Meet me at Miami Art Week
Miami Art Week is a vibrant, immersive experience where art, design, and culture collide in one of the most exciting cities in the world. This year, I had the opportunity to explore some of the most renowned events, including Art Basel, Design Miami, Scope Art Show and their concert, as well as Untitled Art Fair. I even took a moment to recharge at the Wellness Oasis, a serene retreat amidst the buzz of creativity. From thought-provoking exhibits to groundbreaking installations, this week was a feast for the senses and a true celebration of artistic expression. Join me as I take you through the highlights and unforgettable moments of Miami Art Week!
Art Basel 2024
Nahene Wakamen, 2023
Founded in 1970 in Basel, Switzerland, Art Basel is one of the world's most prestigious art fairs, showcasing contemporary and modern art from leading galleries, artists, and collectors worldwide.
I have now attended in 2021, 2023, and 2024, and I enjoy it more and more each year. As a painter myself, it inspires me to keep going with my craft. Looking at art also inspires my interior design ideas. When I see a painting I love, I then envision a whole room around it. If you enjoy art, or at least some aspect of the world of design, then I recomend checking out Art Basel.
Travel tip: Traffic during art week is actually INSANE! If you are traveling to Art Basel, I recommend staying at a hotel near the exhibit so you can walk there. My pick is the 1 Hotel.
Design Miami 2024
Design Miami is a global forum for collectible design that takes place in Miami alongside Art Basel. It brings together the world's leading designers, galleries, curators, collectors, and enthusiasts to celebrate innovation, creativity, and craftsmanship in interior design, furniture, and decorative arts. If you go to Art Basel, ensure you also get ticket entry to Design Miami, which is housed across the street.
This year, luxury fashion houses made their mark at Design Miami, with Bottega Veneta showcasing playful animal-shaped bean bags (I wanted every single one!) and Fendi presenting a stunning installation featuring a contemporary room design. My favorite piece, however, was a fabulously quirky furry liquor cabinet—ironic since I don’t even drink! If it were in my home, it would undoubtedly become the most extravagant matcha bar ever. As a self-proclaimed interior design obsessive, this exhibit is always a highlight of Art Week for me. My only wish? That it were even bigger, because I can’t get enough!
Scope Art Show 2024
SCOPE Art Show is one of the leading contemporary art fairs, held annually during Miami Art Week in Miami Beach. Known for its innovative and cutting-edge presentation, SCOPE brings together emerging artists, galleries, and collectors from around the world, serving as a platform for forward-thinking art and cultural trends.
I love the SCOPE Art Show because it takes place right on the beach, just a few blocks from where I live. It’s incredible to watch them transform the sands of South Beach into a stunning, temporary art gallery. Beyond the art, SCOPE offers wellness classes in partnership with Alo Yoga, which are held in their event space—a perfect mix of creativity and mindfulness. I also had the chance to attend their concert, where I caught DJ sets by Eli Fola and Disclosure. Black Coffee performed too, but that was way past my bedtime—and beauty sleep is my priority lol.
Untitled Art Fair 2024
The untitled Art Fair is slightly north of the Scope Art Show and is also on the beach. Known for its focus on innovation, inclusivity, and emerging perspectives, I enjoyed much of the artwork here. It was my first time attending this fair, and I will definitely go back next year.
The Wellness Oasis during Miami Art Week
For the first time this year, I attended the wellness oasis at the 1 hotel in South Beach during my super busy art week. The Wellness Oasis is a community event designed to nurture mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. Guided by renowned experts such as Dan Buettner and advocates from various self-care disciplines, the Oasis offers an immersive program focused on holistic wellness. We participated in inspiring conversations and interactive workshops that included writing poetry. and enriching experiences centered around movement, mindfulness, and connection.
The event was so well executed, which is not a surprise considering it was held at the 1 Hotel in South Beach. We ate delicious meals provided by the Garden Butcher and Playa Bowls and sipped on lattes made by Nespresso. Between speakers, I had the chance to unwind on a PEMF mat by Higher Dose while wearing their red light therapy mask. I also got to shop for the latest in activewear by Beyond Yoga. Armra Colostrum was also there, serving their product in the form of a delicious and hydrating drink. From iconic actress Goldie Hawn, who leads the Mind Up project, to a dreamy-looking Joe Jonas, there were a ton of really amazing speakers and sessions. One of my favorites was the opening workshop with poet IN-Q, who really stole the show with his poetry. He even made us write our own poems and read them to the people next to us, which really got me to have more confidence in myself when sharing my art. I will definitely be back at this event next year, and I hope you come along too!
A Truly Beautiful Week
I am so blessed to have enjoyed yet another Miami Art Week. As an artist myself, Art Week is honestly one of the reason's why I moved to live in Miami. As you can see, there is so much beauty to see and experience this week, and it is worth making the trip to Miami Art Week one year. If you have any questions about Art Week, comment them below, and I will see you there next year!
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I’m going to do the breathing exercise! Cheers to a happy healthy blessed New Year !