Miami Art Week 2015: Food-Inspired Works

Paintings and sculptures that are a little bit scrumptious

If anything can be said to illicit a real gut reaction: it’s food. We all know the reactions our brain and body indulge in, when in the presence of food and drinks—whether desirable and not. These are visceral, animalistic responses—much like that of experiencing a piece of art that truly moves a viewer. Maybe that’s a stretch for some, but the following five pieces appealed …

Sleigh Bells: Champions of Unrestricted Beauty

It’s the season for Sleigh Bells and the Brooklyn-based duo, though still working on finishing their new album, offers a new track from it today. “Champions of Unrestricted Beauty” forgoes their trademark distorted filters and aggressive guitars, bringing Alexis Krauss’ powerful vocals front and center for their poppiest song yet. What the rest of the yet-to-be-named album will sound like still remains a mystery, but …

Miami Art Week 2015: Subverting Nature

Works that warp source inspiration or materials, found across multiple fairs and exhibits

Nature stands as the earliest form of inspiration and natural components found within became the tools of early artistic creation. In the ages since and amidst developments and extinctions, loss and discovery, artists continue to be inspired by the wonders of the natural world. And from their imaginations to their mediums, the art world is richer for it. The following six pieces were all seen …