Hanging around

NINA JOHNSON

WORK • Thursday Routine

NINA JOHNSON • senior director • Nina Johnson 
Neighborhood you work in: Little Haiti
Neighborhood you live in: Shorecrest

It’s Thursday morning. What’s the scene at your workplace?
Thursdays are often busy for us because it’s our typical opening day. I’ve owned a contemporary art gallery in Miami since 2007, so I have my daily routine down pat — though a big trick is trying not to let anything become routine, no matter how long you’ve been at it. I often bring my dog to work. I sit down at my desk and get right to email, after which I run through my to-do lists. I try to get this done before noon, because once the clock strikes 12p, I never know who may walk through the door. Walking visitors through the shows is still often the best part of my job. 

What’s on the agenda for today?
Today, we’re working on prep for Miami Art Week. This year we’re opening three shows by Patrick Dean Hubbell, Estefania Puerta, and Josue Sanchez. Este will be flying in next week to hang her show early so we can give PAMM’s incredible International Women’s Committee a sneak peek in advance of the fairs, and we’re preparing for that. 

Any bar or restaurant plans today, tonight, this weekend?
Tonight I’m headed to Sunny’s. I’m thrilled that it’s back, and you can find me there (along with everyone else) at least once a week. The atmosphere is gorgeous, the music is always on point, and who doesn’t love to end their night with a steak and a chilled Manhattan? For a sunset drink, always The Cleat! 

How about a little leisure or culture? 
My boys play baseball, so three days a week you can find me on the field. I’ve come to love it. When it's the season, we take them to Marlins games as often as possible.

Any weekend getaways? 
This weekend I’m headed to Goldeneye, Jamaica.

What was your last great vacation?
My last trip was to New York City to see my husband Daniel Milewski play at David Zwirner for Jarrett Earnest’s “Feint of Heart” release, a compilation of art essays by Dave Hickey. I still love staying at The Bowery Hotel. I also loved eating at The Commerce Inn.