As the world grapples with the coronavirus outbreak, “social distancing” has become a buzzword of these strange times. Instead of stockpiling food or rushing to the hospital, authorities are saying social distancing – deliberately increasing the physical space between people – is the best way ordinary people can help “flatten the curve” and stem the spread of the virus. Fashion might not be the first thing that comes to mind when we think of isolation strategies. But as a historian who writes about the political and cultural meanings of clothing, I know that fashion can play an important role in the project of social distancing, whether the space created helps solve a health crisis or keep away pesky suitors. Clothing has long served as a useful way to mitigate close contact and unnecessary exposure. In this current crisis, face masks have become a fashion accessory that signals, “stay away.” Fashion also proved to be handy during past epidemics such as the bubonic plague, when doctors wore pointed, bird-like masks as a way to keep their distance from sick patients. Some lepers were forced to wear a heart on their clothes and don bells or clappers to warn others of their presence. However, more often than not, it doesn’t take a worldwide pandemic for people to want to keep others at arm’s length. In the past, maintaining distance – especially between genders, classes and races – was an important aspect of social gatherings and public life. Social distancing didn’t have anything to do with isolation or health; it was about etiquette and class. And fashion was the perfect tool. Take the Victorian-era “crinoline.” This large, voluminous skirt, which became fashionable in the mid-19th century, was used to create a barrier between the genders in social settings. While the origins of this trend can be traced to the 15th-century Spanish court, these voluminous skirts became a marker of class in the 18th century. Only those privileged enough to avoid household chores could wear them; you needed a house with enough space to be able to comfortably move from room to room, along with a servant to help you put it on. The bigger your skirt, the higher your status. A satirical comic pokes fun at the ballooning crinolines of the mid-19th century. Wikimedia Commons In the 1850s and 1860s, more middle-class women started wearing the crinoline as caged hoop skirts started being mass-produced. Soon, “Crinolinemania” swept the fashion world. Despite critiques by dress reformers who saw it as another tool to oppress women’s mobility and freedom, the large hoop skirt was a sophisticated way of maintaining women’s social safety. The crinoline mandated that a potential suitor – or, worse yet, a stranger – would keep a safe distance from a woman’s body and cleavage. Although these skirts probably inadvertently helped mitigate the dangers of the era’s smallpox and cholera outbreaks, crinolines could be a health hazard: Many women burned to death after their skirts caught fire. By the 1870s, the crinoline gave way to the bustle, which only emphasized the fullness of the skirt on the posterior. Women nonetheless continued to use fashion as a weapon against unwanted male attention. As skirts got narrower in the 1890s and early 1900s, large hats – and, more importantly, hat pins, which were sharp metal needles used to fasten the hats – offered women the protection from harassers that crinolines once gave. As for keeping healthy, germ theory and a better understanding of hygiene led to the popularization of face masks – very similar to the ones we use today – during the Spanish flu. And while the need for women to keep their distance from pesky suitors remained, hats were used more to keep masks intact than to push strangers away. Today, it isn’t clear whether the coronavirus will lead to new styles and accessories. Perhaps we’ll see the rise of novel forms of protective outerwear, like the “wearable shield” that one Chinese company developed. But for now, it seems most likely that we’ll all just continue wearing pajamas. Author Einav Rabinovitch-Fox, Visiting Assistant Professor, Case Western Reserve University Image header courtesy of Victoria and Albert Museum (Crinolines, by design, made physical contact nearly impossible) Special thanks to The Conversation for this story. You can support the independent network which provides news by donating today

Bea Pernia founded BEA Interiors Design in 2000. The internationally recognized Miami Design District based firm has since grown into a family of creative and innovative interior designers who are committed to excellence and unparalleled design. Blurring the boundaries between sculpture and functional design, Bea Pernia is known for her ability to push the limits of materials in unique and thought-provoking ways while developing organic forms. Recent projects include residential, commercial, and product design, including hospitality concepts such as hotels and restaurants in Miami, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Drawing upon her multidisciplinary background and global experiences, Bea is known for creating spaces that stimulate the eye, stir the soul, and meet client needs well into the future. Bea expertly applies her artistic sensibility to craft novel, harmonious esthetics that follow her passion for interior and product design. Viewing each project as a unique opportunity to explore fabrics, leather textures, contrasts, shapes, and materials in order to realize the vision of her client, she often experiments with natural woods, lush textiles, leather, metal and reflective surfaces. The outcome fuses natural elements with timeless elegance for a look that is at once clean and modern. Born in Los Angeles and raised in Venezuela, Bea says her exposure to the diverse