Lisa Lebofsky

As Miami’s original and longest running contemporary art fair and second most attended fair globally, Art Miami is consistently recognized as a leading destination for the acquisition of the most...

Nature, and more specifically animal life, was the first subject represented in the visual arts, as early as 45,500 years ago, archaeologists believe. With depictions ranging from literal to abstract, the natural world mesmerizes by its complex existence: a balancing act of frailty and resilience, frequently acting as metaphor for the human experience. Landscapes and seascapes showcase nature’s beauty while offering a sense of place. Plants and produce can be elevated within the artificial stage of a still life to offer focused study in a humanized context. Even the ephemerality of light, air, and absence are a stimulus for artists to re-interpret their surroundings.