The Rubell Museum and Brightline: A Win-Win
 Mera Rubell
By GERRY and PAMELA BARKER
North Palm Beach Life Published January 17, 2019 Listen to the PODCAST MIAMI_The Rubell Museum has a new home, and Brightline makes it easy for South Floridians to get there. On Dec. 4, the Rubell left its longtime location in Wynwood to relocate less than a mile away in Allapattah, an up-and-coming neighborhood near downtown. Besides gaining more space for their extensive collection of contemporary art, it's convenient to public transit, a short ride from Brightline's Virgin MiamiCentral on Metrorail (Santa Clara station). Even better, all Brightline customers will receive free museum admission by redeeming a special Brightline ticket illustrated with iconic pop artist Keith Haring's work, also featured on a specially-wrapped Brightline train. This week, we joined a Brightline media event showcasing just how easy it is to get to the museum -- "car-free and care-free" -- from West Palm Beach and Ft. Lauderdale. Join us as we explore the Rubell's fabulous inaugural exhibition... |
THE RUBELL MUSEUM
1100 NW 23 ST Miami, FL (305) 573-6090 Admission is free for children 18 and under, students, and active military personnel; $10 for Miami-Dade residents and teachers; and $15 general admission. All Photos by North Palm Beach Life |
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Hop on Metrorail, just a short walk from Brightline's Virgin MiamiCentral station, and get off at Santa Clara. The
Rubell Museum is just a few blocks away. |
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The museum is six connected industrial buildings, providing over 50,000 square feet of exhibit space in 40 galleries.
The inaugural exhibition includes more than 300 works by 100 artists, providing, according to the museum,
"one of the most far-ranging museum exhibitions of contemporary art ever presented." |
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Over 50 years, the museum has acquired over 7,000 works of art from 1,000 artists. Be aware, as they note, some of the art is for mature audiences only.
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You'll find a wide range of work represented here, and the large, open spaces invite you to linger, move
around (and sometimes into) the art itself. 
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Vacuum cleaners lit by fluorescent light and walls of beer cans are among the art on display. As they say, art reflects culture. BTW, don't try and sneak a can of beer -- I'm betting they know just how many there are supposed to be.
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You don't want to miss the two immersive installations by the 90-year-old, famed Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama --
"Where the Lights in My Heart Go" and "INFINITY MIRRORED ROOM – LET’S SURVIVE FOREVER."
You have to wear booties to enter, but both are mesmerizing. On the left, Pam's face is illuminated by
her phone, while on the right, we are captivated in a world of endless silver spheres
"Where the Lights in My Heart Go" and "INFINITY MIRRORED ROOM – LET’S SURVIVE FOREVER."
You have to wear booties to enter, but both are mesmerizing. On the left, Pam's face is illuminated by
her phone, while on the right, we are captivated in a world of endless silver spheres
The special Brightline Rubell Museum train, featuring the work of Keith Haring -- a perfect way to get us home.