Miami Art Week delivered a series of highlights across the city with a concentrated program of installations, product launches, private dinners, fragrance and design debuts, and brand-led activations. Each event contributed to a week shaped by movement between Miami Beach, the Design District, and major cultural venues, creating a clear map of the people, collaborations, and presentations that defined this year’s program.
Artist Dinner Hosted by Ferragamo & Maximilian Davis
Ferragamo Creative Director Maximilian Davis and W Magazine’s Sara Moonves opened the week on December 1 with an intimate dinner honoring ICA Miami’s exhibiting artists. Hosted at the home of Trustees Maky and Kris Hinson, the evening brought together artists including Richard Hunt, Joyce Pensato, Andreas Shulze, Masaomi Yasunaga, and Igshaan Adams, along with cultural figures connected to the museum. After the dinner, guests moved to the newly reopened Andaz Miami Beach, where Benji B shaped the sound for an after-hours gathering attended by Amber Valletta, Erin Wasson, Tyriq Withers, Quenlin Blackwell, Justine Skye, Marc Forne, Jessie Andrews, and more.
Design Debut by Moooi x Robbie Williams at The Standard Spa
On December 1, Moooi and The Standard Spa debuted Robbie Williams’ Introvert Chair and the Delusions of Grandeur room fragrance. Revealed inside the property’s redesigned lobby, the installation introduced Williams’ sculptural chair with its wrapped form and tactile blended fabric, along with the fragrance created in collaboration with EveryHuman. The scent balanced bright aldehydes, lavender, pepper, tea notes, and warm woods, forming a sensory counterpart to the chair. Guests experienced both pieces as part of the hotel’s opening-night program and one of the week’s earliest design-focused presentations.
Harry Nuriev and Crosby Studios Collaborate With Jimmy Choo
Jimmy Choo’s latest collaboration with Harry Nuriev and Crosby Studios for Miami Art Week redefines the boundaries of retail and art. The exclusive installation transforms the Miami Design District boutique with a monumental 3D sculpture of the iconic IXIA drop heel pump, rendered in silver chrome and dramatically breaking through the storefront. This immersive intervention blurs the lines between interior and exterior, encouraging visitors to engage with the brand’s design ethos in a new way. The installation also features a curated selection from Creative Director Sandra Choi’s personal archive, celebrating both heritage and innovation. Nuriev’s avant-garde approach, rooted in transformism, leverages supersized forms as metaphors for power and transformation. This project is a powerful example of how retail spaces can become memorable cultural destinations, reinforcing Jimmy Choo’s reputation for visionary design and craftsmanship while making a bold statement during one of the world’s most influential art events. Find more on ARCHISCENE.
Culinary Program by WE ARE ONA
Later that same day, Andaz Miami Beach hosted a private preview with WE ARE ONA founder Luca Pronzato and designer Sabine Marcelis, introducing a four-day dining experience for the week. Vista Terrace transformed through travertine, fused stone, color-treated glass, and sculptural lighting by Bocci, creating a controlled environment overlooking the ocean. José Andrés, Pronzato, and Marcelis welcomed guests including Emilio Estefan, Claudia Vergara, and Bethan Laura Woods. Beginning December 2, the public joined for lunches and dinners built around a menu shaped by Mediterranean references filtered through Miami’s coastal setting.
Keep It Curious by Tuleste Factory
Tuleste Factory opened its Design Miami presentation on December 2 with Keep It Curious, a concept built around imaginative form, saturated materials, and playful proportion. The booth invited visitors into a vivid environment where color, texture, and sculptural shape worked together to create an expressive design narrative. The presentation moved with a sense of whimsical sophistication, using contrasts, tactile surfaces, and bold palettes to encourage engagement and spark visual rhythm. Works on view came from a wide group of collaborators, including Marina Abramović, Pilar Zeta, Miranda Makaroff, Karen Atta, Facture Studio, Ian Alistair Cochran, Lyora Pissarro x David Rodriguez, Merve Kahraman, Bert Furnari, Courtney Kinnare, Brandi Howe, Kim Mesches, and Lucia Neamtu. It created a clear point of energy within the fair’s layout and one of the week’s most character-driven spaces.
