood and the rich tapestry of Indigenous Colombian-American experiences. Meyer's exhibit promises to be an insightful and moving experience offering a unique perspective that enriches the diverse array of art at Art Basel Miami Beach 2023.

Our Future's Heritage

Located approximately an hour's drive from Miami Beach the exhibition "Our Future's Heritage" is curated by Voices of the River of Grass a collective of Indigenous artists of Florida. The show stands as a powerful testament to the rich tapestry of Indigenous culture and heritage in the city with 13 artists displaying works. The exhibit is located at 500 US Hwy 41 Miami.

Cornelius Tulloch: Poetics of Place

At Locust Projects Cornelius Tulloch presents "Poetics of Place" a community space of nourishment that is fading in Miami and across the US the front porch. Tulloch's project will be activated this week through projection video photography collage performance and architectural interventions. The "Poetics of Place" exhibition transforms the gallery's project room into the porch of a left-standing Miami home.

Cornelius Tulloch focuses on space presence and absence and wants to recognize the history of vacant spaces in Miami along with the history of walls and divisive infrastructure. His work opens dialogues about architectural language black and Caribbean aesthetics and color palettes that make Miami what it is. However all of these things are slowly being erased by continuous development and gentrification.

Honorable Mentions

While you are there also check out some of Miami's other amazing art shows including Jonathan Carela's "BAUTIZO DE FULACALETA" which is a feature exhibition in "Hormiga Caribe" at Homework Gallery. Green Space Miami's group show "DISplace" will feature 10 emerging artists exploring the theme of displacement and what home identity and resilience mean in Miami.

At Tunnel Projects in Little Havana Miami Cornelius Tulloch will curate the group show "Woven Ecologies" centered on the enmeshed relationship between humanity and Miami's built and natural environments. Artist-run space Collective 62 will present "Archipelagic Narratives of Female Metamorphosis" curated by art historian Aldeide Delgado which is an ode to Miami's diaspora honoring life rituals fantastical imagery natural environments and political bodies guiding transformation and change. The Historic Hampton House in Brownsville will explore the meaning of refuge and congregation with the exhibition "Gimme Shelter" curated by ARTnews Top 200 Collector Beth Rudin DeWoody Zoe Lukov Maynard Monrow and Laura Dvorkin.



At Iris Photo Collective (IPC) Arts Space "Defiance: Open Resistance Bold Disobedience" will delve into the roots of protests with an excellent lineup of photographers and artists curated by Carl Philipe Juste. At Miami Beach's Regional Library "The Vasari Project" will trace Miami's art history from the 1970s to the present while exploring new perspectives in the archives with a lineup of artists and photographers. At Mahara + Co Gallery Gabino Castelan presents several tableaus that collapse time in his latest exhibition called "The Dream of Ometecuhtli."

Don't miss Sydney Maubert's "Queen of the Swamp" an installation at AIRIE Nest Gallery that acknowledges Miami's Bahamian history and its vital ties to the cultural geography of Caribbean and Southern aesthetics its second activation at Greenspace Miami.

Final Remarks

This guide provides you with everything you need to know about the must-see art shows during Art Basel Miami Beach 2023. This year is all about underground art popping up across the city and you won't want to miss out on these groundbreaking art exhibits. So get ready to experience less commercial and more exciting art during your visit to Art Basel Miami Beach 2023!