Planning your Miami Art Week itinerary? With the city packed once again with major fairs, highly anticipated exhibitions, and an explosion of cultural programming, deciding what to prioritize isn’t easy. To cut through the noise, we’ve curated a guide to the exhibitions and events that should be on your radar this year.
Design Miami
For its 20th anniversary Miami Beach edition, Design Miami returns to Pride Park December 2-7 with a forward-looking program shaped by curatorial director Glenn Adamson. This year’s theme, Make. Believe., explores the space where craftsmanship and imagination meet—spotlighting the designers who push collectible design into new territory.
The fair also debuts Design Miami 2.0, a special project featuring eight contemporary voices rethinking the boundaries of form and material. Presented in partnership with Bank of America Private Bank, the milestone edition marks both a celebration of two decades and the beginning of the fair’s next chapter.
Art Basel Miami Beach returns December 3-7 with leading galleries from five continents presenting significant works from Modern masters to today’s emerging voices. This year, the fair introduces Zero 10, a new curated section devoted to art of the digital era. The program highlights how technology is shaping contemporary practice, featuring presentations that span generative systems, algorithmic and robotic works, immersive digital environments, and AI-driven art.
THE OPEN INVITATIONAL is a new art fair focused on progressive art studios that support artists with mental and physical disabilities, aiming to advance their careers and challenge traditional hierarchies in the contemporary art world. Founded by gallerist David Fierman and arts patron Ross McCalla, the fair centers openness as its guiding principle—expanding visibility for studio programs and introducing their work to collectors and institutions. After debuting in the Miami Design District in 2024, the fair returns December 2–5 with more than 15 studios from across the country. Recent expansions include its first New York edition and a forthcoming collaboration with Creativity Explored in San Francisco in January 2026.
Exhibitions at Nina Johnson Gallery
Nina Johnson Gallery marks Miami Art Week with a compelling lineup of exhibitions. Curated by Jarrett Earnest, Acid Bath House brings together an eclectic mix of artists whose vibrant, boundary-blurring pieces create a richly layered, communal experience. Upstairs, Dara Friedman’s Star People extends her exploration of light, movement, and emotional resonance through a constellation of sculptural and photographic works. In the Gallery Courtyard, Emmett Moore’s Neon Sun transforms the outdoor space with refined, design-driven pieces, rounding out a program that highlights the diverse practices shaping the gallery’s vision this year.
The Craig Robins Collection: Walking on Air
Jana Euler: Morecorn 4 | Acrylic on canvas. 2021
The Craig Robins Collection unveils its 2025–2026 rehang, “Walking on Air,” an exhibition centered on the material and spatial explorations of Richard Tuttle. Spanning works from the mid-1960s to today, the presentation places Tuttle’s sculptural approach in dialogue with artists including David Hammons, John Baldessari, and Marcel Duchamp. Contemporary voices such as Jana Euler, Sasha Gordon, Xinyi Cheng, and Mario Ayala also appear, along with recent acquisitions by Lauren Halsey, Sam McKinnis, and Jill Mulleady. Installed at Dacra’s Miami Design District headquarters, the exhibition traces thoughtful connections across conceptual and figurative practices.
Jeffrey Deitch: That Was Then, This Is Now
Jeffrey Deitch presents That Was Then, This Is Now, a new exhibition organized by American Art Projects. Featuring a group of 25 artists, the show surveys some of the most resonant directions in contemporary art, uniting practices that merge historical references with fresh visual vocabularies. Drawing inspiration from sources as varied as Pop Art, Hollywood, the internet, commercial culture, and spiritual traditions, the artists work across painting, sculpture, digital collage, fashion, and more.
Lauren Shapiro Debuts Collected Forms at MSC Miami Cruise Terminal, PortMiami
Lauren Shapiro, Collected Forms, 2025. MSC Miami Cruise Terminal, PortMiami. Miami Beach, Florida. Photo: Pedro Wazzan. Commissioned with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.
Lauren Shapiro presents Collected Forms, a site-specific ceramic installation that draws viewers into the intricate balance of underwater ecosystems. Two large-scale friezes, arranged in a Penrose-inspired pattern, merge geometric structure with sculptural coral forms cast from nearly a decade of the artist’s 3D scans. A collaboration with the MSC Foundation, the work invites voyagers to consider the ocean not only as a source of wonder, but as an environment in urgent need of care and long-term stewardship.
