Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator presents ‘Riddims of Graffiti,’ a solo exhibition by Izia Lindsay
The Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator, Inc. (DVCAI) is set to unveil Riddims of Graffiti, a solo exhibition by Trinidad and Tobago-born artist Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator, Inc. fellow Izia Lindsay, on view from May 14 through August 14, 2026 at DVCAI at Barry University in Miami. The exhibition opening reception will take place […] The post Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator presents ‘Riddims of Graffiti,’ a solo exhibition by Izia Lindsay appeared first on CNW Network.
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The Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator, Inc. (DVCAI) is set to unveil Riddims of Graffiti, a solo exhibition by Trinidad and Tobago-born artist Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator, Inc. fellow Izia Lindsay, on view from May 14 through August 14, 2026 at DVCAI at Barry University in Miami.
The exhibition opening reception will take place on Thursday, May 14 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., followed by an artist talk on Saturday, May 16 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission to all events is free.
Lindsay, a mixed-media artist, muralist, and Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at Augustana University, divides his time between Miami and Sioux Falls, South Dakota. His practice explores Caribbean iconography, graffiti traditions, and post-colonial narratives through a lens shaped by his upbringing in Trinidad and Tobago. He is an alumnus of both the MFA program at the University of Miami and the BFA program at the University of the West Indies.
A recipient of the 2026 DVCAI Catalyst Fellowship, Lindsay develops work that bridges street culture and institutional art spaces, positioning graffiti not only as aesthetic expression but also as cultural record.
Riddims of Graffiti examines the evolution of Lindsay’s visual language, tracing how early engagement with graffiti culture expanded into a broader investigation of Caribbean identity, memory, and diaspora experience. The exhibition functions as both archive and critique, reflecting on how informal urban mark-making intersects with contemporary art systems.
Referencing the show’s title, Lindsay describes his work as rooted in shared cultural storytelling: “the walls carry the same stories as the islands.” A central influence in the exhibition is Caribbean carnival culture, particularly the Trinidadian tradition of mas, which informs his understanding of art as movement, sound, and collective ritual.
The exhibition is curated by Rosie Gordon-Wallace, with exhibition design by Danielle Coates, MA. Scholarly contributions are provided by DVCAI Scholar-in-Residence Dr. Cristin McKnight Sethi and guest scholar Mariah Fox, MFA. The project is supported by the DVCAI Catalyst Fellowship Fund, Augustana University, the Barry University Institute for Immigration Studies, and the Monsignor William Barry Library.
Events will be held at DVCAI at Barry University, located within the Monsignor William Barry Library at 11300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, Florida. Gallery hours follow the library’s regular schedule, with visiting times available throughout the spring and summer term. Campus parking is available via designated lots.
For additional information or exhibition access, contact DVCAI Fellow Myah Smith at myah@dvcaiteam.org or (786) 294-5182.
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