{"id":234993,"date":"2026-04-17T00:25:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T00:25:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/234993\/"},"modified":"2026-04-17T00:25:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T00:25:09","slug":"murals-from-miamis-historic-overtown-land-at-mia-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/234993\/","title":{"rendered":"Murals from Miami\u2019s historic Overtown land at MIA"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Exhibition celebrates the neighborhood\u2019s 130 years during Miami-Dade 250<\/p>\n

Miami International Airport is using its global stage to spotlight the history and cultural legacy of Miami\u2019s Overtown neighborhood through Telling Overtown Stories, Saying Their Names, a new exhibition featuring three interactive wall murals by local African American artists. The installation, located at MIA\u2019s Connecting Communities Wall near door 11 on the arrivals level of Concourse E, pre-security, will be on display until October 13, 2026.<\/p>\n

Showcasing this impressive exhibition at MIA during the same months as our FIFA World Cup matches and Miami-Dade 250 events creates a unique opportunity to share Overtown\u2019s story with visitors from around the globe, to honor and recognize the contributions of Overtown\u2019s Black communities, to celebrate the pride of their enduring legacy, and to highlight their ongoing impact.<\/p>\n

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.<\/p>\n

In partnership with the Miami Museum of Contemporary Art of the African Diaspora (Miami MoCAAD), the exhibition features vinyl replicas of three permanent murals located at historic Overtown landmarks. The murals allow viewers to explore the rich tapestry of Historic Overtown \u2013 which celebrates its 130-year anniversary this year \u2013 through visual art, oral histories, augmented reality, and QR codes that link to articles and interviews by Black Miami historians.<\/p>\n

Overtown\u2019s cultural legacy reflects a rich history that connects Miami to the global African Diaspora. Through our partnership with Miami International Airport, we are transforming a highly visible public space into a platform that brings these stories to an international audience. Shaped by the influences of the Bahamas, Haiti, Jamaica, and beyond, Overtown embodies the spirit and cultural depth that define Miami itself. This exhibition invites travelers to engage, reflect, and experience these narratives, demonstrating the power of collaboration to elevate history, amplify artistry, and connect communities across borders.<\/p>\n

Marilyn Holifield, Co-founder, Miami MoCAAD.<\/p>\n

OVERtown: Our Family Tree, by Anthony \u201cMojo\u201d Reed II, is at the law office building constructed and owned by Judge Lawson E. Thomas, an early civil rights activist and Miami-Dade County\u2019s first Black judge who presided over the nation\u2019s only racially segregated court system.<\/p>\n

Reginald O\u2019Neal\u2019s International Longshoreman Association Local 1416, located at the Local 1416 Union Hall, commemorates the longshoremen\u2019s pivotal role in advancing and advocating for Miami\u2019s Black community and providing economic ladders to the middle class.<\/p>\n

Stefan Smith\u2019s Overtown Pitch: Game Changers at the historic Carver Hotel site, featuring images of soccer superstars Kylian Mbappe and Crystal Dunn, celebrates soccer through an innovative blend of figurative and abstract art and technology. QR codes in Smith\u2019s mural invite viewers to engage with stories of Black soccer players who have left their mark on the sport and to participate in a penalty-kick shootout game.<\/p>\n

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By bringing recreations of permanent Overtown murals into an accessible public space, Miami MoCAAD aims to expand access and create new ways for residents, families, and youth across Miami-Dade County, as well as national and international visitors, to experience Miami\u2019s cultural heritage while reimagining spaces where art, history, technology, and community intersect. As the nation marks its semi-quincentennial, this exhibition pays tribute to the lasting influence of the African Diaspora in Overtown and beyond, inspiring a more inclusive vision of our past, present, and future.<\/p>\n

Miami MoCAAD is dedicated to harnessing innovation to showcase contemporary visual arts production of the Global African Diaspora, leveraging traditional and technology-infused platforms. The museum presents art through online virtual reality exhibitions, interactive murals with augmented reality accessible on-site in the community and on phones via the website, and traditional onsite exhibitions through collaborations.<\/p>\n

MIA Galleries, established in 1996, is managed by the MIA\u2019s Fine Arts and Cultural Affairs Division. Its mission is to enhance the travel environment by presenting exhibitions and showcasing works that celebrate the rich culture, diverse landscape, and artistic resources of the local community. MIA Galleries aims to elevate the passenger experience by curating a visually stimulating atmosphere that is contemporary, thought-provoking, and reflective of the cultural depth and creativity of the South Florida region.<\/p>\n

Miami International Airport, America\u2019s busiest airport for international freight and the second busiest for international passengers, is receiving an unprecedented investment of $12 billion in capital improvements and maintenance upgrades. MIA offers more flights to Latin America and the Caribbean than any other U.S. airport and is also the leading economic engine for Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida, generating business revenue of $181 billion and approximately 60 percent of all international visitors to Florida annually.<\/p>\n


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