New airport exhibition features  soccer-themed works by 12 local artists

WHAT:         

Twelve Miami artists inspired by the excitement of soccer and the 2026 FIFA World Cup will discuss their artwork featured in Beyond the Pitch: Artists in Their Field – Miami International Airport’s newest exhibition at the Gate D31 Gallery on view through August 10, which celebrates the global influence of the beautiful game.

Showcasing a wide range of artistic mediums, from painting, drawing, and mixed‑media collage to assemblage, photography, printmaking, textiles, sculpture, and video art, Beyond the Pitch captures the playful parallels between art and soccer while honoring the rich stories and vibrant culture surrounding the world’s most popular sport.

WHO:           

MIA Director and CEO Ralph Cutié

Participating artists Alissa Alfonso, Annick Duvivier, Brian Reedy, Claudio Marcotulli, Ernesto Kunde, Gianna DiBartolomeo, Kristen Thiele, Lili Cantero, Luis Valle, Marcus Rivero, Michelle Weinberg, and R&R Studios.

WHEN:         

Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.

WHERE:       

MIA TSA Checkpoint 4, departures level, near door 9

Media will be escorted post-security to the D31 Gallery

NOTE:

News media planning to attend must RSVP by 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, with their full name and date of birth, and bring a government-issued photo ID to the event.

Miami International Airport, America’s busiest airport for international freight and the second busiest for international passengers, is receiving an unprecedented investment of $14 billion in capital improvements and maintenance upgrades. MIA offers more flights to Latin America and the Caribbean than any other U.S. airport and is also the leading economic engine for Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida, generating $212 billion in business revenue and approximately 60 percent of all international visitors to Florida annually.

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