Vizcaya Late: Binding Histories | A Studio Vizcaya Finale

Experience the finale of Binding Histories—a moving, multimedia celebration of Miami’s stories told through handmade books, projection art, and sound.

Over the summer, dozens of community members gathered in Studio Vizcaya to explore their histories and memories through bookmaking. Now, these powerful personal narratives come to life in a stunning outdoor projection created by artists Nicole Combeau and Sean Sullivan.

✨ What to Expect

• An immersive animated installation set against Vizcaya’s Main House façade
• Original artwork, voices, and stories from Miami participants
• A vibrant, family-friendly evening filled with art, community, and connection
• Light, sound, and storytelling woven into one unforgettable night

RAIN OR SHINE | In the event of rain, all activities will move indoors. Ticketholders will receive email updates as needed.

🎟️ TICKET PRICING: $15, Adults (ages 13+) | $5, Children (ages 6–12) | FREE, Children ages 5 and under

· Early Bird Special: Save 20% when you buy by noon on Thursday, July 10

· Free Admission: Available starting July 10 for SNAP/WIC participants, U.S. military, and veterans. Learn more

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ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Nicole Combeau is a Miami-based artist and educator whose work centers storytelling, memory, and community building. Her interdisciplinary practice weaves together photography, book arts, and collaborative installations to explore identity, heritage, and belonging. As a first-generation American, Combeau reflects on matrilineal and migration histories, using art as a tool for cultural preservation and connection. Her projects often invite participants to become co-authors, creating space for communities to share, preserve, and celebrate their own stories.

She is an artist-in-residence at the Bakehouse Art Complex, a recipient of two Oolite Arts Ellies Creator Awards (2023 and 2025), and currently works in the Education Department at the Pérez Art Museum Miami, where she organizes the Creative Aging program, a free arts program for adults ages 55+. Combeau earned her BFA in Photography and Video from the School of Visual Arts.

Sean Sullivan, known as Sean Was Here, is a creative technology artist who merges motion graphics and coding to craft mesmerizing 3D projection mapping installations. Inspired by a lifelong fascination with art and technology, Sean creates illusions that transform physical spaces—projecting digital art onto real-world landscapes without the need for screens or headsets. His work has transformed venues like The Ringling Museum of Art, The Bass Museum, Mana Contemporary, Miami Beach Botanical Garden, Live Arts Miami, and Burning Man. Sean values how his art enables viewers to experience digital art as a tangible, shared phenomenon. His installations blend innovation and illusion to connect communities with art’s magic in everyday spaces.

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