Miami Art Week 2022the week of art that frames Art Basel miami beach, goes far beyond the convention center, peripheral fairs and exhibitions in museums and cultural institutions. The streets are filled —in addition to many people and too many cars— with works. In particular, public facilities stand out, which in 2022 stand out for their quantity and quality.
“Not Vacation”
This juried art competition presented by the The City of Miami Beach and the Convention and Visitors Authority welcomes local artists and invites the public to experience the most iconic hotels as fleeting art destinations in their own right. Now in its third and largest annual edition, Not Vacancy has selected 12 artists to create site-specific works in 12 hotels, including The Avalon, The Betsy, Faena Y Fontainebleau. Miami creators like Brookhart Jonquil, Justin Long, Jessy Nite Y Anthony Wright each received a $10,000 stipend to carry out their project at participating building locations. The facilities will be maintained until December 8, when the winner will be announced.
Where: Miami Beach, various locations
When: from November 17 to December 8
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Rock | Roll” by Germane Barnes
The Design District has given his 2022 Annual Design Commission to Miami-Based Architect and Designer Germane Barnes. Rock | roll is a multifaceted installation that is based on the vitality of the Miami Carnival to honor communities BIPOC that contribute to the local multi-ethnic culture. Explore the neighborhood to discover and interact with a series of huge, whimsical pods that rock back and forth when activated by users; hundreds of wind chimes evoking the sounds of soca music hung in the trees and a floating dome suspended high and animated by light and sound, which will serve as an anchor for a lively community commission.
Where: Design District, various venues
“Starchild” by FriendsWithYou
The collaborative art duo friendswithyou will debut a 50-foot (15.24-meter) tall public sculpture titled starchild in the middle of Henry Liebman Plaza in Miami Beach. starchild will coincide with two presentations in Art Basel Miami Beachwhere the duo will debut other new work in the galleries nanzuka Y GAVLAK. The sculpture is the culmination of a two-decade career and is part of a larger conceptual project, in which FriendsWithYou rename Earth to Ocean. The inauguration will take place on Monday, November 28 at 4 in the afternoon.
Where: 41st St and Pine Tree Dr, Miami Beach
“Wish Towers”, by Jaime and Javier Suárez Berrocal
Contemporary arts are back in Villa Vizcaya, just in time for Art Basel. To commemorate the latest installation, there will be an artist talk and brunch reception with $5 admission, much less than the usual $25 ticket to the coveted museum. Explore the famous villa and see the Wish Towers of Jaime and Javier Suárez Berrocal, inspired by the native coral limestone that was used extensively in the creation of the gardens. You will be able to learn more about the piece during the talk.
Where: Villa Vizcaya, 3251 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33129
When: December 3, 9:30am
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“Ancient Future”
Presented by SaveArtSpace and curated by Colombian climate activist and social entrepreneur Angela Del Sol, Ancient Future is a public exhibition that will display climate-conscious artwork at 13 bus stops and seven billboards in Miami and Miami Beach. The open call initiative invited multimedia artists to explore the connection between technology, climate and art and envision what the future would look like if humanity came together to solve the climate crisis.
Where: Various locations in Miami and Miami Beach
When: from November 21 to December 18
“The Gateway”, Web3 art
It is possible that cryptocurrencies and NFTs may not have the same impact that they did at last year’s livelier Art Week events, but the activation The Gateway: A Web3 Metropolis This year’s event in the city center proves that ambitious web3-based art isn’t going away anytime soon. Following up on the major 2021 activation that introduced NFTs to the masses, this year’s experience brought to you by nft now Y Common Mana and driven by MoonPay goes beyond the screen to take over 12 buildings and two blocks of the Flagler district over five days during Art Basel. Immerse yourself in the activations of important brands such as Christie’s, instagram Y Porschealong with artists like Beeple Y pussy riotand speakers like clegfxsenior director of design Nike Y Keith A GrossmanPresident of Time.
Where: 12 buildings and two blocks from Downtown Miami
When: from November 29 to December 3, different activities from 12:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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“LOOP”, presentation by Claire Oliver Gallery
Claire Oliver Gallerythe contemporary art gallery located in Central Harlemwill present an art and culture experience that will take an entire block from the heart of overtown for Miami Art Week. LOOP will center around a 5,000-square-foot (465-square-meter) Claire Oliver Gallery space featuring an exhibition of works by gallery artists, and will spill over into the community with an ambitious, interdisciplinary exhibition that includes large photography installations and a program of vocal and visual performances created in collaboration with music, fashion and dance artists.
Where: 919 NW 2nd Ave, Miami
When: November 28 to December 3
“Morning Glory” by Paula de Solminihac
Composed of wooden decks resembling the flowers and leaves of the beach bluebell, Morning Glory, in Faena Beach, invites endless interaction and play for everyone. At night, when the beach is closed to the public, Morning Glory will light up for a totally different sensory experience. Created in collaboration with the architect vincent donosothe installation takes the form of the plant, a perennial traveling vine that is almost ubiquitous on the beaches of Florida and all over the world thanks to its floating seeds resistant to seawater.
Where: 3201 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
When: November 29 to December 4
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Sculpture Garden at The Underline
This new public installation and sculpture garden by renowned local artist type Y studioLAAVA debuting at Art Basel will become a permanent fixture at The Underline in brickell. Designed as a space to generate conversation, the installation financed by Airbnb Y nasdaq transforms a section of the 10-mile linear park into a vibrant and surreal gathering area. The installation interweaves modern architecture, colorful outdoor furniture, and giant sculptures into an interactive community space.
Where: The Underline Sound Stage at SW 1st Ave and SW 8th St
When: from December 1 at noon
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