Installation Unveiling by Pilar Zeta at The Shelborne By Proper
The Shelborne By Proper unveiled Pilar Zeta’s The Observer Effect on its beachfront, on December 2, where eight metallic portals formed a large-scale installation that shifted in color and light as attendees walked through the structure. A media preview on the sand introduced the work’s scale and visual approach. The evening continued on the Cerith Terrace with cocktails by LALO Tequila, Grey Goose, and St-Germain, along with beef tataki, burrata crostinis, and mini lobster rolls. Grey Goose Altius added a paired moment with mini shots and caviar bumps.
Planet Ocean Pop-Up Launch by OMEGA
Also on December 2, OMEGA hosted an evening event in the Miami Design District to introduce the new Planet Ocean Pop-Up and fourth-generation Planet Ocean collection. Guests viewed the installation’s oceanic projections, sculptural components, and curated display of the updated models before transitioning to a private dinner at Soho Beach House. The program gave attendees an opportunity to examine the Planet Ocean novelties in an intimate setting, where conversations centered on design, exploration, and the series’ direction.
Final Chapter of JOY Experience by Marc Jacobs
Marc Jacobs opened its Art Basel activation on December 2 at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden. The brand presented the final chapter of the JOY experience and introduced four new Daisy Murakami fragrances within an environment shaped in collaboration with David Shrigley, Derrick Adams, and Hattie Stewart. Guests moved through animated rooms, live stations, and interactive components, including a Converse art activation, Moleskine customization, and a Bookmarc signing with Derrick Adams. Drinks were provided by Casa Dragones, Louis M. Martini, and Parch, with music by Blu DeTiger.
Exhibition Opening by Marco Brambilla at The Wolfsonian-FIU
December 2 also marked the unveiling of Marco Brambilla’s After Utopia at The Wolfsonian-FIU, co-hosted with Golden Goose. The three-channel installation used AI to assemble world’s fair pavilions from 1889 to 2025 into a continuous digital environment animated by historical visitor data. During the event, Golden Goose Dream Makers screen-printed limited-edition posters inspired by the work, creating an additional participatory moment for guests.
Design Presentation by Achille Salvagni Atelier and Manolo Blahnik
Achille Salvagni Atelier and Manolo Blahnik hosted an evening at The Miami Beach EDITION that focused on design, material practice, and the dialogue between collectible objects and fashion. The presentation centered on Salvagni’s Hera cabinet, crafted in white parchment with burnished bronze and polished metal details, paired with pieces from the Manolo Blahnik Winter 25 collection. Guests also viewed Salvagni’s Rizzoli monograph and Blahnik’s book Fleeting Gestures and Obsessions, along with bronze bees cast in the same Roman foundry used for Vatican commissions. Attendees, including Anna Flores Piran, Melissa Vale, Ammar Belal, Todd Merrill, Zarina Yeva, and Symphani Soto, moved through a setting that positioned design and fashion within one sculptural conversation. Salvagni’s booth Memories of the Future debuted at Design Miami, placing 1950s Italian masterworks in dialogue with his contemporary work, including a 1951 Gio Ponti and Piero Fornasetti cabinet.
Temerario Ad Personam Reveal by Lamborghini
Lamborghini presented a special Temerario Ad Personam configuration at 1111 Lincoln Road, on December 4. The crystal paint effect required 320 hours of hand application and combined Verde Shock, Grigio Maat, and Nero Nemesis to define the car’s aerodynamic structure. The interior extended the palette through Grigio Octans and Verde Scandal accents, matched by embroidered detailing and an Ad Personam plate. Guests also engaged with digital programs including the Fast ForWorld platform, the Ledger Stax collaboration, and the Lamborghini ID, and viewed additional models such as the Urus SE and the Revuelto.