natural landscape and timeless architecture of Caracas inspired her approach as a designer. “Growing up in Venezuela gives you the feeling of getting to know the whole country, from the beach to the country to the city,” Bea says. “I’m very inspired by natural materials, especially when you start combining them. I like to play with a fine line of juxtaposition that makes things work. All types of stone, porcelain, marble, fabrics, metal, a lot of different types of woods. Then, you begin to incorporate color. It’s the combination that completes the creation.” Her experiences in South America also honed her appreciation for a spectacular view, a trademark of many of her projects. “In Venezuela, whether you’re on the beach or in the mountains or in the city, you’re always surrounded by great views. That became very important to me. Now, through my designs if you don’t have a great view, I will create one.” Such was the case with a multimillion-dollar luxury residence on Miami Beach’s Venetian Island. “It was a gorgeous house with a basic street view,” Bea says. “When my clients expressed that natural element were important to them, I created a vertical garden encased in glass that rose up two stories, so that, throughout the home, they would see a lush garden rather than the street.” Since 2012, Bea has conceptualized and furnished multimillion-dollar private homes and condominiums, boutique hotels, commercial spaces and hospitality concepts, and has additionally executed select high-profile design collaborations with renowned artists including Federico Uribe and graffiti artist Kobra. As a designer whose work can be described as classic yet modern, Pernia is firmly committed to using the latest technology to create her pieces and believes these new methodologies are the future of design. The slats of wood used to create the wave-like ceiling of Miami’s Hiyakawa restaurant were made with precision cut using laser technology, which allowed her to achieve a look of perfection. Her debut collection “Circle of Trust” was also created using 3D technology. “Circle of Trust” was selected to be featured at Art Basel 2017 as well as at the contemporary art auction, Anónimo, hosted at the Bass Museum of Art as part of Art Miami. For the nonprofit event, Bea additionally designed a backdrop that offered an inventive twist on the traditional format, complete with a statement chandelier composed of latex, water-filled globes. At the 2018 edition of Art Basel Miami Beach, Bea once again provided the concept design for Anónimo Vol. 5, this time in the newly completed, 43,000-square-foot Faena Forum for 2018’s “Aesthetic Dimension Design,” which celebrates and promotes Mexican and Latin American designers through contemporary art. This year, she will be participating in Design Miami 2021 where she will debut a collection of marble furniture, titled Atus, in collaboration with Arca. Bea has applied her artistic sensibility to conceptualize a collection that merges materials, such as stone and wood, into stunning structured assemblages through which healing energy is transmitted, thus creating a harmonious and positive environment. The collection includes multifunctional desks or dining tables as well as chairs made of contrasting turquoise mineral stone and natural oak wood. Bea Interiors Design commercial, residential, and hospitality projects have been the recipient of awards including Muse Design Awards, Loop Design Awards, Build Architecture Awards. She has been featured in Forbes, Haute Living, Haute Residence, and more. www.beainteriorsdesign.com Address: 6301 Biscayne Blvd suite 103 Miami, FL 33138 Phone: +1 305-640-5679 By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Bea Interior Design

To celebrate Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s alumni and the positive impact they have made and continue to make in the Miami-Dade community and beyond, the organization will host its Inspire + Invest + Impact Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and reception at The Rooftop on Ponce on Thursday, Dec. 9. Alumni, inductees and their families, as well as Inspire + Invest + Impact Campaign sponsors of $500 and higher are invited to this special reception. Capt. Winston E. Scott former NASA astronaut The 2021 Alumni Hall of Fame inductees are Louis Aguirre, WPLG-ABC On-Air Personality, Lindy Infante, Former NFL Head Coach, Capt. Winston E. Scott, United States Navy Captain and former NASA Astronaut , and Erica Wheeler, WNBA Player. The talents, dedication and skills of Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade alumni have affected the South Florida community and beyond in the areas of sports, entertainment, business, medicine, politics, justice, education, technology and more. Although the Clubs’ members have all embarked on their own special journeys, they all experienced the life-changing programs facilitated by the caring and compassionate staff at Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade. Since first opening its doors in 1946, Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade has provided the diverse youth of South Florida with a supportive environment to learn, thrive and accomplish their dreams. Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade would like to thank its generous sponsors for making it possible and acknowledge the following: The Inspire + Invest + Impact Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is Presented by Carmen Rebozo Foundation. The Investor Sponsor is Bermont Gold Wealth Advisory of Raymond James. DRRT, Lisa and Victor Mendelson, Ocean Bank, Somos Group, Allison and Andy Stuart and USI Insurance are the Illuminator Sponsors. The Beacon Sponsors are Joan and James Bernhardt, Eller-ITO Stevedoring Company, LLC, Margaret and Clint Gulley, JP Morgan Chase Foundation, Ana and Raul Marmol, and Allison and Andy Stuart. Thomas Bezold, Maria and Wilfredo Diaz, Grove Bank & Trust, Anthony Lopez, Rae and Barry Stein, Tasco Plumbing & Mechanical Service, LLC, Eris Thomas and Truist are the Aspire Sponsors. The Inspiration Sponsors are Linda and Willie Ho, Gustavo Lopez and Robert Parks. The Achiever Sponsors are Jane and Alexandre Barrellier, BizGuru, Pamela and Erasmo Guilarte, Michael Landa, Esther Nuhfer and Sandra Sueiras. Lument is the Hospitality Sponsor. The event will take place on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021 from 6 – 9 p.m. at The Rooftop on Ponce, 2990 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Coral Gables, FL 33134. Parking will be validated. The event is open to all Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade alumni and former inductees. All Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade alumni are encouraged to register as alumnus at bgcmia.org in order to receive important information about the organization.Inspire + Invest + Impact Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Rhia Hunter at (305) 446-9910 ext. 30, or via email at rhunter@bgcmia.org. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade

Since the inception of the BMW Art Journey initiative, in collaboration with Hatje Cantz, we have published a series of books on the subject of art journeys and to commemorate some of the art journeys that have taken place. The inaugural volume, The Sense of Movement: When Artists Travel, looked back on the rich history of traveling artists, with an introductory essay by the acclaimed American essayist Lawrence Weschler. Five additional volumes to date, edited by Art Journey advisor András Szántó, have commemorated winning projects. Each book offers an immersive account of an art journey, with images from the road, examples of art works inspired by the journeys, interviews and texts. The experience of some volumes is further amplified with sound files, for example the sound of bells recorded by Samson Young on his art journey, the first in the series. Taken together, the books amounts to a growing archive documenting artists' travels to distant point across the globe, illustrating the endless possibilities of travel as seen through the eyes of artists. The Sense of Movement. When Artists Travel Samson Young. For Whom The Bell Tolls Abigail Reynolds. The Ruins of Time Max Hooper Schneider. Planetary Vitrine Zac Langdon-Pole. Constellations Leelee Chan. Tokens From Time By ML Staff. Image and textual inserts courtesy of BMW

American Heritage Schools is pleased to welcome internationally-acclaimed mathematics professor, coach, and entrepreneur Dr. Po-Shen Loh to its Fort Lauderdale campus on Saturday, December 11, in conjunction with the 2021 Middle School Math Invitational. Dr. Loh will host two guest lectures that are open to parents and students throughout the South Florida community. Graduating top in his class at California Institute of Technology, Dr. Loh earned his doctorate in mathematics from Princeton University, and is a math professor in his 11th year at Carnegie Mellon University. He is also the national coach of the USA International Mathematical Olympiad team that achieved its first-ever back-to-back #1-rank victories in 2015 and 2016 and again in 2018 and 2019. Dr. Loh’s work spans the mathematical spectrum, from research to education, and he focuses on a new approach to teaching advanced creative mathematical thinking to middle school students. Dr. Loh is the founder of the personalized learning platform, expii.com, which includes his series of free online math courses that reinvent the middle school math curriculum and motivate creative thinking. “We are honored to host such a brilliant, dynamic, and entrepreneurial mathematician as Dr. Loh,” says Dr. Douglas Laurie, president of American Heritage Schools. “Middle school is such a vital time for growth in math skills. We welcome students and parents throughout South Florida to come to our campus on December 11 and attend Dr. Loh’s lectures to get inspired about how math diligence can lead to great success.” During the invitational at American Heritage Schools, the top-ranked school in the nation in mathematics, middle school mathletes from Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties will compete in two 60-minute tests consisting of material from pre-algebra through geometry, followed by a meet-and-greet with Dr. Loh. “At American Heritage Schools, we created an environment where liking math and being good at it is respected and appreciated,” says Director of Math Competition at American Heritage Schools, Rick Rovere. Five years after launching the Schools’ math competition team, Rovere, Dr. Radleigh Santos, AHS ’98, MIT ’02, and Derek Rampal led the students to No. 1 private school in Florida in math competition. The team went on to rank No. 1 private school in the U.S. in math competition for the past six years. “Dr. Po-Shen Loh’s visit will validate for all students that math is important,” Mr. Rovere adds. American Heritage Schools is the No. 1 private school in Florida for nationally recognized scholars, math competition, science fair, mock trial, moot court, and speech and debate. Alumni are notable leaders in their chosen fields who are generating positive differences in the world. American Heritage Schools is an independent, non-sectarian, co-educational, college preparatory school in South Florida serving grades Pre-K3 to 12. The public is invited to attend the following two guest lectures by Dr. Loh in person: 9:00-10:15 a.m.: "Roadmap to Success in School, College, and Beyond, Paved by Math" 12:30-1:30 p.m.: "Math in Games, Strategy, and Invention" For more information, visit https://www.ahschool.com/poshen-loh. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Unsplash

