Sunday, December 3rd marks the official start of Miami Art Week—a showcase that gathers thousands of galleries and artists from various corners of the globe. This week-long celebration attracts collectors, art connoisseurs, and, more recently, has enticed fashion and lifestyle brands alongside influencers.
Art Basel is the main art fair during Miami Art Week as it displays galleries from modern, contemporary, and emerging artists all over the world. The Art Basel fair will run from December 8th to December 10th in Miami Beach.
Let’s check out all of the hottest events happening during Miami Art Week/Art Basel.
Open to the Public
Rimowa x Typoe
Renowned luxury luggage company Rimowa is teaming up with Miami-based artist Typoe again this Miami Art Basel. Rimowa and Typoe teamed up in the past to create a custom chandelier-inspired art piece for the brand’s Miami Design District storefront.
his year, Typoe will be installing an alluring window display in the Rimowa store which compliments his chandelier-like piece. The public can view this display from Sunday, December 3rd to the 10th. Rimowa will also be giving out stickers that were custom-designed by Typoe to celebrate the collaboration.
Gustaf Westman x The Standard Spa
This Art Basel 2023, The Standard Spa in Miami Beach is celebrating Swedish designer Gustaf Westman at Cafe Standard. Westman’s whimsical, Scandinavian-inspired designs will be publically displayed in the cafe from December 4th until January 5th. One of Westman’s iconic ‘curvy mirrors’ will even be installed at The Standard’s Cafe Standard.
LPM Miami x Ketel One x Lucy Glaser
LPM and Ketel One are partnering with Miami-based artist Lucy Glaser to create limited-edition hand-painted glassware that guests can take home—upon purchase of the Miami Art Week ‘La Sucette’ signature cocktail. From Monday, December 4th to the 10th, guests who order this signature, vodka-infused cocktail at the LPM restaurant and bar can take home one of Glaser’s hand-painted glassware to celebrate her as an emerging artist.
House of Tilly x The Standard Spa
The Standard Spa will also be teaming up with Tilly Talbot—the first AI artist—during Miami Art Week. Talbot’s AI designs will serve as The Standard Spa’s concierge for the week. The display will be a house-like structure where guests can immerse themselves in the world of AI and even hear about some of The Standard’s amenities and services. This installation will run from December 5th through the 10th.
Pam Ann Clipper Club x Hotel Greystone
Everyone’s favorite airline hostess and comedian Pam Ann will be holding a comedy show at Hotel Greystone this Miami Art Week. This laugh-inducing show will take place on Tuesday, December 5th at 9:00 p.m. Tickets for this event at Hotel Greystone can be found on Eventbrite.
MILA Omakase x Michelin Star Chef Edson Yamashita
Food is art too. This Miami Art Week, MILA Omaske will be joined by Michelin Star Chef Edson Yamashita to produce a 14-course dining experience. Those who dine at MILA Omaske on December 6th and 7th will have the opportunity to indulge themselves in this immersive, Japanese-inspired meal. Reservations can be made on OpenTable.
Primal Moves Ibiza x Moxy Miami
Primal Moves Ibiza, a dynamic and transformative embodiment practice, is hosting a pop-up event at Moxy Miami. The practice will be guided by Tori Famuyiwa, allowing attendees to create a deeper connection with their bodies. The Primal Moves x Moxy Miami event will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, December 7th.
American Express PLAY by Platinum
This Miami Art Week, AMEX will be hosting a cocktail hour at The Miami Beach EDITION. At this event, PLAY by Platinum, an immersive and nostalgic experience designed by PlayLab Inc. will be on display. This gallery features American Express’s take on iconic childhood toys. The cocktail hour will run from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. on December 7th, but the installation will be available for viewing until the 9th.
Invite Only Events
Nota Bene
Eleanor Cayre, Nate Freeman, and Benjamin Godsill are hosting an invite-only cocktail party at The Miami Beach EDITION to celebrate artist Nota Bene. This event will take place from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Monday, December 4th.
David Zwirner Books X Katherine Bernhardt
David Zwirner Books and Katherine Bernhardt will also be taking over The Miami Beach EDITION to host an exclusive cocktail hour and book signing. The signing will promote Bernhardt’s new book Why is a mushroom growing in my shower? This event will run from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 5th.
Sporty & Rich X Forma Pilates
Sporty & Rich is chiming in on the Miami Art Week fun. The brand is hosting an invite-only beachfront workout class with Forma Pilates. This event will begin at 9:30 a.m. on December 7th at The Miami Beach EDITION.
Young Collectors Party
The Miami Beach EDITION Young Collectors Party is being co-hosted by Sophia Cohen and Lily Mortimer from Gagosian, Thor Shannon from David Zwirner, and Fernanda Mesta from House of Gaga this year. This party will be from 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. on December 7th.
Parrish Art Museum Cocktail Hour
The Parrish Art Museum is celebrating Miami Art Week with its own cocktail hour at The Miami Beach EDITION. This intimate cocktail hour is being co-hosted by art duo Kimberly Drew and Laurence Milstein. The cocktail hour will be from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on December 5th in the EDITION’s Basement Bowl & Skate.
Forms of Stone x MILA Lounge
Mexican interior designer Daniel Orozco will be offering an exclusive look at their interior design collection “Forms of Stone” at Miami’s MILA Lounge. This intimate viewing will run from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 5th.
Neude x The Webster x Art Basel
Neude Paper is teaming up with The Webster this Art Basel. There will be an exclusive launch party at 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 7th followed by an after-party at Twist from 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Now that you’ve heard about all of the hottest events happening this Miami Art Basel/Art Week, we hope to see you there.
