A celebration of contemporary art, creative education and the global community.
Explore enriching exhibitions, join conversations with some of the world’s most innovative artists, register for captivating admission information sessions and connect with SCAD alumni and student artists at this art world gathering.
EVENTS + EXHIBITIONS
“Roots” brings Parlá to his hometown of Miami, where he spent his formative years immersed in the city’s thriving underground art scene. The exhibition, which includes new paintings and sculptures, creates a poetic dialogue with the surrounding space and invites viewers to consider the connections between the past, present and future.
“Roots” is curated by Laurie Ann Farrell.
This event is held in conjunction with SCAD AT MIAMI, a celebration of contemporary art, creative education and the global art community.
The exhibition is free and open to the public.
SCAD AT MIAMI
Lismore, who was named “London’s Most Outrageous Dresser” by Vogue for his dramatic personal style, uniquely juxtaposes haute couture garments with found objects to stage his theatrically designed ensembles.
Feng, a multimedia artist born in Shanghai, China, explores class difference and ambition in the U.S. through carefully constructed, cinematically styled self-portraits.
“Theater of Self” is co-curated by Rafael Gomes, SCAD director of fashion exhibitions, and Ben Tollefson, assistant curator of SCAD exhibitions.
Reception: Thursday, Dec. 1, 6–9 p.m.
The reception will feature a DJ set by SCAD alumnus Helado Negro (B.F.A., computer art, 2003).
Exhibition dates and times:
Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Dec. 2–4, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Dec. 5–13, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This event is held in conjunction with SCAD AT MIAMI, a celebration of contemporary art, creative education and the global art community.
The exhibition is free and open to the public.
National YoungArts Foundation, Jewel Box, second floor
The Rolls-Royce Art Programme, in partnership with SCAD, presents university President and Founder Paula Wallace in conversation with acclaimed artist and SCAD paintingalumnus José Parlá.
Wallace and Parlá will explore themes related to Parlá’s latest exhibition, “Roots,” a site-specific installation on view during Art Basel in Miami.
“Roots” brings Parlá to his hometown of Miami, where he spent his formative years immersed in the city’s thriving underground art scene. The exhibition, which includes new paintings and sculptures, creates a poetic dialogue with the surrounding space and invites viewers to consider the connections between the past, present and future.
“Roots” is curated by Laurie Ann Farrell. The exhibition is on view Tuesday, Nov. 29, through Thursday, Dec. 15, at the National YoungArts Foundation.
This event is held in conjunction with the National YoungArts Foundation and SCAD AT MIAMI, a celebration of contemporary art, creative education and the global art community.
SCAD AT MIAMI
Design Miami
Named “London’s Most Outrageous Dresser” by Vogue, Lismore is known for his outré style and wildly imaginative ensembles that express his sartorial point of view. Lismore’s personal style has been the subject of exhibitions at the prestigious Tate Modern and Tate Britain, and in 2016, his first U.S. exhibition was presented at SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film in Atlanta, Georgia.
A book signing by President Wallace, Lismore and SCAD alumnus Colin Douglas Gray (B.F.A., photography, 2004), who photographed ensembles for Lismore’s latest monograph, will follow the conversation. Books will be available for purchase during the event.
“Theater of Self” is co-curated by Rafael Gomes, SCAD director of fashion exhibitions, and Ben Tollefson, assistant curator of SCAD exhibitions. The exhibition is on view Thursday, Dec. 1, through Tuesday, Dec. 13, at SCAD AT MIAMI, 1601 N. Miami Ave., Miami, Florida.
This event is held in conjunction with SCAD AT MIAMI, a celebration of contemporary art, creative education and the global art community.
Presented as part of Design Miami’s Design Talks program.
ARTISTS
SCAD AT MIAMI presents world-class exhibitions and SCAD alumni and student work, including fashion, photography, painting, furniture design and more.
In Miami
Located at 1601 N. Miami Ave., Miami, Florida, SCAD AT MIAMI is positioned in the heart of the Wynwood Arts District.
For more information: SCAD AT MIAMI
