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SUMMARY:Germane Barnes: Play-House
DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) invites visitors to step 
 back in time and explore a vanishing aspect of Miami's history through the
  exhibit titled Germane Barnes: Play-House\, running from June 12 to Novem
 ber 17. This thought-provoking installation pays tribute to the unique sho
 tgun houses that were once a staple in neighborhoods such as Overtown and 
 Coconut Grove. Renowned architect and designer Germane Barnes transforms M
 OCA’s Paradise Courtyard into a playful environment featuring a minimali
 st replica of a shotgun house\, creating a space that encourages explorati
 on and discovery.\n\nHistorically\, shotgun houses are characterized by th
 eir narrow\, linear design\, common in the American South. These simple\, 
 wooden structures often provided housing for workers living close to their
  jobs. However\, many of these historic homes have been replaced by larger
 \, multifamily units\, altering the architectural landscape of Miami. In P
 lay-House\, Barnes presents a stripped-down version of these homes\, const
 ructed with raw lumber to emphasize their often-overlooked significance in
  the city’s history. This installation highlights the essential contribu
 tions of Black labor to Miami's development\, from the construction of bui
 ldings to the operation of hotels and entertainment venues.\n\nVisitors ha
 ve the opportunity to engage with the history of these iconic homes throug
 h VR-activated archives that showcase images from turn-of-the-century news
 paper articles and resources from the Black Archives. By integrating techn
 ology\, Play-House seeks to preserve the stories and significance of these
  spaces\, offering a powerful reflection on how architecture influences id
 entity and community.\n\nGermane Barnes\, the visionary behind this instal
 lation\, is a Miami-based architect and artist whose work explores the int
 ricate relationship between architecture and identity. As an Associate Pro
 fessor and the Director of The Community Housing &amp\; Identity Lab (CHIL
 ) at the University of Miami School of Architecture\, Barnes's research an
 d design practices have garnered recognition from prestigious institutions
  such as The Museum of Modern Art in New York\, San Francisco Museum of Mo
 dern Art\, and The National Museum of African American History and Culture
 . His innovative approach\, particularly in focusing on Black domesticity\
 , has established him as a rising star in contemporary architecture.\n\nTh
 rough Germane Barnes: Play-House\, MOCA not only honors the architectural 
 legacy of shotgun houses but also invites the community to reflect on the 
 profound impact of these structures on the collective memory of Miami. Thi
 s exhibit serves as a reminder of the rich narratives embedded within the 
 city’s architectural fabric\, urging visitors to recognize and appreciat
 e the histories that have shaped their environment.\n\nGET TICKETS\n
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LOCATION:Museum of Contemporary Art\, 770 NE 125th St. North Miami\, Miami\
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