Miami Art Week 2025 Highlights: Fashion, Culture & Hospitality
- wgclients01
- Nov 7
- 5 min read
This December, the Miami Design District (MDD) will once again be the heart of Miami Art Week 2025, hosting a vibrant mix of art, fashion, and design experiences. Expect exclusive fashion activations, gallery openings, public art, and culinary events that capture Miami’s creative spirit. Below are some of Miami Living's favortite picks!
MIAMI DESIGN DISTRICT 10TH ANNUAL DESIGN COMMISSION BY KATIE STOUT
Debuting December 2025
The Miami Design District, in collaboration with Design Miami Curatorial Lab, proudly announces acclaimed artist Katie Stout as the recipient of the 2025 Annual Design Commission. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this year’s Design Commission will debut throughout the neighborhood during Miami Art Week, with additional displays featured at the 20th anniversary edition of Design Miami’s flagship fair. Stout’s installation, Gargantua’s Thumb, brings a fantastical cast of sculptural furniture to life, ranging from a dog-shaped bench to a whimsical whale-shaped fainting sofa, and a frog-inspired perch that invites playful engagement. At the heart of MDD, an interactive carousel offers an immersive centerpiece. Overhead, hundreds of colorful orbs, each embedded with flora- and fauna-inspired figures, will be suspended throughout the neighborhood’s trees.
Dates: December 2025 - Spring 2026
Location: Miami Design District
CRAIG ROBINS COLLECTION 2025/26 REHANG: WALKING ON AIR
Xinyi Cheng: A Whip | Oil on canvas. 2018
The Craig Robins Collection comprises over 1700 works of modern and contemporary art and exhibited at Dacra’s headquarters in the Miami Design District. The 2025-2026 rehang, Walking on Air presents a focus on the work of Richard Tuttle, the artist most prominently represented in the collection, with pieces ranging from the mid-1960’s to the present. Tuttle’s early work – his Drift construction (1965), tin Letters (1966), and dyed cloth pieces (1967) – first introduced the sense of spatial suspension and material subtlety that have continued to define his practice to this day. Seen alongside David Hammons’ Basketball Drawing (1998), John Baldessari’s Throwing Three Balls in the Air to Get a Straight Line (1973) and Marcel Duchamp’s 1964 edition of 3 Standard Stoppages, a similarity emerges between these works’ shared fascination with chance and playful negotiation between gravity and grace. Drawing from Tuttle’s namesake work from 2009, Walking on Air suggests a theme that threads through exhibited works by Jana Euler, Sasha Gordon, Xinyi Cheng and Mario Ayala. Additional highlights include recent acquisitions by Lauren Halsey, Sam McKinnis, Jill Mulleady, and others.
Dates: December 2-5 - By Appointment
Location: DACRA Headquarters, 3841 NE 2nd Ave., Miami, FL 33137
CARTIER
CARTIER’S NEW REGIONAL FLAGSHIP - MIAMI DESIGN DISTRICT
Cartier just debuted its newly designed and expanded regional flagship boutique in the Miami Design District. The boutique offers the full range of the Maison’s most celebrated creations: jewelry, fine jewelry, watches, leather goods, fragrance and accessories. Designed by renowned architect and longtime Cartier collaborator, Liz Diller, the wraparound façade is characterized by an undulating surface of fluted glass, etched with a motif from a 1909 Cartier brooch. The interiors, designed by Laura Gonzalez, are characterized by vibrant colors that capture Miami’s beautiful landscape as well as the flora and fauna reflected in Cartier’s creations. Highlights include a seashell-inspired staircase connecting each floor, playful leaf motifs and organic forms, and a roof terrace complete with verdant plants and colorful tiles.
Location: 147 NE 39th St, Miami FL 33137
CARTIER: PANTHÉRE INTO THE WILD EXHIBIT
Cartier and the panther are inseparable; two destinies intertwine in a shared story brought to life with the immersive experience, Panthére Into the Wild. Follow in the footsteps of the precious Maison emblem through immersive spaces dedicated to every facet of her legacy. From her first debut on a wristwatch, to the woman who realized the strength of the feline’s form, stories of savoir-faire along with exceptional flora and fauna creations, and a privileged selection of historic and archival pieces from the Cartier Collection, discover the precious wilderness of the Cartier menagerie.
