Exhibitions

The Museum's exhibition program presents solo and group shows by local, national, and international artists, prioritizing originality and striving to showcase works from a diverse array of creators. Its goal is to bring innovative contemporary art that transcends borders to South Florida and beyond, connecting communities and broadening horizons.Exhibitions are organized by Jorge Rodríguez (R10), the Museum's director and Chief Curator, and by guest curators from all visual arts. Each one runs for an average of 45 days, with shorter exhibitions of seven to fifteen days being planned in cases where certain works cannot be displayed for the usual period of time.

The "Pop Up Shows" or ephemeral exhibitions are conceived as part of a specific line of projects aimed at presenting as many local artists as possible to the community and offering them exhibition spaces throughout the regular season.

Current Show

Under the Art in the Community Program

Lineages

MoCA-Americas presents Descendencias, a collective exhibition featuring six Cuban women artists who explore lineage as a living, embodied memory. Through photography, performance, and symbolic portraiture, these artists reveal how identity is shaped—claimed, questioned, and transformed—across generations. With poetic and often provocative gestures, their works trace the invisible threads that connect personal history to collective inheritance, offering a multilayered meditation on ancestry, presence, and reinvention.

Curated by Mayda Tirado and Amanda Castell

April 25th, 2023 - May 5th, 2025

What does it mean today to speak of lineage, of ancestry, of descent? Is it a burden, a continuity, a scar, a myth? This exhibition offers no definitive answers, but instead opens a fertile space for visual inquiry. In a time when identities are rapidly reshaped and familial narratives fracture or fade, the works brought together in Descendencias suggest a return to the intimate—not as nostalgia, but as a gesture of critical re-engagement with what still defines us, often beyond our will.

Current Show

Under the Art in the Comunity Program

Island Alchemy

MoCA-Americas presents the joint exhibition of Cuban artists Lianet Martínez and Liza Camilo, two creators who, from opposite shores, explore the female body as both landscape and language. Through sculpture and photography, their works evoke a dialogue between intimacy and resistance, memory and transformation, creating a powerful reflection on identity across territories and generations.

Curated by Mayda Tirado and Amanda Castell.

April 25th - May 5th | 2025

The island as body, the body as frontier, the home as archive, intimacy as resistance. This exhibition traces a dual journey: that of Lianet Martínez, working from Cuba, and Liza Camilo, based in the United States—and that of the viewer, who is invited to traverse the visual and emotional terrain they lay before us. Both artists begin with the female body as a site of memory, politics, and transformation, placing it at the heart of their creative inquiry. In their hands, the body is not mere representation—it becomes matter, language, an intimate gesture, and a collective mirror. Through sculpture and photography, the two artists construct a space where personal narratives echo larger cultural histories, and where the intimate becomes a portal to the universal.

Past exhibitions

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March, 14th - April, 11th | 2025

Threading the Americas. From North to South — An Exhibition by the Fiber Artists Miami Association.

From March 7 to April 11, 2025, the Museum of Contemporary Art of the Americas (MoCA-Americas) was honored to present 'Threading the Americas from North to South', a landmark juried exhibition organized in collaboration with the Fiber Artists Miami Association (FAMA). The exhibition was open to the public for nearly the entire month of March through mid-April.

Curated by

Curated by Adriana Herrera

From March 7 to April 11, 2025, the Museum of Contemporary Art of the Americas (MoCA-Americas) was honored to present 'Threading the Americas from North to South', a landmark juried exhibition organized in collaboration with the Fiber Artists Miami Association (FAMA). The exhibition was open to the public for nearly the entire month of March through mid-April.

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February 21st - March 7th | 2025

A 7 Plus One Project: Hidden Realities in Human Feelings

The Museum of Contemporary Art of the Americas is committed to fostering artistic dialogue and cultural exchange through exhibitions that highlight the richness and diversity of contemporary art. In this spirit, our upcoming exhibition brings together fourteen artists whose work explores abstraction in its many forms.

Curated by

Curated by Pedro Hernández

While they hail from different countries, these artists—except for one based in Bilbao—have made Miami their home, contributing to the city's dynamic creative landscape. This exhibition not only showcases their individual artistic voices but also underscores the role of abstraction as a universal language that transcends borders and traditions. Together, their works form a rich visual dialogue that reflects both shared sensibilities and diverse cultural perspectives.

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September | 2024

Hispafest 2024 at MoCA-America

The Museum of Contemporary Art of the Americas hosted the first of five simultaneous exhibitions that celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month, organized by HispaFest, which also marked its fifth anniversary with a series of vibrant and lively exhibitions. The event brought together artists and audiences from across the region, highlighting the diversity of Hispanic culture.

