{"product_id":"miamis-art-boom-from-local-vision-to-international-presence-9780813081212","title":"Miami's Art Boom: From Local Vision to International Presence","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover how Miami's local art community transformed the city into a hub of global artistic exchange\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlorida Book Awards, Gold Medal for Visual Arts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep into the vibrant heartbeat of Miami's art scene during a transformative period in \u003cem\u003eMiami's Art Boom.\u003c\/em\u003e Award-winning art critic Elisa Turner presents over 100 of her best profiles, reviews, and stories to capture the evolution of Miami's visual arts community before and after the inaugural Art Basel Miami Beach in 2002. This book reveals how a constellation of visionary artists, curators, galleries, and museums ignited a cultural revolution that propelled the region onto the international stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough four chronological sections and a richly contextualizing introduction, readers are invited to witness a pivotal era when creative pioneers like José Bedia, Carlos Betancourt, María Brito, Gary L. Moore, Eugenia Vargas-Pereira, Edouard Duval-Carrié, María Martínez-Cañas, and many others redefined artistic boundaries. Their individual stories are artfully interwoven with the broader narrative of a community energized by cross-cultural exchange. As Miami transformed into a flourishing hub of global artistry amid burgeoning support from state and private funders, the groundwork was laid for Art Basel Miami Beach, a landmark event whose explosive impact continues to reverberate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMiami's Art Boom\u003c\/em\u003e is more than a history--it is a vibrant cultural artifact that not only defies myths about Miami's artistic roots but also celebrates the spirit of innovation and diversity. This detailed, lively collection is an essential read for art students and scholars, professionals, and anyone passionate about the power of creativity. Embrace the story of Miami's rise from the foundational work of local visionaries to the exhilarating exchange of the international art world and experience an inspirational journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Elisa Turner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University Press of Florida\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/28\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 342\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.70h x 7.10w x 1.30d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780813081212\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElisa Turner\u003c\/b\u003e is an art critic and art journalist based in Miami. She is the recipient of many awards including the Rabkin Prize for art writing, multiple Sunshine State Awards from the Society of Professional Journalists, and the Leadership Award from the ArtTable Florida Chapter. Turner is a contributor to \u003ci\u003eArtBurst Miami\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBurnaway\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHyperallergic\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFine Art Globe\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMiami Rail\u003c\/i\u003e, and covered the visual arts for the \u003ci\u003eMiami Herald\u003c\/i\u003e from 1986 to 2007.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Elisa Turner \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47834196443293,"sku":"9780813081212","price":46.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_a4d3635f-b17e-4f0b-8e96-574e70043109.jpg?v=1776146037","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/miamis-art-boom-from-local-vision-to-international-presence-9780813081212","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}