Artopia Art Center

05/20/2026

—> Internationally recognized, award-winning Sculptor & Visual Artist Mylene Costa enters the season with an exceptional global exhibition on the island of Crete in Greece, participating in Select Art 2026 at Villa Moma in Chania, Crete, Greece from May 23–25, 2026 organized by World Of Crete IKE. For this presentation, the artist will be showing sculptures Guilhermina, and Greta, two works that continue Costa’s research into matter, presence, and the sculptural body. Mylene Costa’s participation in Select Art 2026 marks another important international milestone in the artist’s rapidly expanding trajectory, further positioning her sculptural practice within a global dialogue surrounding materiality, presence, and contemporary form. Presented at the prestigious Villa Moma in Chania, Crete from May 23–25, 2026, the exhibition brings together an international selection of galleries, artists, antiques, and collectors from 35+ countries for one of the Mediterranean region’s most refined cultural gatherings. VIP Opening Night for Select Art 2026 will take place on Saturday, May 23rd. As the only Art & Antique Fair in Crete, Select Art has established itself as a distinctive destination for collectors, diplomats, curators, and international cultural figures seeking highly curated contemporary and historical works within an intimate luxury setting. Costa will present the sculptural works Guilhermina and Greta, continuing her ongoing exploration of matter, tension, memory, and the sculptural body. See link in bio for more information about this fascinating artist and her upcoming showcase in Greece.
www.mylenecosta.com

05/20/2026

04/23/2026

--> NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale brings Rob Pruitt’s Flea Market back to Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, April 26th from 12 – 5pm for its encore. The internationally renowned contemporary artist has been staging his nomadic flea markets around the world since 1999, in locations from New York to London’s Tate Gallery and at NSU Art Museum in 2021. Pruitt is inviting local artists to sell their art and wares during the one-day happening, which will be held at NSU Art Museum (One East Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL). RSVP via link. Taking the form of a traditional open-air bazaar, Rob Pruitt’s Flea Market is an opportunity to meet artists and take home an original artwork in a relaxed atmosphere. By highlighting bartering and haggling as both economic and performative, and featuring a diverse array of goods from artwork to housewares, Pruitt’s Flea Market blurs the line between art and commerce.
Participating Artists:
Kevin Arrow
Aaron Bondaroff / A1A
Chris Byrd
Daniel Clapp
Donna Haynes
Malik Isaac
Amanda Keeley, Katelyn Kopenhaver, Gio Navas / EXILE Projects
Luba Kladienko-Ramírez - JuanCarlos rLora / Art to Save Lives
Philip Lique
Emilio Martinez / Fred Snitzer
Jed-Lee Metayer
Vincent Miranda
Luna Palazzolo, Alicia Bilbao, Fharid LaTorre - Tunnel Projects
Robert Pruitt
Patricio Rodriguez and Horst Kohlem
Sterling Rook
Lulu and Oliver Sanchez / Swampspace
Ingrid Schindall / Shared Print Fac
Rachel Simon
Addison Wolff
Aaron Young
https://themiamiartscene.blogspot.com/2026/04/nsu-art-museum-fort-lauderdale-presents.html

04/16/2026

--> The art world is gearing up for the 28th Contemporary Art International Zurich art fair May 8 - 10, 2026, taking place at Puls 5 Hall, Zürich, Switzerland. The art fair explores a range of themes, from identity and migration to memory, depictions of nature and landscapes, and questions of spirituality, urbanization and social change. It also addresses global issues such as resilience in times of crisis, ecological responsibility and the search for belonging. Alongside figurative and realistic pieces, there are expressive, pop-surrealist and conceptual works that combine emotional depth with formal precision. Many of the pieces are interdisciplinary, combining different art forms to create multilayered visual spaces influenced by cultures from around the world. The exhibition offers new perspectives beyond the European mainstream and promotes dialogue between continents, generations and disciplines. It acts as an international forum for contemporary art, providing a diverse panorama that highlights global developments and broadens our view of the future. Collectors will enjoy the Vernissage on Friday, May 8th from 6 – 10pm. See link for details.
https://www.themiamiartscene.com/event/art-international-zurich-2026/

04/16/2026

--> Enjoy the 9th Annual “Art from the Heart” Gala on Saturday, April 25th from 6 – 9pm. Experience Art from the Heart, a fun in-person event where creativity and passion come alive! Family Resource Center is hosting their 9th Annual Art From The Heart gala at Mana Wynwood. They have artists donate pieces of their art to their agency and sold through a silent auction during the evening. Last year, they had about 150 artwork. Tickets are $100, open bar event, with different restaurants stationed at tables serving their most famous hors d’oeuvres. RSVP via link.
https://www.themiamiartscene.com/event/9th-annual-art-from-the-heart-gala/

04/13/2026

--> Explore the Work of Miami-based Artist Yamily Castillo, Where Earth, Sea, and Texture Converge. Yamily Castillo is a Miami-based contemporary artist and founder of Atelier Viento. Her work explores the relationship between material, movement, and landscape through layered compositions using sand, mineral elements, and acrylic. Drawing inspiration from coastal and geological formations, her paintings evoke both stillness and depth, bridging physical texture with emotional presence. Castillo is set to present a new body of work in a solo exhibition at Spectrum Art Fairs during Art Basel Miami Beach Week December 2–7, 2026, marking an exciting milestone in her evolving practice. We recently had the pleasure to chat with the artist to learn more about her incredible work and projects, check out our Q&A to learn more about this fascinating artist. Image: The artist is pictured with her work, Bimini Wall (2026), 48″ x 48″, Mixed Media on Canvas, part of her “Oceanique” series.
https://www.themiamiartscene.com/explore-the-work-of-miami-based-artist-yamily-castillo-where-earth-sea-and-texture-converge/

04/10/2026

--> Experience Contemporary Artist Christian Burnham at Artexpo New York April 9 - 12 | Booth S307 at Pier 36 NYC. Christian Burnham is a contemporary artist, born in 1973 in Eastbourne, England, and currently based in Hasselt, Belgium. His work fuses stencil art with symbolic realism, serving as both a personal testimony and a reflection on transformation. Burnham’s art is driven by an innate creative impulse, functioning as both a meditative practice and a form of storytelling. His work strives to evoke emotion, raise awareness, and offer a voice for recovery. He explores the complexities of addiction, healing, and the human experience, frequently delving into themes of spirituality, philosophical questions about reality, and the influence of the pre-conditioned mind. These inquiries form the foundation of his artistic inspiration. ArtExpo New York Opened yesterday with a VIP Preview and runs through Sunday, April 12th.
https://mailchi.mp/d9727905de00/contemporary-artist-christian-burnham-at-artexpo-new-york-april-9-12-booth-s307-at-pier-36-nyc-17245649

04/10/2026

--> 'Cookin with Greece', 24"H x 24"W x 1.5"D, acrylic paint, india ink, paint pens on canvas, by internationally collected mixed media artist Vito Bonanno. "Bonanno taps into the daily emotional and social challenges of living with autism, placing his innermost feelings onto canvas. His work is image and concept driven and embedded in his personal philosophy. Bonanno's art contains the essence of his life, feelings, thoughts and dreams, coupled around objects or topics that 'get stuck in his head', including traffic lights, grids, ceiling fans, graffiti and pop culture. Corporate clients include Amazon, Google and The Hartford." The painting shown here is available in a Fine Art Print via Saatchi Art, see link for sales: https://www.saatchiart.com/print/Painting-Cookin-With-Greece/679548/8505137/view