Miami Courant

FloodZone, a climate-focused exhibition featuring 47 pieces, is set to open on October 15 at the HistoryMiami Museum. The exhibition, created and curated by Miami-based artist Anastasia Samoylova, will have its largest display in her hometown. Samoylova's work is known for addressing consumerism and environmentalism without sensationalism, focusing on landscapes altered by climate change.

"This project explores how we navigate our space around environmental changes, how we prepare for this moment, and how we live in at-risk areas while economic forces instill a sense of denial and disavowal," said Samoylova. She is a Russian-American artist whose work spans observational photography, studio practice, and installation.

FloodZone offers visitors portraits of locals and scenes depicting flora alongside urban developments replacing natural environments. These are presented in vibrant colors like lush greens, azure blues, and pastel pinks.

Jorge Zamanillo, Executive Director of HistoryMiami Museum, describes Samoylova’s photography as an evocative documentary project: "What this busy community needs desperately is time to reflect on the changes happening around us. FloodZone gives us the space to pause and consider how current realities are impacting our South Florida community."

The exhibition will be displayed at HistoryMiami Museum located at 101 W. Flagler Street until April 17, 2022. It will be open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Admission costs $10 for adults; $8 for seniors and students with ID; $5 for children aged 6-12; while museum members and children under six can enter free of charge.

Visitors can also explore a complementary exhibition titled "storms and flooding in Miami" in the adjacent Photograph Collection Highlights gallery. The exhibition is supported by Miami-Dade County, State of Florida Department of State Division of Arts and Culture, Florida Council on Arts and Culture, John and Susannah Shubin, Sheryl F. Gold, and Touzet Studio. For more information about the exhibitions visit historymiami.org.