A growing number of museums are inviting DJs to the forefront of their programming, treating DJing as a curatorial practice that shapes histories, communities, and shared experiences.

Miami Living's Art Basel Miami Beach 2026 guide brings the essential information into one place, including confirmed dates, opening hours, ticket status, transportation, accessibility, and what is still awaiting announcement. Art Basel Miami Beach returns to the Miami Beach Convention Center for its public days from December 4 through 6, with invitation-only access beginning December 2, 2026. What Is Art Basel Miami Beach All About? Art Basel was founded in Basel, Switzerland

Historic country houses across the UK are hosting major contemporary art projects, drawing leading artists, galleries, and collectors and reshaping the cultural landscape beyond London.

Art Basel has published its 2026 Conversations program online, offering recorded discussions with artists, curators, and cultural figures including Arthur Jafa, Maria Magdalena Campos-Pons, Diego Marcon, and Precious Okoyomon.

Art Basel has named Paula Cooper Gallery the first recipient of its new Gallery Legacy Award, recognizing the New York gallery’s long-term impact on artists and contemporary art, and supporting Chapter NY’s participation at Art Basel in 2027.

Rémy Martin announces the release of two new V.S.O.P This Is My City Limited-Edition bottles celebrating Miami and Los Angeles, highlighting the distinct cultural influence and creative spirit of each city. Following the V.S.O.P This is My City Limited-Edition launches in New York, Chicago, Detroit, and Atlanta, the collection honors the cultural identity of each city through bold designs, vibrant colors, and visual nods to local landmarks, sports culture, and heritage. The

Art Basel Hong Kong will return to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from March 27–29, 2026 with an expanded program, new curatorial leadership for its Encounters sector, the Asia debut of its digital-focused Zero 10 initiative, and citywide collaborations across Hong Kong.

The inaugural edition of Art Basel Qatar is open in Doha’s Msheireb Downtown district, bringing together 87 international exhibitors, 84 artists with a strong MENASA presence, and a citywide program of large-scale special projects and cultural events.

Spectrum Miami and Red Dot Miami concluded milestone editions during Miami Art Week 2025, bringing two of the city’s longest-running contemporary art fairs together under one roof at the Mana Wynwood Convention Center from December 3 through December 7. Spectrum Miami marked its 15th edition, while Red Dot Miami celebrated its 20th year, drawing artists, collectors, galleries, and curators from around the world. More than 1,000 artists were presented by over 280 exhibitors,

Visionnaire has been selected by Salone del Mobile.Milano to furnish the Collectors Lounge at Art Basel Miami Beach in December 2025 and Art Basel Hong Kong in March 2026, as part of a three-year international project connecting contemporary art and high-end design. Curated by architect and designer Piero Lissoni, the initiative places Italian design brands within one of the most influential global art platforms, creating a setting where collectors, curators, and cultural le

Salone del Mobile.Milano has initiated a three-year collaboration with Art Basel Miami Beach and Art Basel Hong Kong, integrating Italian design into the core spaces of two of the contemporary art world’s most influential fairs. This agreement marks the first time Italian design culture has been positioned within the Collectors Lounge environments at these events, aimed at facilitating engagement between Italian manufacturers and international art and design audiences. The in

South Beach Jazz Festival wrapped up its holiday season with a series of outdoor concerts and a special winter performance by Nicole Henry, leading into the festival’s tenth-anniversary edition in January 2026. The season opened on December 6 with the French Horn Collective, presented in partnership with Lincoln Road. The group brought its gypsy-jazz fusion and high-energy sound to Euclid Oval from 7 to 9 p.m. at 700 Lincoln Road in Miami Beach. The concert was free to the pu

The fair Design Miami 2025 opened on December 3 at its home base in Miami Beach’s Pride Park, marking what the organizers call the largest edition yet — the capstone of Design Miami’s 20th-anniversary year. Running through December 7 (with Preview Day on December 2), the 21st edition brings together over 80 exhibitors to explore the curatorial theme “Make. Believe.,” a concept intended to highlight the convergence of fine craft and unfettered imagination. Curatorial Highlig

