As the vibrant city of Miami prepares to host the illustrious Art Basel Miami Art Week, art enthusiasts and collectors from around the world are gearing up for an immersive experience at some of the most prestigious art fairs. Miami Art Week kicks off the first week of December, from Monday, December 2 – Sunday, December 8, 2024. Promising an exquisite gathering of cultural magnificence, the week will host over 20 international art fairs featuring thousands of artists. These remarkable exhibitions will grace venues across Miami and Miami Beach this December.
Patrons can indulge in concerts, immersive art installations, extravagant soirées, captivating street art, and abundant artistic spectacles during this art-filled week. The illustrious Art Basel Miami Beach serves as the epicenter of the annual celebration at the Miami Beach Convention Center. For art connoisseurs, Art Basel offers an unparalleled voyage through contemporary installations and timeless masterpieces. Satellite art fairs in Miami neighborhoods augment the diverse artistic encounters. Invitation-only VIP previews are December 2 and the fair opens to the public December 3-8.
The arts celebration spreads across Miami and Miami Beach from December 5th to 10th, Miami will be transformed into a global hub of creativity, showcasing a diverse array of contemporary and historical art. Here are some standout art fairs that should be on every art lover’s itinerary:
Best Art Fairs at Art Basel Miami 2024
UNTITLED ART
Wednesday, December 4 to Sunday, December 8 – Ocean Drive and 12th Street
Leading contemporary art fair Untitled Art, Miami Beach announces 172 exhibitors in its 2024 edition for its largest presentation to date. The 2024 fair will be held on Miami Beach between Ocean Drive and 12th Street from Wednesday, December 4 to Sunday, December 8, with a VIP and Press Preview on Tuesday, December 3. Led by an ongoing dedication to increasing diversity and representation across the contemporary art market, Untitled Art’s 2024 program is shaped by a curatorial focus of “East Meets West”.
SCOPE Art Show
December 3-8, 2024.
This year SCOPE Art Show is exploring the theme of interdependence and the power of collaboration. SCOPE is not just a venue for art but a dynamic ecosystem where gallerists, artists, collectors, curators, and enthusiasts converge, each playing a vital role in the collective experience. The focus of SCOPE’s large-scale installations will be on artworks that explore the interconnectedness of individuals, communities, and the wider world.
Art Basel Miami Beach
North America’s Premier International Art Fair December 6 – 8, 2024
Art Basel Miami Beach, North America’s largest and most prestigious international contemporary art fair, is returning to the Miami Beach Convention Center in South Beach. Since its inception in 2002, Art Basel Miami Beach has routinely drawn more than 80,000 visitors annually, from art dealers to artists, collectors and art aficionados. It has become the splashiest cultural event of the Greater Miami & Miami Beach social calendar, with parties and events galore attended by celebrities and tastemakers. This year, over 285 galleries from 38 countries will showcase works by thousands of emerging, mid-career, established and blue chip artists.
Design Miami/: Where We Stand in the World of Design
December 3-8, 2024
Immerse yourself in the world of collectible design at Design Miami/ (December 3-8, 2024). This premier global forum showcases a curated selection of collectible pieces from the 20th and 21st centuries, presented by leading galleries, design dealers and institutions. Design Miami presents a selling exhibition where galleries, design dealers and institutions present their collectible design to private collectors and institutions. Alongside the main exhibition there is a program of talks, curated lounges and special projects.
Aqua Art Miami
Wednesday, December 4th – Sunday, December 8th
Aqua Art Miami will kick off its 18th edition at the Aqua Hotel with a VIP Preview on Wednesday, December 4th before opening to the public December 5-8, 2024. The energetic preview has become the destination for influential collectors and art professionals, many of whom migrate from Aqua’s sister fairs, Art Miami and CONTEXT conveniently nestled between the Venetian Causeway and the MacArthur Causeways, and Art Basel Miami Beach, which is located just a few blocks away. Aqua Art Miami is the premier location for art aficionados to procure works by young, emerging, and mid-career artists. Throughout the years, the fair has continued to solidify itself as a unique art fair, consistently staying true to its signature relaxed yet energetic vibe. A roster of well-respected international galleries will showcase the fresh artists’ works in the intimate exhibition rooms, which open into the beautiful courtyard of the classic South Beach hotel.
PINTA MIAMI
December 5-8, 2024 at The Hangar in Coconut Grove
PINTA Miami returns to The Hangar in Coconut Grove from December 5-8, 2024, as part of Miami Art Week. This international art fair focuses on modern and contemporary Latin American and Spanish art, offering a diverse and carefully curated selection of artworks. Founded in New York in 2007 and based in Miami since 2014, Pinta Miami is committed to showcasing artistic plurality through its interdisciplinary program.
