The Wolfsonian–FIU presents ‘New Voices. New Works’ during Art Basel | Miami Beach

"Beauty is Embarrassing" banner by Wayne White

The Wolfsonian–FIU announces New Voices. New Works, a series of site-specific pieces inspired by The Wolfsonian’s collection and curated by designer Todd Oldham in celebration of Art Basel | Miami Beach 2009. Participating artists are Megan Whitmarsh, Wayne White and Brock Shorno. Other events in conjunction with the installations and Art Basel include a public program featuring a series of conversations with the participating artists, moderated by Oldham; a children’s craft and design workshop led by Oldham and inspired by his new book, Kid Made Modern; and entertainment by performance artist Leslie Hall.

New Voices. New Works will be on view beginning Tuesday, Dec. 1. It includes a series of videos in the auditorium as well as installations on the façade of the exterior, in the Bridge Tender’s House and in the permanent collection gallery. Durkan, the hospitality brand of the Mohawk Group, is also producing original, signed, limited-edition welcome mats designed for this event by Oldham and each of the participating artists. A frequent Oldham collaborator, Durkan is a leader in innovative design solutions and high-style, high-performance hospitality carpet. Available in four distinct designs, each mat takes its cue from the inspirations of the New Voices. New Works installations. The 2’x 3’ mats will be on sale for $250 at The Dynamo Museum Shop, with all proceeds benefiting the museum.

Times and details for the events at The Wolfsonian during Art Basel | Miami Beach

• Friday, Dec. 4
  The Wolfsonian’s annual Art Basel | Miami Beach reception, 8–11 p.m.
  The event is open to Art Basel | Miami Beach and Design Miami VIP cardholders as well as Wolfsonian Diplomat-level members and above. The evening includes performance artist Leslie Hall at 9 p.m. Hall, proud owner of over 450 gemmed sweaters, entertains with a thought-provoking combination of rap songs about her Iowa lifestyle, laser-dance moves, and video projection, all while making multiple costume changes (each costume is lovingly hand-sewn by her mother in Iowa). The event features Quattro Leoni wine from the vineyards of Giacomo and Emanuela Cattaneo-Adorno, Piemonte.
• Saturday, Dec. 5
  Children’s craft and design workshop hosted by Todd Oldham, 10-11:30 a.m.
  Artist conversations, 2 p.m.

Space is limited at all events and RSVP is required at 305-535-2684 or claudia@thewolf.fiu.edu.