Salone del Mobile.Milano has entered a major new chapter in its global strategy with a three-year partnership with Art Basel Miami Beach and Art Basel Hong Kong, marking the first time Italian design takes center stage within the prestigious Collectors Lounge at both fairs. The initiative places the Salone inside one of the world’s most influential art ecosystems, connecting Italian design directly with top collectors, curators, gallerists, and cultural leaders. From left: M

Cult-favorite and globally acclaimed blended Scotch whisky producer, Compass Box , has officially unveiled its first-ever art exhibit – Imaginarium: The Fantastical World of Compass Box and Stranger & Stranger . The exhibit, now open at The Wolfsonian -FIU on Miami Beach, is a month-long exhibition that celebrates the brand’s 25 th anniversary through visual exploration of imagination, design and storytelling. Imaginarium: The Fantastical World of Compass Box and Strang

Uber and OpenTable marked Miami Art Week with “The Art of the Reservation,” an immersive culinary event celebrating the launch of Dine Out, a new feature within the Uber Eats app that allows users to find in-person restaurant deals, book tables, and plan transportation in a single platform. Juliette Porter attends the Uber x OpenTable Art of the Reservation Launch Event in Miami The evening took place at Pauline at The Shelborne by Proper, where guests moved through a series

Bruce Weber hosted an intimate cocktail event at The Moore Miami during Miami Art Week, gathering collaborators, cultural leaders, and longtime friends to celebrate two major projects: the release of My Education (TASCHEN), a career-spanning monograph, and Swimming by Moonlight, a newly discovered Chet Baker album sourced from the original Let’s Get Lost recording sessions. Weber was joined by Nan Bush, Craig Robins, and Benedikt Taschen in welcoming guests to the landmark

Salone del Mobile.Milano has entered a three-year partnership with Art Basel, marking the first time Italian design is embedded directly into the fair’s VIP collecting spaces. The collaboration extends across Art Basel Miami Beach and Art Basel Hong Kong, placing Italy’s design culture inside one of the most influential environments for collectors, curators, gallerists, and cultural investors. From left: Marco Sabetta, Marco Verna, Marva Griffin Wilshire, Maria Porro, Michel

Artists Jules Dudko Kolodny and Shawn Kolodny of Kolossal Arts will unveil a new large-scale installation during Art Basel Miami on December 3, featuring glowing, oversized sculptures anchored at W South Beach and open to the public throughout the fair. The installation, commissioned in partnership with e.l.f. Cosmetics , transforms W South Beach into a luminous dreamscape titled “Glow Revived: Flavor in Color, Light, and Touch.” At the entrance, visitors will experience te

Miami Art Week 2025 brings a broad mix of exhibitions, installations, and cultural programming to the Miami Design District , with projects spanning contemporary art, design, fashion, and large-scale public works. The Open Invitational The Open Invitational returns with its second Miami edition, highlighting work from progressive art studios representing artists with mental and physical disabilities. Founded by gallerist David Fierman and arts patron Ross McCalla, the fair br

Faena Art is celebrating its tenth anniversary in Miami Beach with a landmark commission by British artist Es Devlin : Library of Us , a 50-foot revolving illuminated library installed on Faena Beach. Featuring 2,500 books that have influenced the artist, the kinetic sculpture rotates within a circular reflecting pool and is surrounded by a 70-foot-wide collective reading table. Library of Us, by Es Devlin - Visualisation image courtesy of Es Devlin The installation is free a

At the heart of Design Miami, Henge unveils its first-ever Collectors Lounge, a sanctuary of thoughtful elegance crafted for the world of design lovers. Set against the creative pulse of the city, the lounge stands as a refined extension of the brand’s growing presence in Miami, following the opening of its Design District showroom in 2024. Henge Collectors Lounge, Design Miami 2025 The lounge, imagined by designer Ugo Cacciatori, embraces guests in a space where Italian cra