Art Basel’s Conversations series presents stimulating panel discussions on topics concerning the global contemporary art scene. Prominent members of the international art world – artists, gallerists, curators, collectors, architects, critics, and many other cultural figures – each offer unique perspectives on producing, collecting, and exhibiting art. Art Basel Miami Beach 2021 Conversations was programmed by Art Basel and Edward Winkleman, author and private dealer ART BASEL IN MIAMI BEACH 2021 | CONVERSATIONS PROGRAM, 1-4 DECEMBER 2021 Premiere Artist: Jeffrey Gibson Jeffrey Gibson, artist, Hudson, New YorkAnne Ellegood, Good Works Executive Director, Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA LA), Los Angeles Jeffrey Gibson speaks to Anne Ellegood, Director, ICA LA, about key moments in his career and upcoming projects. Using song lyrics or punching bags, Jeffrey Gibson (b.1972, Colorado) recontextualizes the familiar to offer a succinct commentary on cultural hybridity and modernist strategies within contemporary art. Drawing influence from popular culture, critical theory as well as his own individual Cherokee and Choctaw heritage, his sculptures, beaded works and paintings seamlessly coalesce traditional Native American craft with contemporary cultural production. His work is a vibrant call for queer and Indigenous empowerment, envisioning a celebration of strength and joy within these communities. Re-inventing the Institution? New Museum Leaders Johanna Burton, Director, The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), Los AngelesIsolde Brielmaier, Deputy Director, New Museum, NYC Alison Gass, Director, The Institute of Contemporary Art San Francisco (ICA SF)Moderator: Andras Szanto How to chart the future of an art museum while honoring or redressing its past, is a complex challenge for any museum leaders, but perhaps particularly delicate for newly appointed ones. New leadership brings opportunities to inject exciting ideas into an institution, albeit under the scrutiny of communities, trustees, staff and artists. In this panel, recent appointees to major institutions share how they approach these challenges, as well as how they view the evolving role of the museum director in these turbulent times. Being Transparent: The Challenge of Pricing in the Art Market Esther Kim Varet, Co-founder, Various Small Fires Alexander Forbes, Head of Collector Services & Private Sales, Artsy Heather Flow, Art Advisor and founder of Flow Advisory, New York Moderator: Marion Maneker, Editorial Director of LiveArt The lack of pricing transparency can be seen as a barrier for new collectors entering the field of art. Gallerists can argue on the other hand that discretion benefits both clients and artists. During the pandemic, online sales jumped considerably, and new perspectives on the question of pricing transparency have emerged. Does increased pricing transparency truly benefit both artists and collectors? Our panelist will explore the pros and cons of pricing transparency in today's increasingly hybrid art market. 21st Century Collectors: The Meeting of Tech and Art Ethan Beard, Co-founder and CEO, Yoz, San FranciscoSarah Wendell Sherrill, Co-Founder / Co-CEO, Lobus, San FranciscoModerator: Tim Schneider, Art Business Editor, Artnet News From NFTs to OVRs, to immersive art experiences, new technologies drive much of how art viewing and buying is evolving in the 21st Century. However, has that changed what type of person becomes a contemporary art collector? How does their collecting journey start, what are their interests and concerns? As art, the art market, and tech continue to intersect, our panelists will shed light on all these questions. Artists' Influencers: Manuel Mathieu and Edwidge Danticat in conversation with Hans Ulrich Obrist Manuel Mathieu, artist, MontrealEdwidge Danticat, writer, MiamiModerator: Hans Ulrich Obrist, Artistic Director, Serpentine Galleries, London Who influences whom? How do artistic kinships develop? Conceived by Hans Ulrich Obrist, this conversation series brings together artists with individuals who have significantly influenced their artistic practice. For this edition, Montreal-based artist Manuel Mathieu meets one of his inspirations, the internationally acclaimed Haitian-American author Edwidge Danticat. Navigating the NFT Art Market Harm van den Dorpel, artist and co-founder, left Gallery, BerlinSaskia Draxler, gallerist, Nagel Draxler, Berlin/CologneMark Soares, Chief Marketing Officer and Founder, Blokhaus Inc.Moderator: Amy Whitaker, Author, Economics of Visual Art and NFT researcher at NYU Hailed as a shift in the relationship between artists and the traditional gatekeepers of the art market, few events have disrupted the status quo like the astronomical prices reached at auctions for NFTs. Virtually overnight questions arose around the longevity of the NFT market, the art historical importance of NFTs, and what role, if any, galleries should play in the future of the market. How can galleries best help artists in this new terrain? Our panel will explore what NFTs are, how galleries already working with NFT artists plan to work with them, whether all NFT artists need commercial galleries, and how the relationship between galleries and platforms who mint NFTs can be productive. Seen and Heard: The Politics of Representation Chana Budgazad Sheldon, Executive Director, Museum of Contemporary Art North MiamiMaia Ruth Lee, artist, SalidaSky Hopinka, artist and filmmaker, MilwaukeeModerator: Larry Ossei-Mensah, curator and Co-Founder of ARTNOIR Arts organizations have very publicly stepped up a long-overdue dedication to diversity, inclusiveness and equity