The Meridians sector, curated for the third time by Magalí Arriola, Director of Museo Tamayo, Mexico City, will feature 20 large-scale projects by renowned and emerging artists 29 galleries will present specially curated installations within their main booths in the Kabinett sector Art Basel’s Conversations series will return to the fair with 35 speakers across nine panels to provide insights into the evolving global art scene Art Basel, whose Lead Partner is UBS, will take place from December 1 to December 3, with preview days on November 29 and November 30 at the Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC). Since its launch in 2002, Art Basel Miami Beach has served as a dynamic platform uniquely bridging the art scenes of North and South America, Europe, and beyond. The edition marking its 20th anniversary will be the largest to date, featuring 282 exhibitors from 38 countries and territories – more than half of which hail from the Americas. In addition to its Galleries, Positions, Nova, Survey, and Edition sectors, the fair will host 20 large-scale projects as part of the Meridians sector, 29 curated installations within exhibitors’ booths in the Kabinett sector, as well as nine panels with leading art world voices in its renowned Conversations series. Meridians The Meridians sector invites exhibitors to showcase monumental works which extend beyond the standard art fair format. Magalí Arriola, Director of Museo Tamayo in Mexico City, will curate the sector for the third consecutive year. Highlights from Meridians include: • An immersive visual environment by Cauleen Smith including the film ‘Sojourner’ (2018-2022), whose title pays homage to the feminist abolitionist. Presented by Morán Morán and Corbett vs. Dempsey. • ‘Let The Mermaids Flirt with Me’ (2022), a presentation of a new suite of stainedglass paintings in lightboxes by Christopher Myers, installed within a freestanding octagonal structure evoking a chapel. Exploring the relationships between Black bodies, diaspora, and the ocean, this deeply poetic work will be activated by a performance, animating the figures depicted in the glass. Presented by James Cohan Gallery. • Devan Shimoyama’s ‘The Grove’ (2021), which monumentalizes the common sight of shoes joined at the laces and dangling from utility wires to evidence both presumed gang territory or violence and moments of celebration and play. Presented by Kavi Gupta. • ‘Columbus Day’ (2019-2020) Hock E Aye Vi Edgar Heap of Birds, which consists of 24 primary ink mono prints and 24 ‘ghost prints’, which are the secondary pull of the print plates and represent how Indigenous communities are often viewed – namely, as "not there," faded and having disappeared. The text of the prints highlights the destruction of these communities and their lands by Columbus and consequences through the present day. Presented by K Art. • ‘Birth’ (1984), a monumentally scaled, hand-crocheted wall-hanging by pioneering feminist artist Judy Chicago and the largest of her seminal Birth Project (1980-1985) works. ‘Birth Project’ was an international collaboration of female needle workers and responded to the absence of imagery related to birthing as one of the most foundational female experiences. Presented by Jessica Silverman. • An installation of chairs suspended from the ceiling and 6-hour daily performance work by Colombian artist María José Arjona, ‘Silla’ (2011), on matter, objecthood, experience and the body’s critical role in movement as a form of political choreography. Presented by Rolf Art. • A sculptural work by Simon Denny adapted from a delivery drone – ‘Amazon delivery drone patent drawing as virtual Rio Tinto mineral globe’ (2021) – employing augmented reality to facilitate a series of performative group experiences activated by viewers’ devices. Presented by Petzel and Altman Siegel. • A performance titled ‘Corpo Ranfla 2.0’ (2022) by rafa esparza, in which the artist will impersonate a lowrider cyborg turned into a 25-cent ride-machine. Consisting of a one-time occurrence, with the remnants of the performance – the retrofitted, 25cent pony ride structure – on display over the course of the week, the work is a reflection on the social and political landscapes that lowrider car culture has existed and evolved in for decades into the present. Presented by Commonwealth and Council. • Visual activist, humanitarian, and photographer Zanele Muholi’s ‘Muholi V’ (2022) a new bronze sculpture that marks a new chapter of self-expression and self-assertion for the artist. Presented by Stevenson. Magalí Arriola, Art Basel's curator for Meridians, says: ‘Sculpted bodies, sexualized bodies, performing and singing bodies – brown, black, and white bodies– have made themselves present in this new edition of Meridians, challenging art historical canons and their relationship with the representation of power, opening new perspectives for art’s activism around gender and race, and infusing optimism and hope to how we might envision our future.’ Kabinett Offering galleries, the opportunity to present concisely curated installations within their booths, the Kabinett sector will feature 29 participants. Highlights from the sector include: • A presentation of new works by Alberta Whittle specifically made for the fair, following Whittle’s representation of Scotland at the 59th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale de Venezia. Presented by The Modern Institute. • New works by Izumi Kato, whose animated paintings and sculptures allow subjects to exist between the physical and the spiritual realms. Presented by Stephen Friedman Gallery. • Rare and seminal works by Ascânio MMM, whose sculptures and reliefs are rooted in mathematics – presenting a complex game of logic. Presented by Casa Triângulo. • Margot Bergman’s never-before-seen flower paintings that are part of her ‘collaborative paintings’ (2013), which merge Bergman’s approach with original authorship of thrifted works. Presented by Anton Kern Gallery. • ‘Bayou Fever’ (1979) by Romare Bearden, comprising of 21 collages that provide a storyline and set design for modern dance with the purpose of being choreographed by Alvin Ailey. Presented by DC Moore Gallery. • A salon of both historic and new intimately scaled, never-before-seen works by Dewey Crumpler. Presented by Derek Eller Gallery. Conversations Conversation is a platform for the exchange of ideas on topics concerning the global contemporary art scene. Featuring 35 speakers across nine panels, it will bring together leading artists, gallerists, collectors, curators, museum directors, and critics. Participants in this edition will include artist Agnieszka Kurant, cultural strategy advisor András Szántó, collectors Rosa and Carlos de la Cruz, collector and CEO and Co-Founder of Design Miami/ Craig Robins, art historian and curator Drew Sawyer, artists João Enxuto and Erica Love, curator and Co-Director of the Serpentine Galleries Hans Ulrich Obrist, artist Joshua Citarella, collector and real-estate developer Martin Margulies, and writer and Artnet News art business editor Tim Schneider. Topics range from representing and collecting artists from Africa and the African diaspora, and the carbon footprint of technology to counterintuitive approaches to the art market. Highlights include: • A conversation celebrating the pioneering photographic practice of Ming Smith. • A sonic lecture by artist, musician, and poet Chino Amobi. • A panel featuring major collectors Carlos & Rosa de la Cruz, Craig Robins, and Martin Margulies who have helped establish the Miami ecosystem, to mark 20 years of Art Basel Miami Beach. Running from November 30 to December 2, the program is curated by Emily Butler, Art Basel's Conversations Curator, and is free to the public. All panels will be livestreamed on Art Basel's Facebook channel. Recordings will be available on Art Basel’s website following the event. For further information please visit artbasel.com/miami-beach/conversations. The Legacy Purchase Program For its third edition, the City of Miami Beach will acquire through its Legacy Purchase Program up to two artworks from the Nova or Positions sectors to enter