Explore Miami Living’s Italian luxury Designs guide, featuring a curated selection of renowned high-quality brands to experience during Miami Art Week 2025 and beyond. Featured brands include B&B Italia, Cesar Miami, Febal Casa USA, Henge, LAGO SPA, Pininfarina, Rimadesio, Salone del Mobile.Milano, Scavolini USA, Visionnaire , and more. For full event details, locations, and hours, visit the complete Italian Luxury Design guide . By ML Staff. Photo/Ryunosuke Kikuno/Unsplash

Two new exhibitions—From Ashes to Light and No More Heroes—open November 30 at Pan American Art Projects, marking the gallery’s final season in Miami’s Little River before relocating to new spaces in Allapattah and another yet-to-be-announced site. Sandra Ramos, La Cueva, 2025. Acrylic paint, charcoal, golden pigment and clay, 60 x 48 in Sandra Ramos: From Ashes to Light The solo exhibition features two bodies of work by Cuban artist Sandra Ramos: Golden Ruins: The Allegory o

A new benchmark has been set for Latin American art. Frida Kahlo’s The Dream (The Bed) sold for $54.7 million at Sotheby’s New York, establishing the highest price ever achieved by a female artist at auction and the most expensive work by a Latin American artist. For Gary Nader , founder of the Gary Nader Art Centre, the sale affirms a cultural shift he has argued for since the 1980s. “The time has come for Latin American art to claim its rightful role at the heart of the ar

The Cesar Miami flagship becomes a must-see destination during Miami Art Week, when the city transforms into a global art stage. Stop by its flagship showroom located at 4141 NE 2nd Ave Ste. 104 to explore its world-renowned kitchen collections—Tangram, Maxima 2.2, Unit, N_Elle, and Intarsio. Each tells a unique story, shaping environments that speak of individuality, comfort, and vision. Just as Miami Art Week attracts creatives, collectors, and design lovers from around th

B&B Italia is launching “The Collections Amplified”, a four-day design exhibition running December 3–6, 2025, at the company’s showroom located at 4141 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137. The event highlights the brand’s signature furniture and commemorates Maxalto’s 50th anniversary and Arclinea’s 100th anniversary, marking two milestones in Italian design. The showcase will feature the reimagined classics like the Tufty-Time 20, designed by Patricia Urquiola. With a focus on susta

Pérez Art Museum Miami has outlined its 2025 Miami Art Week programming, highlighted by Woody De Othello: coming forth by day, a solo exhibition by the Miami-born artist. The museum will also host its annual Thursday-night celebration, PAMM Presents, alongside a slate of talks, performances, and the debut of ECOLOGIES, a new collaborative series examining cultural ecosystems in South Florida. Courtesy of PAMM Othello’s exhibition marks his first solo museum show in his homet

SCOPE Art Show returns to its pavilion on the sands of Miami Beach for its 24th edition, bringing over 100 international exhibitors from 18 countries and a full week of programming. The event runs December 2–7, 2025, with a VIP + Press Preview on opening day. Visitors can expect exhibitions, performances, wellness sessions, talks, food activations, and a spotlight on emerging and established cultural voices. Visit SCOPE Art Show for event details. Marka27, Black Elevar La C

On December 4, 2025, Dorsia unveiled “Time Drop,” an immersive art installation blending water, audio, light, sculpture, and mirrors to challenge perceptions of time and space. The installation had first been shown at that year’s Burning Man 2025 festival and was then being presented at the soon-to-open Dorsia Miami Headquarters and Social Club. Time Drop was open daily from 10 AM to 2 AM through Monday, December 8. Visits were available by reservation only via the Dorsia app

The Miami Design District opened Miami Art Week 2025 with the debut of Walking on Air, the latest exhibition drawn from the Craig Robins Collection. The event brought together figures from the art and design worlds for an evening hosted by Craig Robins at the Buick Building. The Craig Robins Collection includes more than 1,700 works of modern and contemporary art, displayed at Dacra’s headquarters in the district. The 2025–2026 rehang centers on Richard Tuttle, the most exten

