EXILE has an extensive history of offering free and inclusive events that celebrate print culture in our community.
We offer educational workshops, exhibitions, performances, readings, and talks, as well as organizing the annual Miami Zine Fair.
EXILE has an extensive history of offering free and inclusive events that celebrate print culture in our community.
We offer educational workshops, exhibitions, performances, readings, and presentations, as well as organizing the annual Miami Zine Fair.
Upcoming
02/19
2025
5 pm-7 pm
The Wetlab
4600 Rickenbacker Cswy Key Biscayne, FL
The Meremaid Victory Toast
Join us on February 19, 2025, at The Wetlab for a victory toast to Lily Vidal (@lilyvidal)—the fearless seeker who uncovered the elusive Meremaid and claimed victory in this unforgettable hunt. After weeks of mystery, intrigue, and relentless pursuit, Lily cracked the clues and surfaced with the prize –The Meremaid, a stunning new sculpture by Long. Now, it’s time to celebrate! Expect an evening of oceanic revelry, good company, and well-earned toasts in honor of the champion of the Meremaid Hunt. Whether you searched high and low or simply cheered from the sidelines, this is a moment for all to enjoy
This evening of nautical lore and artistic exploration marks the start of a thrilling journey as participants decode clues, visit remarkable locations, and unravel the mystery to discover the ultimate prize: The Meremaid, a stunning new sculpture by Long. Pick up your zine, meet the artist, and celebrate the intersection of art, history, and the thrill of discovery.
The Meremaid Hunt, a zine by Miami-based artist Justin H. Long is an unforgettable treasure hunt through Miami-Dade’s hidden gems.
Follow @themeremaidhunt on Instagram for exclusive clues, updates, and tips to guide your adventure—let the hunt begin!
Click here for more info!
4/19
2025
12-5 pm
Paradise Plaza in the Design District
MIAMI ZINE FAIR 2025
EXILE Projects is thrilled to announce that the next Miami Zine Fair will take place on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 12–5 PM at Paradise Plaza in the Design District!
This year’s Fair is extra special as it celebrates EXILE’s 10th anniversary. In honor of this milestone, we’re organizing an unforgettable event featuring interactive artwork, new zine releases, hands-on workshops, and more.
Since its inception in April 2015, as part of O, Miami Poetry Month, the Miami Zine Fair has become a vibrant hub for self-publishing and creativity. Each year, it brings together 150+ artists, writers, illustrators, activists, and poets, with a dynamic mix of performances, site-specific artworks, demonstrations, podcasts, and other exciting activities.
The Fair showcases the incredible diversity of makers embracing independent publishing in Miami and beyond, welcoming people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Visitors can explore immersive installations, multimedia activations, and hundreds of zines—ranging from the handmade to the expertly crafted—created by local and international artists. It’s a sensory-rich experience where the public is invited to touch, peruse, and even smell the works on display.
Join us in celebrating a decade of EXILE and an amazing day of creativity, community, and discovery! For more information, please visit miamizinefair.com
02/23
2025
3 pm-4 pm
Books & Books in Coral Gables
ESPRESSO EDITIONS #4
This month, we are excited to welcome artist Anastasia Samoylova as our guest speaker. Through her acclaimed monographs—FloodZone, Floridas, Image Cities, and Adaptation—Samoylova explores themes of climate change, cultural identity, and the evolving visual language of cities. We’ll discuss her artistic approach, creative process, and how she harnesses publishing as a platform to share her vision with a wider audience.
Moderated by Amanda Keeley, Espresso Editions invites artists, designers, and curators to delve into their inspirations, creative journeys, and the challenges of making art in an era of cultural and environmental transformation. Join us for an intimate, coffee-fueled conversation on the power of photography, storytelling, and advocacy through books.
Espresso Editions is generously supported by the City of Coral Gables and celebrates the vibrant voices and processes behind the independent publishing movement in South Florida.
Espresso Editions is generously supported by the City of Coral Gables and invites audiences to discover the vibrant stories and processes behind the artist book movement in South Florida.
About:
Anastasia Samoylova is an American artist (b. 1984, Russia) who alternates between observational photography and studio practice. A survey of her work was presented at the Saatchi Gallery, London, from November 4, 2024, to January 20, 2025. Her exhibition, 'Floridas: Anastasia Samoylova and Walker Evans,' is on view at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, from October 14, 2024, to May 11, 2025.
Upon relocating to Miami, Florida, in 2016, she pursued observational photographic practice, leading to her first monograph, FloodZone, which formed a study on the visualization of environmental threats posed to flood-risked communities in Miami and beyond. In her Floridas project, she gestures toward the state of Florida itself, forming a kaleidoscopic and contradictory portrait of how the state’s unique cultural and political psyche manifests in visual form. In 2023, Samoylova produced the Image Cities project, in which she trained her lens globally within some of the world’s most significant urban centers while examining the images that cover their surfaces.
Her work is in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; Perez Art Museum, Miami; High Museum of Art, Atlanta; and Museum of Contemporary Photography, Chicago; among others. Published monographs include FloodZone (Steidl, 2019), Floridas (Steidl, 2022), Image Cities (Fundación Mapfre/Hatje Cantz 2023), and Adaptation (Thames & Hudson, 2024).