the City’s public art collection via a public vote. The new acquisitions will be on view at a dedicated, publicly accessible area of the MBCC. The Étant Donnés Prize The CPGA (French Professional Committee of Art Galleries) and Villa Albertine are joining forces for the first time to launch the Etant Donnés 2022 Prize, awarded to a living artist active in the French art scene and exhibited at Art Basel Miami Beach 2022. The winner of the Etant Donnés Prize will be selected by an appointed jury and will receive a $15,000 cash prize funded by CPGA, to be shared between the artist and the gallery. The winner will be announced on November 29. MORE ON THE ARTISTS About Magalí Arriola Magalí Arriola, Director of Museo Tamayo, lives and works in Mexico City. Arriola joined Art Basel with recent institutional experience at KADIST, where she was Lead Curator for Latin America, and Museo Jumex, where she was Curator between 2011 and 2014. She was the curator of Mexico's participation in the 58th Venice Biennale in 2019, showing artist Pablo Vargas Lugo with a project entitled 'Acts of God'. Her other recent, independent curatorial projects include 'What do you dream of? The Mohole Flower and other Tales', Galeria Luisa Strina, São Paulo, August-October 2018; 'A Place out of History', a film screened at documenta14 and FIDMarseille (2018), produced by Destello Films; and Sunset Décor, Marian Goodman Gallery, New York City, June-August, 2017. More on Art Basel Founded in 1970 by gallerists from Basel, Art Basel today stages the world's premier art shows for Modern and Contemporary art, sited in Basel, Miami Beach, Hong Kong, and Paris. Defined by its host city and region, each show is unique, which is reflected in its participating galleries, artworks presented, and the content of parallel programming produced in collaboration with local institutions for each edition. Art Basel’s engagement has expanded beyond art fairs through new digital platforms and a number of new initiatives such as the Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report, Intersections: The Art Basel Podcast, and the BMW Art Journey. For further information, please visit artbasel.com. NOTABLE PARTNERS Lead Partner of Art Basel, UBS has a long history of supporting contemporary art and artists. The firm has one of the world’s most important corporate art collections and seeks to advance the international conversation about the art market through its global lead partnership with Art Basel, as co-publisher of the ‘Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report’, and as co-presenter of Intersections: The Art Basel Podcast. UBS also has partnerships with fine art institutions including the Fondation Beyeler in Switzerland, and the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Australia. UBS provides its clients with insight into the art market, collecting, and legacy planning through its Collectors Circle and UBS Art Advisory. For more information about UBS’s commitment to contemporary art, visit ubs.com/art. Art Basel’s Associate Partners are Audemars Piguet, whose contemporary art commissioning programme, Audemars Piguet Contemporary, works with artists to support and develop an unrealised artwork which explores a new direction in their practice, NetJets, the world leader in private aviation; and Louis Vuitton which nurtures a longstanding commitment to the arts by collaborating with international artists. Art Basel is also supported globally by BMW, who will be presenting its Art Commission “Pulse Topology at Superblue”, and Ruinart, La Prairie, Sanlorenzo, and On. Art Basel’s show in Miami Beach is supported by Tezos, Douglas Elliman Development Marketing, Chubb, VICE, FARFETCH, Arkive, as well as Casa Dragones, Château d’Esclans, Saint Laurent, Perrier, Kannoa, and Quintessentially. Hotel Partners include Grand Beach Hotel Miami Beach; The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach; and W South Beach. Art Basel’s Global Media Partner is The Financial Times. For further information about partnerships, please visit artbasel.com/partners. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of Art Basel's Show in Miami Beach

Villa Azur is taking Miami’s prominent food scene by storm with its new design transformation. Located at the heart of Miami Beach, the hidden gem transports guests to a world of European elegance with its vibrant yet delicate atmosphere. The chic supper club is a classy and delicate culinary and lifestyle experience. Inspired by the south of France, the restaurant’s French-Mediterranean cuisine beautifully blends fresh ingredients hand-picked from the south of France with local flavors and recipes. Known for its elegance, glamor, and sensuality, Villa Azur completed its design transformation to reflect its romantic dining experience and its fondness for entertaining nightlife, making the space a greater destination for drinks, dining, and live entertainment. Their new design takes your dinner experience to a higher level, with two magnificent chandeliers hanging at the main entrance evoking the elegance of the antique candleholders. The newly illuminating upholstered banquette seating allows guests more comfort with soft cushioned padding along the hallway to the main dining area. The lounge and bar area has also been upgraded to a more glamorous and elegant corner with lit-up tops of rainbow onyx that reflect an intimate setting yet intensify when the party starts, the lights dim, and the bar flickers color. In the design, light touches of blue, beige, champagne, and gold were added throughout the space to craft iconic and distinctive elements of Villa Azur. Some of these newly incorporated elements can be seen in the blue velvet curtains, champagne moldings, and the iconic Villa Azur swing, boasting a magical atmosphere and highlighting one of the most distinguishing features of the restaurant, the enchanted open-air courtyard. Whether you are looking for a romantic and intimate setting, a night dining under the stars, or a sophisticated and lavish evening of live music and entertainment, the dynamic restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy the glamour of the South of France through unparalleled cuisine, art, and entertainment. Villa Azur is located at 309 23rd St in Miami Beach. The dress code is elegant casual. For hours and more information, visit villaazurmiamibeach.com or follow @villaazurmiamibeach. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Villa Azur

Orno, the ingredient-focused restaurant at THesis Hotel Miami in Coral Gables, has announced that starting Sunday, November 6, it will officially be open for Sunday brunch. With this launch comes the introduction of a brand-new menu of brunch-inspired dishes Executive Chef Niven Patel, a four-time James Beard Award nominee and Food & Wine’s “Best New Chef of 2020.” The Ingredient-Focused Restaurant Led by Food & Wine Magazine’s “Best New Chef 2020” Niven Patel Announces Sunday Brunch With Innovative New Menu Launched in October 2021, Orno is a true farm-to-table restaurant concept heavily focused on fresh, quality ingredients sourced directly from Chef Patel’s backyard farm, Rancho Patel, in nearby Homestead; many of the 35-plus varieties of seasonal greens, fruits and vegetables that Patel grows on his farm are found on his menus. The modern neighborhood restaurant features an open-kitchen concept that provides guests with an elevated, inviting, interactive experience that pairs wood-fired dishes with handcrafted cocktails. The new brunch menu will take guests on a gastronomic journey with innovative twists on traditional fare, including the Belgian Waffle ($14), served with Honeycrisp apple and maple crème fraîche, the Ricotta Pancake ($13), topped with Nutella and hazelnut praline; Grilled Wagyu Steak ($26), served with wood-roasted farm eggs, heirloom tomato and chimichurri; Maine Lobster Toast ($30), topped with avocado, farm egg, everything spice and chili oil; and Housemade Pastrami Benedict ($20), served with hollandaise, poached farm egg and latkes. Other brunch options include Chilaquiles ($17), a traditional Mexican breakfast dish with salsa