The Pérez Art Museum Miami ( PAMM ) revealed its full 2025 Miami Art Week schedule — a lineup that combines art, music, conversation, and community events to engage visitors from December 1–7. At the core, the exhibition Woody De Othello: coming forth by day leads a range of gallery shows including works by twin photographers Elliot & Erick Jiménez, selections by women artists, conceptual and performance-based photography, and experimental projects like Carlos Cruz‑Diez: Chro

A collection of abstract paintings created jointly by the late Ozzy Osbourne and chimpanzees from Save the Chimps will make its U.S. debut at Spectrum Miami during Miami Art Week, opening on what would have been Osbourne’s birthday, December 3. The exhibition runs December 3–7 at Mana Wynwood Convention Center. The project was completed just weeks before Osbourne’s death in July. Working with the Florida-based sanctuary, Osbourne painted multicolored base layers on five canva

At Design Miami, where innovation and craft converge in an atmosphere that feels both global and intensely intimate, the booth presented by Miami based designer Bea Pernia emerged as one of the fair’s defining statements. Known for her sculptural approach to interiors and her poetic command of materials, Pernia introduced a new body of work that captured the quiet power of design to shape emotion, presence, and memory. Her installation unfolded not as a traditional fair booth

In an exclusive interview with Miami Living Magazine , Markin Abras spoke with Maria Porro, the visionary President of Salone del Mobile.Milano , about the future of the world-renowned design fair. As Salone del Mobile.Milano continues to lead the global design scene, Porro reflects on the challenges and opportunities of sustaining its legacy—from its commitment to sustainability and fostering young talent to exploring potential collaborations in vibrant cities like Miami. M

The Best of Italian Design is returning to Miami from December 2–4, 2025, bringing the elegance and innovation of Italy’s premier brands to the heart of the Miami Design Distric t. Hosted by the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast (IACCSE) at Istituto Marangoni, the sixth annual edition celebrates craftsmanship, creativity, and commercial collaboration. The three-day showcase presents a powerful platform for architects, interior designers, real estate developers, and

Salone del Mobile.Milano marked its new partnership with Art Basel Miami Beach with a private cocktail reception inside the Collectors Lounge at the Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, FL 33139. The event, held by invitation only, celebrated the shared commitment to creativity, design excellence, and the global cultural dialogue between the two institutions. The Collectors Lounge, conceived and designed in collaboration with Lissoni & Partners, served as the setting f

Visionnaire Miami welcomes visitors to its flagship store at 2063 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33137, offering a three-day program dedicated to bespoke Italian design and contemporary craftsmanship. The event runs daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., providing visitors with the opportunity for private consultations and guided tours of the latest Visionnaire collection. Guests can explore one-of-a-kind furniture pieces and tailored interior solutions, supported by the Visionnaire team t

Pininfarina will showcase its DUAL pavilion and a series of site-specific installations at Alcova Miami, held at the historic Miami River Inn, 437 SW 2nd St, Miami, FL 33130-1402. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., the exhibition forms part of Miami Art Week 2025’s international program. The DUAL pavilion, created in collaboration with Alpha Additive, investigates the balance between intuition and computation, emotion and logic, and art and science. Its monocoque, clay-like

Scavolini USA is presenting its newest kitchen, bathroom, and closet collections at the brand’s Coral Gables showroom, located at 2600 Ponce de Leon, Coral Gables, FL 33134-6003. The showcase runs daily from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., offering visitors an in-depth look at the company’s latest innovations in Italian design. The presentation marks the newest chapter in Scavolini’s evolution, highlighting updated modular systems, refined finishes, and contemporary interpretations

Rimadesio has unveiled its new company-managed flagship store at 2601 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33137. The immersive 3,000-square-foot showroom highlights Italian design and architectural innovation, and it is welcoming visitors throughout Miami Art Week. The opening marks a strategic expansion for the brand in one of the city’s most vibrant and rapidly evolving districts. The showroom occupies the entire building, presenting Rimadesio’s contemporary approach to material

LAGO SPA is inviting Miami Art Week 2025 attendees to explore its modular, Made-in-Italy furniture systems at its Miami showroom located at 5084 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 102, Miami, FL 5084, United States. Visitors can experience the brand’s customizable interiors firsthand, reflecting its approach to light, timeless, and socially conscious design. LAGO presents furniture solutions for homes and commercial environments, including hotels, restaurants, offices, and retail spaces.