over the past few years. How best to move forward from here to sustain those commitments, and to ensure that beyond individual projects, they are addressing our past and looking to the future, while offering a platform for plural voices. The participants in this panel will reflect on how they have worked within their communities and with collaborators to consider and offer a platform to their concerns. What can we learn to help create organizations where multifaceted voices can truly be seen and heard? The Artist and the Gallerists: Alvaro Barrington Alvaro Barrington, artist, London and New YorkTim Blum, Co-founder, Blum & Poe, Tokyo, Los Angeles and New YorkPedro Mendes, Co-founder, Mendes Wood DM, Sao Paulo, Brussels and New YorkKyla McMillan, Founder, Saint George Projects, New YorkModerator: Lou Stoppard, writer, and curator, London This panel offers a frank and informal conversation about the unique relationship between the artist Alvaro Barrington and his gallerists, including how they met, how they came to work together, and how their relationships have evolved over time. The panelists will discuss what it means for an artist to collaborate with and be represented by many galleries, working across different countries, situations and audiences. They will explore how ideas of artist representation are shifting, and how collaboration can go beyond simply sharing artists or spaces. Resiliencia: Artistic Practices Post-Pandemic Felipe Mujica, artist, Brooklyn, New YorkFannie Sosa, artist, France/BrasilJessica Kaire, NYC, artist and founder of NuMu, Guatemala CityModerator: Jesus Fuenmayor, Program Director and Curator of University Galleries, University of Florida, Gainesville Many artists have been considering care and political resistance for decades in their work, to examine our role and responsibility in relation to community and environment. During the devastation brought about by the Covid pandemic across Latin America and elsewhere, many of these interests gained a new urgency, across a wider spectrum of society. This panel brings together practitioners working with strategies of solidarity to consider how we can build on this momentum. After the world-wide pause brought about by the pandemic, what we can learn from their perspective on artistic resilience? Immersive Installations? Digital Experiences in the Exhibition Mollie Dent-Brocklehurst, Co-founder and CEO, SuperblueRafael Lozano-Hemmer, artist, MontrealFelice Grodin, artist, MiamiModerator: Brian Droitcour, Editor-in-chief, Outland Developments in digital technology have seen exhibition spaces welcoming increasingly large-scale, interactive and immersive installations. Beyond the initial spectacle in space, what strategies are artists using to transport viewers? From the perspectives of artists or the newly established Superblue, Miami, this panel considers what such installations reveal about technology’s growing influence on reality. Can these works also raise awareness around the politics of algorithms, digital access and technology’s impact on ecology? By ML Staff. Images And Videos Courtesy of Conversations at Art Basel

Atlantis Paradise Island, the lush oceanfront resort and entertainment oasis in The Bahamas, announces the return of its signature New Year’s Eve event, Party Like a Royal. Revelers welcoming in 2022, can reserve tickets to enjoy a weekend filled with performances by top musical talent such as Bond, DJ Cassidy, DJ Tony Okungbowa and The Modern Gentlemen, along with craft cocktails and a premium top-shelf open bar, a selection of fine desserts and a magnificent fireworks display by, “America’s First Family of Fireworks,” the Grucci Brothers International, who hold the Guiness World Record for the, “Largest Fireworks Display.” The celebration will take place on December 31, 2021 from 9:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. on the poolside Royal Deck overlooking the iconic Royal Towers, paradise lagoon and 141-acre Aquaventure waterscape. At the Party Like a Royal extravaganza on New Year’s Eve, guests can ring in 2022 as they enjoy music by: BOND Bond, an Australian/British quartet known for classic crossover and synth-pop that has sold more than four million albums since their 2000 debut, making them the best-selling string quartet of all time. With Tania Davis and Eos Counsell on violin, Elspeth Hanson on viola and Gay-Yee Westerhoff on cello, Bond originally earned the nickname “the Spice Girls of classical music.” The group’s electrifying singles and albums have garnered 56 Platinum and 15 Gold discs in the United Kingdom, United States, Australia and dozens of other countries worldwide. DJ Cassidy DJ Cassidy, a go-to DJ for entertainment moguls, fashion icons, and cultural trendsetters who has performed for President Barack Obama at both inaugurations, Michelle Obama’s 50th birthday party at the White House, the opening of Oprah Winfrey’s school in South Africa, Jennifer Lopez’s 40th and 50th birthday parties, and Beyonce and Jay Z’s wedding, as well as on world tours with Jay Z, Justin Timberlake, Usher and more. DJ Tony Okungbowa DJ Tony Okungbowa, who served as the resident DJ on The Ellen DeGeneres Show for 10 years and is currently a series regular on CBS’s Bob Hearts Abishola. Okungbowa has performed at The Grammy’s, Golden Globes, CFDA Awards, The Espy’s, Art Basel, and Forbes Travel Guide, among other international stages, and has released three studio albums. THE MODERN GLENTEMEN The Modern Gentlemen, a Los Angeles-based pop group performing classic hits with a modern sound. They were discovered by and toured with rock ‘n roll legend Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons for more than a decade. The four-part harmony of members Brian Brigham, Brandon Brigham, Landon Beard and Todd Fournier has been enjoyed by audiences around the world, from sold-out performances at London’s Royal Albert Hall and O2 Arena to the 2014 “A Capitol Fourth,” celebration in Washington, D.C. alongside Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald. Party Like a Royal will be open to guests ages 12 and up. For kids who prefer to ring in the New Year with their peers, Atlantis will host a teens-only New Year’s Eve party at CRUSH, the ultimate nightclub for teens, and a kids-only celebration at AKA (Atlantis Kids Adventures). By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Bond. DJ.Cassidy, Tony Okungbowa and The Modern Gentlemen. Royal Deck images courtesy of Atlantis.

