(54 posts)

‘All of us live miraculous lives, whether we know it or not.’ A chat about creativity with Miami artist Philip Smith

Longtime Miami painter, writer, and all-around creative Philip Smith spoke with The New Tropic about his history and artistic process.

Art / October 18, 2021

How to Make Ceviche Miami-Style

Need a fast, fresh meal? Step away from the stove and serve up some delicious Miami seafood with this exclusive video lesson and recipe from My Ceviche executive chef Sam Gorenstein.

Brickell / July 8, 2021

Chire VantaBlack Regans Miami Artist

Miami artist Chire “VantaBlack” Regans summons power through portraiture

Acclaimed Miami-based artist Chire “VantaBlack” Regans spoke with The New Tropic about her passion for evoking truth from her portraits and commitment to using her craft in service of the community.

Advocacy / May 20, 2021

Six Memories of Civil Rights in Miami

The Miami Oral Histories Collection features first-hand accounts of Civil Rights in Miami. It’s a fascinating and important collection, and we’ve chosen six moments from those interviews to remember the civil rights movement in our city in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

History / May 19, 2021

Miami Women’s History: Five remarkable women in Miami history

March is Women’s History Month, and Miami is home to some truly historic women. From early resident Julia Tuttle, “the Mother of Miami,” to now, women have played important roles in shaping the politics, the environment, and the development of Miami. Take a few moments to know five remarkable women who shaped Miami history.

History / March 10, 2021

Juan Pablo Garza

‘I just started opening these new roads for myself.’ A conversation with Miami artist Juan Pablo Garza

Miami-based artist Juan Pablo Garza is the third featured artist of Commissioner’s second season The program aims to grow Miami’s art collection scene.

Art / March 13, 2020

Johanne photographer MLK Day

‘You can’t take away our history anymore.’ A conversation with Miami photographer Johanne Rahaman

Miami-based photographer Joanne Rahaman is the second featured artist of Commissioner’s second season. The program aims to grow Miami’s art collection scene.

Art / January 15, 2020

artist A.G.

‘This isn’t about me being good, it’s about me doing it.’ A conversation with Miami artist A.G.

Miami-based artist A.G. is the first featured artist of Commissioner’s second season The program aims to grow Miami’s art collection scene.

Art / September 16, 2019

Enter to win a two-month DeskPass membership

Are you tired of working from home and want to try different co-working spaces throughout the city? We have a special giveaway to one of our members for two free months of part-time membership to Deskpass worth $198,  which gives you access to any of the 250+ workspaces on the Deskpass network. We will announce the […]

Things to do / March 19, 2019

Jeff Koons in "The Price of Everything"

When big art money isn’t the only game in town

Artist Jeff Koons appears in “The Price of Everything,” a documentary about the global art market. Commissioner and Art Market Liaison will be presenting a special screening of the film on November 7 at 7:30 PM at Silverspot Cinema. Purchase tickets via Silverspot Cinema. (Photo courtesy of “The Price of Everything”) What was once an […]

Art / November 1, 2018