verde, queso fresco, avocado and farm egg; Duck Confit Hash ($38), served with beluga caviar and crème fraîche (with the option to add foie gras for $15); Grilled Maple Sausage ($17), with cheddar, polenta and sage; Smoked Salmon ($24), topped with sheep’s milk feta, pistachios and lemon vinaigrette; and Rosemary Potatoes ($13), served with Parmigiano and aioli. Sandwich options include the Crispy Bacon Sandwich ($15),containing folded egg and cheddar on a house-made biscuit; Crispy Grouper Sandwich ($19), with kimchi and jade aioli; and Grilled Wagyu Burger ($22), topped with bacon, aged cheddar and special sauce. Diners who have been to Orno for dinner will recognize dishes like the Green Chickpea Hummus ($16), served with pickled beets and zaatar pita; Spicy Tuna Tartare ($22), with Calabrian peppers, preserved lemon and guanciale; Grilled Octopus ($20), with confit potato, pimento aioli, celery and aged sherry; Buffalo Mozzarella ($22), with Jersey tomatoes, arugula pesto, pine nuts and smoked sea salt; Beef Tartare ($22), with brown-butter hollandaise and pickled shallots; and Margherita Pizza ($19), topped with buffalo mozzarella, basil and tomato. A new House-Smoked Bacon Pizza ($22) topped with fontina, roasted tomato and scallions has also been introduced. For more classic breakfast pastries or a sweet dessert, guests can order the Mocha Cinnamon Roll ($8) with espresso glaze; Banana Bread ($9) with honey butter; or an assortment of Donuts ($6). Coconut Yogurt ($12), with orange granola, berries and mint, and a special Sundae ($6) will also be available. Guests can indulge in a boozy Sunday as bottomless Moet Brut and Rose champagne will be available ($75/person) for up to two hours and fresh orange juice and peach puree will be provided to make your own Mimosas and Bellinis. Orno will also be offering a full brunch cocktail menu including their seasonal cocktail La Roma ($18), mixed with Ilegal Mezcal, Hazelnut Orgeat, Mr. Black and Espresso; 75 Apples ($16), with Wheatley Vodka, St. Germaine, Apples, Rosemary and Cava; Strawberry Rhubarb Spritz ($16), a blend of Strawberry Infused Aperol, Rhubarb Bitters and Cava; Bloody Mary ($16), with Wheatley Vodka and Housemade Bloody Mary Mix; Sangria ($16), a refreshing cocktail made with Red Wine, Macerated Fruit and Mint, Spices; Pink DeLorean ($17), mixed with Atian Gin, Manzanilla Sherry, Watermelon, Lime and Mint; Cool as a Cucumber ($17), a revitalizing cocktail made with Espolon Blanco, Lemon, Cucumber, Jalapeno Syrup and Sea Salt; The Mo’garita ($18), made with Maestro Dobel, Spicy Tincture, orange, Lime, Spicy Salt Rim; or you can go traditional and order a glass of their Belini ($16) with Bouvet Signature, Peach Puree, Basil and Vanilla or Mimosa ($16) with Bouvet Signature and Fresh Orange Juice by the glass. Guests can also try non-alcoholic mocktails like the Cucumber Cooler ($10), a blend of cucumber juice, jalapeño syrup, lemon and sea salt, and Rosemary & Company ($10), with fresh grapefruit, rosemary, honey and lemon. A selection of local and international beer and red, white and sparkling wine are also available. Orno is part of Patel’s evolving Alpareno Restaurant Group umbrella, which includes Mamey (also located at THesis Hotel Miami) and Ghee Indian Kitchen. Orno will be open for brunch every Sunday starting November 6 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more information, visit wwww.ornomiami.com or follow @OrnoMiami on Instagram. By ML Staff. Photo Credit: Alpareno Restaurant Group

Redwood Art Group, the nation’s leader in exhibitions and event production, media, and marketing for the global fine art community, announces its return to Wynwood Arts District with their flagship art fairs, and two of the longest running shows during Miami Art Week. Spectrum Miami and Red Dot Miami will return to Mana Wynwood Convention Center, offering a “Two Fairs Under One Roof” experience for both exhibitors and art enthusiasts during this year’s Miami Art Week, taking place November 30th to December 4th, 2022, at Mana Wynwood, 2217 NW 5th Ave., and NW 22nd St. in Miami. The five-day affair will cover more than 150,000 square feet of indoor exhibition space, all within walking distance of Wynwood’s coveted restaurants, bars, and retail boutiques. E-tickets can now be purchased in advance by visiting redwoodartgroup.com/spectrummiami/ and redwoodartgroup.com/red-dot-miami/. Two fairs under one roof return to Mana Wynwood Convention Center in Miami, Nov. 30—Dec. 4 Spectrum Miami and Red Dot Miami have grown to become the ultimate destination for the fine art industry professional and contemporary art enthusiast who collectively seek a more accessible experience with exhibits showcasing the world’s most progressive portfolios by some of today’s elite artists, galleries, dealers, and emerging talents. With more than 35,000 attendees flocking to see the artwork of the 1,000+ artists showcased by over 280 exhibitors, in addition to visiting two of the longest running destination Miami Art Week fairs, avid art enthusiasts and industry leaders will return to enjoy [SOLO], highlighting established and independent emerging artists. Spectrum Miami and Red Dot Miami form the acclaimed contemporary and fine art experience that collectively presents some of today’s most coveted national and international galleries and artists from the U.S. and around the world. Redwood Art Group exclusively produces the two art shows housed in one location—considered to be the only multi-show production of its kind during Miami Art Week. “We’re excited to return to Mana Wynwood for what is anticipated to be a phenomenal Miami Art Week,” says Eric Smith, president of Redwood Art Group. “Last year, we were able to bring collectors, artists, and galleries together again, following a two-year hiatus that proved difficult for the entire art world. This year we are taking over the entire space at the Mana Wynwood convention center, to offer attendees and exhibitors our largest experience to-date. We will be showcasing an even broader range of the best the fine art and contemporary art industry has to offer. We’re very excited to expand our fairs and look forward to welcoming everyone to five days of immersive art and creative innovation.” Spectrum Miami, an upscale and urban curated contemporary art fair, now in its 12th year, will be located adjacent to its sister fair, Red Dot Miami. Spectrum Miami presents special programs and site-specific exhibitions that showcase the thriving art landscape of the city. Spectrum Miami showcases independent career artists, studios, and younger galleries that are pushing the boundaries in surprising and significant ways, encouraging us to take a closer look. Spectrum Miami is also where contemporary meets extraordinary, featuring the works of more than 200 exhibiting galleries and artists from the Florida region, the U.S. and around the globe. Known for its urban and upscale works of art, the five-day show attracts more than 35,000 visitors and high-net-worth collectors who interact with the specially curated programming, while celebrating the fine art experience with music, entertainment, and other special events. Within Spectrum Miami, [SOLO] offers established and emerging independent artists the opportunity to showcase their work on an international stage. Over the decades, [SOLO] has become the ultimate venue for independent artists to be discovered—not only by gallery owners and art publishers, but also by collectors and enthusiasts. As part of the interactive schedule of programming, this year’s Spectrum Miami will include Art Labs, featuring specially curated site-specific projects by prominent galleries, art institutions, and art collectives within the fair; Spotlight Program, providing collectors with a focused look at several prominent galleries and artists that will each be creating a site-specific exhibition; Discoveries Collection – selections of artwork chosen by the Spectrum Miami curatorial team that make up a group of amazing discoveries throughout the fair, each priced at $3,000 or less, and Director’s Picks, selected artworks located throughout the fair, chosen by