Collection Highlights & Vanessa Raw`s Exhibition.
Located in Miami's Allapattah neighborhood, the Rubell Museum is one of the leading institutions for contemporary art in the United States. Known for its extensive collection of over 7,200 works, the museum frequently spotlights emerging artists alongside established figures.
Founded by Don and Mera Rubell, the museum began as a private collection in New York in the 1960s before relocating to Miami in the 1990s. Its current location, a sprawling 100,000-square-foot campus that was once a repurposed industrial warehouse, opened in 2019 and has since become a cultural cornerstone in the city. The space itself is a testament to contemporary design, with its clean lines and open layouts, allowing the artwork to take center stage.
The museum houses works by renowned artists such as Jean-Michel Basquiat, Yayoi Kusama, Cindy Sherman, and Keith Haring, alongside pieces by trailblazing younger talents like Amoako Boafo, Tschabalala Self, and Rafa Esparza. This deliberate juxtaposition creates a rich dialogue between generations and movements, offering visitors an unparalleled perspective on global artistic trends.
"Vanessa Raw: This is How the Light Gets In" Exhibition
The museum's Artist-in-Residence program supports innovative creatives like Vanessa Raw, giving them a platform to engage with international audiences during key cultural moments such as Art Basel Miami Beach Week.
Vanessa Raw, a former professional triathlete turned artist, debuts a striking collection of psychological landscape paintings as part of her residency at the Rubell Museum in 2024. Her work explores the interplay of memory, emotion, and connection, featuring evocative brushwork and a dreamlike use of color.
The exhibit builds on themes she has previously explored, including women's empowerment and the intersection of personal memory with the broader human experience. The Rubell Museum showcases this new series as a highlight of its commitment to presenting contemporary artistic voices that challenge and inspire