MIAMI’S MOORE SPACE TO CLOSE IN OCTOBER

The Moore Space in Miami has announced that it will close in October. Founded by Rosa de la Cruz and Craig Robins to help broaden the Miami contemporary art scene, the Moore Space has become known for its high quality, cross-disciplinary exhibitions, commissioned artist’s projects, educational programming, and studio residency program. The Moore Space has featured international and local artists including Hernan Bas, John Bock, Carlos Amorales, Jim Drain, Naomi Fisher, Allora & Calzadilla, Jeppe Hein, Aida Ruilova, Jim Lambie, and Bert Rodriguez. Artists such as Joan Jonas, Patty Chang, Tracy and the Plastics, TM Sisters, and Kalup Linzy were invited to present site-specific performances. In addition, the Moore Space has invited international curators including Lawrence Rinder, Hans-Ulrich Obrist, Christine Marcel, Sandra Antelo Suarez, and Gean Moreno to curate various exhibitions. In 2007, the Moore Space began an artist’s residency program in collaboration with organizations abroad like DAAD in Berlin, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Lyon, and Le Plateau in Paris to promote an interchange of contemporary art making practices and create a dialogue between Miami and other cities. “The Moore Space has been an important part of the cultural life in Miami,” said Rosa de la Cruz. “In the past eight years, it has made a significant contribution to the dialogue and understanding of contemporary art. I think that we’ve accomplished our goals.”