Opening Reception: The Academy in Peril

An opening reception introduces a new solo exhibition by artist Ritchard Rodriguez, exploring the intersection of past and present through abstraction. Taking place Tuesday, April 7 at the Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay, the event marks the debut of The Academy in Peril, presented by Gato Gordo Gallery. Guests can view the work in the hotel’s lobby setting while engaging with the artist and fellow attendees.

The exhibition brings together newly created abstract compositions alongside reworked pieces from Rodriguez’s earlier period in Paris, creating a dialogue between academic tradition and contemporary expression. His practice reflects an ongoing process of revisiting and transforming earlier work, emphasizing evolution in both technique and concept.