How Gary Nader Art Centre Blends Generations of Artists in Its Latest Exhibition

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Gary Nader Art Centre launched its latest exhibition, “Visual Rhythms: A Global Tapestry of Contemporary and Modern Art”, on view from April 30 through October 31, 2025. The exhibition marks a major step in the gallery’s shift toward a more contemporary focus, aiming to connect with a new generation of collectors and art enthusiasts. The exhibition features works by Francis Alÿs, Olafur Eliasson, Loie Hollowell, Robert Indiana, Frank Stella, Rufino Tamayo, Joaquín Torres-García, Luc Tuymans, and many others, representing a wide spectrum of modern and contemporary art.

Robert Rauschenberg's work (detail), "Visual Rhythms" in Gary Nader Art Centre
Robert Rauschenberg’s work (detail), “Visual Rhythms” in Gary Nader Art Centre


“Visual Rhythms”
showcases a diverse range of works that bridge generations, geographies, and artistic disciplines. It features a blend of kinetic abstraction, urban art, and conceptual pieces, uniting modern masters such as Wifredo Lam and Carlos Cruz-Diez with contemporary voices like Adam Pendleton, Marina Perez Simão, and Os Gêmeos. Together, these artists reflect on personal narratives, political themes, and the aesthetics of everyday life.

Two works by Mariana Perez Simao and Loie Hollowell at "Visual Rhythms" exhibition in Gary Nader Art Centre
Two works by Mariana Perez Simao and Loie Hollowell at “Visual Rhythms” exhibition in Gary Nader Art Centre

 

“This exhibition has shown me how art is a language that speaks to all generations,” said Milla Nader, who contributed to the curatorial research and public engagement efforts. Noah Nader echoed this sentiment, highlighting how each piece tells a unique story, regardless of era.

Works by Mike Kelly and Martin Kippenberger at "Visual Rhythms" in Gary Nader Art Centre
Works by Mike Kelly and Martin Kippenberger at “Visual Rhythms” in Gary Nader Art Centre
A work by Adam Pendleton at "Visual Rhythms" in Gary Nader Art Centre
A work by Adam Pendleton at “Visual Rhythms” in Gary Nader Art Centre
An artwork by Manolo Valdes. Installation view of exhibition "Visual Rhythms" in Gary Nader Art Centre
An artwork by Manolo Valdes. Installation view of exhibition “Visual Rhythms” in Gary Nader Art Centre

 

Rather than following a linear storyline, “Visual Rhythms” presents a constellation of artistic expressions—each resonating with themes of memory, resistance, and transformation. The exhibition encourages viewers to experience art as a rhythmic force that transcends borders and time.

Through this initiative, Gary Nader Art Centre reinforces its commitment to excellence in the arts and to fostering meaningful intergenerational dialogue, enriching both Miami’s cultural fabric and the broader global art scene.

A work by Yoshitomo Nara, "Visual Rhythms" in Gary Nader Art Centre
A work by Yoshitomo Nara, “Visual Rhythms” in Gary Nader Art Centre

 

Read more:
The complete exhibition catalog for “Visual Rhythms: A Global Tapestry of Contemporary and Modern Art,” which includes detailed information about the participating artists and selected works— https://nadersculpturepark.com/e-cat/Visual_Rhythms/index.html#page=1