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November 15, 2021
Miami Art Week: Neighborhood Guide
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Miami Art Week is upon us, just a few weeks out! We've outlined the Ultimate Guide to Miami Art Week 2021
South Beach
Scope Miami
Celebrating its 20th anniversary edition, SCOPE Miami Beach returns to its bespoke pavilion on the sands of Ocean Drive and 8th Street. With an emphasis on innovation, SCOPE sets itself apart by offering a 360° experience of Contemporary Art that encompasses VIP Programming, immersive Special Projects, compelling brand integrations, and a dynamic array of Museum and Cultural Partners.
Welcome to Flufhaus Art Basel, 9pm Dec 4th The Freehand Hotel
Up until now the opportunity to interact with an NFT, in the physical realm, has been limited, but FLUF world is changing that for its FLUFFLE community. I am thrilled to announce to you the premier of FLUF Haus, FLUF World's interactive and exclusive event to celebrate their newest avatar drops in the metaverse, ushering in the next generation of artistic collectibles.
Artist Agnes Nagy Makes Debut During Miami Art Week
Acclaimed Hungarian sculptor, Agnes Nagy, will make her Miami debut this fall during Miami Art Week with exclusive showings at several satellite events throughout Miami. Nagy creates impressive, realistic animal sculptures that give voice to the soul of her wild subjects. Her exhibit is presented in partnership with South Florida SPCA and the Hungarian Consulate and a portion of the proceeds from each piece sold will benefit the South Florida SPCA, a Miami-Dade nonprofit that rescues and rehabilitates horses and livestock. JBContemporary is an art gallery (located in North Miami Beach) that has partnered with Platform by Sogol Décor to exhibit Agnes Nagy sculptures in Miami Beach during Art Basel from Nov. 30th through February 28.
Amelia ST, Crystal McQueen and Florencia Clement de Grandprey at The Balfour Hotel - Wed. Dec. 1
The Balfour is celebrating female street artists with a cocktail party on Wednesday, December 1 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Chosen for their celebration of both art and beauty, local artists Amelia_ST, Crystal McQueen, and Florencia Clement de Grandprey will exhibit their work, from mixed media to street art and oil paintings, as guests enjoy a live art demonstration. Cocktails and light d'oeuvres will be served for the first hour. The event, sponsored by the GMCVB and in partnership with The L Brand Group and Twenty6North, is free and open to the public
24/7 Art Experiences at The Sagamore Hotel ‘Beyond the Paint’ at The Sagamore Hotel
The Sagamore Hotel, known for its rotating experiences of museum-quality art year-round, kicks off Miami Art week 2021 on Monday, November 29th with their programming titled 'Beyond the Paint'. The hotel’s expansive lobby and entire ground floor will serve as a gallery space; more than half of which will be taken over by BitBasel - Miami’s Crypto Art Community - featuring a variety of NFTs in addition to paintings from renowned artists from around the world. In addition, the 2-story bungalows will be turned into mini-galleries where visiting artists sleep upstairs and display their work downstairs, allowing guests to catch them working on projects as they stroll through the hotel’s recently renovated sculpture gardens. Notable artists on display at The Sagamore include Carlo Sampietro, an urban design artist who explores social and cultural responsibilities through his mixed media work, and French-Brazilian Pop Art couple Léo & Steph.
THE BAZAAR PROJECT AT THE BASS NOV 28 - DEC 5
For one week only, shop at The Bazaar Project at The Bass, an exciting new pop-up shop partnership for museum visitors for a limited time during Miami Art Week!
Starting Sunday, November 28 through Sunday, December 5, visitors of the museum can shop exclusive, eclectic and high-end lifestyle products curated by The Bazaar Shop’s founder Turkish entrepreneur and high-fashion maven, Yeliz Titiz.
Shop luxurious apparel, fine jewelry and unique décor from The Bazaar Project, hand-picked and on display at The Bass Shop, only during Miami Art Week!
Nelly’s List featuring Hanukkah Lighting Ceremony and Jewish Art Display, Saturday, December 4 ( 9 p.m. - 2 a.m.)
