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Alexandra Martinez

Alexandra Martinez is an arts and culture writer based in Miami. She graduated from Columbia University in 2014 with a bachelor's in film studies. Find her at alexandra-martinez.net.

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Artist and Designer Elle Barbeito Hunts Pythons and Reincarnates Them as Fashion

By Alexandra Martinez
Jan 4, 2022

As Elle Barbeito's garments go out into the world, a piece of the Everglades goes with them.
Artist David Best Is Building a Temple for Parkland to Burn

By Alexandra Martinez
Feb 4, 2019

From afar, David Best’s temples resemble a Western take on Jain or Japanese places of worship: thirty-five feet of cut pinewood arranged in mosaic patterns of swirls and flowers, reaching into a crisp peak pointing toward the heavens. Up close, names of loved ones can be seen written on the delicate layers of wood; photos and memorabilia from a time lost are sandwiched behind the structure.
Which Miami Neighborhood Will Be the Next Wynwood?

By Alexandra Martinez
Apr 26, 2016

The low-rise warehouse district on East 45th Street in Hialeah is filled with noisy clutter from auto mechanics' shops and cafeterias during the day. But on a recent Saturday night, the humid air was glued to the concrete. It was quiet. At 11th Avenue, the faint vibrations of hip-hop bass...
MasterMind 2016 Finalist: Filmmakers Eric Mainade and the Meza Brothers Shed Light on Migrant Workers with Boniato

By Alexandra Martinez
Feb 18, 2016

This year's three MasterMind Award winners — chosen from a group of ten finalists — will be announced February 18 at Artopia, our annual soirée celebrating Miami culture. For tickets and more information, visit newtimesartopia.com. A night deep in the Southwest Florida farmlands means silence. During the day, tourists and city...
MasterMind 2016 Finalist: VJ Jason Boogie Takes Projection Mapping to a Whole New Level

By Alexandra Martinez
Feb 16, 2016

This year's three MasterMind Award winners — chosen from a group of ten finalists — will be announced February 18 at Artopia, our annual soirée celebrating Miami culture. For tickets and more information, visit newtimesartopia.com. Imagine an enchanted triangular portal. White lights synced to ethereal beats illuminate the cavernous walls. As you...

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