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“T.C. Cannon: At the Edge of America” at the National Museum of the American Indian

Bold, political, multidimensional and wildly important works by the visionary artist

15 May 201915 May 2019

After fostering his talents at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico, T.C. Cannon entered the art scene with a vision to subvert traditional perceptions and dismantle stereotypes surrounding native art. He did so by combining historic, traditional motifs and images with his own distinct, contemporary style. Though his life was cut short by a car accident at age 31, Cannon left …

Miami Art Week 2014: Theo Jansen’s Dream Machines

Whimsical, moving sculptures at the oceanfront Strandbeest pop-up exhibition

David Graver

4 December 201424 August 2018

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For anyone attending Miami Art Week, the pop-up exhibition, Strandbeest, blends the best elements of the week—sun, sand and powerful, innovative art—into one one. Presented by luxury watch brand Audemars Piguet and the Peabody Essex Museum, Strandbeest is a collection of large-scale sculptural works by Dutch artist Theo Jansen. They are mesmerizing, moving creations that smoothly step forward when the wind blows from their oceanfront …