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VACATIONAL AESTHETICS of the ENVIRONMENT

Multimedia project that combines the nostalgic past with the tangible reality of the present, exploring this convergence from the unique perspective of binocular vision.

LETTER ADRIFT

Video installation exploring displacement, belonging, and constant change through an analogy between the binary process and language.

FAMILIAR AESTHETICS of the ENVIRONMENT

Documentary video installation that explores the metaphorical connection between family relationships and natural disasters.

SILENT MIAMI

Experimental video installation combining silent black-and-white film of glamorous 1920s Miami with pre-WWII nuclear tests from the 1940s in ultramarine blue.

RECENT NEWS

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Nov, 2024

published by The Miami Hurricane

 By Madyson Carter

These galleries are focused on significant Miami issues, like climate change, environmental degradation, cultural fluidity, and urbanization. For instance, the project titled “– .. .- .– -..- (MIA WX)” by Julia Zurilla is a Morse code contemporary collection that highlights the increasing need for climate action. 
Laid out in Morse code, the installation features nostalgic photography and creative videography that display past and future environmental realities. 

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Oct, 2024

published by e-flux

Women Photographers International Archive (WOPHA), in partnership with the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM), is pleased to present the second edition of the WOPHA Congress, a creative convening and exhibition series, taking place across South Florida, titled “How Photography Teaches Us to Live Now,” happening from October 22–26, 2024. Conceptualized by Latinx art historian and curator Aldeide Delgado, the Congress presents the indelible contribution of women and non-binary photographers in contemporary art and explores how we can pioneer new approaches to foster photography education. 

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Aug, 2024

published by Medium

By Latif Kassidi (EFE)

The Doral Contemporary Art Museum (DORCAM) opened on Thursday evening, August 8, ‘Magic City: Contemporary Visions of Miami’, an exhibition that explores themes of identity, culture and the challenges of this “global city”.

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Nov, 2024

published by Miami Beach Art and Culture

 Miami Artist Julia Zurilla presents — .. .- .– -..- (MIA WX), a multimedia project that combines experimental videos and circular photographs, juxtaposing images from past and present that explore nostalgia and contemporary environmental realities. The installation layout is arranged in Morse code, a visual system composed of dashes, dots and spaces that is also known as “the lifesaving language.” This project reflects both the urgency of climate communication and the adaptability of the installation, allowing any word associated with the project’s theme to be expressed and tailored to various spaces. 

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Oct, 2024

published by TML

By Florencia Franceschetti

TML Magazine invites you to an exclusive artist talk at the Doral Contemporary Art Museum (DORCAM), held at CityPlace Doral, as part of the acclaimed exhibition “Magic City: Contemporary Visions of Miami.” The conversation, moderated by TML’s founder and award-winning journalist Florencia Franceschetti, will take place on October 10 at 7:00 p.m. and is a must-attend for art enthusiasts and Miami locals looking to connect with the dynamic creative community shaping the city’s narrative.

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June, 2024

published by Miami Herald

Artists from Little Haiti to North Miami are opening their studios for one day. 

By Amanda Rosa

Fountainhead kicks off the day at noon with a special members-only event at Laundromat Art Space in Little Haiti. For the rest of the day, visitors can meet artists like painter Zoe Schweiger, video artist Julia Zurilla and fashion designer Lisu Vega.

 

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Oct, 2024

published by LADYGUNN

To celebrate this milestone, homework is presenting its inaugural exhibition, “Mujeres,” which runs through December 8, 2024. Curated by homework’s founders Aurelio Aguiló and Mayra Mejía, the exhibition features the work of Elisa Bergel Melo, Patricia Encarnación, Dana Haim, Manuela Corji, Diana Eusebio, Julia Zurilla, Beth Rhodes, Gabriela García D’Alta, Brigette Hoffman, Ilsse Peredo, and Nara Winston.

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Aug, 2024

published by ArtBurst

By Florencia Franceschetti

Many exhibitions revolve around Miami as a theme, but few are unafraid to trigger uncomfortable conversations about gentrification, climate change, and other pressing issues. However, we can’t have an honest conversation about our city without these topics crossing our minds. That’s why “Magic City: Contemporary Visions of Miami” feels like a true reflection of what Miami is; showcasing artistic representations of its nightlife, nature, architecture, immigration, recreational drugs, and the impact of severe weather.

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Feb, 2024

Vacational Aesthetics of the Environment

This catalog features a detailed compilation of the artworks presented in the exhibition, along with a statement about the theme and creative approach behind them. 

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