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Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator, Inc. (DVCAI) invites audiences to experience Riddims of Graffiti, a dynamic solo exhibition by Izia Lindsay at DVCAI at Barry University, on view from May 14, 2026, to August 14, 2026.
Izia Lindsay, born in Trinidad and Tobago, shares his time between Miami, Florida, and Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Lindsay is a mixed-media artist, muralist, and Assistant Professor in the Department of Graphic Design at Augustana University, who explores symbolism in Caribbean iconography. Working across the Global South and within the regional contemporary arts landscape, Lindsay is an alumnus of the MFA program at the University of Miami and the BFA program at the University of the West Indies. He is a recipient of the 2026 DVCAI Catalyst Fellowship for mid-career exhibition production in honor of Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator’s thirtieth year.
While grounded in graffiti traditions, Lindsay’s work extends toward a sustained investigation of Caribbean identity and post-colonial narrative. Riddims of Graffiti presents a critical examination of Lindsay’s artistic evolution, situating his practice within the intersecting histories of graffiti, Caribbean cultural memory, and contemporary visual art. The exhibition functions as both a personal archive and a cultural discourse, tracing how early encounters with graffiti culture evolved into an expanded visual framework that bridges street practice and institutional space.
Referencing the exhibition’s title, Riddims of Graffiti, Lindsay notes that “the walls carry the same stories as the islands.” Carnival culture represents a foundational influence within the exhibition. Growing up immersed in the performative spectacle of mas (a traditional street parade in Trinidad), Lindsay absorbed an understanding of art as movement, sound, and communal ritual.
Riddims of Graffiti, a solo exhibition by Izia Lindsay, is curated by Rosie Gordon-Wallace, with exhibition design by Danielle Coates, MA, and scholarship and essays developed by DVCAI Scholar-in-Residence, Cristin McKnight Sethi, PhD, and guest scholar Mariah Fox, MFA, with support from the DVCAI Catalyst Fellowship fund, Augustana University, the Barry University Institute for Immigration Studies, and the Monsignor William Barry Library.
Schedule of Events
Exhibition Run: May 14 to August 14, 2026
Exhibition Opening Reception: Thursday, May 14, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Join the artist, Izia Lindsay, the DVCAI curatorial team, and the community to celebrate the opening of Riddims of Graffiti!
Artist Talk: Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
The Artist Talk with Izia Lindsay and the DVCAI curatorial team shares insights into Riddims of Graffiti at DVCAI at Barry University.
Riddims of Graffiti activities take place at DVCAI at Barry, at Barry University, Monsignor William Barry Library, 11300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33161. Please refer to the campus map for directions and parking information. Use of the paid lots, Landon South Parking Lot (entrance on the West side of North Miami Avenue, between NE 111th and 115th Streets), or the Garner Lot (entrance at NE 115th Street, between North Miami Avenue and NE 2nd Avenue) is recommended.
Gallery Hours:
The exhibition will be on view during regularly scheduled Spring and Summer Library hours, Monday though Thursday 7:30 am – 8:00 pm; Friday 7:30 am – 6:00 pm; Saturday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm; Sunday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm, with campus closings observed. Requests for information can be directed to Myah Smith, DVCAI Fellow, by email at myah@dvcaiteam.org or by phone at (786) 294-5182 for exhibition appointments and access. The Library’s main desk number is (305) 899-3760.
DVCAI at Barry University
The contemporary arts programming at DVCAI at Barry University is presented by the non-profit Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator (DVCAI), in partnership with the Barry University Institute for Immigration Studies, at the Monsignor William Barry Library, to benefit the community. Special thanks to the Barry University community and the support of Victor Romano, PhD, Vice Provost for Student Success & Undergraduate Studies, Giselle E. Rios, MM, DMA, Endowed Chair of the Monsignor Bryan O. Walsh Institute for Immigration Studies, Vivica Smith Pierre, MLIS, PhD, Director of Library Services, Monsignor William Barry Library, and their dedicated staff.
Accommodation and Accessibility
For additional information or special requests, please contact Myah Smith, DVCAI Fellow, by email at myah@dvcaiteam.org or by phone at (786) 294-5182 for exhibition appointments and access. The Library’s main desk number is (305) 899-3760.
The exhibition venue is accessible. To request materials in an accessible format at least five days in advance, please contact Rosie Gordon-Wallace, DVCAI President, Curator at rosie@dvcai.org or by phone at (305) 542-4277.
About Barry University
A Catholic institution of higher education, Barry University was founded in 1940 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters. Grounded in the liberal arts tradition, Barry is a scholarly community committed to the highest academic standards in undergraduate, graduate, and professional education. In the Catholic intellectual tradition, the integration of study, reflection, and action informs intellectual life. Faithful to this tradition, a Barry education and university experience foster individual and communal transformation, where learning leads to knowledge and truth, reflection leads to informed action, and a commitment to social justice leads to collaborative service. Barry is a University community where all are welcome.
About the Monsignor William Barry Library at Barry University
Located in the center of Barry University’s Miami Shores campus, the Library is named in loving memory of Monsignor William Barry, one of its founders and an inspirational figure in the Catholic Church within the Archdiocese of Miami. Vivica Smith Pierre, MLIS, PhD, Director of Library Services, an accomplished educator, academic librarian, and researcher, leads the library’s administration and vision.
About Barry University Institute for Immigration Studies
Founding Director Dr. Giselle E. Rios, MM, DMA, guides and implements the vision of the Institute. The Institute for Immigration Studies aims to promote education, preserve stories, and provide resources on the South Florida immigrant experience. The ideas and research generated enable scholars and students to study this immigration experience. The Institute for Immigration Studies hosts Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator at Barry University.
About Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator
Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator (DVCAI) is a non-profit arts organization dedicated to promoting, nurturing, and cultivating the vision and diverse creativity of emerging artists from the Caribbean, Latin American, and African American Diaspora through experimentation, exhibitions, artists-in-residence programs, international cultural exchanges, Artist Catalyst Fellowships, and dialogue in contemporary art. DVCAI partners with funding and presenting organizations to enhance artist professional development experiences in the Caribbean, nationally, and internationally. For more information, please visit https://www.
Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator is generously supported by the Knight Foundation, the Mellon Foundation, and the Ford Foundation. Programs are made possible with support from the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor, and the Board of County Commissioners. Exhibitions, residencies, performances, and the DVCAI archive are supported by CreARTE, the Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation at The Miami Foundation, South Arts, National Performance Network (NPN), the Andy Warhol Foundation, Readytex Art Gallery, The Garner Foundation, the Wege Foundation, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), Digital Library of the Caribbean (dLOC), and the University of Miami Libraries.