Febal Casa USA is hosting a weekday Happy Hour throughout Miami Art Week 2025 at its Miami showroom located at 5700 Biscayne Boulevard, Unit 106, Miami, FL 33137-2629, United States. The event runs Monday through Friday, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The showroom, situated in the city’s vibrant design corridor, invites attendees to experience its contemporary interior design collections while enjoying refreshments in an informal setting. Event Information Event : Happy Hour Dates

Celebrating its 24th edition, SCOPE Art Show returns to its bespoke pavilion on the sands of Miami Beach. SCOPE Art Show is the premier showcase and incubator for contemporary art, convening the most dynamic emerging galleries and artists from around the world for more than two decades. SCOPE’s annual flagship show in Miami represents the future of the arts ecosystem by forecasting new trends and the people and ideas that drive them, from alternative and nomadic gallery model

When Art Miami opens its doors this December, one of the most luminous debuts will come from Italian-Canadian artist Santina Semadar Panetta , who is presenting two paintings with New York-based Artifact Projects . Known for founding the Neo-Pointillism Movement , Panetta creates work that feels alive – paintings that shimmer, shift, and seem to breathe with emotion. Born in Italy and now based in Montreal, Canada, Semadar has spent her career reimagining the classic pointill

The AfriKin Art Fair 2025 returns to Miami Art Week with a project that examines belonging, memory, and global Black creativity through its theme, “Through Creation, We Find Meaning: SCENES From HOME.” Presented at Maison AfriKin inside the Scott Galvin Community Center in North Miami from November 30 to December 7, the fair marks its 11th edition with one of its most expansive programs to date. Curated by Dr. Joseph L. Underwood of Kent State University, the exhibition gathe

Wynwood Walls Museum and Curator Jessica Goldman Srebnick will introduce ONLY HUMAN, a cross-museum theme for Miami Art Week 2025, examining what remains distinctively human amid accelerating technological change. The program highlights lived experience, imagination, and global perspectives through new murals, installations, and exhibitions. Seven artists—Cryptik, Joe Iurato, Miss Birdy, Persue, Quake, SETH, and RISK—will debut major works, alongside the first collaborative

Spectrum Miami and Red Dot Miami will return to the Wynwood Arts District from December 3–7, presenting one of Miami Art Week’s largest combined contemporary art events. The two fairs, hosted at the Mana Wynwood Convention Center, will span more than 150,000 square feet and feature over 1,000 artists represented by more than 280 exhibitors. Both fairs will operate under the “Two Fairs Under One Roof” format, with on-site parking and walkable access to Wynwood’s restaurants, b

Miami Art Week 2025 brings a wide scope of exhibitions, performances, and cultural activations across Miami Beach, Wynwood, and Little River. From large-scale open-air art experiences to intimate pop-ups and culinary collaborations, the week offers visitors a cross-section of global creativity. Courtesy of NellysList At the National Hotel on Collins Avenue, Art Legends 2025 returns on December 6 for its fifth edition. The Art Deco property transforms into a 10,000-square-fo

Mana Fashion Services brings its Art Basel Edition Pop-Up back to Mana Wynwood from December 3–6, 2025, expanding the program with a VIP Opening Night and a three-day public event. The pop-up once again positions fashion within the broader landscape of Miami Art Week, connecting designers, artists, and cultural creators across disciplines. Presented in collaboration with Red Dot Miami and Spectrum Miami, the event integrates fashion and contemporary art through installations