CONTEXT Art Miami:
A Spotlight on Cutting-Edge Modern Art December 3 -8
Art Miami, which year-over-year has been a central component of Miami Art Week and played a major role in establishing the city of Miami as a cultural hub, is returning to Miami Art Week, along with sister fair CONTEXT Art Miami. An invitation-only VIP Preview on Tuesday, December 3rd from 11 am to 4 pm then open to the public from 4 pm and runs through Sunday, December 8th, 2024. Miami’s hometown and longest-running international and contemporary art fair, Art Miami will continue to showcase the most significant artworks of the 20th and 21st centuries, presented by a selection of the world’s most respected galleries. Collectors, curators, designers, museum professionals as well as art enthusiasts will discover a diverse range of artworks, dynamic projects, and special installations from more than 800 artists at the fairs.
Discover the next generation of art stars at CONTEXT Art Miami. The fair returns to the CONTEXT Art Miami Pavilion at One Herald Plaza from December 3 -8. As the sister fair to Art Miami, CONTEXT focuses on the development and promotion of emerging and mid-career artists.
New Art Dealers Alliance (NADA) Miami
Tuesday, December 3rd through Saturday, December 7th at Ice Palace Studios.
NADA Miami 2024 will showcase a diverse selection of over 150 galleries, art spaces, and nonprofit organizations spanning 37 countries and 66 cities including Buenos Aires, Shanghai, Lagos, Honolulu, Caracas, and Pittsburgh.
This year’s fair features 82 NADA Members and 59 first-time exhibitors, including galleries april april, Sea View, Foreign & Domestic, Eugster II Belgrade, David Peter Francis, cadet capela, and Gallery COMMON; and Roland Ross, Romance, LAURA, and Louis Reed in NADA Projects.
MOCAMuseum
While not a traditional art fair, the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) North Miami plays a vital role in connecting communities through exhibitions, educational programs, and collections. MOCA provides a welcoming space to encounter new ideas and voices, nurturing a lifelong love for the arts. MOCA North Miami presents contemporary art and its historical influences through exhibitions, educational programs, and collections. Inspired by its surrounding communities, MOCA connects diverse audiences and cultures by providing a welcoming place to encounter new ideas and voices, and nurturing a lifelong love of the arts.
Faena Art
Faena Art Presents Works by Artists Nicholas Galanin, Lyra Drake & More to be Announced!
Dates: Tuesday, December 2nd – Sunday, December 8th
During Miami Art Week 2024, Faena Art, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is thrilled to present work by cross-disciplinary Native Alaskan artist Nicholas Galanin. His monumental, site-specific piece on the sands of Faena Beach, Seletega (run, see if people are coming/corre a ver si viene gente), will posit questions related to our collective responsibility in creating a responsible future, asking us to reflect on the balance of our interconnectedness.
In addition to Galanin’s work, which spans ninety feet in length and thirty feet in height, Faena Art will present multidisciplinary artist Lyra Drake’s Faith in a Finite World, a work investigating the agency of “faith” in human belief through audiences’ engagement in dialogue with a divine feminine oracle at Faena Hotel Cathedral. The voice of this piece was created by Drake using a custom AI consciousness. Faena Art will also present a site-specific commissioned piece for the 2024 edition of No Vacancy, a juried art competition that supports and celebrates mainly local artists, in partnership with the City of Miami Beach, and will announce further programming ahead of Miami Art Week 2024.
RED DOT and SPECTRUM MIAMI
December 4-8 at Mana Wynwood
Red Dot Miami returns to Mana Wynwood from December 4-8, showcasing a curated selection of 70+ international galleries. The art fair features an array of modern and contemporary art across various mediums, including painting, photography, 3D wall art and sculpture. This exciting fair gathers more than 500 international artists, drawing approximately 38,000 visitors, including high-net-worth collectors, first-time buyers and seasoned art lovers, for five days of cutting-edge art, entertainment and special events.
Perez Art Museum
Rubell Museum
Museum Of Graffiti
Lightfall by Studio Lemercier at Superblue Miami
Dates: Opens October 28 (open all of December)
Superblue–Miami’s leading Experiential Art Company—is pleased to announce Lightfall, a new multisensory commission by creative duo Studio Lemercier, in collaboration with ambient electronic musician Murcof. Studio Lemercier joins teamLab, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, James Turrell, and Es Devlin in Superblue Miami’s ongoing exhibition Every Wall is a Door with a multisensory experience that further delves into human perception and our relationship to the natural world. Address: 1101 NW 23rd St, Miami, FL 33127
As Art Basel Miami unfolds, these art fairs promise to be a kaleidoscope of creativity, offering art enthusiasts a unique opportunity to explore diverse expressions, engage with artists, and witness the evolution of contemporary art on a global scale. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a casual observer, Miami Art Week is sure to leave an indelible mark on your artistic soul.
