Must-Attend Exhibits at Miami Art Week 2023
As Miami Art Week enters its third decade, the convergence of digital art and crypto takes center stage, promising an immersive experience in creativity, innovation, and technological marvels. Here's a guide to the top events, complete with locations, times, and ticket information.
1. BMW Presents "REMEMBR" with Alex Israel
Location: BMW Lounge at Art Basel Miami Beach Collectors Lounge, 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Date and Time: December 8-10
Ticket Information: Available at the BMW Lounge
BMW returns as the official partner of Art Basel Miami Beach, debuting "REMEMBR," an AI-powered, participatory, and interactive video installation in partnership with Alex Israel. This installation, featuring the new 100% electric BMW i5, guides visitors on a journey through time and memory. Developed with AI technology, guests can share their own hyper-memories, creating an immersive experience viewed across seven custom-designed screens.
2. Ross+Kramer Miami Gallery Opening with Exhibition by Daniel Arsham
Location: Ross+Kramer Gallery, Sunset Harbour
Operating Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 10 am–6 pm
Grand Opening Event: Thursday, Dec 7, 8 pm-11 pm (Invite-only)
Ross+Kramer Gallery unveils an exhibition featuring paintings and sculptures by visionary contemporary artist Daniel Arsham, marking his first solo showcase in Miami in over a decade. Ross+Kramer introduces a unique fusion of contemporary and mid-century blue-chip works, spotlighting emerging and internationally established artists. Daniel Arsham will be present at the invite-only grand opening event during Miami Art Week.
3. Superchief Gallery NFT at SCOPE Art Show
Location: SCOPE Art Show, Miami Beach
Date and Time: December 6-10; 11 am-8 pm
Ticket Information: Tickets Required, Purchase Here
Superchief Gallery NFT curates three exhibitions on a 60-foot LED wall, exposing traditional collectors to digital art by prominent artists like Latasha, Sutu, and Hannes Hummel. Engage in a panel discussion on imperfections in AI artwork.
4. MakersPlace x Transient Labs at Sagamore Hotel
Location: Sagamore Hotel, Miami Beach
Date and Time: December 5-10; Panels on December 8; 3-6 pm
Ticket Information: Free Access, Register Here
Experience the unique collaboration between MakersPlace and Transient Labs, where physical works by top artists like Parin Heidari, WhIsBe, and Hafftka are exhibited and registered on the Ethereum blockchain. Join blockchain poet Laurence Fuller for a new spoken-word collaboration.
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5. Refraction Festival by TezosXTZ 0.0%
Location: Nautilus Sonesta, Miami Beach
Date and Time: December 6; 1-11 pm
Ticket Information: Free Access, Register Here
Teaming up with the Tezos blockchain, Refraction Festival celebrates the vibrancy of the Tezos ecosystem. Immerse yourself in a day of high-impact international art and music, featuring artists like Cibelle Cavalli Bastos, Sky Goodman, and Vintagemozart. Benefit the Trevor Project with new artwork releases.
6. Gateway Miami at Faena Forum
Location: Faena Forum, South Beach
Date and Time: December 6; All Day
Ticket Information: Free Access, Register Here
Now in its third consecutive year, Gateway Miami promises an all-encompassing experience at the Faena Forum. Explore leading digital artists, attend panels by thought leaders including Deepak Chopra, and enjoy extravagant installations. Free access and a surprise traditional coffee ceremony by Yatreda.
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7. Foundry Pop-Up: Human Unreadable Installation Tour
Location: Foundry Miami, Miami
Date and Time: December 7; 6-8 pm | December 9; 2-4 pm
Ticket Information: Tickets Required, Purchase Here
PROOF’s Foundry Miami pop-up features special activation tours by celebrated artist pair Operator. Explore the Human Unreadable exhibition, winner of the 2023 Lumen Prize, merging performance, cryptography, and blockchain. Ania Catherine's workshop adds a hands-on element to the experience.
8. Portraits of Women in Web3 (PWW3) at SCOPE Art Show
Location: SCOPE Art Show, Miami Beach
Date and Time: December 6-10; 11 am-8 pm
Ticket Information: Tickets Required, Purchase Here
The second edition of Portraits of Women in Web3, presented with ARTWRLD and KRAKEN, showcases voices shaping Web3. Attendees can listen to innovators like Yayoi Shionoiri and view the exhibition of new works by digital artists Anne Spalter and LoVid, available as NFTs via MakersPlace.
9. Bitforms gallery at Untitled Art Fair
Location: Untitled Art Fair, Miami Beach
Date and Time: December 6; 11 am-7 pm | December 10; 11 am-5 pm
Ticket Information: Tickets Required, Purchase Here
Building on Untitled Art Fair’s theme of Curating in the Digital Age, bitforms gallery presents interdisciplinary works by multigenerational artists. The exhibition includes a conversation between Steven Sacks and Manfred Mohr.
10. Galerie Charlot at Untitled Art Fair
Location: Untitled Art Fair, Miami Beach
Date and Time: December 6; 11 am-7 pm | December 10; 11 am-5 pm
Ticket Information: Tickets Required, Purchase Here
After exploring Dimensionality and bitforms, visit Galerie Charlot for works themed around the exploration of traces left by humans through today’s technologies. The exhibition features diverse mediums such as video, AR, photographic printing, and 3D.
Editor’s note: This article was written by Jonathan Gasca in collaboration with OpenAI’s GPT-3.5.