These Are Miami Art Week 2021's Must-See Shows
Miami Art Week is easily one of, if not the most, anticipated celebrations in the city. Beginning with the first Art Basel in 2002, what was once a singular art fair on Miami Beach has expanded to a citywide string of exhibitions, events, and festivities that draw artists, celebrities, and visitors from around the world.
While there are hundreds of events and exhibitions happening throughout Miami, here are the week's five main art fairs, each of which showcases some of the world's finest contemporary and modern art.
Art Basel Miami Beach
December 2-4
Always the center of attention, South Beach plays host to the ultimate international art fair, Art Basel Miami Beach, at the recently reimagined Miami Beach Convention Center. Explore a wide range of pieces, from installations by promising up-and-comers to 20th-century masterworks.
Design Miami
December 1-5
Design Miami's 17th edition bears the theme "Human Kind," which spotlights design-led visions for a more equitable and interconnected future.
Spectrum Miami & Red Dot Miami
December 1-5
Don't miss longtime favorites Spectrum Miami and Red Dot Miami, two fairs under one roof at the MANA Wynwood Convention Center. French graffiti and tattoo artist FUZI will present "Defaced," an exhibition of new works on canvas and archives from his days painting trains in Paris.
PINTA Miami
December 1-5
The 2021 edition of PINTA MIAMI LIVE arrives in town with around 100 galleries from Latin America, the United States, and Europe—presenting artworks from over 300 artists. The digital platform allows access to free curatorial content that aims to continue stimulating interest in artistic production and expand its reach to new audiences.
Art Miami 2021
November 30-December 5. 2021
Art Miami is the United States' foremost contemporary and modern art fair, along with its sister fair, CONTEXT Art Miami. Be sure to also visit CONTEXT ART MIAMI +ONLINE, a curated digital exhibition offering dedicated acquisition rooms that will run concurrently with the in-person fairs.
Other notable happenings during Art Week include AQUA Art Miami, the Miami Mural Festival, and Five Echoes by Es Devlin and Chanel.