Spectrum Miami’s directors. Red Dot Miami, a curated gallery-only contemporary art fair, now in its 17th year, will be located adjacent to Spectrum Miami as part of the highly anticipated annual presentation of leading galleries and their artists from the U.S. and around the world. Red Dot Miami illuminates the best the contemporary art world has to offer, with its special exhibits and programming that showcases exhibitors, art industry professionals, and select nonprofits and institutions. Red Dot Miami features more than 65 galleries representing over 500 leading contemporary artists from primary and secondary markets throughout the world. The five-day show attracts more than 35,000 visitors and high-net-worth collectors who interact with the specially curated programming, which includes Spotlight Galleries, a focused look at several cutting-edge galleries chosen by the Redwood Art Group selection committee; Art Labs, a series of outstanding projects by leading galleries, art institutions, and art collectives within the show; Discoveries Collection – selections of artwork chosen by the Red Dot Miami curatorial team that make up a group of amazing discoveries throughout the fair, each priced at $5,000 or less, and Director’s Picks, selected artworks located throughout the fair, chosen by Red Dot Miami’s directors. The complete Spectrum Miami and Red Dot Miami schedule of programing will be announced in November. Returning exhibitors for this year’s Spectrum Miami, include Jason Perez Gallery, Sarona Gallery | A&E Fine Art, Maria Elena Benito Art, Malcolm Smith Art, Alex Art International, Amy Voss Art, Angela Fabbri Art, Eka Peradze Studio and Kevin Grass Fine Art. Returning exhibitors for this year’s Red Dot Miami, include K Art Projects USA, Kunst Gallery, Agora Gallery, Mecenavie Gallery, Ralwins Art Gallery, George Billis Gallery, End to End Gallery, Derwin Lena Gallery, Renssen Fine Art Gallery, Dane Fine Art, Fine Art Aqusitions, and Artblend Gallery. The Opening Night Preview for Spectrum Miami and Red Dot Miami will take place from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 30, featuring Pommery Champagne, other libations, hors d’oeuvres and musical entertainment. Tickets for the Opening Night Preview are priced at $75 per person. A General Admission 1-day Pass for Spectrum Miami and Red Dot Miami is $35 and includes admission to the Opening Night Preview when purchased online in advance or $35 online and at the door beginning Dec. 1. A 5-day Pass that includes the Opening Night Preview is $100 by purchasing online in advance or $125 online beginning Nov. 30. All tickets will be delivered as mobile e-tickets and can be purchased in advance. With digital ticketing, each guest’s mobile phone becomes their ticket, enabling a more streamlined and contactless entry experience. For further information or to purchase tickets, please visit redwoodartgroup.com/spectrum-miami/ and redwoodartgroup.com/red-dot-miami/. For more information on Redwood Art Group, visit redwoodartgroup.com/. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Redwood Art Group

Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, a new boutique hotel with a vibrant atmosphere and art deco flair, opens in Fort Lauderdale Beach. Formerly Kimpton Goodland, the newly-branded Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach will offer guests an elevated experience and updated programming taking cues from the original Kimpton Shorebreak Huntington Beach Resort. The resort will allow guests to experience the local lifestyle, sprawling beaches and varied entertainment options with on-property activities in music, fitness, mixology, wellness and more. The three-story resort has 96 thoughtfully-designed guest rooms, including two junior suites, each dispersed among airy hideaways and scenic courtyards filled with lush tropical flora. “The new Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort will set the stage for guests to experience one of America’s most beloved seaside communities in an entirely new way,” said General Manager Alin Bodea. “This new neighborhood gem is adorned with creative design and a fun boutique vibe that combines serenity, glamour and vibrancy magnified throughout the food and beverage and programming. We look forward to our guests joining us for a s’more around the firepit, a yoga session or a meal at our new restaurant, La Fuga.” When it opened in 1949, the original Escape Hotel was the first hotel near the beach to have a swimming pool and operate year-round. Located in the heart of Fort Lauderdale’s North Beach Village neighborhood, just steps from the ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, the now-Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale resort shares the best of both worlds: proximity to the beach and downtown’s buzzing social scene. The proximity to local attractions allows guests to explore the sophisticated side of Fort Lauderdale with its polished mix of shops, historical attractions, restaurants and entertainment venues. Furry friends are an extension of hotel guests’ families and are welcomed with pet-friendly amenities like water bowls, doggie waste bags, leashes and treats at no extra cost. As guests arrive at the porte cochère, they’ll notice the hotel’s exterior is accented with hues of blue as an ode to the glistening Atlantic Ocean. Inside, they’re greeted by coastal tones that reflect the sea and warm fluted wooden panels. The lobby is adorned with plush seating and rattan accent chairs with mid-century light fixtures hanging above. At check-in, all are greeted with a signature welcome cocktail to set the scene for the vacation ahead. Just off the lobby is the Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Resort’s new on-site restaurant, La Fuga, meaning “the escape,” paying tribute to the original hotel. The restaurant will feature a diverse menu of contemporary coastal Italian cuisine by Chef Michael Mayer and a wide selection of house spritzes, seasonal craft cocktails, local beer and wine. The indoor-outdoor space includes views of the hotel’s scenic courtyard, plus a private dining room for up to 30 pax for intimate events or meetings. The restaurant will host regular promotions and special events, starting with Wine Down Wednesday (50% off wine bottles on a weekly rotation) and a daily social hour with complimentary glasses of wine for hotel guests. Travelers can retreat to one of the hotel’s two pool areas for a secluded, laid-back vibe. The ground-floor pool is a tranquil setting adjacent to La Fuga’s patio, allowing guests to bask in the shade while admiring monstera and bird-of-paradise plants and curated murals that illustrate the playful nature of the hotel’s design aesthetic. As guests make their way to the rooftop, they’re greeted by a pop-up gallery at the elevator bank that will soon feature a rotating series of artworks in partnership with local creators. The show-stopping rooftop pool and bar has outstanding views of the Yachting Capital of the World. Guests can enjoy a refreshing cocktail during the Sunset State of Mind happy hour on Fridays and Saturdays from 6 to 9 p.m. During citywide events, the rooftop deck will serve as the ultimate celebratory location with a schedule of music, and activations on a regular basis. Guests can also meander the hotel’s hidden paths and courtyards, which provide an oasis that’s at once soothing and vibrant with photo-worthy spots to unroll a yoga mat, lounge with a cold beer or engage in lively conversation. The hotel will host a seasonal s’mores happy hour every Friday and Saturday around a hidden fire pit, a communal space for guests to mingle and socialize. As travelers make their way to their rooms, they are welcomed by a dichromatic design of teal and white details flowing throughout the courtyard with a simplicity that channels an art deco style. The guest rooms provide a cozy ambiance with playful details and property-exclusive elements like patterned wallpaper adorned with monkeys in the bedroom closets, a branded beach bag for fun in the sun, a yoga mat for indoor or outdoor exercise, and framed photography that pays tribute