The Space in Between

Conde Contemporary is making a highly anticipated return to Coral Gables for a special three-day exhibition, "The Space in Between," from Friday, October 4th at 6:00 PM through Sunday, October 6th at 5:00 PM. Hosted at 212 Miracle Mile, this exhibition delves into themes of belonging, home, and the personal journey of returning to familiar places that have evolved with time.

Curated by gallery owner Stacy Conde, the exhibition explores the intricate balance between past and present, and how we exist in a "space in between"—where we are both connected to our origins and evolving into our future selves. At the core of this reflection is the metaphor of the silver cord, symbolizing the enduring bond between one’s birthplace and their chosen home. Much like quantum entanglement, this connection transcends physical distance, keeping us tethered to our origins even as we explore new territories.

The featured artists—Rubén Torres Llorca, Courtney Egan, Ciro Quintana, Andrés Conde, Kevin Sloan, Giovanni Gellona, Ruth Owens, René Portocarrero, Pablo Santibáñez Servat, Ernesto Capdevila, Danco Duportai Garcia, Henry Rodriguez Bíenes, and Aimee Perez— bring a dynamic blend of mediums and narratives to the exhibition, from evocative sculptures to thought-provoking paintings and new media works. Their pieces invite the viewer into a dialogue about duality, belonging, and the tension of returning home.

Stacy Conde, reflecting on her own personal journey, shares: "This exhibition is deeply personal, marking my first return to Miami since moving during the pandemic. It will be bittersweet I’m sure, bridging the space between my past and present, while reconnecting with the artists I’ve long represented and introducing new voices in primarily New Media. 'The Space in Between' speaks to the tension of belonging, where home feels both familiar and transformed, mirroring my own experience as well as the shared experiences of so many in Miami."

This event would not be possible without the generous support of Mindy McIlroy, President of Terranova, and Terranova Corporation, who continue to champion the arts in Miami. Their commitment to nurturing Miami’s cultural scene has made this return to Coral Gables possible.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Conde Contemporary back to Miracle Mile. The gallery’s return is a momentous occasion, bringing with it an exhibition that reflects the themes of identity and transformation meaningful to Miami’s diverse community,” said Mindy McIlroy, president of Terranova. “We believe this pop-up will be a great success and a memorable moment for Stacy, the artists, and the community at large,” she added.

In an exciting collaboration, pastry chefs Molly Manning and Christian Velez, finalists from Food Network’s Spring Baking Challenge, will represent Natchez, MS, and South Florida respectively. They will come together to create a conceptual hors d’oeuvre that represents the exhibition’s theme of "being in two places at once." Sponsored by Natchez Food and Wine Festival, the City of Natchez and Natchez Gallery Suites, their culinary creation will add a multi-sensory layer of culinary art to the event, evoking the exhibition’s themes through flavor and presentation.

Don’t miss this limited-time opportunity to experience "The Space in Between" and engage with works that question and redefine the concept of home and identity.

Dates & Times:

• Opening Reception: Friday, October 4th from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

• Saturday October 7th: from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

• Closing: Sunday, October 6th from 12:00PM - 5:00 PM

  Location: 212 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134
  

Scorpio 1969

Detail: “Blind Faith” Adrian Avila

We are born at a given moment in a given place and like vintage years of wine we have the qualities of the year and of the season in which we are born. Astrology does not lay claim to anything else. – C.G.Jung

Simply stated, “Scorpio 1969” is a group exhibition featuring 50 works by some of my favorite artists: Anthony Ardavin, JC Arana, Adrian Avila, José Bedia, Ernesto Capdevila, Andres Conde, Elaine Del Cerro Yau, Danco Duportai Garcia, Natasha Kertes, Darian Mederos, Raiman Rodriguez Moya, Pablo Santibáñez Servat, Enrique Toledo, Luis Enrique Toledo del Rio, and Ruben Torres Llorca.

Join us Thursday, November 7th from 6-9pm at Conde Contemporary, 204 Miracle Mile, for an exquisite trip into the subconscious and celebration of my particular vintage, “Scorpio 1969”.

Look forward to seeing you!

- S

no method to our madness

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Return to Order

Transient | Agnieszka (Agnes) Grochulska

Join us on Friday, November 30th, at 6:00 pm for the opening of "Return to Order" a group exhibition featuring :  Anthony Ardavin, José Bedia, Andres Conde, Elaine Del Cerro Yau, Danco Robert Duportai Garcia, Agnieszka (Agnes) Grochulska, Natasha Kertes, Darian Rodriguez, Luis Rodriguez Noa, Enrique Toledo, Luis Enrique Toledo del Rio, and Ruben Torres Llorca.

Born of the savagery of war, and named for a book of essays, "Le rappel a l’ordre" by Jean Cocteau, return to order was a life affirming European art movement which marked a return to the traditional and rejection of the avant garde so prevalent in the years leading up to World War I.

"...Georges Braque and Pablo Picasso the inventors of cubism, with its fragmentation of reality, abandoned it for more traditional styles. Classicism was an important thread in the return to order, and in the early 1920s Picasso entered a neoclassical phase. Braque painted calm still life and figure pictures which, while still having some cubist characteristics, were simple and readable. The former Fauve painter André Derain and many other artists turned to various forms of realism. Futurism, with its worship of the machine and its enthusiasm for war, was particularly discredited. In Germany the Neue Sachlichkeit (or ‘new objectivity’) can also be seen as part of the return to order." - Tate.org

The exhibition "Return to Order" represents the humanization of art and unashamedly embraces representation of the human form and the natural world, while allowing for expression of the artist's individual point of view.
 
The exhibition closes on January 2nd.