Heading to Miami Art Week? While you'll have no problem finding art to see, things to do or places to visit, you might have trouble narrowing it down. Enjoy the vibrant cultural scene through our curated list of must-visit hotels, dining and drinking hotspots and the most anticipated events and fairs on art lovers' radars.
Hotels to hang out at
The Miami Beach EDITION
With so many public and private events on (think: Parrish Art Museum cocktail hour, Young Collectors Party, David Zwirner Books X Katherine Bernhardt book signing), The Miami Beach EDITION is the ideal place to stay or hang out if you’re looking to be in the thick of it.
W South Beach
W South Beach
Experience Miami Art Week at W South Beach, which hosts a slew of events and installations that draw in locals and visiting art lovers (not to mention celebs) alike. The hotel will host the LEGO® Lounge, an exclusive dinner with Chef Kwame Onwuachiand The Cultivist's highly anticipated annual Miami Artist Lunch, to name a few.
The Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club stands as an oceanfront retreat, ushering in a new era of elevated glamour with stylish Italian dining and a luxurious spa to recover from all the week’s events at. The newest addition to the hotel is, MOKE International, the ultimate beach accessory, further establishing this hotel as the ideal destination for leisure and enjoyment.
The Standard Spa, Miami Beach
Gustaf Westman
You can't go wrong with a stay at The Standard. From resortwear brand Asta's pop-up shop to Swedish designer Gustaf Westman's works in Cafe Standard, there's plenty to see at this Miami mainstay.
For art week experiences beyond the beach, take to SLS Brickell. The Downtown Miami hotel features a rooftop pool for breaks from events and exhibitions, and features dining destinations (as well as close proximity to some of Downtown Miami’s best spots).
Where to drink & dine
Bellini at Mr. C Miami - Coconut Grove
Set atop Mr. C Miami - Coconut Grove, Bellini offers authentic Italian cuisine with an upscale ambiance, marrying Italy's Coastal style and Miami's Coconut Grove charm. Expect to see fellow Miami Art Week guests out and about, exploring the hotel’s art events this week.
Le Jardinier
From December 7 through 9, Enjoy a limited-time Art Basel culinary experience at Le Jardinier with an exclusive menu featuring decadent dishes with expert wine pairings. You’ll also get a first-hand view of retired MLB player Micah Johnson’s newest canvas art presentations, on view from December 4-10.
Queen Restaurant & Lounge and Queen Omakase
Queen Omakase
Queen offers a unique Japanese-style dining experience in the iconic Paris Theater space. Queen Omakase, located on the 2nd floor, is an exclusive 8-seat private dining experience offering a 13-15 course journey through Japanese traditions. This intimate enclave provides a captivating view of the glamorous main dining room below, where nightly performances take place.
L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon
L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon joins together with Art Basel and The MICHELIN Guide to offer a premium dining experience on December 6, 8 and 9, offering a special evening with intimate moments shared with the culinary team behind The Bastion Collection. Guests who purchase tickets will also have Premium Card access to Art Basel Miami Beach, which includes entry to the Vernissage and permanent access to the show on public days, plus complimentary access to select south Florida Art Museums for the duration of the week. Separately, The Bastion Collection’s Executive Pastry Chef Salvatore Martone will be serving the "Rubber Ducky" dessert, inviting guests to tap into their inner child as they celebrate the lively week.
Verde at PAMM
Dine alongside the Pérez Art Museum Miami’s immersive art exhibitions, including this year’s special program by Gary Simmons entitled “Public Enemy.” The museum’s on-site restaurant offers indoor seating as well as an lush outdoor terrace, which boasts views of Biscayne Bay, and serves seasonal-inspired dishes with locally sourced produce.
Sadelle’s at Kith
You can dine at Major Food Group’s Sadelle’s in Coconut Grove, or you can switch it up and get your taste of New York at the chic Kith location.
Casa Ya’ax
Wynwood’s Casa Ya’ax is hosting four nights of exclusive agave-focused culinary experiences from December 6 to December 9. Chef and owner Omar Montero will present a special five-course dinner paired with rare agave-based spirits from various regions in Mexico. The evenings will commence with crafted cocktails by the Sabina Sabe bar team. Co-sponsored by The Agave Conspiracy, seating for each dinner is limited; tickets must be purchased in advance here: https://agaveconspiracy.com/.
Where the art lovers will be
Forms: Presented By Gagosian & Jeffrey Deitch
Forms will be the eighth annual group exhibition presented jointly by Jeffrey Deitch and the gallery during Miami Art Week and on view in the city's Design District. The dominant narrative of modern art has largely focused on stylistic shifts between binary oppositions: from figuration to abstraction and back again. Playing on this history, the works included in Forms highlight, acknowledge, and challenge the pathway between abstraction and figuration with surrogates for and references to the representational world. Dates: December 5 - 10 // Opening reception: December 5, 5-8pm // Location: 35 Northeast 40th Street
UBS Art Studio x ARTNOIR: The Poetics of Dimensions
UBS Art Studio, in collaboration with ARTNOIR, will present “The Poetics of Dimensions”, a group presentation featuring artists Anthony Akinbola, Sonia Gomes, Melissa Joseph, Julianknxx and Nari Ward across two locations both at the Miami Beach Convention Center (free to Art Basel Miami Beach ticket holders) and Soundscape Park on 17th Street, Miami Beach. UBS, with ARTNOIR and Art Basel, will also host a video projection of artwork by Julianknxx on the façade of Soundscape Park WALLCAST every evening from December 5 to 11, from 5:30-11:00pm EST, as well as a public panel at the MBCC auditorium on December 8 at 11:00am EST, moderated by the curator Larry Ossei-Mensah who will be in conversation with artists featured in the presentation. Don’t miss the UBS Lounge at Art Basel Miami Beach, featuring a site-specific triptych painting by Jeffrey Gibson titled JUST WHEN YOU LEAST EXPECT IT and more.
