With more than 20 art fairs, 1,200 galleries, and a plethora of must-see exhibitions at locations including the Miami Beach Convention Center, Pérez Art Museum, and the Miami Design District, Miami Art Week 2024, which is led by Art Basel Miami Beach, turns the city into a global center for art from December 1–8.
Miami Beach Art Basel
With 283 top galleries from 38 countries exhibiting contemporary and modern art, Art Basel Miami Beach 2024, under the new direction of Bridget Finn, promises to be an extraordinary experience. A number of exciting developments are introduced at the fair:
The greatest number of new galleries in more than ten years, 34 new galleries join across all sectors.
‘State of Becoming’, a re-examined Meridians sector exhibition with monumental sculptures, paintings, and installations.
With carefully chosen exhibitions showcasing artists like Betty Tompkins and Leonor Fini, the Kabinett sector places a strong emphasis on diversity and exploration.
Dynamic new works produced in the last three years are on display in the Nova sector.
The Positions sector offers experimental presentations and a stage for up-and-coming performers.
The Miami Beach Convention Center will host the fair from December 6–8, with VIP Preview Days on December 4 and December 514. This edition highlights Art Basel Miami Beach’s position as the leading art fair in the Americas and captures Miami’s distinctive cultural intersections.
Prominent Satellite Expos
A wide range of satellite fairs are available during Miami Art Week 2024 to support the main Art Basel event. For collectors, artists, and art lovers alike, these fairs offer distinctive viewpoints and opportunities:
From December 6–9, NADA Miami (New Art Dealers Alliance) will be back at Ice Palace Studios, presenting up-and-coming galleries and artists.
With an emphasis on contemporary art and more than 140 international galleries, Untitled Art Fair is celebrating its 12th year on Miami Beach.
With a beachside pavilion showcasing pieces from 150 international exhibitors, Scope Miami Beach celebrates its 21st year.
At Mana Wynwood, Pinta Miami showcases Latin American art and provides a stage for both well-known and up-and-coming artists from the area.
With 50 exhibitors, Aqua Art Miami turns the Aqua Hotel into a lively art venue that prioritizes personal and engaging interactions.
The Dorchester Hotel in South Beach hosts the Ink Miami Art Fair, which focuses on modern works on paper.
By giving collectors a variety of entrance points and extending the week’s artistic offerings beyond the main Art Basel event, these satellite fairs support Miami Art Week’s thriving ecosystem.
Places Of Cultural Interest
During Art Week, which runs from December 4–8, the Miami Design District is transformed into an outdoor gallery with installations by high-end labels like Gucci, YSL, and Fendi. Throughout the week, Wynwood Walls features live mural paintings and art activations that highlight the “Street Art Icons” theme for this year. Superblue Miami offers state-of-the-art installations that blend light, sound, and interactive components for individuals looking for immersive experiences. These cultural attractions offer a wide range of artistic experiences outside of the conventional fair settings, further solidifying Miami’s standing as a major international center for the arts during this exciting week.