¿Buscando Visa para Naufragar? is an exhibition that brings together works from immigrant artists whose journeys to the U.S. are etched into Miami’s cultural fabric. On display through January 9 at the Westchester Regional Library, the show draws from the Miami-Dade Public Library System’s permanent art collection, featuring powerful pieces that explore themes of migration, displacement, and identity.
The title, which translates to “Seeking a Visa to Shipwreck?”, captures the bittersweet experience of leaving one’s homeland in search of a new life. The featured artists—many from Latin America and the Caribbean—grapple with the tension between hope and hardship, as well as the duality of navigating two worlds: the familiar culture left behind and the challenges of adapting to a foreign land.
Curated by homework, the exhibition includes works by prominent artists such as Ana Mendieta, Wilfredo Lam, César Trasobares, Emilio Sanchez, Charo Oquet, and Carlos Manuel Cárdenes, among others. Through paintings, sculptures, and mixed media pieces, these artists reflect on themes of longing, belonging, and transformation, offering viewers a glimpse into the deeply personal stories behind their creative journeys.
Beyond its artistic appeal, ¿Buscando Visa para Naufragar? offers a poignant commentary on the immigrant experience in South Florida, a region shaped by waves of migration. The show invites viewers to reflect on the emotional weight of starting over in a new country—what’s gained, what’s lost, and what it means to build a new identity while preserving the past.
If you haven’t yet visited, now’s the time. Don’t miss this deeply moving tribute to Miami’s multicultural roots. Visit the Westchester Regional Library, 9445 Coral Way, before the exhibition closes on January 9.
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What: ¿buscando visa para naufragar? featuring works from the miami-dade public library system’s permanent art collection.
When: on view through January 9
Where: Miami-Dade Public Library System - Westchester Regional, 9445 coral way, Miami, Fl
More Info: www.homework.gallery
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