Parley for the Oceans x Art Basel
Art Basel Miami Beach 2023 marks the start of a collaboration between environmental organization Parley for the Oceans and Art Basel. Through their initiative, Art for the Oceans, they aim to blend creativity, environmental activism, and eco-innovation to foster positive change for our planet. The fundraising effort involves Parley's Global Cleanup Network collecting 1 kilogram of plastic for every $1 donated. Parley's fair space will showcase ocean-related data and feature artist collaborations with prominent figures such as Ed Ruscha, Jenny Holzer, Katharina Grosse, Pipilotti Rist, Doug Aitken, and more. Additionally, an exhibition by artist Julian Schnabel titled "Oceans.Climate.Life" will be presented in Collins Park, showcasing a series first exhibited at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
Ross+Kramer Miami Gallery Opening with Exhibition by Daniel Arsham (invite only)
Ross+Kramer Gallery makes its debut in Miami Beach's art scene during Miami Art Week, unveiling its third location in Sunset Harbour alongside Manhattan and East Hampton. On December 5, the gallery will present a mesmerizing exhibition featuring works by contemporary artist Daniel Arsham, marking his first solo showcase in Miami in over a decade. Positioned as the area's first of its kind, Ross+Kramer introduces a unique fusion of contemporary and mid-century blue-chip works, showcasing emerging and established artists.
Design Miami/
Coffee Table, 2023 by Ezra Ardolino at Tuleste Factory. Image courtesy of Tuleste Factory
Berlin-based curator, writer and editor Anna Carnick is this year’s Curatorial Director for this year's Design Miami/ flagship, taking place December 6-10. The curatorial theme for this year's Miami fair, "Where We Stand," highlights design's role in witnessing and responding to the world during this pivotal moment in history. The fair will feature over 40 gallery and Curio exhibitions, presented alongside a rich program of partnerships and collaborations.
Carpenters Workshop Gallery at Design Miami/
Nacho Carbonell - One-seater Concrete Tree
Carpenters Workshop Gallery will highlight the global impact of Dutch design, seen primarily through the lens of two leading visual artists, Maarten Baas and Nacho Carbonell. The presentation spotlights the interconnectedness of creative disciplines in Dutch design, a mindset fostered by the innovative Design Academy Eindhoven, from which both Baas and Carbonell emerged. The exhibition will also feature work from Atelier Van Lieshout, Zanine Caldas, Kostas Lambridis, DRIFT and Vincenzo de Cotiis, among others.
Raise the Moral Studio at Design Miami/
Caterpillar Chair
The two artists and designers, Moral Turgeman and Kelsey Falter, known as Raise the Moral Studio, are one of this year's Curio exhibitors at Design Miami/. The exhibit, titled 'Becoming Familiar' invites a remembrance and reconnection within the human body through sensorially immersive functional design. The exhibit offers pieces that facilitate becoming familiar with bliss, adornment, and presence. One of the pieces is the sound healing vibrational Caterpillar Chair. The Chair uses tactile vibration tones and frequencies that synchronize with the brain, work throughout the body and interact with the nervous system.
LVMH Culture House
LVMH introduces Culture House, a 5-day art gallery pop-up in the Miami Design District. With a deliberate focus on artists of color, women and those with disabilities, the immersive experience at Culture House converges art, culture and luxury. Serving as a salon for dialogue, Culture House will offer a series of curated conversations promoting diverse cultural discourse.
Untitled, Art
This year's edition of Untitled Art, the independent art fair held annually on Miami Beach, continues its mission to bolster the broader art ecosystem. Providing an inclusive platform for exploring contemporary art, the fair places a strong emphasis on collaboration, as well as new and emerging artists.
Jason McCoy Gallery Artist Walk-Through - Meet the artist Susan Swartz at Art Miami
Attendees of Art Miami’s VIP preview are invited to join celebrated artist Susan Swartz for a walk-through of her recent paintings and sculptures, debuting in Miami. With an international storied career, Susan’s color-rich, luscious artwork incorporates the brilliance of nature illustrating her belief in environmental care and art as a means for healing. Learn more about Susan’s inspiration and share in her unique creative approach.
Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle x The Bass Museum
Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle pops up at The Bass Museum, featuring the brand’s collection of fragrances including its latest launch, Heaven Can Wait. Visitors will learn about the art of perfumery and the brand’s rich history; and be treated to personalized olfactive consultations, helping them to select what could become their new signature fragrance, or that of their home.
Where to go out
Soho Beach House & Miami Pool House
Soho Beach House’s infamous Beach Tent returns, with a new two-story layout featuring an immersive art tunnel entrance. Highlights at Soho Beach House include the annual White Cube gallery dinner and afterparty, Porsche Cars North America’s art and music party with Juvenile, a conversation with Harland Miller, an Evian x Coperni Beach Party with Zack Bia and a night with IRO. Miami Pool House will host a special live performance by Mya, an Amazon Music x Soho House Latin Night, Andrew x Slip n Slide Records with Trick Daddy and Trina, and a private party with SSENSE and Marni.
Reserve Padel at Miami Seaplane Base
See and be seen at Reserve Padel, the massive padel club spanning 50,000 sqft with panoramic waterfront views and a beachfront deck. Get a bite at Pura Vida, enjoy a sip at the full-service bar or explore on-site wellness services and private showers. Celebs fans of Reserve include David Beckham, Dwayne Wade, Jimmy Butler, Taylor Fritz, Venus Williams, Eva Longoria and Zac Efron.
