Rubell Family Collection

This is a great space for large-​scale exhibitions and the recent No Man’s Land, featuring only women artists, filled the entire building. Frankly, much on display here wasn’t compelling to me; however, some works stood out.
Solange Pessoa’s ‘Catedral’ — an almost endless textile run of hair, leather, and fabric — occupied the largest gallery on the main level. Lisa Yuskavage’s ‘Northview’, one in a series of paintings based on men’s adult magazines, is skillfully crafted in a 1970s patina. Jennifer Guidi’s four paintings reminded me of the work of Agnes Martin and Alma Thomas in their subtle details.

About staff member Katie and the exhibition: Came in at around 11 am today for some last minute ideas for a research paper for school and at the entrance was greeted by a friendly staff member who said admission was 5 $ with student ID. This person, whose name is KATIE, was AMAZING. She was incredibly helpful and informative, explaining to me the exhibit at the entrance by Solange Pessoa she was kind and patient as I asked her questions regarding the artist. I explained to her my assignment and she suggested ideas (which I will be using) and she even searched some information about the artist and emailed it to me. She was really knowledgeable and I had a super positive experience. Also the No Man’s Land exhibition is a great all women exhibition that I would recommend to everyone! Had a fun time and thank you Katie!

During Art Basel, after Art Basel, before Art Basel or whatever the time of the year this establishment has an installation. Different artists, nipped into a little neighborhood, you would not think what’s inside. Check out their schedule, make sure you visit the entire building — not that huge. But definitely worth a visit to the Miami art scene.

wonderful to see international contemporary art. can’t wait to go again

Very thoughtfully curated art space. Amazing collection. Totally worth every penny. Saw some of the most inventive, contemporary art by artists that later became known for their art of both spectacle and personal visions. THIS is better than any of the big art venues during art week. I wish I lived next door!!!

Oh, what passes for art. I am not an art connoisseur, let me start with that.
The Art Basel event featured a Burnar Vanet’s Bugatti Grand Sport all done up, that was amazing but many of the works are either highly sexualized, not in a good way or give the viewer melancholy, and unfortunately there was no one handing out sedatives.
Overall, I must not be into what the art connoisseurs have blessed, because none of it would be in mi casa.

Incredible!!!
Everyone needs to visit this gallery at least once in their life time.
The space is huge and they have filled every inch of this place with incredible, thought provoking, interesting, art. There are some unique pieces that agitate the senses, and others that are not entirely kid-​approved.
Side note: Be sure to check out my personal favorite, one of Keith Harring’s original works, pure awesome-​ness.

Welllllll I finally got around to stopping by after hearing so much about this gallery. And I was a little underwhelmed. Apparently the stock is rotating and I felt what was in the gallery at the time of my visit didn’t knock my socks off. What did was the outside sculpture garden and the neon word piece. All the big 80’s artists I was hoping to see were apparently visiting other galleries. There was an installation by Lanvin that was pretty fun. The Margulies had a much better show.

Art Basel has cometh and the Rubell Family Collection was the first stop of our itinerary. The whole vibe of Basel had my blood pumping and my excitement level was flying. The entrance was packed; no one coming in or going out, just packed with people taking cigarette breaks and chatting it up. Once inside the crowded feel lightened up and we wandered around. Some stuff hit us with such excitement but some stuff just left me scratching my head… I posted some pics of likes and dislikes to show exactly what I mean. My understanding is that the Rubell Family Collection has many well known pieces from well known artists; I am very familiar with many artists of the art deco period and other related periods and was hoping to see some of those works of art. I loved many of the pieces presented but was unfamiliar with the artists (although I was pleasantly surprised by much of it nonetheless).
I don’t know if it was meant as art or just clever presentation to promote excitement at the gallery, but either way the «making yogurt on the patio» and giving it out to people to enjoy with the honey dripping from an elevated white box was beyond clever. I wouldn’t normally call it art but it sure held our attention and we enjoyed it immensely so perhaps I should re-​think my definition of art.
There were two pieces that we noticed received snickering and giggling by fellow gallery visitors the «all-​male orgy» and the bicycle tires (hmmm).
Best way to describe my visit was I very much enjoyed it but artistically I was a bit let down. I look forward to returning once they rotate some of the art and bring in more classic art and less of the «is that really art» type of art.

