Directly across the street sits Superblue Miami, the only location outside of London, where guests are greeted with an immersive world of imaginative play. Look up for DRIFT’s suspended “Meadow” installation, flaunting mechanical flowers that bloom and close; then move on to teamLab’s “Between Life and Non-Life” where walls of digital art, from landscapes such as growing flowers to gushing waterfalls, respond to guests’ touch and movement; and find your way through Es Devlin’s mirrored maze. Even the Blue Rider café, a space made of refurbished shipping containers, is a piece of art thanks to Londonbased multidisciplinary artist Yinka Ilori, who created a vibrant mural and design concept inspired by Nigerian parables and West African fabrics.

Within walking distance is another gem, Mindy Solomon’s namesake gallery. Solomon, always a trailblazer, was the first gallerist to open in the neighborhood in April 2021. “I love that I am a pioneer,” says Solomon. “I moved here because I admire the ndustrial feel of the neighborhood and the abundance of possibilities.” Inside the intimate yet well-designed space, Solomon has fashioned a robust programming, particularly for the upcoming summer.  “I follow my passion aesthetically, searching for unique thought-provoking pieces,” she says.

Solomon is most excited about the show “Hospitality Suite,” featuring a large group of female artists addressing our sense of self and feelings of isolation, which will be followed by a solo show by a male Ghanaian artist, and a group show of male artists entitled “Men Who Paint Flowers,” exploring sensitivity and vulnerability.

Other notable places that are crucial to this art-centric neighborhood are Espacio 23, a contemporary art space that’s named for its locale on Northwest 23rd Street. Inside the grey-hued industrial warehouse, you’ll discover the personal art collection of Related Group’s Jorge Perez, apartments for artists in residence, and thought-provoking exhibitions like the current display of works by African and African Diaspora artists. Daniel Maman, a heralded gallerist and art dealer from Argentina, recently moved his gallery, MAMAN Fine Art Miami, from the Design District. His Allapattah gallery showcases a large collection of Latin American art, while his daughter Lucía, who is an artist, also uses the space as her studio. Another spot worth seeking out is Rubber Stamp Art Projects, that’s hidden away on the second floor of a non-descript shopping plaza. This gallery offers the chance for the community to immerse themselves in art classes, and they provide the space and opportunities for contemporary visual artists to show their work to the public.