In collaboration with Gary Nader of Gary Nader Art Centre, Pace Gallery is pleased to present Wifredo Lam: The Imagination at Work, an exhibition of paintings, works on paper, and rarely seen bronze sculptures from Gary Nader Collection, including a significant loan from the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, at its 510 West 25th Street space in New York. The Cuban artist, who early in his career associated with major European figures in the surrealist and cubist movements, invented a radically syncretic visual language that challenged the Eurocentricity of Modernism. Running from November 9 to December 21, the presentation traces the artist’s career from the late 1930s to the 1970s, exploring the influence of Lam’s heritage in his art. The exhibition is organized and curated by Nader and Pace’s Senior Director and Curator Andria Hickey with curatorial contributions by Dr. Michaëla Mohrmann, a scholar and curator of Latin American art. Lam believed that “a true picture has the power to set the imagination to work, even if it takes time.” Taking its title from the artist’s words, this chronological survey presents Lam’s many stylistic transformations and painterly innovations. Born in Cuba to a Chinese father and Congolese-Iberian mother, Lam, who was in dialogue with surrealist and cubist artists, is widely considered one of the greatest artists of the 20th century. Having trained in Spain and France in the early years of his career, the artist was introduced and became lifelong friends and associates with members of the European avant-garde, including Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, and Georges Braque. Over the course of his life, Lam radically transformed modernist painting through his unique cross-cultural hybridization of art. Wifredo Lam: The Imagination at Work begins with the artist’s paintings from the late 1930s, when he converged with avant-garde artists and intellectuals in Europe. It was during this period that Lam encountered Picasso’s collection of African masks, which would come to influence his later work. Returning to Havana in the early 1940s, Lam was struck by the racism and exploitation that characterized Cuban society under the US-backed dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista. In response to these conditions and inspired by the Négritude movement’s celebration of Blackness, Lam cultivated a practice that decolonized modernist art. Deeply informed by African sculpture and the Afro-Caribbean diaspora, his work during the 1940s developed an iconography referencing Santería, an Afro-Cuban religion. He would eventually view his practice as “an act of decolonization not in a physical sense, but in a mental one.” The exhibition features a group of paintings created between 1947 and 1950, a period following Lam’s first visit to Haiti in 1946. These works, which are characterized by their somber, muted palette, were informed by the Vodou ceremonies that the artist encountered in Haiti at a time of political unrest. Also on view in the presentation are Lam’s paintings from the 1950s and 1960s, during which time the artist relocated to France and traveled frequently to Cuba, Venezuela, and Mexico. Works such as Untitled (1957) and La Veille (1959) exemplify the artist’s gradual attenuation of Santería symbols—a consequence of his distance from Cuba but also of his gradual, post-war disassociation from Surrealism. In the 1970s, Lam increasingly favored abstraction, geometry, and fragmentation in his paintings. Personnage (1970) typifies his late career interest in angular, machinic beings that spoke to the Space Age and feelings of alienation. Among the exhibition’s highlights is a selection of rarely seen bronze sculptures that Lam created in Albissola Marina, Italy in the late 1970s. Stemming from the artist’s experimentation with ceramics in the early 1950s, these highly textured statuettes reflect his paintings’ Santería-inspired iconography and reveal the dialogue between Lam’s sculptural practice and paintings, which were often exhibited next to African and Oceanic sculptures. Lam’s work will be included in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York’s highly anticipated exhibition Surrealism Beyond Borders, which opens in October 2021 and examines the movement outside Western Europe. In 2015 the Centre Pompidou, Paris opened a major retrospective of the artist’s work—an exhibition that traveled to the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Madrid and Tate Modern, London. The artist’s work can be found in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; the Museum of Modern Art, New York; the Guggenheim Museum, New York; the Menil Collection, Houston; the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; the Art Institute of Chicago; Tate, London; and many more international institutions. Pace Online Viewing Room Gary Nader 62 NE 27 ST Miami FL 33137 Telephone: +1.305.576.0256 art@garynader.com www.garynader.com Gallery Hours Tuesday - Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Follow Gary Nader: Instagram @garynader Pace Gallery Adriana Elgarresta | Director of Public Relations |aelgarresta@pacegallery.com +1 305 498 1649 Claire Hurley | Senior Public Relations Associate | churley@pacegallery.com +1 703 901 1960 Sadie Dame | Public Relations Associate | sfong-dame@pacegallery.com +1 717 412 8473 By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Pace Gallery

