Miami Art Week’s Best Parties and Big Stars From Leonardo DiCaprio and Janelle Monáe to Emma Chamberlain and Lori Harvey
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As Miami Art Week and lead fair Art Basel Miami Beach wraps up its 21st year, by night there were fashion events, popups, concerts, dining debuts, cocktail soirees and philanthropy moments to match and exceed every by-day art buy. During the week-long festivities — in which the Magic City is taken over by celebrities, musicians, artists and collectors — star chefs, performers, credit card companies and fashion, liquor and watch brands were all heavily in the mix alongside dealers and collectors. For some, it was quite possible to spend an entire week traversing from the beach to Brickell and from Downtown to the Design District attending art-adjacent parties and never even seeing any of the fairs.
Here are the highlights of what happened around town when everyone was not looking at art.
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Re:wild Raises $9 Million for Climate Change
In its biggest fundraising event ever held on Dec. 7, Re:wild, the global environmental nonprofit backed by Leonardo DiCaprio as a founding board member, hosted Art of Nature at Superblue Miami. Raising more than $9 million — with $6 million pledged during the event — to support indigenous and local communities and to protect the world’s last remaining wild ecosystems around the globe, Re:wild addresses climate change, biodiversity loss and human wellbeing. In addition to DiCaprio, guests included Re:wild chair and CEO Wes Sechrest, businessman and philanthropist Ernesto Bertarelli, Fiat CEO Olivier Francios, indigenous rights activist Nina Gualinga, Sean Penn and Edward Enninful. Guests participated in an immersive art experience. Auctioneer Simon de Pury sold three one-of-a-kind electric cars designed by Armani, Kartell and Bvlgari that went for $600k total. Perry Farrell and Etty Lau Farrell performed and spotlighted the “Heaven After Dark” curation of artwork by three renowned contemporary artists, where the auction broke records for the artists’ work.
Tribeca Festival Partners with Art Basel
DiCaprio, who is a major presence every year at the fairs, attended Tribeca Festival at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden on Saturday, Dec. 9, taking in Robert De Niro’s headlining talk with French artist JR. The two panelists discussed De Niro’s family legacy of art and shared a sneak peek of an upcoming documentary film, The Past Goes Fast, where the actor opens the doors of his abstract expressionist painter father’s studio (preserved for almost 30 years) to JR. This is the first time Tribeca has participated in Art Basel. The event featured four nights of live music performances and conversations. On Dec. 8, John Stamos engaged in a fireside chat about his New York Times best-seller, If You Would Have Told Me. Other programming included Tribeca co-founder and CEO Jane Rosenthal, Whalar co-founder Neil Waller and creator Delaney Rowe in conversation on how the creator industry is influencing storytelling and marketing, moderated by Vibe editor-in-chief Datwon Thomas.
In the Tribeca Music Lounge, live performances and DJ sets ruled from Eartheater and DJ Dangerous Rose, who most recently opened for Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour. DJ Natasha Diggs presented “Soul in the Horn” with Yussef Dayes, a dance party featuring horn-infused sounds from around the globe. KaMillion and Jonica Booth from the MAX Original series Rap Sh!t talked about the discovery of new music through TV and film. British electronic musician Actress closed out the Lounge.
Delilah’s Miami Debut
With the eyes of the world on Miami during art week, splashy restaurant debuts were part of the party scene as well. L.A.’s The h.wood Group premiered their East Coast version of Hollywood and Las Vegas supper club Delilah. The preview on Dec. 6, presented by BOSS in partnership with cookware company Hexclad, brought a parade of celebrities (Shakira, DiCaprio, Sophia Bush, Pierce Brosnan, Diplo, David Grutman, Zack Braff, Alix Earle, Leon Bridges, Ricky Gervais, Larsa Pippen, Marcus Jordan, Jordan Belfort, Gucci Westman, Daymond John) to Brickell Key to enjoy performances by DJ Khaled, Tyga and Janelle Monáe. On Dec. 7, HexClad celebrated women in the arts at Art Basel in partnership with Matte and the Polina Berlin Gallery. Delilah Miami officially opens Dec. 15.
