Area Attractions: Jewish Museum of Florida - FIU

Daniel Chimowitz: Walking Canvases

October 3, 2018 through February 3, 2019 at the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU Daniel Chimowitz is an internationally renowned artist and fashion designer. He creates walking canvases of painted images on hand-sewn as well as up-cycled clothing, essentially combining fine art with the excitement of the fashion industry. Chimowitz has shown his designs in Paris, London, Beijing, New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, San Francisco and Miami and worked with famed designer Patricia Field. In his textiles, colors are combined with the punk DIY fashion of London, studs from Spain, simplistic triangles and circles of the Tlinglit, and imagery reflective of his Polish, Jewish heritage. There is no single focal point on his textiles, the fabric is woven with a story for the reader to get lost within. For the world premiere of his first-ever museum show, Chimowitz will create new works: site-specific fashion installations throughout the museum. The artist will make two special appearances to greet the public: on October 3 for the exhibition opening reception, and on December 9 for the museum's annual Sunday brunch during the week of Art Basel. "I design to empower men and women to be warriors in their own right," said Daniel Chimowitz. "All fashion is about confidence. The more confident you are, the more willing you are to stand out and be original." The Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU presents two special events for the public, featuring the artist Daniel Chimowitz: At the opening reception: Wednesday, October 3 at 7:00 p.m. At the Art Basel Sunday brunch, on Sunday, December 9 at 10:00 a.m. Public RSVP for the opening reception on October 3 > $12 for non-members / free for museum members Public RSVP for the Sunday Brunch December 9 Art Basel week in Miami Beach > $25 for non members / $18 for museum members (free for Art Basel VIP Cardholders) Limited seating The Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU serves as a major cultural attraction and source of information for a wide audience of residents, tourists, students and scholars of all ages and backgrounds from throughout the state, nation, and the world. Located in a former synagogue that housed Miami Beach's first Jewish congregation, the museum's restored 1936 Art Deco building and 1929 original synagogue are both on the National Register of Historic Places. The 301 building features nearly 80 stained glass windows, a copper dome, marble bimah and many Art Deco features including chandeliers and sconces. The Jewish Museum of Florida is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The museum is open Tuesday-Sunday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed on Mondays and holidays. Admission: Adults $6; Seniors $5; Families $12; Members and children under 6 always free; Saturdays-Free. For more information call 305-672-5044 or visit www.jmof.fiu.edu.  The Museum is supported by individual contributions, foundations, memberships and grants from the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, the Miami-Dade County Tourist Development Council, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners and the City of Miami Beach, Cultural Affairs Program, Cultural Arts Council, and the Funding Arts Network.