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Miami lights up with Marta Minujín’s Monumental Art

Marta Minujín’s “Dreamscape” is set to debut in the Miami Design District with the promise of an immersive experience that celebrates the intersection of art, culture, and community.

Por: Rubén Carrillo
"Dreamscape," by renowned artist Marta Minujín, will be unveiled on March 18th / Rendering by Marta Minujín

“Dreamscape,” by renowned artist Marta Minujín, will be unveiled on March 18, marking the first large-scale public art project by the Argentine artist in Miami.

 

With the support of the Miami Design District and the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami (ICA Miami).

 

“Dreamscape” features two of Minujín’s signature inflatable sculptures, inviting visitors into a captivating, multisensory environment that encapsulates the spirit of her illustrious artistic journey spanning over six decades.

 

This installation not only exemplifies Minujín’s innovative approach to art.

 

Also reinforces Miami’s reputation as a thriving hub for contemporary creativity.

The sculptures’ vivid fluorescent designs echoed Minujín’s iconic mattress installations from the 1960s / Photo Marta Minujín
The sculptures’ vivid fluorescent designs echoed Minujín’s iconic mattress installations from the 1960s / Photo Marta Minujín

A Journey Through Monumental Forms

Towering 30 feet above Jungle Plaza, Sculpture of Desires will stand as a striking inflatable structure, where a network of intertwined arms created a glowing, air-filled portal. 

 

This large-scale piece will invite viewers to step into its luminous embrace.

 

Making its debut, Emotional Candy will present a maze-like structure, filled with interconnecting corridors designed to dazzle and disorient. 

 

Also, the sculptures’ vivid fluorescent designs echoes Minujín’s iconic mattress installations from the 1960s.

Her work revolutionized the art world through happenings, performance pieces, and innovative media art / Photo Marta Minujín
Her work revolutionized the art world through happenings, performance pieces, and innovative media art / Photo Marta Minujín

Marta Minujín’s Legacy of Immersive Art

Born in Argentina in 1943, Marta Minujín emerged as a pivotal figure in the avant-garde movements of the 1960s and 1970s. 

 

Her work revolutionized the art world through happenings, performance pieces, and innovative media art. 

 

In 1963, she famously set fire to her artworks in The Destruction, signaling a shift towards immersive environments such as The Long Shot (1964) and Mayhem (1965).

 

By 1966, her groundbreaking piece Simultaneity in Simultaneity positioned her at the forefront of mass media art. 

 

In 1983, she created The Parthenon of Books, an immense structure dedicated to censored literature, commemorating Argentina’s return to democracy. 

 

Throughout her career, Marta Minujín continually redefines the role of art, transforming it into an experience that fosters collective participation, emotional engagement, and unfiltered joy.

A Celebration of Art and Participation

The exhibition will be launched with a special event featuring Marta Minujín herself on the evening of March 18, welcoming guests into her world of vibrant, participatory art.

 

Marta Minujín: Dreamscape is developed and co-produced by Meet People Meet Places, with generous support from Fundación Ama Amoedo, Craig Robins, and Clarice O. Tavares.

Basics about Dreamscape

  • Who’s Marta Minujín? An iconic figure and one of the most prominent Latin American pop and conceptual artists of all time
  • What is Marta Minujín: Dreamscape? It is an exhibition in Miami featuring two large inflatable sculptures by Marta Minujín, Sculpture of Desires and Emotional Candy.
  • Where will be the sculptures displayed? They'll be showcased at Jungle Plaza in the Miami Design District.
  • What inspired the sculptures' designs? Their bright colors and interactive forms were influenced by Minujín’s 1960s mattress sculptures.
  • When will the exhibition take place? From March 18 to 31, 2025.
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