Art Basel Miami Beach and Beyond: 2024 Miami Art Week Highlights

Art Basel Miami Beach 2024 is at the heart of Miami Art Week, bringing together world-renowned galleries, groundbreaking performances, and visionary exhibitions across the city. From monumental installations at Art Basel to vibrant showcases at Design Miami, NADA, and beyond, this year’s lineup offers something extraordinary for every art enthusiast.

Art Basel Miami Beach: The Monumental Meridians Sector

Art Basel Miami Beach Meridians sector artist Yasmil Raymond - studio collages work in progress
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Art Basel Miami Beach returns with its iconic Meridians sector, marking its fifth anniversary. Curated by Yasmil Raymond, this year’s showcase, titled State of Becoming, highlights large-scale works addressing themes of democracy and climate change.

Standout pieces include:

  • Antonis Donef’s “Untitled” (2014–2020): A 12-meter collage blending intricate ink drawings with archival materials, presented by Kalfayan Galleries and Galeria Casado Santapau.
  • Rachel Feinstein’s “Metal Storm” (2024): A bronze sculpture inspired by Hans Baldung Grien’s Witches, presented by Gagosian.
  • Roberto Huarcaya’s “Amazogramas” (2014–2024): A monumental photogram capturing the Amazon rainforest’s grandeur, presented by Rolf Art.

Learn more at Art Basel Miami Beach.

Untitled Art Miami Beach: Pushing the Boundaries of Performance

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Untitled Art continues its tradition of innovation with a performance program exploring identity, heritage, and ritual. Highlights include:

  • Dai Ying’s “No Dust to be Wiped” (2023): A shamanistic ritual blending soil, water, and movement, presented by Yiwei Gallery.
  • Loni Johnson’s “BOOMBOOMBOOM!!” (2024): A communal procession honoring Black Miami’s history, presented by Commissioner.
  • Tatlo’s “Tropical Heat” (2024): A tactile performance exploring identity and diaspora through thermochromic ink, presented by Asianish.

For details, visit Untitled Art.

NADA Miami: Wrestling Meets Art and Beyond

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The New Art Dealers Alliance (NADA) highlights emerging voices, including Orange Crush and its debut with wrestler-turned-painter Lee Moriarty. His vibrant acrylic works capture the duality of life as a professional wrestler. Visit Booth D-204 to see Moriarty’s imaginative portraits, including “Grill Maestro” (2024) and “Portrait of the Saint” (2024).

NADA also features dynamic programming through its NADA Presents series, including:

l to r: Randi Renate, Are we psychic coral-polyps?, 2022. Photo by Audrey Melton, courtesy of Socrates Sculpture Park; Jasmine Wahi; Amani Lewis; The Jerry Mahoney Success Seminar.
  • “Waves of Influence”: A discussion on Caribbean influence in contemporary art.
  • “Casual Safe”: A harm-reduction initiative by Buffalo Prescott.
  • “Catalysts for Change”: A conversation on public art hosted by Socrates Sculpture Park.

Learn more and purchase tickets at NADA Miami.

Design Miami: Bottega Veneta and Curated Design

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At Design Miami, Bottega Veneta debuts The Ark collection, transforming the iconic 1968 Zanotta Sacco chair into playful animal forms. Exclusive designs, including a light gray rabbit and white chicken, are available for purchase.

Other highlights include:

  • Nicole Nomsa Moyo’s “Pearl Jam”: A jewelry-inspired installation by the Miami Design District.
  • Lasvit’s “Herbarium Radiant”: A glass and light installation crafted from repurposed materials.
  • Instituto Campana’s “Peludinho”: Sustainable stools created from sheepskin cuttings to support artistic education in São Paulo.

Visit Design Miami for more details.

Women of Marvel: Tristan Eaton’s Solo Exhibition

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The Museum of Graffiti’s Private Gallery hosts Tristan Eaton’s Women of Marvel, showcasing over 40 works celebrating Marvel’s iconic heroines. Highlights include Eaton’s innovative Mosaic Covers, inspired by Jack Kirby, and portraits of characters like Jean Grey, Mystique, and Storm.

Dates: December 4, 2024–February 2, 2025
Location: The Private Gallery, 2521 NW 3rd Ave, Miami, FL

Learn more at Museum of Graffiti.

Fy-shan Glass Studio x Haremlique Istanbul: Island Living Pop-Up

Fy-shan Glass Studio collaborates with Haremlique Istanbul for the U.S. debut of Island Living, a glass art collection inspired by Mediterranean charm. Handcrafted vases, sea-inspired sculptures, and barware in vibrant hues reflect coastal elegance.

Event Details:

  • Dates: December 3, 2024, through the holiday season
  • Location: Haremlique Istanbul, Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave, Miami, FL

Shop the collection at fyshan.com and us.haremlique.com.Stay updated on Miami Art Week with Allegory PR and #TASTE on Instagram, and don’t miss our comprehensive guide at Miami Art Week 2024 Guide.

Lisa Morales

Lisa Morales is the owner of Allegory PR Services and founder of Live in Italy Magazine. She serves as the Editor-in-Chief for Live in Italy Magazine. She is a Contributing Editor for Widewalls, a Florida Contributor to the Food Wine Travel magazine, Culture Trip, and La Ceramica in Italia e nel Mondo. Lisa’s “beats” are the visual arts, food and wine and Art Basel Miami and other South Florida art fairs and art exhibitions. Seeking solace from her PR and marketing life, Lisa cooks and blogs about her food and wine pairing adventures.