Curated by

Curated by Nubia Abaji and Ivonne Ferrer

The overarching program was conceived by Nubia Abají, who was also responsible for the selection of artists participating in the MoCAA exhibition. Each artist worked from their individual vision, free from constraints and guided solely by the dictates of their soul. The collection of works collectively formed a celebration of unique voices, embodying the very spirit of The Bright Foundation and HISPAFEST.

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April 11th - 25th | 2025

From This Shore, the Breach Is Memory and Path Cuban Art Beyond Borders

What began in Brazil as a bold and visionary endeavor to shed light on Cuban diasporic art now finds a new and vibrant chapter in Miami. This exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art of the Americas (MoCA-Americas) is not a reprise, but rather a natural and necessary evolution—a living continuation of a broader and still-unfolding curatorial project that is only beginning to reveal its full depth and potential.

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Curated by Rodriguez Collection Team

What began in Brazil as a bold and visionary endeavor to shed light on Cuban diasporic art now finds a new and vibrant chapter in Miami. This exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art of the Americas (MoCA-Americas) is not a reprise, but rather a natural and necessary evolution—a living continuation of a broader and still-unfolding curatorial project that is only beginning to reveal its full depth and potential.

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January 22th - 26th | 2025

MoCAA + FACC at DIVERSE ArtPalmBeach 2025

The Museum of Contemporary Art of the Americas and the Fine Arts Ceramic Center participated in the 2025 edition of DIVERSEartPB, alongside the Danubiana Museum from Bratislava, the Boca Raton Museum from Florida, Culture Nomad Seoul from Korea, and ReflectSpace & Library Arts and Culture Glendale, from California.

Curated by

Curated by Marisa Caicholo

Under the thoughtful curatorship of Marisa Caichiolo, the event highlighted the transformative power of art to connect humanity and envision a more harmonious and interconnected world. Art was presented as a catalyst for global change, resonating across boundaries and cultures, and inspiring collaborative efforts toward a brighter future. This vision echoed the ongoing work of both MoCA-Americas and the Fine Arts Ceramic Center.

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February 21st - March 7th | 2025

Boris Danilov’s Work Reaches Florida

After three months of meticulous renovation, the Museum of Contemporary Art of the Americas reopened its doors on Friday the 21st with an exhibition dedicated to Ukrainian ceramicist Boris Danilov. As the inaugural resident of the Fine Arts Ceramic Center, Danilov’s oeuvre epitomizes both artistic mastery and resilience.

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Curated by Rodríguez Collection Team

This exhibition foregrounds his unique perspective, offering an incisive glimpse into the cultural narratives of an artist singularly forged by his socio-political milieu—a narrative seldom explored in South Florida. Beyond its undeniable artistic merit, this exhibition offers an extraordinary opportunity to immerse oneself in the tangible expression of those artists who endured—and ultimately transcended—the imposition of Socialist Realism, a doctrine advanced in the last century with remarkable severity by states aligned with the Soviet bloc.

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September 20th - October 25th | 2024

Allegories of the Real and the Supernatural

The Museum of Contemporary Art of the Americas (MoCAA) inaugurated Allegories of the Real and the Supernatural on the afternoon of Friday, September 20, 2024. The exhibition, featuring the powerful works of renowned artists Milixa Morón and Elkin Cañas, will run until October 31, 2024.

Curated by

by MoCA-Américas Team

As the title suggests, these extraordinary artists explore the intersectional spaces between the real and the supernatural, where both realms coexist in a productive tension. Throughout the history of thought, humanity has sought to reconcile these two planes: from mythical cosmogonies that explain the visible world through...

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August 30th - September 16th | 2024

Comas Everlasting: Work and Remembrance

To evoke a creator through their work is a beautiful tribute and an expression of respect and admiration for their significant legacy. Under this premise, Manuel Comas Labrada, a Cuban painter born in Havana in 1963, returns to us. Comas emigrated to South Florida in 2019, where he continued his creative work.

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by MoCA-Americas Team

Under the Art in the Community program, the Museum of Contemporary Art of the Americas actively participates in the tribute to the recently deceased Manuel Comas Labrada. Starting Friday, August 30th, Miami's artistic community, along with friends and family, will have the opportunity once again to appreciate several of his pieces.

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2nd August - 19th September | 2024

Sacred and Daily Patterns

Throughout the months of August and September, and as part of its Women in the Arts Program, the MoCAA proudly presented to its artloving community—and indeed to the entire community of artists and enthusiasts in South Florida—the group exhibition Sacred and Daily Patterns.

