The Ultimate Guide to Miami Design District’s Art Week 2024: A Fusion of Art, Culture, and Culinary Excellence

During Art Week 2024, the Miami Design District becomes a dynamic hub where contemporary art, heritage craftsmanship, luxury, and world-class dining converge, offering a multi-sensory journey through culture and innovation. As the city transforms into a global hub of artistic expression, visitors are invited to explore a curated selection of exhibitions, installations, and exclusive dining experiences that fuse art, culture, and innovation.

LVMH presents a five-day immersive art gallery and cultural experience from December 4-8, 2024, at the Miami Design District (Paradise Plaza Event Space, 151 NE 41st St, 3rd floor). The exhibition will showcase a diverse group of emerging and established artists, with a particular focus on artists of color, women artists, LGBTQ+ artists, and artists with disabilities. The exhibition will be free and open to the public from 10am to 6pm daily during the five-day event.

Featured artists include LO, Kandy Lopez, Glenneisha Darkins, and Yuki Ando. The experience will also include an afternoon program of panel discussions featuring LVMH brand presidents, the artists themselves, and notable entrepreneurs such as Chris Collins, Marques McCammon, and Jessica Rivera. Cultural tastemakers and influencers like Terrence J and Emory Jones of Roc Nation will participate, offering a dynamic exchange of ideas. Additionally, LVMH will spotlight the work of two student artists.

Gucci ushers in the festive season with a new installation at Sweet Bird North Plaza (95 NE 40th Street) in Miami’s Design District, unveiling a snow globe that embodies the joyful atmosphere of the holidays and pays tribute to Gucci’s history. The installation, on view from November 27 through January 7, draws inspiration from the House’s rich travel-infused heritage while celebrating the jubilant spirit of the season.

To celebrate its 10th Annual Design Commission, the district presents “Pearl Jam” by Nicole Nomsa Moyo—an installation that reimagines public space through Southern African heritage. On view through March 2025, it will be a key highlight of Art Week 2024. Born in Zimbabwe and raised in South Africa, Moyo creates a powerful intersection of tradition and modernity. The installation features over 1,000 handcrafted 'earrings' by indigenous Ndebele women, suspended throughout the district's lush public spaces. This immersive experience invites visitors to explore the cultural richness and contemporary relevance of Southern African craft, making it a centerpiece of Art Week.

Cartier marks the centenary of its iconic Trinity collection with an exclusive pop-up exhibition from December 4-8. This immersive experience, located at 23 NE 41st Street, transports visitors through five distinct spaces, each revealing a facet of the collection’s history. A special room dedicated to Jean Cocteau’s relationship with Cartier in the 1930s offers a rare glimpse into the artistic collaborations that have shaped the luxury brand’s legacy. This limited-time exhibit celebrates not just jewelry, but the enduring intersection of art and design.

Austin Lee explores human emotion and psychology through a blend of digital and traditional art techniques, creating vibrant paintings, sculptures, and videos. His exhibition to be located at 35 NE 40 Street delves into the hyperreality of the digital age, using 3D and virtual reality software to create pieces painted on canvas or fabricated in materials like resin and bronze.

Lee’s works reflect on virtues, vices, and raw emotions, inspired by a visit to Italy’s Giotto Chapel and the allegorical themes of Prudentius’s Psychomachia. Notable pieces include Lion with Blue Eyes (2024), evoking strength, and In Bed (2024), capturing vulnerability. The central piece, Blue Fountain (2022-2024), was previously showcased at the Lotte Museum of Art in Seoul. A mezzanine series of new video works deepens the exhibition’s exploration of surveillance and self-reflection.

Alteronce Gumby’s first outdoor public installation, Living the Dream, lights up Jade Alley (176 NE 41st Street) with vibrant stained glass, gemstones, and mosaics, exploring cosmic themes through a striking interplay of color and light.

The Craig Robins Collection continues the district's commitment to diverse artistic visions, presenting a compelling dialogue between established and emerging artists.

The 2024-2025 exhibition at the DACRA headquarters (3841 NE 2nd Avenue) December 4-6 introduces a compelling dialogue between contemporary masters and emerging voices. Notable works include pieces by German artists Kai Althoff and Jana Euler, whose emotionally complex works are placed in conversation with the creations of contemporary luminaries like Jill Mulleady and Mario Ayala. This exhibition highlights the continued evolution of the Craig Robins Collection, reinforcing its role in shaping the cultural conversation around contemporary art.

Miami’s cultural diversity is celebrated in Bony Ramirez’s Musa Coccinea mural in Palm Court, which offers a poignant reflection on Caribbean identity. THE OFFICE MIA ART GALLERY (3930 NE 2nd Avenue, #202) presents a solo exhibition by Jeremy Shockley, December 5-8. Known for his oil paintings blending magical realism with everyday life, Shockley’s work invites viewers into dream-like realities, deepening the district’s rich tapestry of visual narratives.

The Miami Design District’s culinary scene is as vibrant and innovative as its art offerings, elevating the Art Week experience with a selection of world-class dining destinations.

Contessa by Major Food Group offers Northern Italian grandeur in the heart of the Design District, with artisanal pizzas and house-made gelato served in an elegant two-story setting.

Elastika, in the Moore Building beneath Zaha Hadid’s sculptural installation, serves modern American cuisine that reflects Miami’s vibrant international spirit.

At estiatorio Milos, the freshest Mediterranean catch on ice and vibrant seasonal produce showcase the restaurant’s dedication to premium sourcing and the purity of Greek culinary tradition.

Chateau ZZ’s transforms the 1931 Petit Douy estate as a contemporary haven for modern Mexican cuisine, complemented by a rare tequila collection and a luxurious dining experience.

These world-class restaurants complement the Miami Design District’s art scene, offering exceptional dining experiences throughout Art Week. As reservations fill up quickly, early booking is strongly recommended.

Installation dates and viewing hours vary by venue. The majority of exhibitions and installations will be on view from December 4-8, 2024, coinciding with Miami Art Week.