Cartier Brings Time Unlimited to the Design District
Also on Dec. 6, Cartier launched the Time Unlimited exhibition in North America, which will be on view in Miami until Dec. 22. The party gave VIPs a chance to check out the exhibition, which artfully tells the story of Cartier’s watchmaking universe with immersive experiences throughout. Some of the Maison’s most classic works appeared to float weightless through dramatically lit displays. Emma Chamberlain, Kaytranada, Dwayne Wade, Diplo, Jeremy Pope, Leon Bridges, James Blake, Lily Chee and Alix Earle, all decked out in Cartier, made their way through the space.
Golden Goose Moves Forward with Gregory Siff
Across the street from Cartier, L.A. based artist Gregory Siff partnered up with Golden Goose at the brand’s newest Forward concept store in the Design District. Guests such as deejay Blond:ish, musical artist Jon George of Rüfüs Du Sol and DJ Ruckus were able to co-create sneakers with Siff, producing walkable works of art.
Golden Goose Forward boutiques can also be found in Milan, Dubai, and Soho. Conceptualized with the ambition of lengthening the product life cycle, at Forward, shoppers embark on a sustainable journey revolving around four pillars: repair, remake, resell and recycle. These principles apply to both the Golden Goose merchandise in the store as well as objects brought in.
Of the kismet collaboration, Siff says, “As an artist, I want to make something and share it everyday and I started getting into painting on sneakers and leather jackets, doing all these one-of-one pieces. Golden Goose reached out to me and they are GG and I am Gregory George. When you find yourself doing what you love every day, the people who are also doing that, find you. I wanted to bring what I do in the studio to these sneakers and to the store.”
Fashion Brand Activations, Parties, Debuts and Collaborations
Parisian fashion brand Iro took over the Soho Beach House tent on Thursday, December 7, marking its ABMB debut. The night kicked off with a private cocktail party in the tent’s newly added loft space with artist Artist RIOCAM as Batsheva Haart, Sofia Resing, Carolina Lindo, Valentina Hites and Lisa DiCicco wore the newest collections. Later, the afterparty featured appearances by Leon Bridges and Amar’e Stoudemire.
Curio at Faena Bazaar featured a Marni x Curio pop-up with live customizations by artist Victor Valverde, with whom Marni collaborates to create designs on products such as leather goods and jackets. Rich the Kid and Nicky Jam were among the shoppers. The boutique also features Balenciaga, Dior, Celine, Bottega Veneta, Jacques Marie Mage, Tom Ford, Aspesi, Barena Venezia, Boglioli, Frescobal Carioca, Marrakshi Life, Sunspel, United Rivers and Vilebrequin.
Canada Goose partnered with Inuk artist, Saimaiyu Akesuk and the West Baffin Cooperative to create three new works sold at the Canada Goose Miami pop-up store in December. The artworks draw inspiration from Akesuk’s home and surroundings in the Canadian Arctic. The pieces are titled Ijirait, Inuktitut for beings capable of transforming between human and animal forms, depicting a bird-bear figure in mid-transformation; Nanuk, Inuktitut for Polar bear, which are often common subjects for carvings made in the North as Inuit communities have lived with the bears for years; and Nirliit, Inuktitut for Canada Goose, are among many bird varieties found in Nunavut during the summer months. Canada Goose’s Art Collection featuring Canadian North Indigenous, Canadian and International artists is showcased throughout its retail locations, including more than paintings, illustrations and sculptures.
Swedish celebrity-bedmaker Hästens hosted a party at ts store followed by a dinner at Major Food group’s Contessa to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Hästens’ Blue Check pattern and the 2000T bed.
