Black art and culture take center stage during Miami Art Week
Ahead of Miami Art Week, I spoke with Black curators in Miami about the various exhibits they were planning to hold. One that particularly intrigued me was the Hampton Art Lovers’ annual Point Comfort Art Fair and Show, whose theme is “Life & Times of Frederick Douglass.”
Hampton Art Lovers founder Chris Norwood spoke to me at length about Douglass’ appreciation for the art and what it could do for the narrative of Black people at a time when it was largely shaped by white people.
Hearing Norwood’s wax poetic about Douglass’ spirited 1861 speech “Pictures and Progress” is a reminder of the value Black art, curators, artists, pioneers, and champions hold for Black people at a time when Black people’s history is being erased right before them.
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Art Week events to celebrate Black art and culture
Art Week is almost over, but there are some events worth catching over the weekend, including in Opa-locka and Overtown.
This story was originally published December 4, 2025 at 4:24 PM.
