After debuting in the Big Apple two years ago, the exhibit ‘Caribbean: Crossroads of the World’ has finally wound its way down to its natural home, right here in Miami.
The display opened on April 18 and will continue at the Perez Art Museum Miami through August 17. During those four months, the public will have the opportunity to view more than two centuries of art work that includes paintings, sculptures, photographs, and film.
The display uses an interdisciplinary approach to show the Caribbean's history and culture, as well as its artistic heritage right up to today. The organizing curator, Elvis Fuentes, displayed the art along four themes. The themes are Fluid Motions (environment of the region), Counterpoints (economic impact), Shades of History (relationship of the Caribbean with Europe and U.S) and Kingdoms of the World (lasting colonial legacy).
Starting with the Haitian revolution and continuing up to the present day, the exhibit will feature in excess of 180 piece of art. At least 50 of those shown here in Miami were not included in the exhibit when it was in New York.
Large exhibits such as this one benefit when a catalog printing service is employed. This allows visitors to read about each piece while they see it, and then take the information home with them to continue to enjoy.