Exclusive Look Inside Chateau ZZ’s
On the heels of the mid-November opening of ZZ’s Club New York — Major Food Group’s first private membership concept in NYC, which houses the ultra-exclusive Carbone Privato — the hospitality group gave The Hollywood Reporter a sneak peek of the new Chateau ZZ’s inside a historic Miami Estate from 1931. Chateau ZZ’s with its solarium, bar, lounge and gardens will be Jeff Zalaznick, Mario Carbone and Rich Torrisi’s first Mexican concept and features a second floor for members only. Tuxedo-clad captains will serve tableside guacamole. Look also for an interpretation of the original recipe for Caesar Salad, which was born in Tijuana in the 1920s. The beverage program will boast more than 1,000 tequilas and mezcals, including dozens that cannot be found at any other restaurant. Since MFG opened the original ZZ’s Club in the Miami Design District in 2021, they have taken over the city with eight ventures including the original ZZ’s, Carbone, Sadelle’s Coconut Grove, Sadelle’s at KITH Miami Design District, HaSalon, Contessa and Dirty French Steakhouse.
The Raleigh x Langosteria Pop-Up / Preview
Architect Peter Marino, Tommy Hilfiger, Daniel Arsham, Daniel Boulud, Karolína Kurková, Vito Schnabel, Jane Holzer, Bob Colacello, Rogan Marley and Rosewood Hotel Group President Radha Arora sauntered through developer Michael Shvo’s dinners previewing Milan’s Langosteria at The Raleigh, and announcing that the restaurant will be coming to the luxury residence and five-star Rosewood resort (with only 60 suites) when it reopens in 2026. The Raleigh is a South Beach legend and was the site of Karl Lagerfeld’s iconic Chanel swimwear fashion show featuring the U.S. synchronized swimming team in the hotel pool. The Raleigh Residences, newly built, will rise 17 stories within the three-acre property, with sales launching this month from within a two-story pavilion rising from the sand. The Raleigh hotel will be fully restored to its 1940s grandeur by Marino, including its Martini Bar and Tiger Room restaurant.
Credit Card Companies Lead Artist, Culinary and Musical Collaborations
In 2021 and 2022, American Express Platinum and its booking platform Resy pulled off large-scale beach-side and dining-event activations during Art Week. In 2022 and 2023, Chase Sapphire jumped into the event; and this year, making their Art Week debut, Capital One appeared on the scene as well.
On Friday, Dec. 8, American Express Platinum hosted the whimsical PLAY party outside The Miami Beach Edition, with Lori Harvey, Chanel Iman, Aly Raisman, Yvonne Orji, Batsheva Haart, Dale Moss, Shantell Martin and more.
Featuring oversize reimagined toys as collectable art, PlayLab, Inc. and Mattel Creations partnered on creating the works from artists Eny Lee Parker (a plush toy crafted from leftover upholstery), Surin Kim (a toy car inscribed with “be happy and rich” in Korean), Serban Ionescu (“City of Canals,” a chessboard and hand-sculpted chess piece set) and Kumkum Fernando (“Tomorrow,” a toy robot crafted from wood embedded with neodymium magnets). The toys will be available for purchase online starting Dec. 11.
Capital One made its debut at Art Week with a collaboration between artist Alex Israel, and chefs José Andrés and Dominique Crenn — who came together to create Snow Beach Frozen Treats, a pop-up frozen yogurt shop inspired by Israel’s childhood in Los Angeles. The event was held in the parking structure of the Herzog and de Meuron building on Lincoln Road, with panoramic views of the city. Crenn and Andrés created special treats such as the Cuban Breakfast sundae and arroz con leche and Colacao soft serve in addition to multi-course dinner menus inspired by the installation with guests Miguel, Rachel Korine, China Chow, Lindsey Vonn and Martina Navratilova.
Chase Sapphire took over the sand outside Loews Miami Beach for three days of day lounging, night-time parties and concerts as well as an installation by Range Rover. On Thursday, The Infatuation, Mexico City’s Contramar and Miami’s Los Felix featured a seaside seafood spectacular. On Friday and Saturday, Miguel and Becky G performed. Running concurrently Range Rover partnered with designer Daniel Wurtzel on “Force of Nature” to showcase its sport vehicles and the new Range Rover Sport SV EDITION ONE MIAMI with exclusive Maya Blue SV Bespoke Paint.
