Image: Wolfsonian-FIU, Miami
The Wolfsonian–FIU will present ‘Beyond the Pages: Cinderella (The Sophisticated)’ on Friday, August 7, 2026, offering a close look at a rare 1926 publication that reworks the fairy tale through Art Deco-inspired woodcut illustrations. The event is scheduled for 7 to 8:30 pm at The Wolfsonian–FIU in Miami Beach.
The museum frames the program as part of ‘Beyond the Pages,’ a series that explores novels through the lens of the collection. According to the event listing, the program is facilitated by chief librarian Frank Luca and draws on themes from recent exhibitions. The event listing also names Holland Robinson and Mac Harshberger in connection with ‘Cinderella (The Sophisticated).’
The Wolfsonian–FIU presents the event within its broader public programming around art, design, talks, tours and workshops. The museum describes itself as a place where objects and design are used to reveal how the past influences the present and shapes the future, and its online “What’s On” pages show a mix of events, exhibitions and digital experiences.
At the center of the program is the 1926 publication itself, described by the museum as rare and visually distinctive. The announcement highlights its Art Deco-inspired woodcut illustrations and the way those images transform the classic Cinderella story into a reimagined fairy-tale world. No further publication details are provided in the source material, but the emphasis is clearly on the book as both a literary object and a design artifact.
The listing identifies the venue as The Wolfsonian–FIU @ 1001 Washington Avenue in Miami Beach, and the event is marked free with registration required. The museum’s site also notes that Florida residents receive free admission, although that general admission policy is separate from the event listing itself.
Accessibility information is included in the announcement: anyone needing ADA accommodation or materials in an accessible format is directed to contact FIU’s Office of Civil Rights at 305-348-2785 or accommodations@fiu.edu at least seven business days before the event or as early as possible. The program is also presented alongside related ‘Beyond the Pages’ events listed on the page, including ‘The Vortex,’ ‘Nylon’ and ‘Hawaii Says “Aloha”’.
