Thanks to art curator and Twenty6North Productions’ Maxence Doytier for a vibrant celebration at the Doral Cultural Arts Center for the event, Vernissage Miami!
The event, which was held, December 3, 2024, was a part of the Art of Black Miami event and celebrated 10 years of artistic excellence and showcased stunning original works by Oscar Ukonu, Egypt Hagan, Sona, Stefan Smith, and Anthony Burks Sr.
Photography by Stephen Rafferty.
More images from the event here.
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