We are inspired by the artists and entrepreneurs we met in Detroit. Whether building bikes or making public art, they shared their stories of purpose, hard work, and innovation. We only had a short time to explore, but I sensed that these communities are far more complicated and special than I understand. We left with t-shirts …
I knew it was going to be a great day, when all three of my sons chose architecture books for our one hour car ride. For my birthday, my family planned a day trip to see more buildings by Rural Studio. We’ve seen their work in Milan and Venice, but this was a trip …
The trails at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts are like hiking, but instead of bears you find unusual, large, heavy objects. Art parks provide so much more space to experience the artworks than a museum. My children and I like a good sprint between sculptures more than crowded galleries with a nagging caretaker. Also, I’m …
When parked at 41st St and Miami Avenune in the Design District, the Museum Garage above us caught our attention. Just outside of the fancy Design District, there is one block with three great art moments. First, there are several large, sculptural artworks covering the facade of the 7 story parking garage. Across the …
We arrived just as they were unlocking the doors at the de la Cruz collection in Miami. As soon as we entered the quiet building, a staff member greeted us warmly and welcomed questions. We love questions. Without missing a beat, my 5 year asks his first question. “Is there any art we can touch?” …
Wynwood Walls is a neighborhood and a park. Walk these streets. Go early. Eat lots of food. Our approach to this art destination was simple because our goal was to notice things and be present. I want my kids and I to learn to be better at seeing what’s around us..the things that capture curiosity …
Yesterday I wrote about how much my elementary aged son is effected by Anslem Kiefer’s artwork. When we were at the WAREhouse in Miami, there was a moment when I parked the kids in front of Jennifer Steinkamp’s video “Dervish 2” to regroup. We were on the floor, piled up together, and enjoying the trance-like …
We didn’t see any other visitors when we went to the Margulies’ Collection at the WAREhouse in Miami. We took our time with artworks by Olafur Eliasson, Barry McGee, and Ernesto Neto. I got a reaction from my children when I tricked them into waiting for the pretend elevator, which was actually a video installation …
My three sons, husband, and I had been in the Pérez Art Museum Miami for over an hour and were running out of steam. A gallery attendant encouraged us to find the installation with all the lights around the corner because children usually respond to that one. Encouraged, our oldest son moved in that direction. …
Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) is a sunny art museum on the bay surrounded by a pleasant sculpture garden. It is also the place where my middle child developed a category for art called “sad art.” The conversation started when I found him alone in the “Three Kings Weep” installation by Ebony G. Patterson. …