Florida Room No. 3
Group Exhibition

July 27th – August 17th, 2024

OPENING RECEPTION
Saturday, July 27th, 6:00–11:00 PM
KDR | 790 NW 22ND ST
MIAMI, FL 33127

KDR is excited to present "Snow Birds," the annual Florida Room exhibition, co-organized this year by Jordan Smith. The show will be on view from July 27 through August 17, 2024. 

Inspired by Andy Sweet's evocative photographs capturing the influx of Europeans to South Beach in the 1970s and 1980s, "Snow Birds" delves into the enduring aesthetic and cultural significance of the seasonal migration to South Florida. Sweet's images are a historical marker, a window into a period of time that's an integral part of Miami's cultural heritage. The initial wave of "Snow Birds" vividly portrays a time when South Beach became a vibrant melting pot of cultures and lifestyles, leaving a lasting imprint on the region's identity. 

The exhibition's theme is particularly timely as it reflects on the recent demographic shifts exacerbated by the pandemic. The notable surge of New Yorkers and others from northern states and countries relocating to South Florida has reshaped the cultural landscape, introducing new dynamics and narratives to the 'Snow Birds' tradition. 

The artists on view have sparked various interpretations and reflections on migration, identity, and place. This year's iteration focuses on contributors from outside Florida, some "birds" hailing as far as Greece and Panama. Each artist brings a unique perspective, riffing on the term "Snowbirding" and what that means to South Florida's sun-drenched shores.

Exhibiting Artists: Juliana Bustillo, Roberto Chamorro, Rachel Cope, Johnny DeFeo, Noel de Lesseps, Isabel De Obaldía, Al Freeman, Mark Gibson, Henry Glavin, Royal Jarmon, Sam Keller, Raymie Ladevaia, Georgia McGovern, Cici McMonigle, Ryan Metke, Alexander Mingot, Nicole Nadeau, Amy Pleasant, Adrianne Rubenstein, Sergio Suárez, Andy Sweet, Cynthia Talmadge, Ryan Wallace, Tyrrell Winston, Aaron Young, and Monsieur Zohore.

Image Above: Artwork image: Andy Sweet: Shtetl in the Sun: Andy Sweet’s South Beach 1977-1980.

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