{"id":185710,"date":"2026-03-10T14:40:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T14:40:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/185710\/"},"modified":"2026-03-10T14:40:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T14:40:10","slug":"ccucu-gall-art-the-brickell-key-gallery-aka-b-k-g-makes-history-as-the-first-art-gallery-on-brickell-key-opening-on-march-13th-with-a-solo-exhibition-by-ricardo-garcia-inspired-by","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/185710\/","title":{"rendered":"Ccucu Gall-Art \u2013 The Brickell Key Gallery aka B K G -Makes History as the First Art Gallery on Brickell Key, Opening on March 13th with a Solo Exhibition by Ricardo Garcia\u2026 Inspired by the Old Masters"},"content":{"rendered":"

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No where better to hear it than from the actual source, Andreina Kissane Director of Ccucu Gall Art \u2013 The Brickell Key Gallery, aka B K G and writer of the Curator\u2019s Desk. Andreina shares firsthand how passion, business and creativity merged to form a spectacular art venue.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The time is now. Miami\u2019s cultural landscape continues to evolve and Brickell Key is about to\u00a0 welcome an extraordinary artistic presence. B K G is thrilled to announce its opening on March\u00a0 13th with a special solo exhibition by Master Artist Ricardo Garc\u00eda, marking the arrival of a\u00a0 remarkable talent in contemporary art. This will be a special and beautiful event at this beautiful\u00a0 Island Gallery.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Curator\u2019s Desk had the pleasure to meet with artist Ricardo Garc\u00eda, whose thoughtful\u00a0 approach to craftsmanship and artistic heritage reveals a deep reverence for art history combined\u00a0 with a bold contemporary vision.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ricardo Garc\u00eda (Havana, Cuba, 1961) is a Cuban-born visual artist whose artistic and\u00a0 professional development took place in Caracas, Venezuela, where he graduated from the Hans\u00a0 Neumann Institute of Design. Over the years, Garc\u00eda has developed an impressive international\u00a0 career, exhibiting his work in Germany, Venezuela and the United States.\u00a0<\/p>\n

A defining milestone in his career came when he received the Armando Rever\u00f3n Award in\u00a0 Visual Arts at the prestigious Arturo Michelena Salon in Valencia, Venezuela, one of the\u00a0 country\u2019s most respected recognitions in the visual arts. This honor celebrated Garc\u00eda\u2019s\u00a0 exceptional ability to merge Renaissance techniques with contemporary materials, positioning\u00a0 him as a master artist whose work bridges centuries of artistic tradition.\u00a0<\/p>\n

At the heart of Garc\u00eda\u2019s practice lies a profound dialogue with the Old Masters. Working\u00a0 primarily on wooden panels (tavola), he constructs layered compositions reminiscent of\u00a0 historical retables and sacred architectural structures. His surfaces are meticulously prepared\u00a0 with refined stucco applications that create luminosity and depth. Garcia does this while\u00a0 incorporating materials such as jute canvas, gold leaf, perforations, steel elements, sanguine,\u00a0 charcoal, and natural pigments.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In keeping with Renaissance traditions, Garc\u00eda transfers preliminary drawings onto the final\u00a0 surface through methods reminiscent of Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Raphael. Through\u00a0 this disciplined process, he reinterprets historical craftsmanship through a contemporary lens,\u00a0 transforming centuries-old techniques into powerful modern works of art. The result is a body of\u00a0 work that evokes both spiritual architecture and contemporary abstraction, which invites viewers\u00a0 to contemplate the relationship between tradition, structure and innovation. This solo exhibition\u00a0 at B K G will run from March 19th through June, offering collectors, residents, and visitors a rare\u00a0 opportunity to experience the work of a recognized master artist whose practice connects\u00a0 Renaissance mastery with contemporary artistic exploration.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Opening Date: March 13th, 2026\u00a0<\/p>\n

Exhibition Dates: March- June 2026\u00a0<\/p>\n

Location: Ccucu Gall-Art \u2013 The Brickell Key Gallery (BKG) 701 Brickell Key Blvd, Suite\u00a0 CU-1 Miami, FL\u00a0<\/p>\n

Initial Opening Hours following the March 13th Soft Opening: Thursday \u2013 Friday 2:00-6:00 pm and Saturday 11:00-3:00 pm or by appointment.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For more information or to RSVP to opening event (make reference to Curator\u2019s Desk) email us at\u00a0 ccucugallart@gmail.com\u00a0<\/p>\n

www.ccucu.com @ccucugallart<\/p>\n

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For more information regarding The Curator\u2019s Desk and upcoming events, please contact\u00a0 us via CommunityNewspapers.com or email us at ccucugallart@gmail.com.<\/p>\n

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