to the destination. The rooms also feature a stylish bedscape and a nod to the past with vintage-inspired turquoise Galanz mini-refrigerators and Marshall Bluetooth speakers with a QR code linked to the resort’s curated Spotify playlist to set any mood. The minimalist bathrooms are adorned with black-and-white chevron tiled floors, bright surfaces, glass-enclosed showers and Atelier Bloem bath amenities. No visit to South Florida is complete without a trip to Fort Lauderdale’s world-famous beaches. The resort provides guests with beach transportation on a branded ‘57 Bel Air golf cart, two beach chairs per guest room in partnership with Boucher Brothers, boogie boards, kids’ toys and beach towels. Curated picnic experiences will soon be available for guests upon request. Wellness is a key component of Kimpton Shorebreak, thanks to an ongoing schedule of health and wellness programming. The resort houses a well-equipped fitness center complete with Technogym cardio machines, a free-weight section and a cable machine to fit anyone’s workout routine. Complimentary branded bicycles are also available for those looking to tour downtown Fort Lauderdale while boosting their adrenaline. Wellness enthusiasts are encouraged to bring out their yoga mats on the courtyard, rooftop deck or beach to align their mind and body. And, through a partnership with local spin studio Cycleward Beachside, vacationers are invited to participate in a morning spin class using promo code Kimpton. The newly positioned and newly programmed Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort is now accepting reservations with rates starting at $179 per night. To commemorate this transition, the hotel is offering aThird Night’s a Charm promotion, including a complimentary third night with a welcome beverage and waived resort fees.IHG One Rewards members earn points on qualifying stays, for reward nights and are guaranteed no blackout dates, access to member rates and promotions, free Wi-Fi and late checkout. For additional information about Kimpton Shorebreak, visitshorebreakfortlauderdale.com. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort.

The National LGBTQ Task Force and the members of our Gala committee would like to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who helped make the 26th Annual National LGBTQ Task Force Gala a tremendous and record-breaking success. We are pleased to announce that this year’s Gala raised over $900,000 thanks to YOU. In keeping with our Gala theme of “Red, White & YOU,” the funds raised at this year’s Gala will support the National LGBTQ Task Force’s “Queer the Vote” campaign and the community’s work to educate and mobilize voters. A significant portion of funds will also benefit the LGBTQ+ Equity Fund, a philanthropic collaboration between the National LGBTQ Task Force, Our Fund Foundation, and The Miami Foundation to support and strengthen South Florida’s LGBTQ+ community. The highlights from the evening included inspiring speeches from our honorees, Eddy McIntyre Community Service Award recipients the Gadinksy Family, National Leadership Award recipient Jonathan Capehart and ChangeMaker X González, as well as Task Force Executive Director Kierra Johnson; stunning performances by Ada Vox and the Royal Caribbean dancers; our hilarious and talented emcee Sandra Valls; a sprawling silent auction presented by American Airlines; and a joyous cocktail reception presented by Royal Caribbean International. None of this would have been possible without the generosity of all our incredible 2022 Gala Sponsors, especially our Presenting Sponsor Truist. Join the Gala Committee The Task Force Gala is planned and produced by a dedicated team of volunteers. The Gala Committee meets throughout the year and uses their skills to promote and produce the event. Committee teams include Fundraising, Marketing, Auction, Journal, Volunteer Relations, Production, and Associated Events. If you would like to join this dynamic group or would like to learn more about the work of the Task Force Gala committee, complete the Gala Committee Application. Save The Date Next year, the National LGBTQ Task Force will celebrate our 50th Anniversary. We humbly request the honor of your presence at the 2023 National LGBTQ Task Force Gala and ask that you join us again in October 2023. We look forward to sharing details with you as they are confirmed. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of LGBTQ+ Community

Presented by the Arsht Center (@arshtcenter) for three days only during Miami Art Week 2022, William Kentridge’s THE HEAD & THE LOAD invites audiences directly onto the Lynn Wolfson stage of the Ziff Ballet Opera House to be immersed in a powerful story about African people’s role in World War I. With the wings and backstage of the Ziff Ballet Opera House reconfigured to become a unique, sitespecific performance space large enough to accommodate this monumental work, the audience will take its place directly on stage for a once-in-a-lifetime theatrical experience. December 1-3, 20022, Ziff Ballet Opera House Created by Kentridge, one of the most renowned contemporary artists in the world, THE HEAD & THE LOAD has been described as “electrifying” (The Independent) and a “fiercely beautiful historical pageant” (New York Times). Exclusively for this performance, the Arsht Center has created the largest custom-built stage in Arsht Center history (180 feet wide). THE HEAD AND THE LOAD will be performed in Miami only for four limited-capacity shows from December 1-3. Tickets range from $50-$175 and can be purchased online at arshtcenter.org or by calling the Arsht Center Box Office at (305) 949-6722. Taking its title from a Ghanaian proverb, ‘the head and the load are the troubles of the neck,’ this epic theatrical-music piece tells the neglected story of the millions of African porters and carriers who served British, French and German forces during the first World War. This has been called Kentridge’s most ambitious project to date, and draws on every aspect of his practice to combine music, dance, film projections, mechanized sculptures and shadow play in a visionary theatrical alchemy. William Kentridge is an internationally acclaimed South African artist, renowned for the evocative power of his work, which has thrilled audiences around the globe. His exhibitions and large-scale, staged performances delve into the history of colonialism in Africa and the aspirations and failures of revolutionary politics, while engaging a wide range of visual and aural references - from European high modernism to African traditional and contemporary music and dance. Operating on a grand scale, his work has been shown and collected by museums all over the world. Image from William Kentridge’s The Head & The Load – Photo by Stella Olivier THE HEAD & THE LOAD is an exceptionally ambitious work of performance that can only be produced and presented in vast venues that can also skillfully execute multi-faceted and highly technical productions. The work premiered at the Tate Modern in London, where it formed part of the British commemorations of World War I, and was then presented in New York for a two-week run at the Park Avenue Armory. THE HEAD & THE LOAD arrives in Miami’s Arsht Center for a limited run during Art Week. THE HEAD & THE LOAD sees Kentridge work with his longtime collaborator Philip Miller, one of South Africa’s leading composers, and choreographer and principal dancer Gregory Maqoma to create what the artist describes as “an interrupted musical procession.” This rich and multi-layered performance features an international cast of singers, dancers and performers – a majority directly from South Africa. Miller’s score is performed by musicians from the ever-adventurous New York-based chamber orchestra, The Knights, who are joined by musicians from Italy, South Africa and Guinea. Miller’s powerful and evocative compositions offer a perfect complement to Kentridge’s imaginative work. Please visit here for more information about the creative team behind THE HEAD & THE LOAD. THE HEAD & THE LOAD is funded with leadership support from The Roy Cockrum Foundation and additional