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Painting of The Deuce sells for $55,000

  • Writer: HQ
    HQ
  • Dec 5, 2025
  • 1 min read

Updated: 2 days ago

The vibrant energy of Miami nightlife has long inspired artists, but few works capture its essence as vividly as Raffi Kalenderian’s recent painting of Mac's Club Deuce. This dive bar, a nearly century-old Miami institution, has drawn a diverse crowd, from local regulars to famous figures like Anthony Bourdain. Kalenderian’s piece, showcased by Los Angeles gallery Gattopardo during Nada Miami, sold for an impressive $55,000 before the fair’s VIP opening. The painting not only celebrates the dive bar’s gritty charm but also weaves in iconic Miami imagery, making it a standout tribute to the city’s nightlife culture. For travelers and nightlife enthusiasts, the painting offers a glimpse into a side of Miami that is often overlooked but deeply cherished by locals.


Read more in Douglas Markowitz's article 'Nightlife scenes and local lore abound at Nada Miami's busy opening', in The Art Newspaper.


A photo of a painting by Raffi Kalenderian of the interior of Mac's Club Deuce, Miami's oldest bar. Filled with vibrant reds and pinks the scene captures a bartender and his patrons in darkness of the bar highlighted by the glow of pink and green neon lights.
Photo of Raffi Kaenderian's painting of Mac's Club Deuce, courtesy of the gallery Gattopardo.



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