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Heart to Heart | Painting with Roots & Resilience with Maria Fernanda Vogel
What does it mean to create art that carries culture, memory & celebration all at once?
In this first fully bilingual episode of Heart to Heart, I sit down with acclaimed artist Maria Fernanda Vogel, recently named Artist of the Year for the @kiwaniscluboflittlehavana Carnaval Miami 2026. Known for her vibrant, expressive work that blends Latin heritage with contemporary design, Maria Fernanda shares the story behind her artistic journey & the inspiration that fuels her creations.
We talk about the role of art in community as well as the cultural heartbeat of Carnaval Miami & how creativity…
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