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Photo gallery: Opening night for Art of Transformation in Opa-locka

By Daniel Varela
Recent Miami transplant Phree Hester socializes during the Preview for The Art of Transformation event at The ARC and Logan Building in Opa-locka, Florida, on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. The event is a five-day, three-block Mecca of African and Haitian art fair coinciding with Art Basel Miami Beach 2022 and just one of over 40 ‘exhibits’ part of 2022 Art of Black Miami.
Recent Miami transplant Phree Hester socializes during the Preview for The Art of Transformation event at The ARC and Logan Building in Opa-locka, Florida, on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. The event is a five-day, three-block Mecca of African and Haitian art fair coinciding with Art Basel Miami Beach 2022 and just one of over 40 ‘exhibits’ part of 2022 Art of Black Miami. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com

Opa Locka Community Development Corporation has a series of Art Week events called The Art of Transformation, including exhibits of Hatian art masters and Mali’s Abdoulaye Konaté along with culinary events, panel discussions, dance performances, films and more.

Take a look at photos from the VIP opening that took place Nov. 29.

Recent Miami transplant Phree Hester socializes during the Preview for The Art of Transformation event at The ARC and Logan Building in Opa-locka, Florida, on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. The event is a five-day, three-block Mecca of African and Haitian art fair coinciding with Art Basel Miami Beach 2022 and just one of over 40 ‘exhibits’ part of 2022 Art of Black Miami.
Recent Miami transplant Phree Hester socializes during the Preview for The Art of Transformation event at The ARC and Logan Building in Opa-locka, Florida, on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. The event is a five-day, three-block Mecca of African and Haitian art fair coinciding with Art Basel Miami Beach 2022 and just one of over 40 ‘exhibits’ part of 2022 Art of Black Miami. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
Recent Miami transplant Phree Hester socializes during the Preview for The Art of Transformation event at The ARC and Logan Building in Opa-locka, Florida, on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. The event is a five-day, three-block Mecca of African and Haitian art fair coinciding with Art Basel Miami Beach 2022 and just one of over 40 ‘exhibits’ part of 2022 Art of Black Miami.
Recent Miami transplant Phree Hester socializes during the Preview for The Art of Transformation event at The ARC and Logan Building in Opa-locka, Florida, on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. The event is a five-day, three-block Mecca of African and Haitian art fair coinciding with Art Basel Miami Beach 2022 and just one of over 40 ‘exhibits’ part of 2022 Art of Black Miami. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
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People socialize during the Preview for The Art of Transformation event at The ARC and Logan Building in Opa-locka, Florida, on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. The event is a five-day, three-block Mecca of African and Haitian art fair coinciding with Art Basel Miami Beach 2022 and just one of over 40 ‘exhibits’ part of 2022 Art of Black Miami.
People socialize during the Preview for The Art of Transformation event at The ARC and Logan Building in Opa-locka, Florida, on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. The event is a five-day, three-block Mecca of African and Haitian art fair coinciding with Art Basel Miami Beach 2022 and just one of over 40 ‘exhibits’ part of 2022 Art of Black Miami. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
People socialize and view artwork during the Preview for The Art of Transformation event at The ARC and Logan Building in Opa-locka, Florida, on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. The event is a five-day, three-block Mecca of African and Haitian art fair coinciding with Art Basel Miami Beach 2022 and just one of over 40 ‘exhibits’ part of 2022 Art of Black Miami.
People socialize and view artwork during the Preview for The Art of Transformation event at The ARC and Logan Building in Opa-locka, Florida, on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. The event is a five-day, three-block Mecca of African and Haitian art fair coinciding with Art Basel Miami Beach 2022 and just one of over 40 ‘exhibits’ part of 2022 Art of Black Miami. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
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Artwork entitled ‘THE RIDE OF THE EMPEROR’ by artist Philippe Attié displayed during the Preview for The Art of Transformation at the The ARC and Jessie Trice Community Health Center in Opa-locka, Florida, on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. The event is a five-day, two-block event coinciding with Art Basel Miami Beach 2022 and just one of over 40 exhibits part of 2022 Art of Black Miami.
Artwork entitled ‘THE RIDE OF THE EMPEROR’ by artist Philippe Attié displayed during the Preview for The Art of Transformation at the The ARC and Jessie Trice Community Health Center in Opa-locka, Florida, on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. The event is a five-day, two-block event coinciding with Art Basel Miami Beach 2022 and just one of over 40 exhibits part of 2022 Art of Black Miami. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
People socialize and view artwork during the Preview for The Art of Transformation event at The ARC and Logan Building in Opa-locka, Florida, on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. The event is a five-day, three-block Mecca of African and Haitian art fair coinciding with Art Basel Miami Beach 2022 and just one of over 40 ‘exhibits’ part of 2022 Art of Black Miami.