My aunt and I stop every year for Art Basel. I lam a native and not really into the «art scene» but love that this collection is here. I find it a fascinating exhibit that engages me with every nook and cranny. It is compelling and thought provoking as any great exhibit should be. Not to mention huge!

A little bit of history on this family– they have been collecting art since the sixties and some of these works were in the exhibition this year. It includes paintings, sculptures, drawings, photographs, installation and videos. The Rubell collection is the mecca of contemporary art in Miami. Here’s a little macabre fact about the building at Northwest 29^th Street; it used to be the DEA’s collection bin of cocaine, drugs and cash seized from drug dealers (that is such a Miami thing). As I walked into this monstrous collection, I found myself in front of the Lanvin exhibit. Lanvin is a name synonymous with fashion and the Parisian fashion house has partnered with the Rubell Family to, not only sponsor the 2010 – 2011 exhibition, but to encourage a relationship between young contemporary artists and fashion. There are 36 artists exhibiting their works in the 27 galleries at the Rubell Family Collection and each one is deliciously pleasing to the eye and the mind — you have to check it out for yourself. Amongst my favorite pics were Marcel Duchamp’s works which reminded me of a different era in arts and crafts with simple and clear somber tones which evokes a sense of sadness amongst urgency. This collection also turned me on to Huang Yong Ping, a French artist of Chinese descent. Her work varies from a Zen like feel in her water colors, sculptures and installations to a complete 180 degree opposition of frantic predatory instincts with her use of live scorpions and snakes — it really is that cool!

These weeknight art parties are starting to become a pleasant new routine for me!
I came by tonight for the Vida Lexus Presenta… The Lexus Listening Lounge event after seeing it advertised on the Events section. Although I didn’t see any Unilocalers when I stopped by, I did run into a few other friends. The event featured a couple of new Lexus models — where one could sit in for the obligatory picture — and lady models, posing with said vehicles. The sponsorship was pretty obvious with various illuminated Lexus logos on the gallery walls, and the live band (Pacha Massive) funked the night up with their lovely mix of electronica, ambient and what sounded like Caribbean rhythms.
The valet was pretty efficient, despite the number of cars where they had to shuttle the valet parkers however many blocks to return the cars, as was the RSVP process at the door.
A few of their exhibits were also available, such as the massive Meso-​American sculptures and some paintings, as well as a video installation. Even the bathrooms were artistic, with the ‘Don’t throw paper into the toilet’ sign written in a subtle font that could have passed for art itself. There were also a couple of pieces I’d call propaganda art: 50’s sayings such as «If you had listened, Communists wouldn’t have existed». (That would be bad, since I wouldn’t be able to eat at Flanigans LOL)
There’s also a small bookstore on premises where they sell narrative books about their collections. Unfortunately it wasn’t staffed but I plan to come back!
But where the 5^th star was earned by me was in the structure. The building is a reinforced concrete ORGASM! From the double tee façade panels, to the even, rhythmic gaps of the keystone joist second floor slab, down to the massive rigid concrete columns outside, this design professional was in love. I can’t wait to come back!

This was one of my favorite permenant art collections in Miami, when I attended art basel.
It’s all modern art, with some classics like the Andy Warhol brillo box and the Jeff Koons basketballs in the aquarium.
Verging on five stars.

The Rubell Family Collection is an outstanding art collection that has great exhibitions of modern art that rotates regularly. I was exposed to this gem of a place from Art Basel and it is one of the local venues that is invigorating the Design Destrict. It’s located in a big 2-​story warehouse that shares space with a giant art research library inside.
I was a fan of this place when I spotted some Takashi Murakami stuff inside, the gift shop is also very well-​selected in its offerings, lotsa potential gifts to give for the holidays can be found in here alone.
It’s a great place to go to spend a nice, lazy Saturday or Sunday in this area of town. If you want to explore the Design Destrict, this is probably a good starting point. Free parking is on the street, I wouldn’t venture too far from the warehouse, the area around it can be sketchy. General admission is $ 5; reduced admission is $ 2.50 for those under 18 and students.