Louise Irvine The Spirit of Ubuntu is spreading in South Florida. The ancient African philosophy translates to “I am because we are” or “We are because of others,” which is the affirmation of the Ardmore community in KwaZulu-Natal. This guiding principle has become a way of life for the successful

Dive into WMODA this summer and cool off to beat the heat of the blazing Florida sun and humid rainstorms. Have fun with our mermaid tail photo opportunity on loan from Ocean Rescue Alliance International as part of their 1000 Mermaids Project, restoring the coral reefs off Hollywood Beach. Discover

By Louise Irvine Dale Chihuly is considered the visionary pioneer of the American Studio Glass Movement. Through constant experimentation and boundary-breaking projects, Chihuly has changed the way the world thinks about glass. No longer just a functional material, glass has become an exciting and compelling medium for artistic expression. The

By Louise Irvine Floriography is the “language of flowers,” and secret messages were communicated through “talking bouquets” to circumvent the strict etiquette of the Victorian era. A detailed knowledge of flowers was an essential part of life and love for fashionable ladies, and British potters produced an abundance of floral

Ignite Your Passion for the Fired Arts May is Membership Month at WMODA, and we are thrilled to introduce new ways to experience the magic of our museum. Last year, the incredible support of our Fired Arts family empowered us to host engaging programs, vibrant events, and hands-on workshops that

The striking Mega Kaleidoscope mosaic mural at WMODA was acquired by Arthur Wiener after a visit to Allison Eden Studios in Brooklyn, where he encountered her extraordinary craftsmanship using hand-cut stained-glass and mirror mosaics, created without machinery. With her luminous, kaleidoscopic compositions, Allison Eden captures fleeting optical beauty and transforms

By Louise Irvine Alan Tinter has been collecting kaleidoscopes since the 1980s, and he is excited to introduce this intriguing art form to WMODA as part of our International Museum Day celebrations on May 17. Alan will showcase some of his favorite kaleidoscopes created by contemporary designers, featuring fused, slumped,

Calling all WMODA Friends and Family! We are officially live with our campaign in the Miami New Times Best of 2026 Edition! Help us keep the momentum going by sharing this with your community and encouraging them to vote for us daily! We are up for the following categories: Best