(32 posts)

Why it’s so hard for women in the art world

Women, on average, make up just 30% of artists represented by galleries. Yet more than half of visual artists are women. Curators like Sofia Bastidas, director of the Littlest Sister art fair, are fighting back, giving female artists a chance to share their work.

Art / December 1, 2015

How Miami’s literary legacy flourished

The Miami Book Fair has been around a lot longer than you think. Find out how the country’s largest book fair helped turn Miami into a booklover’s paradise.

History / November 19, 2015

A magical Cuba full of romance

Chantel Acevedo never considered becoming a writer, yet she conquered her imposter syndrome to write about a country she’s never visited.

People / November 12, 2015

Hustle, grind, repeat: Making art with Kazilla

We chatted with one of Miami’s best-known muralists to talk about her love of hip hop and her evolution from illustrator to street artist.

Art / October 25, 2015

Poolside fun forever

Winter is around the corner, but we’re still in bikini season. Here’s a round-up of our most iconic pools. Because Miami.

Things to do / October 22, 2015

The birth of Leah Arts District

How a new arts district was born in the unlikeliest of places.

Art / October 19, 2015

The road to III Points is paved with magical chaos

It may be a Miami tradition, but III Points is only 3 years old. Find out what it took to create a thriving music festival that’s more than just music.

Music / October 9, 2015

Elderberries

Foraging Miami’s edibles

There’s more than mangos and avocados out there. Living in a tropical paradise means we have access to truly tropical delights right here in our own backyard.

Environment / October 6, 2015

Making Miami awesome, one grant at a time

Two years ago, Natalia Martinez Kalinina brought The Awesome Foundation to Miami, providing microgrants to launch projects of all sorts.

People / September 30, 2015

SHAAARKS!

David Shiffman, marine biologist and the mind behind @WhySharksMatter, explains why Miamians don’t have to worry about staying out of the water.

Environment / September 25, 2015