The Art of Illumination

Photography by Nathan Valentine on November 15th, 2012 in Arts, Charities & Galas, Parties

Miami, FL – November 10, 2012 – Saturday, The Wolfsonian Visionaries hosted their third annual fundraising event, The Art of Illumination, to benefit The Wolfsonian–Florida International University. The event, which focused on the power and beauty of light with LED light installations from local artists and designers featured throughout the venue, was held at the historic Moore Building in the heart of Miami’s famed design district. The evening coincided with the museum’s seventeenth anniversary and featured signature dishes from Miami’s top restaurants and caterers, as well as top shelf spirits from Bacardi, music, and entertainment.

The evening’s theme of illumination was inspired by the Arts of Illumination: Illuminating the Arts, an exterior facade project funded in part through a Knight Arts Challenge grant with support also provided by the Jerome A. Yavitz Charitable Foundation, Isabel and Marvin Leibowitz, and the National Endowment for the Arts. The Visionaries challenged a small group of Miami-based artists, designers, and creatives to rethink the influence and everyday use of light with LED installations to be auctioned off at the event. Participants were invited to design an object using Lighting Dynamics LED strip lighting in a way that promotes ambiance, beauty, and innovation. All proceeds from the silent auction will benefit The Wolfsonian.

In addition to the installations and auction, other highlights included dance performances inspired by art, architecture, and the idea of illumination by Dance NOW! Miami throughout the evening. A pop-up museum shop was featured with items for sale including novelty items created specifically for the event and will benefit the Visionaries. The design and construction of the pop-up shop was being donated by Bloom Interior Architecture.