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June 2020
Moderating “Cane Conversations – Sustainability: How Isolation Protocols Have Changed our Environment”
On June 30th at 5:00 pm, Xavier Cortada moderated an online 'Cane Conversation - "Sustainability: How Isolation Protocols Have Changed our Environment" Cortada was joined by RSMAS professor Dr. Jerald S. Ault, Ph.D. '88 and Kayla Besong, 3rd year PhD student in atmospheric sciences at the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science.
Find out more »July 2020
Underwater HOA Monthly Meeting – July 1
We invite you to take part in this ongoing community dialogue surrounding climate change and how it will impact South Florida communities.
Find out more »Guest Lecture at Florida International University’s “Macro to Micro: Art as Infrastructure”
Xavier Cortada joined Florida International University School of Architecture's Adjunct Professor, Sara Valente, in her class "Macro to Micro: Art as Infrastructure" as guest lecturer.
Find out more »August 2020
Fountainhead Studio Visit on Instagram Live
On August 3rd, 2020 at 3:05 pm, Xavier Cortada live streamed a studio visit for the Fountainhead Residency at his studio at Pinecrest Gardens. View the full studio visit below. https://www.instagram.com/tv/CDcIz5AFSk9/
Find out more »Presentation at the Miami Global Executive MBA Welcome Event
On August 27th, 2020 at 6:00 pm, Xavier Cortada gave a presentation to the incoming students of the University of Miami Herbert Business School's Global Executive MBA program. In tradition, we will have the attendance of Xavier Cortada who in the past has given a tremendous official welcome to the “U” family and presented his signed artwork to all incoming students. After hearing from Xavier, our GEMBA Alumni Panel Representatives have prepared an agenda that aims to welcome the incoming…
Find out more »September 2020
POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19: The Art of Diatoms Exhibition at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago
The Earthly Observatory is a multidisciplinary exhibition that explores the ways we sense, portray, and engage our planetary enmeshment. This Anthropocenic era of pervasive, global change calls for new ways to engage mediums and histories long kept separate. The themes of "organisms," "energies," and "geographies" will frame the constellation of practices being brought together. -- Back to all 2020 Events
Find out more »Courageous Creatives Take Back Time Film Premiere & Community Panel Q&A
Join us for the premiere of the short film, Take Back Time. Created by the Courageous Creatives, a cohort of young artists committed to social justice, the film is the result of their collaboration over the course of 5 weeks this summer as a way to reimagine change through the arts and activism. Take Back Time charts a path of 526 ways to move towards an equitable and just society. The premiere will be followed by a moderated panel discussion that will engage the Courageous Creatives, current civic…
Find out more »POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19: “Cortada Projects” Solo Exhibit
Due to the recent updates on Coronavirus (COVID-19), and the safety and well-being of our students and visitors, the Wynwood Gallery is closed until further notice. We thank you for your understanding. For inquiries or more information, please email: m.cardoso1@miami.edu - The University of Miami off-campus gallery is located in the historic Wynwood Art District. UM originally moved to Wynwood in 2007. The gallery showcases the work of UM art and art history students, faculty members and alumni, The UM gallery also hosts artist…
Find out more »Speaker at Key Biscayne Democrats Meeting
Hello KB DEMS & Friends This Thursday, Miami's celebrated Eco-Artist Xavier Cortada will share with us his current project: The Underwater HOA began in 2018 as a participatory public art project by acclaimed environmental artist, Xavier Cortada. The project aims to generate awareness on rising sea levels, and engage Floridians to take action against climate change by providing a space where homeowners can address its impending impacts. The UHOA holds monthly meetings at the Hibiscus Gallery at Pinecrest Gardens in Pinecrest,…
Find out more »“Using Science and Art for Climate Action” Presentation at Palmer Trinity
GLOBAL CLIMATE ACTION DAY – SEPTEMBER 25 On this date we will also virtually host Xavier Cortada, Artist and Professor of Practice at the University of Miami, and Adam Roberti, Director of Cortada Projects, for a conversation on climate action. Attendance for this presentation is voluntary. Title: Using Science and Art for Climate Action Description: Xavier Cortada and Adam Roberti will be talking about the critical role of art in combating the climate crisis. Specifically, students will begin to understand the value of socially engaged…
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