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Miami – SYMPOSIUM
The Wolfsonian-FIU Museum & Art Deco Alive! present
TWIN CITY SYMPOSIUM
The Art Deco Alive! Symposium, hosted in collaboration with The Wolfsonian-FIU, brings together leading voices in architecture, design, and real estate for a dynamic exploration of Miami Beach’s iconic Art Deco legacy alongside Mumbai’s vibrant Deco heritage. Featuring expert panels led by experienced moderators, the symposium delves into the cultural significance, global influence, and future of Art Deco in both cities and beyond.
OCTOBER 11TH
THE WOLFSONIAN-FIU MUSEUM,
Washington Ave, Miami Beach
11 AM – 12 NOON
TALK 1
THE BEGINNINGS OF ART DECO (MIAMI/MUMBAI HHISTORY 1930s)
Details of Art Deco in both Miami and Mumbai, exploring the distinctive design elements and aesthetics that define the style.
By Rahul Mehrotra, Navin Ramani, George Neary (moderator)
1 PM – 2 PM
TALK 2
PRESERVATION BECOMES POWER (1990s)
The art deco revival of the 1990s wasn’t just aesthetic grit, it all became the fuel for Miami’s creative economy
By Craig Robbins & Jane Wooldridge (moderator)
2.30 PM – 3.30 PM
TALK 3
IMAGINING THE FUTURE OF MIAMI ROOTED IN CULTURAL IDENTITY
A forward-looking discussion on how this timeless style can evolve in the modern urban landscape. How developers look at preservation and the future of the Miami landscape while also defining Miami’s cultural identity.
By Andres Viglucci, Allan Shulman, Commissioner Tanya Bhatt, Nitin Motwani, Ella Fontanals-Cisineros, Meg Daly (moderator)
Art Deco is a living legacy –
A century later. It’s still shaping the way we see. Design. And dream. It is art deco alive!