The Nader Museum proudly announces Botero Immersed in honor of Fernando Botero. A visual and engaging passage into the work of acclaimed Colombian Master Fernando Botero with music composed by twenty-two times Grammy winner world producer Emilio Estefan. Botero Immersed will be open to the public from December 2, 2021, through January 31, 2022, at the Nader Museum located in the Wynwood Arts District, Miami. "There is a special fondness for Botero's work in South Florida, and we are thrilled to share once again the work of such an admired artist," said Gary Nader. The exhibition, defined by Nader as "a remarkable cultural affair and multimedia experience" will feature Botero's iconic body of work from the 60's to the present day through interactive 360º digital projections, lights, music, and sounds. Guests will witness a selection of significant pieces representing his oeuvre over the last six decades, such as the circus personages, bullfighting, life in Latin America and its people, and adaptations of the work of art history masters. Botero's narratives go beyond the represented object; a single image is full of connotations, and it may take spectators to a vast and unique universe of experiences. The Nader Museum, with over 1200 works of art from over 150+ important modern and contemporary masters, is compromised to elevate the importance of our culture by promoting excellence, a work performed by his founder Gary Nader for over 40 years. Botero Immersed is also intended to promote the Nader Museum, a not-for-profit organization with 501(c)3 tax status. The museum is dedicated to showcasing a myriad of acclaimed art that fosters knowledge through a continuous process of appreciation and reinterpretation of modern and contemporary art from Latin American and its diaspora. Through a permanent collection of paintings, drawings, sculptures, photography, installations, and other media, the museum's audience can experience and appreciate one of the world's most significant regions of today's contemporary art scene. Hours and Admission Tuesday - Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6 pm. All visitors must reserve timed admission tickets on sale at the exhibition’s website  www.boteroimmersed.com 62 NE 27 St. Miami, FL 33137 info@nadermuseum.com www.nadermuseum.com art@garynader.com www.garynader.com Instagram: @boteroimmersed Telephone: 305.576.0256 By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Gary Nader

Nestled in a protected cove between two private white sand beaches lies The Cove at Atlantis Paradise Island. The Bahamas resort is the perfect destination for those seeking a luxurious and romantic getaway. Recently redesigned, The Cove features an updated lobby, coveted beachfront cabanas, and its 22nd-floor guestrooms and newly redone Lapis club lounge. There are 600 luxurious suites with balconies overlooking the ocean, impeccable butler service, an adults-only pool with private beach cabanas, outdoor games, shopping at the Escape Boutique and sculptures by Bahamian artist Antonius Roberts titled Sacred Space. And there's plenty more to do, as guests at The Cove have full access to Atlantis Aquaventure with its numerous slides and pools, Atlantis Casino, five miles of pristine beaches, a wide variety of dining options, spa, golf, shopping and a host of attractions and activities. The Cove offers full access to a variety of venues and experiences in Atlantis > Culinary destinations at The Cove include beachfront restaurants Sip Sip by acclaimed Bahamian chef Julie Lightbourn and the delectable cuisine at Fish by world-renowned, Michelin-starred chef José Andrés. "Those looking for a redefined luxury getaway complete with white-glove Bahamian service, exclusive amenities, suite accommodations with breathtaking ocean views, private beach access, and a true oasis to relax and reconnect with their loved ones will find it all at The Cove," said Audrey Oswell, President and Managing Director, Atlantis Paradise Island. For more information and reservations please visit atlantisbahamas.com. For more information about travel to The Bahamas, please visit bahamas.com. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Atlantis

Aventus, the best-selling scent that disrupted the niche fragrance category when it debuted in 2010, marks its ten-year anniversary with the launch of a limited-edition collector’s bottle. Dubbed The Supreme of the Fragrance World, The House of Creed could not have anticipated the fanatical following surrounding this men’s fragrance. Olivier Creed, Sixth Generation Master Perfumer of the prestigious luxury fragrance house, was inspired by the legendary life of a historic emperor celebrating strength, power and success. This fruity rich accord is the perfumer’s most successful creation in the history of the brand. “It’s remarkable to me the way Aventus has been received by our family of clients and the industry,” shares Olivier Creed, Sixth Generation Master Perfumer of The House of Creed. “We wanted to create a special bottle to celebrate this milestone for both collectors and share the fragrance with those who are new to the brand.” This limited-edition bottle was developed to be an ideal holiday gift for the Aventus man, or for those clients wanting to acquire collectibles from The House of Creed. Aventus 10th Anniversary Limited Edition 3.4 oz, 100ml $435. For more information, visit www.creedboutique.com.

