Wynwood District

I recently had the opportunity to spend an afternoon checking out the Miami art scene.  I had no idea how great Miami is doing.  My friend and painter Anne Harney picked me up in South Beach and we headed about 10 minutes East, over the Biscayne Bay, to the Wynwood District where Anne lives amongst an astounding amount of artwork.  Hanging out in the Wynwood district is much like walking around a huge contemporary art museum without having to walk through one doorway.  Street art and graffiti ranging from intricate tags and stencils to all out murals covering the walls.

Stelio Faitakais
Artist's Allegory of Florida
Wynwood Walls

Anne and I had lunch on the patio at Wynwood Kitchen and Bar. 

There are Shepard Fairey murals inside and outside as well an amazingly tall sculpture by David BenjaminSherry that is visible from both inside and outside of the restaurant, among other artworks.  Check out the restaurant’s website for more photographs of these and other pieces they have in house.