support from Valerie Dillon and Daniel Lewis. Roy Cockrum said: “When I had the pleasure of meeting William Kentridge and experiencing "The Head & the Load" at New York's Park Avenue Armory, I was struck by the breadth and complexity of his artistic vision. That was the motivation for the Foundation to find a way to help bring this important and extraordinary work back to American audiences.” ABOUT KENTRIDGE Kentridge’s work has been seen in museums and galleries around the world since the 1990s, including Documenta in Kassel, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Albertina Museum in Vienna, Musée du Louvre in Paris, Whitechapel Gallery in London, Louisiana Museum in Copenhagen and the Reina Sofia Museum in Madrid. Opera productions include Mozart’s The Magic Flute, Shostakovich’s The Nose and Alban Berg’s Lulu, and have been seen at opera houses including the Metropolitan Opera in New York, La Scala in Milan, English National Opera in London, Opera de Lyon, Amsterdam opera and others. Summer 2017 saw the premiere of Kentridge’s production of Berg’s Wozzeck for the Salzburg Festival. The 5-channel video and sound installation The Refusal of Time was made for Documenta (13) in 2012. Since then, it has been seen in cities around the world. More Sweetly Play the Dance, an 8-channel video projection shown first seen in Amsterdam in April 2015, and Notes Toward a Model Opera, a three-screen projection looking at the Chinese Cultural Revolution, made for an exhibition in Beijing in 2015. Both have been presented in many other cities since Kentridge’s ambitious yet ephemeral public art project for Rome, Triumphs & Laments (a 500 m frieze of figure power-washed from pollution and bacterial growth on the walls of the Tiber River) opened in April 2016 with a performance of live music composed by Philip Miller and a procession of shadow figures. Kentridge is the recipient of honorary doctorates from several universities including Yale and the University of London, and in 2012 he presented the Charles Eliot Norton Lectures at Harvard University. In 2010, he received the Kyoto Prize. In 2015 he was appointed an Honorary Academician of the Royal Academy in London. In October 2017, he received the Princesa de Asturias Award for the arts. For more information, visit: www.theheadandtheload.com. The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County is made possible by the public support of the Miami-Dade County Mayor and the Board of County Commissioners, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the MiamiDade County Tourist Development Council and the City of Miami Omni Community Redevelopment Agency, as well as the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. The Adrienne Arsht Center also receives generous support from individuals, corporations and local, state and national foundations. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of THE HEAD & THE LOAD

Seven-time Grammy winner Gladys Knight is coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 28 at 10 a.m. and start at $60. Fans can access the venue presale on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 10 a.m. through Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. All seats are reserved. Tickets are available at www.myhrl.com. Doors open one hour before show time. Additional fees may apply. One of the greatest singers of the last 50 years, Knight has enjoyed No. 1 hits in pop, gospel, R&B and adult contemporary, and has triumphed in film, television and live performance. Knight has recorded more than 38 albums over the years, including “Good Woman,” “Just for You,” the inspirational “Many Different Roads” and “At Last.” Her most recent effort and eighth solo album, “Where My Heart Belongs,” won an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Gospel Album. The album “Another Journey” enjoyed success from the hit “I (Who Have Nothing),” as well as the up-tempo track “Settle,” produced by Randy Jackson, with whom she previously collaborated on her Grammy-winning album “At Last.” Knight also enjoyed the success of her song “You and I Ain’t Nothin’ No More,” which appeared over the end credits of the critically acclaimed film, “Lee Daniels’ The Butler.” Knight returned to the small screen in the Lifetime original movie “Seasons of Love” and guest starred on Lee Daniels and FOX TV’s series, “Empire,” opposite Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson. Also on the small screen, Knight shared her musical expertise on the second season of Centric’s original series, “Apollo Live.” A humanitarian and philanthropist, Knight has devoted herself to various worthy causes, including the American Diabetes Association, for which she is a national spokesperson, the American Cancer Society, the Minority AIDS Project, amfAR and Crisis Intervention and the Boys and Girls Club. She has been honored by numerous organizations including the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), B’Nai Brith and is a recent recipient of BET’s Lifetime Achievement Award By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of Gladys Knight

Major Food Group (MFG)—the globally acclaimed hospitality brand Vogue recently described as “carrying Miami’s decadent dining scene practically single-handedly”—will debut the refined, widely celebrated Italian concept Contessa in the Miami Design District. The restaurant occupies a two-story space in the famed development located at 111 NE 41st Street and open for lunch, and dinner. Inspired by the old-world sophistication of Northern Italy’s iconic villas and estates, Contessa is a classic yet thoroughly contemporary dining destination by MFG Co-Founders and creative forces Jeff Zalaznick, Mario Carbone, and Rich Torrisi. The original location of Contessa debuted last year on the rooftop of The Newbury Boston and quickly cemented its reputation as one of the most glamorous and exceptional Italian restaurants in America. Forbes wrote that Contessa is “the place you’ll want to trade in the sweatsuit for high heels or a suit.” The luxury magazine Boston Common declared it the “crème de la crème” of the city’s dining scene. And in a rave, Boston Magazine concluded that “The food is terrific. The views are sublime. The wine list—a Nebbiolo nerd’s cherry-toned, vertical-vintage playground—is deep and dreamy.” “Contessa Miami channels the singular sense of refinement and pleasure of those Northern Italian meals we wish could go on forever, right in the heart of the Magic City. I can’t think of a more perfect location to bring this restaurant to life, and to share with the people of Miami a menu dedicated to a rich and elegant region we’ve long hoped to celebrate.” - Mario Carbone, MFG Co-Founder Beyond impeccable Northern Italian fare, Contessa Miami promises MFG’s signature warm, charismatic, and polished hospitality, carefully tailored to the city the company has called home since 2021, when it embarked on a groundbreaking run of restaurant openings in the region, including ZZ’s Club in the Miami Design District, CARBONE and HaSalon on Miami Beach, Dirty French Steakhouse in Brickell and Sadelle’s in Coconut Grove. The company now operates a portfolio of over 40 restaurants, bars, private clubs, and hotels spread across the globe. In addition to Contessa Miami and a range of upcoming projects in the United States and abroad, the company has several new openings planned for South Florida within the next six months. “From the moment we arrived, I fell in love with the Miami Design District and the most iconic corner inevitably made for our beloved Italian restaurant. Contessa is grand and glamorous; it’s designed to be an all-day anchor where you can eat, drink and celebrate into the night in the most elegant yet energetic neighborhood in Miami. Our mission is to continue innovating and elevating luxury dining experiences in the Magic City and I’m honored to once again have the opportunity to collaborate with my dear friend and visionary, Craig Robins." - Jeff Zalaznick, MFG Co-Founder FOOD & BEVERAGE At Contessa Miami, guests will feast on antipasti including a Carpaccio of Chianina Beef, Octopus Agrodolce con Peperone, Squash