The latest rendition of Miami Art Week unfolded as a captivating celebration of art and design, again drawing global attention to the Magic City as a creative hub. With a blend of immersive installations and bold collaborations, the week became a dynamic showcase of innovation, culture and artistic expression that lingers year-round, resonating with art lovers everywhere. “Something Last” at Alcova Miami. “SOMETHING LAST” PHOTO BY ORI HARPAZ
PUSHING BOUNDARIES
Milan’s avant-garde Alcova (alcova.xyz) returned for its second Miami edition, where the historic River Inn became a playground of creative innovation. Laura Casañas Maya breathed new life into the traditional craft of passementerie with a modern jewel-toned vignette of furniture and lighting. On the other end of the color spectrum, Studio/JIALUN XIONG’s monochromatic curation, “Something Last,” featured works by Cindy Hsu Zell, Devin Wilde, Mary Ratcliffe Studio, Vy Voi Studio and Xiaoyan Wei, creating a dialogue between form and negative space.
Nicole Nomsa Moyo’s “Pearl Jam” in the Miami Design District PHOTO BY: KRIS TAMBURELLO
CULTURAL GEMS
Nicole Nomsa Moyo (nnmoyo.com) drew inspiration from the artistry of Indigenous Ndebele women of South Africa to create “Pearl Jam,” an interactive installation that reimagines jewelry on a grand scale. Featuring oversize pearls, a necklace, bracelet, and earrings dangling from trees, “Pearl Jam” is brought to life with bold patterns and vibrant colors. Created for the 2024 Miami Design District Annual Design Commission, Moyo’s “jewels” also made a dazzling first impression at the entrance of Design Miami.
Michal Korman’s “October Crysanthemum” via Pearl Lam Galleries. JAMES LIVINGSTON III
FLEUR DE SAVEUR
Thanks to Pearl Lam Galleries (pearllam.com), Parisian artist Michal Korman’s vibrant oil-on-canvas paintings adorned the walls of LPM Restaurant & Bar, Miami for an exhibition titled “The Flower Narrative.” The main dining room featured “Blue Parakeet,” a series of interconnected vignettes inspired by the works of Édouard Vuillard and Pierre Bonnard. Each piece spoke to LPM Miami’s artful approach to cocktails, cuisine and hospitality while giving a window into the artist’s connection to French culture.
WOMEN IN THE ARTS
Modern Luxury MIAMI hosted a lunch at Amara at Paraiso to honor Women in the Arts: Darlene Pérez and Bridget Finn. Pérez, a dedicated arts patron, founded Pérez Art Museum Miami’s (pamm.org) International Women’s Committee, while Finn, a prominent art dealer and gallerist, serves as the director of Art Basel Miami Beach (artbasel.com). The event recognized the impact each has on the art world and celebrated Art Basel magazine’s issue release.
Nader Sculpture Park features works such as “Cromovela Nro. 24” and “Cromovela Nro. 3” by Venezuelan artist Carlos Cruz-Diez PHOTO: COURTESY NADER SCULPTURE PARK
URBAN OASIS
Step into the Nader Sculpture Park (nadersculpturepark.com), a fusion of art and nature offering a breath of fresh air in the Miami Design District. The brainchild of Gary Nader and designed by Bea Pernia, this open-air gallery showcases over 30 striking sculptures—all available for purchase—situated along winding paths. The destination will continue to evolve as a host for fashion, music and cultural events.
Peek inside Sasha Bikoff’s space for the Chubb lounge at Art Basel. NICHOLAS SARGENT
A COLLECTOR’S HAVEN
Sasha Bikoff (sashabikoff.com) conjured the spirits of Helena Rubinstein and Peggy Guggenheim to transport visitors to an eclectic salon in the Chubb space inside the Collectors Lounge at Art Basel Miami Beach. Memphis Milano pieces mingled with European antiquities against a tropical-inspired wallpaper by Timothy Corrigan for Fromental. The custom dome pendant, a collaboration between Bikoff and Studio M, channeled visions of Isamu Noguchi and Achille Castiglioni. Works by students from the New York Academy of Art, recipients of a Chubb fellowship, brought the colorful scene into the future.
OLIVE ESSENCE
Natuzzi Italia (natuzzi.com) unveiled “Mediterranean Scrub: A Journey Between Memory and Ecological Transformation,” an immersive installation by artist Agostino Iacurci. Located at their Miami showroom, the exhibit featured a stylized olive branch on the facade, symbolizing Puglia’s cultural heritage and environmental challenges. Inside, suspended canvases depicted silhouettes of native Mediterranean plants, inviting visitors to explore the region’s natural beauty. The evening, hosted along with Modern Luxury Interiors, MIAMI and Ocean Drive magazines, also supported the Save the Olives initiative, addressing the epidemic threatening Puglia’s olive trees.
EARTHY ELEGANCE
An onyx ping pong table stole the show at Arca’s (arcaww.com) showroom in Wynwood, where the brand debuted its second collaboration with Kelly Wearstler: Nudo 2.0, featuring sculptural stone furniture inspired by ancient weaving techniques. Tamara Feldman presented “Terracroma,” a multichromatic installation of handmade terra cotta tiles inspired by her Mexican heritage. Each exemplified Arca’s commitment to blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design.
Laura Casañas Maya’s “Passementerie Series” at Alcova Miami PIERGIORGIO SORGETTI