People socialize and view artwork during the Preview for The Art of Transformation event at The ARC and Logan Building in Opa-locka, Florida, on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. The event is a five-day, three-block Mecca of African and Haitian art fair coinciding with Art Basel Miami Beach 2022 and just one of over 40 ‘exhibits’ part of 2022 Art of Black Miami. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
People socialize and view artwork during the Preview for The Art of Transformation event at The ARC and Logan Building in Opa-locka, Florida, on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. The event is a five-day, three-block Mecca of African and Haitian art fair coinciding with Art Basel Miami Beach 2022 and just one of over 40 ‘exhibits’ part of 2022 Art of Black Miami.
People socialize and view artwork during the Preview for The Art of Transformation event at The ARC and Logan Building in Opa-locka, Florida, on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. The event is a five-day, three-block Mecca of African and Haitian art fair coinciding with Art Basel Miami Beach 2022 and just one of over 40 ‘exhibits’ part of 2022 Art of Black Miami. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
People socialize and view artwork during the Preview for The Art of Transformation event at The ARC and Logan Building in Opa-locka, Florida, on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. The event is a five-day, three-block Mecca of African and Haitian art fair coinciding with Art Basel Miami Beach 2022 and just one of over 40 ‘exhibits’ part of 2022 Art of Black Miami.
People socialize and view artwork during the Preview for The Art of Transformation event at The ARC and Logan Building in Opa-locka, Florida, on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. The event is a five-day, three-block Mecca of African and Haitian art fair coinciding with Art Basel Miami Beach 2022 and just one of over 40 ‘exhibits’ part of 2022 Art of Black Miami. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
A woman observes a painting entitled ‘Singing Hounsies’ by artist Carl Craig during the Preview for The Art of Transformation event at The ARC and Logan Building in Opa-locka, Florida, on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. The event is a five-day, three-block Mecca of African and Haitian art fair coinciding with Art Basel Miami Beach 2022 and just one of over 40 ‘exhibits’ part of 2022 Art of Black Miami.
A woman observes a painting entitled ‘Singing Hounsies’ by artist Carl Craig during the Preview for The Art of Transformation event at The ARC and Logan Building in Opa-locka, Florida, on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. The event is a five-day, three-block Mecca of African and Haitian art fair coinciding with Art Basel Miami Beach 2022 and just one of over 40 ‘exhibits’ part of 2022 Art of Black Miami. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
Martha Whisby Wells, left, and Imani Greene, right, take a selfie in front of a textile sculpture by artist Abdoulaye Konaté during the Preview for The Art of Transformation event at The ARC and Logan Building in Opa-locka, Florida, on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. The event is a five-day, three-block Mecca of African and Haitian art fair coinciding with Art Basel Miami Beach 2022 and just one of over 40 ‘exhibits’ part of 2022 Art of Black Miami.
Martha Whisby Wells, left, and Imani Greene, right, take a selfie in front of a textile sculpture by artist Abdoulaye Konaté during the Preview for The Art of Transformation event at The ARC and Logan Building in Opa-locka, Florida, on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. The event is a five-day, three-block Mecca of African and Haitian art fair coinciding with Art Basel Miami Beach 2022 and just one of over 40 ‘exhibits’ part of 2022 Art of Black Miami. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
Christopher Norwood socializes during the Preview for The Art of Transformation event at The ARC and Logan Building in Opa-locka, Florida, on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. The event is a five-day, three-block Mecca of African and Haitian art fair coinciding with Art Basel Miami Beach 2022 and just one of over 40 ‘exhibits’ part of 2022 Art of Black Miami.
Christopher Norwood socializes during the Preview for The Art of Transformation event at The ARC and Logan Building in Opa-locka, Florida, on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. The event is a five-day, three-block Mecca of African and Haitian art fair coinciding with Art Basel Miami Beach 2022 and just one of over 40 ‘exhibits’ part of 2022 Art of Black Miami. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
Donovan and Myra Terrelonge strike a pose in front of a textile sculpture by artist Abdoulaye Konaté during the Preview for The Art of Transformation event at The ARC and Logan Building in Opa-locka, Florida, on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. The event is a five-day, three-block Mecca of African and Haitian art fair coinciding with Art Basel Miami Beach 2022 and just one of over 40 ‘exhibits’ part of 2022 Art of Black Miami.
Donovan and Myra Terrelonge strike a pose in front of a textile sculpture by artist Abdoulaye Konaté during the Preview for The Art of Transformation event at The ARC and Logan Building in Opa-locka, Florida, on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. The event is a five-day, three-block Mecca of African and Haitian art fair coinciding with Art Basel Miami Beach 2022 and just one of over 40 ‘exhibits’ part of 2022 Art of Black Miami. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
