Those who live in Miami know – culture is bursting at the seams of this city. Never is this more evident than during Miami Art Week, a week dedicated to the exposition of art from all around the world. From tourists to residents, humble art enthusiasts to serious collectors, people flock Miami to bask in beautiful artwork or to add masterpieces to their collection.
Headlining, of course, is Art Basel Miami Beach. You can expect to find 4,000 artists and 269 international galleries at Miami Beach Convention Center. But the art isn’t confined to the space behind the Convention Center doors. No, it overflows to the streets of Miami from Allapattah to Wynwood and much more. The options are so bountiful that one can become easily overwhelmed when trying to figure out what to do and where to go. For that reason, we’ve compiled a list of Top 10 exhibitions taking place all around the city during Miami Art Week.
Art Basel Miami Beach
Miami Art Week and Art Basel are used interchangeably, but the fact is that Art Basel is its own exhibition. Located at the Miami Beach Convention Center, it’s often known as the main event of Miami Art Week. This year, you can expect to find over 250 galleries from around the world. Meaning there’s something for you to enjoy whether you like paintings, photography, film, digital art, or something else. Making its debut, however, is a new category titled “Meridians.” Here you can expect to find monumental sculptures, video installations and other pieces that push the boundary of what art is.
When: December 5th – 8th, 2019
Where: Miami Beach Convention Center located at 1901 Convention Center Drive Miami Beach, Fl 33139
Art Miami
When thinking of Miami Art Week, people tend to only think about or mention Art Basel. But it is Art Miami which is the city’s longest-running fair. This week, they are celebrating their 30th Anniversary. Miami Art Week Veterans, locals, and collectors who try to avoid the craziness that is Miami Beach during this time tend to go here instead. Tickets are slightly more affordable than those of Art Basel, but that doesn’t mean the artwork you find here is of any less quality. As stated on their website, Art Miami is globally recognized as a primary destination for the acquisition of the most important works from the 20th and 21st centuries.
When: December 4th – 8th, 2019
Where: 1 Herald Plaza, Miami Fl 33132
Context Art Miami
A younger sibling of Art Miami, Context Art Miami is located in the same building. Here, you can find work from emerging artists. It is popular for showcasing unusual mediums not typically found at art fairs, like experimental films, video art, and sound art. You can also find sculptures and photography at this event.
When: December 4th – 8th, 2019
Where: 1 Herald Plaza, Miami Fl 33132
Art Africa Miami
Launched in 2011 and located in Historic Overtown, Art Africa Miami prides itself in transforming the heritage of the neighborhood by showcasing art and culture of Africa and its diaspora. This year, they’ll be screening Everything Must Fall, a documentary about the student protests that took place in South Africa over the cost of education.
When: December 4th – December 9th
Where: 920 NW 2nd Avenue Miami, Fl 33136
PRIZM Art Fair
Like Art Africa Miami, PRIZM Art Fair expands the spectrum of exhibiting artists from Africa and African Diaspora. You can expect to find paintings, sculptures, mixed media, and installations that highlight the diversity in contemporary visual arts. What’s notable about PRIZM is that it features art work by emerging Miami-based artists that bring social-political and cultures issues faced by people of African descent to light.
When: December 2nd – 8th, 2019
Where: Alfred I. DuPont Building, 169 East Flagler Street Miami, Fl 33131
SCOPE Miami
True to its mission, SCOPE Miami hosts 134 contemporary exhibitors in its usual pavilion on the sand. In its 19th edition, it will introduce a multidisciplinary program that includes music performances, installations, panels, and even guided mediations and CBD spa treatments. Also new to SCOPE Miami this year is FOCUS | ART CHINA. By showcasing Chinese Contemporary Art in Miami, they celebrate the global expansion of the genre.
When: December 4th – 8th, 2019
Where: 801 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
UNTITLED Miami Beach
UNTITLED is a highly curated art fair that focuses on balance and integrity across all disciplines of contemporary art. It is known for its architecturally designed venue which is easy to navigate, its selection of curated galleries, artist-run exhibitions spaces and non-profit institutions and organizations. This year, UNTITLED is unveiling “Monuments,” which showcases large-scale installations.
When: December 4th – 8th, 2019
Where: Ocean Drive and 12th Street Miami Beach, Fl 33139
Miami Street Photography Festival
With exhibitions in Miami, Milan, and soon New York City, The Miami Street Photography Festival is the leading street photography event in the world. It showcases the best of contemporary street and documentary photography. With over seven different exhibitions and over 200 prints, this event is every photography enthusiasts dream. Jam packed with special events, this year’s festival includes a Street Battle where two teams of street photographers are given 24 hours to produce powerful and compelling images.
When: December 5th – 8th, 2019
Where: HistoryMiami Museum 101 W Flagler Street Miami, Fl 33130
SATELLITE Art Show
Voted Best Art Show by Miami New Times, this groundbreaking and experimental art fair features galleries, artist-run spaces, non-profits, and individual artists. The art found in this exhibition is engaging and interactive. Its mission is to expand the perceptions on art and creativity by allowing visitors and collectors to feel comfortable in exploration and discovery. This year will feature a performance art program curated by Performance is Alive.
When: December 5th – 8th, 2019
Where: 2210 NW Miami Court Miami, Fl 33127
PULSE Art Fair
Celebrating its 15th Anniversary, PULSE Art Fair is located at Indian Beach Park. Setting itself apart, this art fair is recognized as being “the oasis of calm in the rough seas of Miami Art Week.” Its peaceful yet lively atmosphere creates a memorable experience for the visitors and collectors. You can expect to find a variety of mediums at this art fair from video and new media art, site-specific installations and even a series of bilingual programs.
When: December 5th – 8th, 2019
Where: Indian Beach Park 4601 Collins Avenue Miami, Fl 33140
Happy Miami Art Week!
