New illustrated book released. February 2010. Marion Manley (1893-1984), Miami’s first female architect, successfully maintained an independent architectural practice in South Florida over much of the twentieth century.
Feb 2010 Two things about green: it’s global and it’s here to stay. This is not just because going green is the right thing to do but because it’s smart business. As green goes mainstream and spreads around the globe, mainstream businesses everywhere are devoting more attention to sustainability. Conferences like MiaGreen 2010 being held in Miami help them to join this trend to create … +
Feb 2010 The Tampa Museum of Art opened its doors in February to a new 60,000 sq ft museum designed by the San Francisco architect Stanley Saitowitz. For the last 10 years – of 31 years of existing –Â the institution have been waiting to accommodate their budget and the right appointments to get a Museum built. Called a “jewell box” by … +
Wolfsonian Museum. October 2009. The John and Drew Eberson Architectural Records Archive is one of the major architectural holdings of The Wolfsonian-Florida International University, documenting the work of the firm John and Drew Eberson, Architects from 1909 through 1988.
November 4th, 2009. 6:00 p.m. The University of Miami College of Arts and Sciences announces the establishment of South Florida’s first Center for the Humanities. The Center is dedicated to supporting humanities, arts, and interpretive social science research and teaching, as well as to presenting public programs to enrich Miami’s intellectual culture.
July 2009. MTV Networks Latin America announced the launch of the ultimate online experience for fans of music videos and live performances, MTVMusica.com, in partnership with Samsung. Featuring simple navigation and powerful community tools, the website allows fans to navigate MTV’s archives to see high quality live performances, exclusive news, interview clips, access to artist profiles, and local and international music videos, … +
July 2009 Kelepso Design Studio presents the first collection of Miami Neighbor-Hubs Souvenirs, featuring framed artwork and decorative coasters showcasing Miami’s Historic Black and Latin Caribbean neighborhoods. The collection is created for residents, local and international tourists to share a piece and learn more about Miami’s rich and dynamic history.
Create Web Design using iWeb. May 9th, 2009. The Girl's Club Collection invites you to participate in a workshop titled Create Web Design using iWeb led by Michelle Weinberg on May 9th, 2009 from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. This workshop is good for Mac users only.
Florida’s first Frank Gehry Building. NWS has commissioned architect Frank Gehry to design a groundbreaking expansion of its campus. The new complex will be a music lab for music education and innovation and dramatically increase NWS’ ability to fulfill its mission of preparing gifted graduates of prestigious music programs for careers with symphony orchestras and ensembles.
Feb 17th, 2009. 7:00 p.m. The Miami Design Preservation League presents "American Modernist Design: Russel, the Other Wright", as part of their Art Deco Lecture Series on February 17th, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Lynne Golob Gelfman. From Jan 10th through 31st, 2009. LuminaireX is pleased to announce an exhibition of new work by artist, Lynne Golob Gelfman, to be on view at GalleryX from January 10th through January 31st, 2009. This exhibition will present for the first time a series of thirty small paintings called water/clouds/sand. The paintings are about movement fast and slow, clear and … +
Wolfsonian Museum. Dec 19th, 2008. 6:00 p.m. The Wolfsonian Museum – FIU is hosting its Deco and Design Tour on December 19th, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. This two-hour adventure begins with a walking tour of the Art Deco District, then moves inside to explore The Wolfsonian's collection.
From Dec 4th through Dec 7th, 2008. Just steps away from the Art Basel Miami Beach Fair, the 2008 edition of INK Miami Art Fair will open on Thursday, December 4th with a Breakfast Preview starting at 10:00 am at the Suites of Dorchester, noted for its convenience and proximity to the Miami Beach Convention Center.
On the Move. As a part of the City of Miami Beach's Planned Progress program of capital improvements, the 10th Street Auditorium complex is being completely renovated. A key element of the plan, developed by Todd Tragash of STA Architectural Group, will be to separate the original Beach Patrol Headquarters building (Robert Taylor, 1934) from the Oceanfront Auditorium (Leonard Glasser, 1954). The MiMo … +
Miami Design Preservation League. October 14th, 2008. 7:00 p.m. Miami: Mediterranean Splendor and Deco Dreams is the theme of the upcoming Art Deco Lecture Series organized by the Miami Design Preservation League.
From Sep 20th through Oct 4th, 2008. Miami Design Preservation League (MDPL) conducts the Art Deco Academy and Tour School twice during the year – once in the spring and again in the fall. The Academy is geared to individuals who would like to know more about Art Deco, and also serves as a training program (Tour School) for individuals who would … +
Closer to Historic Designation. August 2008. Miami’s iconic Marine Stadium, admired by architecture enthusiasts around the world, cleared a significant hurdle on the path toward landmark status by the City of Miami’s Historic and Environmental Preservation Board as nomination as a landmark structure was approved.
July 2008.MRA, formerly known as Michael Rosenthal Associates, the South Florida interior design firm, was selected by Miami Modern Luxury Magazine and Fendi to design the Fendi Casa Showroom in the Miami Design District. An essential part of Fendi’s new designer showcase, the Fendi showroom is the area’s premiere retailer of Fendi’s Casa line of home furnishings. Distinguished by the subtle interplay … +
Miami Design Preservation League. July 3rd, 2008. 7:00 p.m.Join Miami Design Preservation League for its monthly series, every first Thursday of the month, featuring classic cocktails in grand architectural spaces. Meet each month at a different location for great conversation, fun drinks, and a history of the space.
Daily. 10:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.After Charles Deering's death in 1927, the mysterious Deering Estate sat for nearly six decades, frozen in time. The houses were immaculately maintained and filled with fine art and antiques, now in private collections and museums worldwide, but virtually unoccupied.
Glas Italia. From Jun 21st through Jul 28th, 2008. imoderni, located at 143 NW 23rd Street in Wynwood Art District, launches the Project Space exhibition featuring Glas Italia. Art Direction by Piero Lissoni, designs by Claudio Silvestrin, Jean-Marie Massaud, and including Di Dioniso Mirrors from Ettore Sottsass. Di Dioniso was Sottsass’s last project before his death in 2007. imoderni will auction the … +
Miami Design District. Ongoing.Dune Living is about rebuilding one's life in the image of one's values. Translating an idea into physical form to create a viable product that we long for and can't live without. A vast selection of designs are found in Dune Living's new and exclusive furniture collection.
Miami Design District. Ongoing.Award winning second-generation crystal designer Emeshel is renown for high quality, individuality, creativity and a total commitment to handmade production. The new Emeshel line includes traditional vases and bowl designs, and also glass sets, pastry trays, napkin holders and even shoe shaped jewelry boxes and ashtrays.
Wolfsonian Museum. Ongoing. The Wolfsonian Museum at FIU holds and incredible collection of design. Think Miami and think Design. However, many of the museum’s holdings precede our era of magnificent condos by the bay and aseptic contemporary interiors. The exhibition holds nearly 300 objects from the museum’s collection, covering a period from 1885 to 1945. The boundaries between art and design have … +
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