Miami Mania
Aqua, Nada, Basel, Rubell, Flow, Pulse, Scope…..No, I am not cheerleading! Tis’ the season for the major Miami Art Fairs.
As the fog rolls in over the hills, here’s looking forward to traipsing along the warm sands of South Beach two weeks from today. This marks my first time ever to this part of the country. I’ve really become fond of the more cragged landscape of mountains and rivers, but it will be a wonder to be alongside the Atlantic Ocean once again. And since I’ve yet to reserve a place to stay in a nearly sold-out atmosphere of deluxe accomodations, I may just have to set up a pup-tent on the beach 
There’s so much to see and do while there I will have to make an extra effort to actually take in the local color, and I know there’s a big Cuban population, so I will just have to force myself from the magnetic prongs of the contemporary art world to see and eat with the natives. When I travel I’m a bit of a purest, not one for a completely fabricated experience of a place, I like the nitty gritty (so, of course I will also bring my camera). I’ve heard much about this place, and am a bit curious about its austentacious side as a cultural explorer, not to mention I hear lots about kickin’ mojitos and expansive views. While in Miami I am pleased to announce that I am being interviewed by Miami Art Exchange editor Onajídé Shabaka for a related podcast. The plan is to attend many events with a few creative friends travelling from PDX, BOS and NYC with whom I will also take in some bright nightlife. I’ll also get to area museums and the highly regarded Margulies Warehouse as well. I’m intrigued to see Versace’s House, Casa Casuarina, on Ocean Drive. And though I travel rather light, I shall have my laptop in tow, so expect a transmission or two about my daily experiences from the other coast.
If you make it down you may spy M_US__EUM lighting the way, as generously hosted by Quality Pictures at the Aqua Miami Hotel. Do stop by.