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Mindspace Wynwood Welcomes Casa Atelier Residency
Mindspace Wynwood Welcomes Casa Atelier Residency, Bringing Global Art Into Its Creative Workspace.
December 6th, 2025
Mindspace Wynwood has further enriched its creative environment with the launch of a new rotating art residency in partnership with international arts organization Casa Atelier. On view through December 6, the current residency transforms the boutique coworking space into a dynamic cultural hub, presenting works by three global artists.
Courtesy of CASA ATELIER
Mindspace is a global flexible workspace provider that redefines the workplace experience for companies of all sizes in more than 40 locations worldwide. The Mindspace offering consists of a wide array of services and solutions, ranging from shared spaces and private offices to on-demand meeting rooms and beautiful customizable event spaces.
Featured in the current residency is Brazilian photographer Gabriel Wickbold, one of the country’s most influential contemporary artists. Known for his striking explorations of identity, technology, and the human spirit, Wickbold has exhibited internationally in São Paulo, New York, Stockholm, Lisbon, London, and Miami, with works held in major museum collections. On view at Mindspace Wynwood are selected pieces from his acclaimed series “I Am Light – You Are Light” and “I Am Online.”
Courtesy of CASA ATELIER
Also showcased is Charles Lessa, Casa Atelier’s current artist-in-residence. Based in Crato CE, Brazil, Lessa creates figurative works that blend imagination and reality, bringing to life characters he describes as “convulsively beautiful and mockers.” His expressive, narrative-driven style has earned him a nomination for Brazil’s prestigious PIPA Award.
Rounding out the residency is New York–born Hal Trager, a patron of Casa Atelier, whose work is deeply informed by his unique visual perception. After losing most of the vision in one eye at a young age, Trager developed a dimensional way of seeing the world that now shapes his immersive Op Art. Working primarily with plastic matte film, he creates pieces that challenge viewers to consider depth, structure, and the boundaries of visual experience.
Courtesy of CASA ATELIER
Casa Atelier, which operates residencies in Brazil, New York, and Miami, shares that commitment to fostering collaboration and connection. Casa Atelier’s main concept is an artist residence that connects artists from around the globe to new opportunities and people creating a supportive academic and professional community. Together, Mindspace and Casa Atelier are bringing new cultural vibrancy to Wynwood through curator-led tours, collector visits, and community programming that make contemporary art accessible to all.
Veggies Made Great helped fuel a family-friendly weekend of free workouts, paddleboarding, coffee, small bites, and feel-good fun at 96th Street Park.
May 18, 2026
Surfside brought the good vibes this weekend with Paddletopia 2026, a two-day wellness and outdoor lifestyle event that turned 96th Street Park into a sunny little hub for movement, community, and family-friendly fun.
Held on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the event welcomed kids, adults, fitness lovers, coffee drinkers, paddleboarders, and anyone looking for a fresh-air weekend by the water. The best part? So many of the experiences were free, making it easy for families and locals to drop in, move around, and enjoy the day without overthinking it.
The workout classes were a highlight, bringing plenty of energy to the park with approachable, upbeat sessions that made wellness feel fun instead of intimidating. Between the fitness classes, paddleboarding, live music, wellness activations, and relaxed outdoor atmosphere, Paddletopia had that perfect South Florida mix of active and easygoing.
Of course, no great weekend event is complete without good bites. Veggies Made Great, an official event partner, kept guests fueled with complimentary samples of their veggie-packed favorites, including the Spinach Egg White Frittata and Lemon Blueberry Muffin. The samples were a smart fit for the day: light, wholesome, tasty, and easy to enjoy between activities. Paired with coffee and other small bites available throughout the event, it made for the kind of simple, satisfying spread that both kids and adults could get behind.
The event also had a thoughtful environmental angle through the “Paddle for Plastic” initiative with Plastic Fisherman, encouraging attendees to help clean Surfside canals in exchange for eco-friendly rewards. It added a meaningful layer to the weekend, blending wellness, community, and environmental care in a way that felt natural for a coastal town like Surfside.
Overall, Paddletopia 2026 felt like exactly what a South Florida weekend should be: outdoorsy, welcoming, active, delicious, and just a little bit sun-kissed. From free fitness classes to better-for-you snacks and community-focused fun, Surfside gave families a reason to get outside and enjoy the best of wellness by the water.
To bring a little of that Paddletopia feel-good energy home, check out more of the veggie-packed muffins, frittatas, and easy breakfast favorites from Veggies Made Great at https://www.veggiesmadegreat.com/
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