Mickalene Thomas and Derrick Adams Cocktail Celebration | December 2
Artists Mickalene Thomas and Derrick Adams mark the release of their new print editions, created to support their forthcoming projects Soula’s House and The Sock Factory. Proceeds from the editions will be shared equally between the two initiatives, contributing directly to their continued development.
The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami x TUMI: An Evening of Travel and Art | December 2
The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami offers an exclusive preview of its $100 million transformation ahead of the resort’s grand reopening. Hosted at the TUMI store on Lincoln Road, the event showcases the full twelve-piece luggage collection created with artist Louis-Nicolas Darbon, complemented by cocktails and bites from @chatchowtv’s Gio Gutierrez. Guests can meet the team, learn more about the resort’s upcoming debut, and take home special keepsakes designed for the occasion.
Rado x Tej Chauhan at Untitled Art, Miami Beach | December 3
Rado presents a special morning program during Untitled Art Fair, celebrating the brand’s focus on design, innovation, and craftsmanship. Taking place in the Rado VIP Lounge on Wednesday, December 3, the event opens with “Designing the Future of Time: Rado x Tej Chauhan,” a panel moderated by Dezeen and featuring designer Tej Chauhan, Rado CEO Adrian Bosshard, and Instituto Marangoni Miami executive vice president Eva Hughes. The morning continues with a design-inspired brunch and an intimate guided tour of the fair before public hours begin.
Art After Dark at MSC Cruise Terminal at PortMiami | December 3
Art After Dark brings a new cultural moment to the MSC Cruise Terminal at PortMiami, where seven site-specific commissions have been unveiled in collaboration with Miami-Dade County’s Art in Public Places program. Featuring works by Mark Fleuridor, Hugh Hayden, Tamara Kostianovsky, Danielle Roney, Lauren Shapiro, and Juana Valdés, the event pairs an artist panel with guided tours of installations that reflect on cultural memory, ecological awareness, and the evolving character of Miami’s waterfront.
Achille Salvagni & Manolo Blahnik Honor Craftsmanship and the Power of Beauty | December 4
Rome-based architect and designer Achille Salvagni partners with Manolo Blahnik for a Miami Art Week cocktail reception. Held in The Miami Beach EDITION’s Lobby Bar, the event celebrates elevated craftsmanship and the allure of thoughtful design.
WE ARE ONA at Andaz Miami Beach | December 1-4
WE ARE ONA culinary collective debuts an immersive installation at Andaz Miami Beach, created in collaboration with José Andrés Group and designer–artist Sabine Marcelis. Curated by WE ARE ONA founder Luca Pronzato, the experience brings together Marcelis’s signature material-driven aesthetic and José Andrés Group’s coastal Mediterranean cuisine. Following a private preview on December 1, the installation opens to the public December 2–4 with seated lunch and dinner services featuring a menu from Aguasal and specialty beverage pairings by House of Suntory. Learn more and book here.
Capital One & The Cultivist Present ‘Alex Prager’s Mirage Swim Club’ | December 3-5
In collaboration with Capital One and The Cultivist, Alex Prager debuts The Mirage Swim Club on the pool deck of The Shelborne by Proper, expanding on her Mirage Factory installation on Lincoln Road for Art Week. The activation features Prager’s signature visual language, including orange-striped cabanas and synchronized swimmers that transform the pool area into a staged, cinematic environment. Each evening, Golden Hour will offer specialty cocktails for hotel guests and Venture X and Venture X Business cardholders, accompanied by DJ sets and oceanfront views.
Art Week Brunch & Dinner Hosted by Chef Jean-George Vongerichten at MATADOR ROOM at The Miami Beach EDITION | December 5
Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten hosts a special tasting brunch and dinner at MATADOR ROOM at The Miami Beach EDITION on Friday, December 5. The experience features a family-style menu that blends beloved MATADOR ROOM classics with new seasonal dishes, beginning with a bespoke welcome cocktail and refined small bites. Courses unfold in a shared format, complemented by a curated wine pairing that highlights the flavors and intention behind each dish.
