Ambient Exploration

Ambient Exploration is an exploratory wandering tour led by Sierra Grace (lushsuburb) of Downtown Miami’s ambiance and commercial archaeology, with the goal of encouraging participants to reclaim their neighborhoods via studying their surroundings for clues to the past, present, and future.

Inspired by the concept of psychogeography (the exploration of urban environments that emphasizes interpersonal connections to places and arbitrary routes), participants will embark on an observation-based walking tour of Downtown Miami. Starting at Bayside Marketplace and ending at the Ultramont Mall, the tour will consist of pre-selected stops of special interest to Sierra, as well as allow for new paths of least resistance, which may naturally occur during aimless strolls. 

While overviewing the roadside architecture, abandoned places, and new development of Downtown Miami, there will be occasional “survey stops" along the route where participants will act as amateur above ground archaeologists, documenting their surroundings via photography. The observational tools gained during their explorations will empower participants to become more informed, active citizens, who are able to champion key issues and contribute to the collective memories and histories of their neighborhoods. 

After the wandering tour, participants are invited to Over Under for an “Artender” experience where they will be guided to write poems inspired by what they saw and the images they captured. Then, we will turn those poems and images into memes to share these new perspectives on Downtown Miami via the infinite expanses of the internet. 

Happy Hour pricing (BOGO beers, wines, wells & frozen drinks plus $3 off bar snacks) courtesy of our friends at Over Under. 

• Thursday, April 25, 2024 | 6-9 pm
• Meet at Bayside Marketplace
• Tiered pricing: Discounted - $15 This tier should be considered if the cost of the general admission ticket would prevent you from being able to attend this event.

Facilitator Bio

Sierra Grace is a multidisciplinary artist working within photo, video, and installation. Her blasé approach to photographing the beauty found in day-to-day suburban banality blends elements of subtle humor with lush melancholia.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Bayside Marketplace, 401 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, United States