Dates: December 5 - 7 | 11AM - 9PM
Location: 23 NE 41st Street Miami FL 3313
RIVIERA DINING GROUP
AVA MEDITERRAEGEAN
Debuting November 20, 2025
Riviera Dining Group announces the opening of AVA MediterrAegean, debuting this November in Coconut Grove. AVA Coconut Grove provides a multi-sensory journey that blends refined elegance with a lively, spirited atmosphere. The menu is a tribute to the Cycladic region, balancing tradition with modern interpretation. Drawing from the flavors of the Mediterranean and the Aegean, each dish is crafted with the freshest ingredients and time-honored techniques. The cuisine highlights the essence of the earth and sea through vibrant herbs, citrus, olive oil, exotic spices, rose water, dried fruits, nuts, seasonal vegetables, and premium proteins. The experience expands beyond the restaurant to include AVA MM Coconut Grove, an exclusive members-only retreat that blends refined Japanese cuisine with a curated program of cultural and culinary offerings.
Dates: November 20, 2025
Location: 2889 Mcfarlane Rd, Miami, FL, 33133
Website: avamediterraegean
CLAUDIE ART WEEK PROGRAMMING
During Miami Art Week, CLAUDIE - a standout concept by Riviera Dining Group - is partnering with Bartoux Gallery to showcase the evocative works of Anna Master in its Main Dining Room. To complement the exhibition, an exclusive cocktail reception will be held on December 1st for Riviera Dining Group’s MM Members and their VIP guests. In addition, CLAUDIE’s Private Dining Room will feature the stunning photography of Frédéric Pinet. To celebrate the opening of his exhibition, a special cocktail reception will welcome MM Members and distinguished guests, with curated bites and cocktails designed to enhance the experience. Complementing both exhibitions, CLAUDIE will offer a signature cocktail inspired by Anna Master’s art, creating a fully immersive experience that celebrates creativity and the spirit of Art Week.
Dates: December 1-7
Location: 1101 Brickell Ave S-113, Miami, FL 33131
Website: claudierestaurant
MILA MIAMI X PHILLIPE CARTEAU
Located in the heart of Lincoln Road, MILA Miami and MILA Lounge are joining forces with visionary artist and designer Philippe Carteau, known professionally as Philip Karto, for an exclusive Art Basel collaboration. Celebrated for his reimagined luxury handbags that merge high fashion with bold artistic expression, Karto will present his distinctive creations throughout MILA Miami’s second and third floors during Art Basel. To mark the occasion, he will debut a limited-edition MILA Miami collection designed exclusively for this collaboration.
The week’s festivities will be amplified by an exceptional MILA Lounge DJ lineup, featuring Miguelle & Tons (12/2), ANOTR (12/3), Dixon (12/4), Desiree (12/5), Valeron (12/6), and Kimonos (12/7) — setting the tone for an unforgettable Art Basel experience.
Dates: December 2-7
Location: 800 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Website: mila-miami
YASU SUSHI
Debuting November 15, 2025
Debuting this November in the Miami Design District, Yasu Sushi is an intimate 16-seat omakase concept inspired by Chef Yasu Tanaka’s passion for sharing the culture and warm hospitality of his home country, Japan. Dedicated to offering a deeply personal dining experience, Chef Yasu prepares two types of sushi rice — one made with Akazu and another with Yonezu — freshly crafted every two hours to ensure peak flavor and texture. During a recent trip to Japan, Yasu and his wife reconnected with family to source the finest fish vendors, handcrafted dinnerware, and décor, creating a truly authentic experience that brings the essence of Japan to Miami.
Location: 151 NE 41st St, Suite 137, Miami, FL 33137
ONIKU KARYU
Debuting December 1, 2025
Opening this December, Oniku Karyu is an intimate 12-seat meat omakase concept specializing in Japanese wagyu and kaiseki-style courses. The menu centers on premium Japanese wagyu, with the owner personally visiting select butchers to source only the highest-quality cuts. Each dish is crafted using refined culinary techniques that showcase the essence of every ingredient while drawing out the meat’s rich, savory umami flavor.
Location: 40 NE41st St, Miami, FL 33137