Curated by

Ivonne Ferrer

As is customary, the prestigious Women in the Arts Program at the Museum of Contemporary Art of the Americas is proud to present to the art lovers in its community, and indeed to the entire community of artists and enthusiasts across South Florida, the latest creations from a distinguished group of female artists working throughout the state.

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2nd - 24th August | 2024

MaiYap’s Eco-Aesthetics: A Journey in Motion

The Museum of Contemporary Art of the Americas recently presented 'Eco-Aesthetics in Motion' to over a hundred art enthusiasts from South Florida, a captivating exhibition featuring the Chinese-born artist MaiYap, showcasing significant pieces from her "Gratitude" series.

Curated by

Sophie Bonet

The selection of works exemplifies her profound mastery of abstract painting intertwined with a deep commitment to environmental advocacy. It also reveals a resonant fusion of culture, memory, and ecological consciousness. MaiYap's artistic perspective was shaped by her upbringing in Panama, under the dual influences of her rich Chinese heritage and the vivid tropical environment.

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July 12th - August 2nd | 2024

Latin American Rockers

With the presence of over two hundred attendees, the Museum of Contemporary Art of the Americas inaugurated Latin American Rockers. This contemporary Latin American art exhibition, curated by artist and promoter Carolina García (Apia), showcases works by ten artists from South and Central America who are now based in South Florida.

Curated by

Carolina García (Apia)

Latin American Rockers brings together artists from South America and Mexico. Each artist was invited by the curator to reflect on their cultural roots and to explore the spirit of rebellion, freedom, and creativity that characterizes Latin American culture. Ultimately, it is a tribute to the influence of music on art and society, seeking to connect the rhythm of rock with the visual rhythm of art.

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July 12th - August 2nd | 2024

Women Who I Could've Been

On July 12th, the Museum of Contemporary Art of the Americas had the honor of presenting the recent works of renowned artist Ana Albertina Delgado. This exhibition showcased 12 magnificent paintings of various formats, offering our community a unique and intimate glimpse into the Cuban artist's imaginative world.

Curated by

Jorge Rodríguez Diez (R10)

While her work has been part of the museum's collection for several years and has been featured in numerous group exhibitions both within our galleries and at various art institutions across South Florida, 'Women Who I Could've Been' marks her first solo exhibition in our space. Ana Albertina Delgado uses her pictorial language to express the current social debates surrounding diversity, emphasizing the role of women in society.

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June 14th - July 10th | 2024

Stubborn

Simultaneously with the opening of 'Converging Plateaus,' the Museum of Contemporary Art of the Americas, in collaboration with the University of Miami and under the ArtEd Connect program, presents works by the renowned artist and ceramist Carlos Enrique Prado for the second time.

Curated by

Jorge Rodríguez Diez (R10)

Stubborn presents a collection of works inspired by classical statuary, particularly torsos and heads, transformed with the unexpected incorporation of industrial objects. Through this juxtaposition, the exhibition invites viewers to reconsider the legacy of Western values and our perceptions of various aspects of life. In contrast to his previous series, Prado intentionally relinquished total control over the creative process, allowing it to unfold with less restraint.

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June 14th - July 10th | 2024

Converging Plateaus

As part of its ArtEd Connect program, the Museum of Contemporary Art of the Americas, in collaboration with the University of Miami, will present to the South Florida audience the exhibition 'Converging Plateaus'. The show brings together the work of seven graduate students from the University of Miami.

Curated by

Carlos Enrique Prado

As the title suggests, the exhibition evidences the convergence of very diverse artistic perspectives, which also reflect the artists' determination to refine their technical skills and develop the concepts that structure their personal poetics. Each of these students has demonstrated significant growth in their work and will take advantage of the opportunity provided by the Museum of Contemporary Art of the Americas to share their pieces with the community, their colleagues, and their family and friends.

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Kendall Art Center Past Exhibitions
2016 - 2022

GENERAL AGREEMENT FOR EXHIBITIONS AND ART LOAN AT MOCA-AMERICAS

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KENDALL ART CENTER

The Kendall Art Cultural Center (KACC), dedicated the past six years to the preservation and promotion of contemporary art and artists, and to the exchange of art and ideas throughout Miami and South Florida, as well as abroad. Through an energetic calendar of exhibitions, programs, and its collections, KACC provides an international platform for the work of established and emerging artists, advancing public appreciation and understanding of contemporary art.

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Passion and Instinct: Collecting Art

A resemblance of the Rodriguez Collection

The Rodríguez collection is a blueprint of Cuban art and its diaspora. Within the context of the new MoCA-Americas the collection becomes an invaluable visual source for Diaspora identity. It represents a different approach to art history to try to better understand where we come from to better know where we are heading.

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