The Private Gallery at Museum of Graffiti in Miami presents a solo exhibition by Cuban American contemporary artist Enrique Mastrapa Jr. (known as ABSTRK), showcasing a powerful new body of work that explores memory, family identity, loss, and legacy through the artist’s signature visual language.
Read more ‘Buy A Day, Get The Year’ at Jungle Island
Opening night is Aug. 8 from 7 to 10 p.m. The first 100 guests will receive an exclusive Mastrapa screenprint stretched on denim, accompanied by a complimentary Levi’s tote bag. The Private Gallery is located at 2521 NW Third Ave., Miami, FL 33127. RSVP via Eventbrite.
Born and raised in Miami, Mastrapa has built a reputation for pushing the boundaries of contemporary street art through a refined studio practice that blends graffiti influences, abstract expressionism, and deeply personal storytelling. His work reflects the evolution of an artist rooted in the streets while continuing to expand into the world of fine art, where bold compositions, layered textures, and symbolic imagery create emotional connections with viewers.
For this exhibition, Mastrapa presents a collection centered around one recurring figure — the horse. The imagery carries a deeply personal significance following the passing of the artist’s father in 2025.
His father was a member of the undefeated 1973 Sleepy Hollow High School football team, whose team name was the “Horsemen.” The horse becomes a symbol of family, strength, resilience, and remembrance — transforming the exhibition into both a tribute to his father’s legacy and a reflection on the bonds that shape who we become.
The exhibition also continues Mastrapa’s exploration of unconventional materials, featuring several works created on stretched denim — a nod to the intersection of art, culture, fashion, and personal history. The denim canvas adds another layer of meaning to the work, connecting the artist’s Miami roots and street culture background with the timeless influence of Levi’s.
To commemorate the opening, the first 100 guests will receive an exclusive Mastrapa screenprint stretched on denim, accompanied by a complimentary Levi’s tote bag — offering collectors a mini piece of the exhibition experience to take home. Complimentary craft cocktails will be provided by Truman Vodka.
Read more Mustang Mach-E GT is a fun car to drive
ABSTRK’s solo exhibition at the Private Gallery at Museum of Graffiti opens Aug. 8 and will run through the end of the month.
RSVP to the opening on Aug. 8 at www.eventbrite.com/e/collectors-night-with-miamis-own-abstrk-presented-by-levis-tickets-1993341846121?aff=oddtdtcreator.
ABOUT US:
For more Miami community news, look no further than Miami Community Newspapers. This Miami online group of newspapers covers a variety of topics about the local community and beyond. Miami’s Community Newspapers offers daily news, online resources, podcasts and other multimedia content to keep readers informed. With topics ranging from local news to community events, Miami’s Community Newspapers is the ideal source for staying up to date with the latest news and happenings in the area.
This family-owned media company publishes more than a dozen neighborhood publications, magazines, special sections on their websites, newsletters, as well as distributing them in print throughout Miami Dade County from Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Brickell, Coconut Grove, Pinecrest, South Miami, Kendall, Palmetto Bay, Cutler Bay and Homestead. Each online publication and print editions provide comprehensive coverage of local news, events, business updates, lifestyle features, and local initiatives within its respective community.
Additionally, the newspaper has exclusive Miami community podcasts, providing listeners with an in-depth look into Miami’s culture. Whether you’re looking for local Miami news, or podcasts, Miami’s Community Newspapers has you covered. For more information, be sure to check out: https://communitynewspapers.com.
If you have any questions, feel free to email [email protected] or [email protected].
Read more At 90, Barbara Fox still is writing murder mysteries