Curated by Nelly Rosenking Fronen + the Jason Perez Art Collective + MTLE Studios and hosted by Tibby Camacho, the art and cultural community event will feature LEGENDS Mixed Media and a Judaica Art Basel Showcase with live entertainment in the lobby and pool with a performance of “We Back” by Dre Knight; live body painting; live art demonstration by Jason Skeldon "SKEL" on an exotic car at entry; displayed art by Shlome Hayun, Diane Portwood, Nikolett Vardi, and Neitzah; a Hanukkah Menorah lighting ceremony and more! Additionally, NFTs in exhibit will be available for purchase using cryptocurrency.
Downtown Miami
Gabriel Miami - A Week of Art
Tanja Stadnic - Wed. Dec. 1 at 6 p.m.
Tanja Stadnic is considered the #1 Porsche Artist worldwide, Tanja’s acrylic art features stunning paintings of Porsche sports cars in her instantly recognizable style. At The Gabriel Miami, guests will have the opportunity to paint exotic vehicles alongside Stadnic in an interactive painting demo during an exclusive cocktail soiree on Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. Luxury auto-lovers unite as Porsche luxury vehicles will be on display on the skyscraper exterior.
Back to Healing - Thurs. Dec. 2
Back to Healing (BTH) will bring museum quality art to the Gabriel Miami during a cocktail party on December 2 from 6 p.m 10 p.m. The participating artists that have exhibited at the MOMA and The Whitney, including C. Michael Norton, David Baskin, Zahra Nazari, Mariana Lagunas and more. Back to Healing is a non-profit that has the mission to improve the quality of life of individuals affected by scoliosis
Pop Up & Shop Up Market - Sunday Dec. 5
Pop Up & Shop Up, a local artisan market, will bring the Miami community together on Sunday, December 5 at The Gabriel Miami. Pop Up and Shop Up is the product of Stephani Lamoni, who works with local artisans and craftsmen in South Florida, providing a platform to sell their creative items. The Art Week community market at The Gabriel Miami will highlight minority-owned businesses and showcase locally-made products, including makeup, skincare, haircare, artisan goods, homemade jewelry, works of art, sustainable fashion and more.
Womanish Take Over Miami Art Week
WOMANISH, the newest pop-up museum and Instagrammable experience all about women, will kick off their Miami Art Week events starting from December 3rd - 5th. The exhibit, created by Black female founders and sisters Dionna and Danyelle Gray, features one-of-a-kind large room activations with vividly-colored wall murals and creative installations from local and national female artists that incorporate elements inspired by Miami culture or global views around womxn issues. The visual and physical experience will take visitors into 15 different rooms each focusing on a different "ish" factor of womanhood experience by womxn, such as "Censoredish," "Selfish", "Moodyish," "Consumerish," and "Fleurish.", bringing awareness to important womxn issues. The exhibit will be open on Friday from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Wynwood
Another Wing by DJ Khaled drops “Bling Wings” made with edible 24k gold and diamonds exclusively for Art Basel Miami 2021
Not to ever be outdone, Emmy award winning producer, Miami native, and recently minted chicken wing mogul DJ Khaled, will be bringing this year’s most opulent food item to Art Basel. Made with 24 karat gold dust, “unbelievable sauce”, and topped with edible diamonds, Bling Wings, will be available exclusively through DJ Khaled’s Another Wing in the Miami Beach, Wynwood, and Brickell neighborhoods of Miami during Art Week 2021. The blinged-out chicken wings will sell for $46 for 18 wings and will be available for pick up at REEF locations in Wynwood, Miami Beach, and Brickell. Quantities will be limited daily on a first come, first served basis.
FTX PRESENTS ‘WYNWOOD STUDIOS’ MIAMI ART WEEK 2021
TOE JAM , 150 NW 21 St., Miami. FL 33127, December 1-4, 2021
Each night of Wynwood Studios will feature exclusive in-person and online sales of NFTs on FTX’s Marketplace in collaboration with The Art Plug — an art collective and creative agency founded by Marcel Katz with the purpose of making art accessible to the world. Lauded by Forbes as “the contemporary artist’s greatest ally,” The Art Plug’s acclaimed and imaginative collaborations have become marquee experiences at music festivals and art fairs. Partnering with Wynwood Studios and FTX, The Art Plug will curate and produce this unique NFT experience, featuring art from some of the top globally renowned digital creators as well as a collection of algorithmically generative art (art created by autonomous code) called CryptoPilled, encouraging the societal adoption of blockchain technology through the act of “taking the crypto pill.”