Carpaccio and the finest prosciutto and artisanal Italian products in the world. There will be a range of extraordinary signature pizzas, honed to perfection over the last year in Boston, while the primi section features expertly crafted Northern Italian pastas like Spicy Lobster Capellini, Tortellini en Brodo, Rigatoni Carbonara, Fusilli Genovese, and Garganelli Verdi Bolognese. For secondi, the restaurant offers the finest meat, poultry, and fish with dishes like Gamberoni Al Forno con Fagioli, a classic Veal Milanese, and a celebratory, 40-ounce Dry-Aged Bistecca Fiorentina. An array of desserts, including gelati made in-house and cakes of pistachio, amaretti, and gianduja chocolate, conclude the experience. Contessa's wine program, created by MFG’s legendary Wine Director John Slover, centers on central and northern Italian denominations, with a special focus on Nebbiolo-based wines from Barolo, Barbaresco, Alte-Piedmont and Lombardy. In addition, representations from superior wineries in France and North America will supplement the list with sought-after wines from Champagne, Bordeaux, Burgundy and Rhone, as well as Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir from California and Oregon. The cocktail list will showcase the work of Bar Director Nathan McCarley O’Neill, who recently joined MFG after years shaping the cocktail programs for The NoMad Hotel Group worldwide and the iconic Claridge’s in London. Shaken and stirred by a team of expert bartenders, guests can expect cocktails sourced from recipes that date back to the 1920’s updated for today’s modern diner. Deploying the full breadth of classic and contemporary techniques, the Contessa cocktail list features favorites like the Spritz, Bellini, Vesper, Negroni, and of course, a perfectly chilled Martini. DESIGN Contessa Miami is rooted in the Northern Italian aesthetics established at the original location in Boston, but with a fresh, tailored design that speaks to the high fashion of the Design District. With high-gloss teak woodwork detailing that echoes traditional Italian riva boat design, the two-story restaurant transports guests to Lake Como circa 1960. As guests enter the first floor through layers of emerald striped drapery and lush plantings, they are greeted by a rich, jewel-toned marble floor in a bold Deco pattern. Pink Venetian plaster on the walls and ceiling set the stage, along with Italian Murano light fixtures and custom furniture. An elegant and impressive curved grand staircase guides guests upstairs, as they move past a curation of original oil paintings, historic photographs, and vintage gilded wall mirrors that have been lit from above with a soft warm glow. On the second floor, guests ascend through a gorgeous scrolled opening inspired by a historic lakeside villa. This upper dining room is anchored by deep teal, high-gloss wall paneling inset with golden antique mirrors, and offset with a warm, smoked-oak herringbone patterned floor. Custom silk pendant lights frame each curved booth and are flanked with lush layers of Italian terracotta planters. At the intimate curved bar, warm teak millwork and embossed leather panels create a rich contrast to the pink palm chandelier and wall sconces, all vintage pieces sourced from Europe. CONTESSA MIAMI 111 NE 40th Street Miami, FL 33137 Hours of Operation: Wednesday - Sunday: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm For more information, visit https://contessatrattoria.com By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of Contessa Miami

We are pleased to announce Måneskin wearing a selection of custom Gucci pieces for the first date of their North American “Loud Kids Tour” on October 26, 2022 in Mexico City, Mexico. Damiano David wore a custom Gucci black and white gold metallic all-over sequined cropped jacket with optical spiral motif with a black lurex jersey long sleeve top, black and white gold all-over metallic asymmetrical sequined trousers and silver metallic leather high heel platform boots with Horsebit detail. He completed his look with a single earring in metal with cross pendant. Victoria De Angelis wore a custom Gucci black latex rhomboid shape bra with lacing detail with a black leather skirt embellished in silver grommets and slit detail, black leather over-the-knee lace-up boots, black leather long fingerless gloves with silver grommets and a black leather choker with studs. Thomas Raggi wore a custom Gucci black shiny leather sleeveless top with all-over eyelet details with black and white gold metallic sequin striped flared pants and black leather boots with stars. Ethan Torchio wore a custom Gucci black and white gold metallic all-over sequined spiral cropped top with strass ‘G’ string detail, black leather flared pants, black patent leather boots and a black leather choker with studs. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of Gucci

Over the course of six decades, Bob Dylan steadily brought together popular music and poetic excellence. Yet the guardians of literary culture have only rarely accepted Dylan’s legitimacy. His 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature undermined his outsider status, challenging scholars, fans and critics to think of Dylan as an integral part of international literary heritage. My new book, “No One to Meet: Imitation and Originality in the Songs of Bob Dylan,” takes this challenge seriously and places Dylan within a literary tradition that extends all the way back to the ancients. I am a professor of early modern literature, with a special interest in the Renaissance. But I am also a longtime Dylan enthusiast and the co-editor of the open-access Dylan Review, the only scholarly journal on Bob Dylan. After teaching and writing about early modern poetry for 30 years, I couldn’t help but recognize a similarity between the way Dylan composes his songs and the ancient practice known as “imitatio.” Dylan’s complex creative process is unique among contemporary singer-songwriters. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Poetic honey-making Although the Latin word imitatio would translate to “imitation” in English, it doesn’t mean simply producing a mirror image of something. The term instead describes a practice or a methodology of composing poetry. The classical author Seneca used bees as a metaphor for writing poetry using imitatio. Just as a bee samples and digests the nectar from a whole field of flowers to produce a new kind of honey – which is part flower and part bee – a poet produces a poem by sampling and digesting the best authors of the past. To Seneca, the poetry writing process was akin to a bee making honey. K_Thalhofer/Photo by Christoph Polatzky on Unsplash Dylan’s imitations follow this pattern: His best work is always part flower, part Dylan. Consider a song like “A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall.” To write it, Dylan repurposed the familiar Old English ballad “Lord Randal,” retaining the call-and-response framework. In the original, a worried mother asks, “O where ha’ you been, Lord Randal, my son? / And where ha’ you been, my handsome young man?” and her son tells of being poisoned by his true love. In Dylan’s version, the nominal son responds to the same questions with a brilliant mixture of public and private experiences, conjuring violent images such as a newborn baby surrounded by wolves, black branches dripping blood, the broken tongues of a thousand talkers and pellets poisoning the water. At the end, a young girl hands the speaker – a son in name only – a rainbow, and he promises to know his song well before he’ll stand on the mountain to sing it. “A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall” resounds with the original Old English ballad, which would have been very familiar to Dylan’s original audiences of Greenwich Village folk singers. He first sang the song in 1962 at the Gaslight Cafe on MacDougal Street, a hangout of folk revival stalwarts. To their ears, Dylan’s indictment of American culture – its racism, militarism and reckless destruction of the environment – would have echoed that poisoning in the earlier poem and added force to the repurposed