A man views artwork during the Preview for The Art of Transformation event at The ARC and Logan Building in Opa-locka, Florida, on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. The event is a five-day, three-block Mecca of African and Haitian art fair coinciding with Art Basel Miami Beach 2022 and just one of over 40 ‘exhibits’ part of 2022 Art of Black Miami.
A man views artwork during the Preview for The Art of Transformation event at The ARC and Logan Building in Opa-locka, Florida, on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. The event is a five-day, three-block Mecca of African and Haitian art fair coinciding with Art Basel Miami Beach 2022 and just one of over 40 ‘exhibits’ part of 2022 Art of Black Miami. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
People socialize during the Preview for The Art of Transformation event at The ARC and Logan Building in Opa-locka, Florida, on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. The event is a five-day, three-block Mecca of African and Haitian art fair coinciding with Art Basel Miami Beach 2022 and just one of over 40 ‘exhibits’ part of 2022 Art of Black Miami.
People socialize during the Preview for The Art of Transformation event at The ARC and Logan Building in Opa-locka, Florida, on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. The event is a five-day, three-block Mecca of African and Haitian art fair coinciding with Art Basel Miami Beach 2022 and just one of over 40 ‘exhibits’ part of 2022 Art of Black Miami. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
A Textile sculpture by artist Abdoulaye Konaté displayed during the Preview for The Art of Transformation at the The ARC and Jessie Trice Community Health Center in Opa-locka, Florida, on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. The event is a five-day, two-block event coinciding with Art Basel Miami Beach 2022 and just one of over 40 exhibits part of 2022 Art of Black Miami.
A Textile sculpture by artist Abdoulaye Konaté displayed during the Preview for The Art of Transformation at the The ARC and Jessie Trice Community Health Center in Opa-locka, Florida, on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. The event is a five-day, two-block event coinciding with Art Basel Miami Beach 2022 and just one of over 40 exhibits part of 2022 Art of Black Miami. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
Artwork displayed during the Preview for The Art of Transformation at the The ARC and Jessie Trice Community Health Center in Opa-locka, Florida, on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. The event is a five-day, two-block event coinciding with Art Basel Miami Beach 2022 and just one of over 40 exhibits part of 2022 Art of Black Miami.
Artwork displayed during the Preview for The Art of Transformation at the The ARC and Jessie Trice Community Health Center in Opa-locka, Florida, on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. The event is a five-day, two-block event coinciding with Art Basel Miami Beach 2022 and just one of over 40 exhibits part of 2022 Art of Black Miami. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
People socialize and view artwork during the Preview for The Art of Transformation event at The ARC and Logan Building in Opa-locka, Florida, on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. The event is a five-day, three-block Mecca of African and Haitian art fair coinciding with Art Basel Miami Beach 2022 and just one of over 40 ‘exhibits’ part of 2022 Art of Black Miami.
People socialize and view artwork during the Preview for The Art of Transformation event at The ARC and Logan Building in Opa-locka, Florida, on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. The event is a five-day, three-block Mecca of African and Haitian art fair coinciding with Art Basel Miami Beach 2022 and just one of over 40 ‘exhibits’ part of 2022 Art of Black Miami. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
A woman reads the artist statement during the Preview for The Art of Transformation event at The ARC and Logan Building in Opa-locka, Florida, on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. The event is a five-day, three-block Mecca of African and Haitian art fair coinciding with Art Basel Miami Beach 2022 and just one of over 40 ‘exhibits’ part of 2022 Art of Black Miami.
A woman reads the artist statement during the Preview for The Art of Transformation event at The ARC and Logan Building in Opa-locka, Florida, on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. The event is a five-day, three-block Mecca of African and Haitian art fair coinciding with Art Basel Miami Beach 2022 and just one of over 40 ‘exhibits’ part of 2022 Art of Black Miami. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
People socialize during the Preview for The Art of Transformation event at The ARC and Logan Building in Opa-locka, Florida, on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. The event is a five-day, three-block Mecca of African and Haitian art fair coinciding with Art Basel Miami Beach 2022 and just one of over 40 ‘exhibits’ part of 2022 Art of Black Miami.
People socialize during the Preview for The Art of Transformation event at The ARC and Logan Building in Opa-locka, Florida, on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. The event is a five-day, three-block Mecca of African and Haitian art fair coinciding with Art Basel Miami Beach 2022 and just one of over 40 ‘exhibits’ part of 2022 Art of Black Miami. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com

This story was originally published December 1, 2022 at 5:26 PM.

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