Design District
Miami Design District as well as the entrance of Design Miami/ in Pride Park
2021 ANNUAL DESIGN COMMISSION: TOMORROW LAND, November 2021 - May 2022
The Miami Design District is pleased to unveil Tomorrow Land, a physical and virtual site-specific installation created by Studio Proba and Enjoy the Weather for the neighborhood’s Annual Design Commission 2021. Tomorrow Land features a series of playfully designed sculptures, seating, and ornamentation, created by Studio Proba in her signature style. In addition to the physical components woven throughout the neighborhood, the installation boasts an interactive, virtual game created by Enjoy the Weather. A dedicated app built around AR technology and proximity beacons which allow visitors to “collect” and digitally customize Studio Proba’s shapes and place their own custom totems throughout the neighborhood—and beyond—for other participants to discover and play with. Tomorrow Land will also enliven the entrance of Design Miami/ in Pride Park.
DACRA Headquarters: 3841 NE 2nd Avenue
CRAIG ROBINS COLLECTION, December 2 - December 3 | 9AM-12PM
The Craig Robins Collection, exhibited within the Miami Design District headquarter offices of DACRA, is a private collection of contemporary art and design. Based on the belief that art should be shared, highlights from the collection are constantly rotated and put on view within the workspaces at DACRA, the innovative development company founded by Craig Robins in 1987. The annual re-hanging of Craig Robins’ contemporary art collection highlights 45 artworks by celebrated American conceptual artist John Baldessari (1931-2020), including highlights John Baldessari Clement Greenberg 1966-1968 and John Baldessari Kissing series: Simone Palm Trees (Near), 1975, The collection also features recent acquisitions including work by Kenturah Davis, Sayre Gomez, Urs Fisher, and more. Encompassing the disciplines of design, art, and architecture, the multifaceted collection also features pieces by established favorites such as Zaha Hadid, Jean Prouvé, Richard Tuttle, and Marlene Dumas.
TOD’S MOSAIC COLLECTION
Tod’s, the iconic Italian brand known for its timeless elegance and understated luxury, celebrates its MOSAIC Collection alongside American artist Willie Cole, during Art Basel. Tod’s limited edition collection is comprised of shopping totes and pouches, all made using an upcycled process. With a focus on sustainability, the MOSAIC Collection gives new life to materials that would otherwise remain unused, and transforms them into timeless, sustainable objects. To celebrate the collection, Tod’s has joined forces with American contemporary artist Willie Cole, who is known for creating three-dimensional art pieces from existing materials, to create unique sculptures made from recycled Tod’s leather and unused production materials. ARTCYCLING is a creative project based on the same values as Tod's MOSAIC Collection and is brought to life by Willie Cole in collaboration with Tod's artisans. The Tod’s MOSAIC collection along with the art sculptures by Willie Cole will be on view at the Tod’s Miami Design District boutique through December 6th.
Womanish Take Over Miami Art Week
WOMANISH, the newest pop-up museum and Instagrammable experience all about women, will kick off their Miami Art Week events starting from December 3rd - 5th. The exhibit, created by Black female founders and sisters Dionna and Danyelle Gray, features one-of-a-kind large room activations with vividly-colored wall murals and creative installations from local and national female artists that incorporate elements inspired by Miami culture or global views around womxn issues. The visual and physical experience will take visitors into 15 different rooms each focusing on a different "ish" factor of womanhood experience by womxn, such as "Censoredish," "Selfish", "Moodyish," "Consumerish," and "Fleurish.", bringing awareness to important womxn issues. The exhibit will be open on Friday from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
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MIAMI DESIGN DISTRICT PROGRAM OF GALLERIES AND CULTURAL EXHIBITIONS
Jeffrey Deitch Gallery ‘Shattered Glass’ November 29 - December 5
ICA, October 2021 - April 2022
Goodman Gallery, November 24 - end of January 2022