lyrics. Drawing from the source Because Dylan “samples and digests” songs from the past, he has been accused of plagiarism. This charge underestimates Dylan’s complex creative process, which closely resembles that of early modern poets who had a different concept of originality – a concept Dylan intuitively understands. For Renaissance authors, “originality” meant not creating something out of nothing, but going back to what had come before. They literally returned to the “origin.” Writers first searched outside themselves to find models to imitate, and then they transformed what they imitated – that is, what they found, sampled and digested – into something new. Achieving originality depended on the successful imitation and repurposing of an admired author from a much earlier era. They did not imitate each other, or contemporary authors from a different national tradition. Instead, they found their models among authors and works from earlier centuries. In his book “The Light in Troy,” literary scholar Thomas Greene points to a 1513 letter written by poet Pietro Bembo to Giovanfrancesco Pico della Mirandola. “Imitation,” Bembo writes, “since it is wholly concerned with a model, must be drawn from the model … the activity of imitating is nothing other than translating the likeness of some other’s style into one’s own writings.” The act of translation was largely stylistic and involved a transformation of the model. Romantics devise a new definition of originality However, the Romantics of the late 18th century wished to change, and supersede, that understanding of poetic originality. For them, and the writers who came after them, creative originality meant going inside oneself to find a connection to nature. As scholar of Romantic literature M.H. Abrams explains in his renowned study “Natural Supernaturalism,” “the poet will proclaim how exquisitely an individual mind … is fitted to the external world, and the external world to the mind, and how the two in union are able to beget a new world.” Instead of the world wrought by imitating the ancients, the new Romantic theories envisioned the union of nature and the mind as the ideal creative process. Abrams quotes the 18th-century German Romantic Novalis: “The higher philosophy is concerned with the marriage of Nature and Mind.” The Romantics believed that through this connection of nature and mind, poets would discover something new and produce an original creation. To borrow from past “original” models, rather than producing a supposedly new work or “new world,” could seem like theft, despite the fact, obvious to anyone paging through an anthology, that poets have always responded to one another and to earlier works. Dylan performed at New York City’s Gaslight Cafe, a popular folk music venue. Bettmann/Getty Images Unfortunately – as Dylan’s critics too often demonstrate – this bias favoring supposedly “natural” originality over imitation continues to color views of the creative process today. For six decades now, Dylan has turned that Romantic idea of originality on its head. With his own idiosyncratic method of composing songs and his creative reinvention of the Renaissance practice of imitatio, he has written and performed – yes, imitation functions in performance too – over 600 songs, many of which are the most significant and most significantly original songs of his time. To me, there is a firm historical and theoretical rationale for what these audiences have long known – and the Nobel Prize committee made official in 2016 – that Bob Dylan is both a modern voice entirely unique and, at the same time, the product of ancient, time-honored ways of practicing and thinking about creativity. By Raphael Falco, Professor of English, University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Special thanks to The Conversation for republishing permission.

An amenity in a league of its own, the coveted rooftop pool isn’t reserved just for top hotels. Across South Florida, new developments are offering sky-high pools within their slate of resident amenities. Soak in breathtaking bird’s eye views of Magic City’s skyline from the water at the latest crop of residential rooftop pools, complete with everything from cafes and juice bars to stargazing observation decks. The Standard Residences - Midtown Everyone knows, no one does rooftops like The Standard. A first for the brand, you can now live The Standard’s distinctive lifestyle in the heart of Midtown with a 12th story, 60-foot resort-style sunset rooftop pool and whirlpool spa. The lushly landscaped rooftop will also be home to a bar and restaurant reminiscent of the pool vibes that The Standard is known for from Hollywood to Miami. With just 228 pied-à-terre-style residences ranging from studios to two-bedrooms, The Standard Residences brought Arquitectonica and Urban Robot on board to deliver a distinctively designed lifestyle building with curated amenities including a state-of-the-art sweat room and fitness center, an infrared sauna, an indoor pickleball court that doubles as a party room (disco balls included), pet spa, and yoga and stretch studios. A social floor features a karaoke bar and screening room, while co-working spaces come with a private boardroom and Zoom rooms. As an added perk, residents will gain access to The Standard’s “Friends with Benefits” program, which earns them preferred pricing at all The Standard hotel properties around the world. https://thestandardmiamiresidences.com/ CasaBella by B&B Italia - Downtown Curated by Piero Lissoni, CasaBella by B&B Italia splashes onto the scene with sky-high outdoor amenities delivering unobstructed bay views, including a 78-foot lap pool and private observatory deck with telescope. Among the Italian-inspired gardens designed by internationally acclaimed Enzo Enea, the 55-story building's other amenities include a 360 Wellness Center with a premiere fitness center, private yoga room, spin room, world-class spa, and beauty salon, cinema, children's playroom, cinema, wine room, museum quality art collection, game room, adult lounge, fully-equipped business center, co-working space, and pet spa. Also available are 24/7 security and on-demand concierge for services like housekeeping, butler, child and pet care. https://casabellaresidences.com/ Aston Martin Residences - Downtown With a name that speaks for itself, the Aston Martin Residences delivers a bevy of Sky Amenities comprising four entire floors, ultimately with an expansive infinity pool atop the 55th floor offering breathtaking panoramic views of Biscayne Bay and beyond. The 66-story tower’s additional amenities are to Aston Martin’s uncompromising standards, including a 900-foot yacht marina, curated art gallery, two-story fitness center and spa with spin room, boxing room, treatment suites, meditation room, sauna, beauty salon and barbershop, movie theaters, virtual golf, kids playroom and teen center, game room, business center and conference room, grand salon, private dining room and state-of-the-art chef’s kitchen. The Butler service offers home management, luxury travel support – including flights and excursions – VIP event access and exclusive experiences. https://www.astonmartinresidences.com/ Lofty Miami - Brickell Nestled in the hustle and bustle of Brickell, Lofty Miami boasts 360-degree river and city views from its infinity pool on the rooftop, which is complete with a library, lounge, and wraparound balcony. The 44-story tower packs amenities from top to bottom, starting at the members-only Club Lofty riverfront terrace with private rum and cigar room, live music stage, lounge and co-working space, and marina services with yacht slips and kayak and paddle board launch areas. Working up to the rooftop, multiple lounge areas include everything from game spaces, cafes, and poolside daybeds, to a 3,000-square-foot luxury fitness center with private treatment rooms, sauna and steam rooms, a cold plunge pool, and juice bar. Member services include 24-hour valet and concierge, members-only car service, and riverwalk access. https://loftybrickell.com/ By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of each featured property