Vanishing Cuba is a curated visual storytelling book by American documentary travel photographer, designer, and author, Michael Chinnici. The collection depicts the changes Cuba faces as it emerges from more than 60 years of isolation and decay. Michael's 24 trips to Cuba have yielded tens of thousands of photographs, thought-provoking and emotional stories, and created lifelong friendships. Vanishing Cuba is about capturing the past, present, and future of Cuba, and even more so, about capturing the "Soul of Cuba." Michael's love affair with Cuba and the Cuban people comes through in this compelling and beautifully produced book. "Cuba as we know it will vanish. It's not a matter of whether or not it will change; it's more a question of when it will change. And trying to imagine what a new Cuba will look like is anyone's guess," says Chinnici. "It was my goal to capture the magic of Cuba before it changes." For the Cuban people, change has become one of the most important goals for the success and survival of this island nation of 11 million people. "Cuba can no longer exist on ration cards and subsidized government salaries. The people know it, and the government knows it." Images by Michael Chinnici from his latest photography book, Vanishing Cuba Chinnici goes on to say, "As Cuba emerges from 60 years of repression and decay, it will undoubtedly feel its growing pains. But like all cultures that go through transition, a part of their soul goes with it. This unique experiment of isolation called "Cuba" has captured the minds and souls of everyone around the world. And as appealing as that may be to tourists and photographers like myself, Cuba must find a way to evolve, grow, and escape its misery without giving up the very soul that makes it such a special place." The book itself is a work of art—produced to the highest standards. Chinnici is known for his vibrant color photography as well as his emotional black and white renditions. For this reason, he chose to print the book using the Spectra7 and Triton printing techniques offered by Longo AG in Bolzano, Italy. "We printed in 10 colors, including 7-color process, plus 2-blacks and a PMS grey for the B&W. It's truly revolutionary what we did—especially using stochastic printing across 10 colors. It’s available in three editions, including a Silver Edition, Deluxe Edition and Reserve edition, and each is printed in both English and Spanish.” says Chinnici. Chinnici goes on to say, "As a documentary travel photographer, I enjoy the best of both worlds. I love documenting and learning about different cultures, all while traveling the globe. I am searching for authenticity, beauty, and emotion, and I try to meld all three to create images that truly "Evoke Emotion." I feel that my Cuba work is very representative of this." Referring to his photographic technique, Chinnici says, "I capture authenticity by blending into the environment and assimilating with those around me, making others feel comfortable with my presence. I get people around me to let their guard down and invite me into their space without them even knowing it. It's sort of like breaking the ice on a first date, except this date might only last a few seconds or minutes, or however long it takes to get that great shot." "I'm excited to be returning to Cuba in 2022 after two years of pandemic restrictions," says Chinnici, who leads small-group Vanishing Cuba photo tours and cultural adventures to Cuba through his company, Photo Workshop Adventures. "It's going to be wonderful to see so many of my Cuban friends who I've missed, as well as photograph Cuba post-covid.” If you're attending ART BASEL WEEK, December 1-5, 2021, you can find the collectors Reserve Edition of Vanishing Cuba on display at CONTEXT MIAMI ART - the Simons Gallery (A26), located at the Pavillon at One Herald Square in downtown Miami. The Reserve Edition is limited to just 300 signed and numbered copies and includes three signed and numbered prints of your choice to match the book. His next book, due to be published in 2024, is titled Vanishing India. So exciting! To purchase Michael Chinnici's Vanishing Cuba photography book go to Red Octopus Publishing. By ML Staff. Photography by Michael Chinnici.