Miami Art Events

Time Travel to Miami in the 1970s at the Remaking Miami Photography Exhibit

Alex Marrero, Miami photographer and culture enthusiast is taking a trip through time at Remaking Miami: a photography exhibition featuring a collection of photographer, editor and philanthropist Josefinana Tarafa’s artwork.

Remaking Miami by Josefina Tarafa is a collection of thirty posthumous prints sourced from the photographer, editor and philanthropist’s archive of photographs. The exhibition features stunning snapshots of Miami during the 1970s. Tarafa’s photos depict everything from city hustle and bustle to easy living and everyday life in the Magic City of the ‘70s. A poignant time in Miami’s cultural history, this era encapsulates the exceptional transformation of the Magic City during this time. As someone who lived in the area at this time, Alex Marrero can’t help but to feel a sense of nostalgia at this exhibition.

Josefina Tarafa was a photographer, editor and philanthropist who worked as a documentarian. When she arrived in Miami, Florida, Tarafa found a sense of identity in her new home by photographing the architecture, people and culture of the Magic City. Her artistic vision inspired Alex Marrero, fellow local creative. As someone who shares a similar background story to Tarafa, he feels an inherent sense of connection to her, both as an artist and as a Miamian.

Josefina Tarafa’s Remaking Miami will be available for viewing from 10 AM to 3 PM, from now until December 13, 2023. The photography collection is on display at the Museum of Art and Design (MOAD) at MDC’s Eduardo J. Padron Campus, Monday through Wednesday and the second Saturday of each month.

Miami Swim Week 2024

Miami Swim Week returns in Mid-July 2024. Although this might seem like many months away to some, Fashion Photographer and Miami Artist Alex Marrero knows all too well that this means now is the perfect time to prepare! The event is currently requesting applications from proposed vendors, fashion designers, photographers, models and much more.

Miami Swim Week 2024 will take place in Mid-July of next year. But there’s still so much left to plan, explains local Miami Photographer and Small Business Supporter Alex Marrero. The official schedule is set to be developed in June 2024. But for now, the event is requesting applications from aspiring models, photographers, fashion designers and anyone else interested in making their mark on Miami Swim Week next year. Industry, press and influencers are also expected to register with the various producers involved with the event. Model casting will take place a couple of weeks before the shows kick off (i.e. in early July 2024). Models and designers are urged to not pay producers to walk or submit their designs. Unfortunately, many producers attempt to take advantage of inexperienced models and designers by expecting them to pay for their time. On the contrary, Miami Swim Week can be a valuable learning opportunity and portfolio building experience, explains Alex Marrero, Miami artist. YOu just have to make the proper connections! Now is the time to ensure that you are in good hands ahead of the event. There is still time left — but act quickly!

Art Miami VIP Preview 2023

Miami’s longest running art fair is back! Alex Marrero Miami native and Magic City artist is ecstatic to see friends and fellow creatives in the Miami art scene at this year’s Art Miami scheduled for December 5 – 10, 2023. VIP Preview will take place on December 5th — and, of course, your favorite Miami artist and culture enthusiast, Alex Marrero, will be there!

Art Miami is the longest running contemporary art fair in the Magic City. It’s also the second most attended art fair in the entire world! An art scene that transcends time and location, it’s no secret that the Magic City is illuminated with vibrant creatives and their creations. Alex Marrero, Miami culture and art enthusiast, has steeped his own artwork in the energy and vibrancy of the city for decades. Every year, he looks forward to Art Miami as a thrilling celebration of the unique art dealers, curators and museums who give the Magic City its creative spark.

Art Miami will take place December 5-10, 2023; with the Fair kicking things off for VIP members on December 5. Naturally, Alex Marrero cannot wait to attend the VIP Preview! He looks forward to adding more gorgeous pieces to his collection. He also looks forward to finding inspiration from the exhibits he will view and the conversations with the incredible artists he will meet! An explosion of local creativity, Art Miami is a fair that represents all eras of art, from contemporary and modern to post-war and pop. All are showcased in their truest form at the fair. See you there!

Art on The Drive: Carnaval Miami

‘Tis the season for Mardi Gras and Carnaval! And of course, the Magic City is set to usher in its own jazzy interpretation of the celebration. Alex Marrero Miami culture photographer and artist features the Art on The Drive: Carnaval Miami Weekend:

If you’re looking for something to do during the weekend of March 17-19, consider stopping by at Carnaval Miami! This edition of Art on The Drive will take over 7 Street through 12 Street along the Ocean Drive area for a weekend celebration. Showcasing local artists and creatives, the event will feature fine art, fitness activities, crafts workshops and so much more in a festival atmosphere. Of course, there will be plenty of music blaring from street to street, presented live by a myriad of jazz, funk, country and rock artists from around the Miami area. Alex Marrero is thrilled to attend an event rich with culture, talent and the spirit of the Magic City itself! The photographer looks forward to snapping some photos of attendees enjoying the live music at this celebration of arts and culture. Marrero will be present with camera-in-hand for anyone interested in capturing their own special moments at this year’s Art on the Drive: Carnaval!

16th World Congress on Art Deco: Modernism in Miami

For the first time since the event’s establishment in 1990, the World Congress on Art Deco is returning to the Magic City! Miami photographer and local creative Alex Marrero shares the details:

Alex Marrero, Miami native and creative known for his photography projects showcasing the stories of small businesses in the Magic City, is ecstatic to share that the 16th World Congress on Art Deco will be converging for their annual event in Miami this year! Starting on April 18th and continuing thru April 30, 2023, Miami Design Preservation League, Art Deco Society and the International Coalition of Art Deco Societies will welcome guests to the grandest annual celebration of the art deco community. This year’s theme is Modernism – Florida’s Hidden Treasures. In a variety of exhibits, photography showcases, art exhibitions, concerts, costume balls, parties and so much more, guests will celebrate the Magic City’s deep-rooted connections to the art deco movement. Marrero looks forward to attending this event with camera in-hand! He will be sure to capture photos at all of the lectures, guided tours and other art deco centric events. The Photographer’s itinerary is loaded up with activities for the Pre-Congress, Congress and Post-Congress tiers of this convergence of art, culture and architecture. He eagerly awaits the chance to add new pictures of the event to his growing photography portfolio of art, culture and design in Miami. This will be Marrero’s second art deco event added to his schedule of Art Events in Miami in 2023, following the 46th Annual Art Deco Weekend.

46th Annual Art Deco Weekend 2023

Miami creatives, vintage enthusiasts and artists inspired by the iconic art deco era: you won’t want to miss this weekend event! Alex Marrero Miami photographer features this year’s Art Deco Weekend:

Friday, January 13, 2023 will mark the beginning of the annual Art Deco Weekend’s return to the Magic City for three days of dance, design, decor and so much more! Striking geometric designs act as a beacon for modern day artists inspired by the beloved style. Miami native photographer and visual designer Alex Marrero is thrilled to attend the 46th installment of the event, which will take place through Sunday, January 15th from Lummus Park to Ocean Drive. This year’s theme is Art Deco Worldwide; Miami Design Preservation League (MDPL) Executive Director Daniel Ciraldo explained that the theme has been selected to offer a preview of what is to come at the 2023 World Congress on Art Deco which will also take place in the Magic City this year. It will be the first time in three decades that the latter event will return to Miami and the United States in general. This worldwide event is a global celebration launched in 1990 which aims to keep the excitement and enthusiasm for the art deco creative era alive.