GAME TIME Presents Sunset Flip: An Intersection of Pro Wrestling and Contemporary Art
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GAME TIME is pleased to present Sunset Flip, a two-person exhibition featuring professional wrestlers and artists Lee Moriarty and Thekla Kaischauri. Staged in the Miami Design District, the exhibition is on view from March 19 through March 29, 2026.
Curated by Cultural Counsel and Orange Crush founder Adam Abdalla in partnership with gallerist Nina Johnson, Sunset Flip explores the fluid intersection between the wrestling ring and the art studio. The exhibition coincides with the first museum-led conference on culture and sports, GAME TIME: Session 1—Dialogues on Art, Sports, and Headlines, held at the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM).
Lee Moriarty, the current Ring of Honor (ROH) Pure Champion, made his public debut as a visual artist at NADA Miami 2024. His work often depicts wrestlers in moments of repose, featuring intimate portraits of icons like El Santo and Blue Demon, reflecting the underexplored duality of life in professional wrestling.
Thekla Kaischauri, an All Elite Wrestling (AEW) star known as "The Toxic Spider," holds an MFA from the University of Applied Arts in Vienna. Her practice draws from her background in ballet and gymnastics, as well as her experiences wrestling in Japan and the United States, bridging the gap between physical performance and visual expression.
An opening reception will be held on Friday, March 20, at 7:00 p.m., following a panel discussion at PAMM. The exhibition invites viewers into a realm where the spectacle of sport meets the introspection of contemporary art.