Kayli Higgins

Miami is often celebrated for its beaches, nightlife, and vibrant cultural mix. Yet woven into that image is another story – one that lingers in shadows and whispers. Step inside a luxury hotel, wander a waterfront estate, or pause in a historic cemetery, and you’ll find that Miami’s haunted landmarks open a window into the city’s history. They serve as portals into the city’s layered past, where history, legend, and collective memory intertwine to shape the identity of Miami as we know it today.

Silence hangs in the gallery until the work seems to move — a world cut with exacting patience, and alive with intent. The artist behind these works, Hiromi Mizugai Moneyhun, was born and raised in Kyoto, Japan, and moved to Jacksonville, Florida, in 2004. Largely self-taught, she blends traditional Japanese visual forms with the bold modernity of contemporary Japan, creating intricate three-dimensional paper cuts that feel both playful and vividly alive.

In Miami’s ever-evolving fashion landscape, secondhand shopping has quietly moved to the forefront. Once seen as a niche interest, thrifting is now shaping the way a new generation approaches style, sustainability, and personal expression. Across the city, vintage boutiques, curated flea markets, and independent resellers are redefining the shopping experience, offering alternatives that prioritize both individuality and environmental responsibility.