Barneys New York is Back With a Magazine
On Saturday, Dec. 9, shuttered iconic department store Barneys New York threw a bash for its 100-Year Anniversary at Nobu Hotel, sponsored by Ketel One Vodka, Don Julio Tequila and Mr Black Coffee Liqueur. While that might seem slightly odd since the retail outlet closed its doors officially in 2020, Barneys is now launching a magazine. Tommy and Dee Hilfiger, Cindy Crawford, Wayne Gretzky, Jay Washington, Shannon Stokes, Dorian Braxton, Young Paris, Marta Bloom, Daniela Uribe, Krystyna Lokin, and Kea Ho made the scene along with Barneys New York’s former CEO and creative director, Gene Pressman. The crowd drank Ketel One Cosmopolitans, Tequila Tinis with Tequila Don Julio 1942 and Mr Black Coffee Liqueur and a Rosado Spritz with Tequila Don Julio Rosado.
The Most “Spirited” Collaborations
Whether it is liquor, water or wine, all the major beverage companies maintain a presence during Art Week, pouring, collaborating with artists and, of course, hosting parties.
Patrón Tequila hosted a series of parties over three days at Miami Art Week. On Thursday night, at the Gallery Art House at the Gallery Art House, guests tasted the Patrón prestige portfolio on a yacht during golden hour. At luxury eyewear store Vintage Frames, artist Trouble Andrew transformed the Miami boutique into a Bodega-style art installation called Underground Snax. Patrón poured for guests such as Tyga, Nore, Bobbi Althoff, CeeLo Green, and Jonathan Cheban. The night ended with the Art of Permanence Party back at Gallery Art House. On Friday, the festivities continued with Lori Harvey at Casadonna for an intimate brunch with Patrón to celebrate her swimwear brand Yevrah Swim. Patrón El Alto sponsored the Nylon party with Janelle Monáe, Meredith Duxbury, Jeremy Pope. Rickey Thompson and Patrick Ta. To close out the weekend, on Saturday, Patrón made a final appearance at the Meta Mixed Reality party and the Nylon Nights event.
On Wednesday afternoon, evian and Parisian ready-to-wear brand Coperni celebrated their collaboration at Soho Beach House at a lunch, attended by Zack Bia, Chloe Wise and Coperni’s co-founders, Sébastien Meyer and Arnaud Vaillant. Everyone was gifted the limited-edition evian x Coperni glass bottle that invites you to Look Closer through a small peephole on the vessel, which acts as a window to the intricate constellation drawing within. At the heart of the constellation lies a depiction of the iconic and pure source of evian water at Evian Les Bains.
On Thursday, Tequila Don Julio x Felipe Pantone Por Amor exhibit placed attendees inside Pantone’s kinetic art and digital expression while listening to DJ sets from Eric Dlux and DJ Ruckus. With portraits captured by Thalia Gochez displayed as an element of the artistic tapestry, the night closed with Mexican singer-songwriter Sofia Reyes.
D’USSE Cognac threw a beachside party at Eden Roc Miami Beach with Offset (minus Cardi B). He attended with his mom. Leon Bridges, Chance The Rapper, Chanel Iman, Rich The Kid, Ja Rule, and Lakeyah also popped by the Friday event.
Art Book Launches and Artist Debuts
Gucci Osteria’s Massimo Bottura and his wife Lara Gilmore (who also helm the three-Michelin-starred restaurant Osteria Francescana) hosted a dinner with Phaidon to celebrate their new book “Slow Food, Fast Cars: Casa Maria Luigia — Stories and Recipes.” The dinner, in partnership with American Express Resy, took place at Mayfair Grill inside the recently re-envisioned paradisiacal Mayfair House Hotel & Garden in Coconut Grove. Casa Maria Luigia is Bottura and Gilmore’s one-of-a-kind guest house filled with contemporary art, design objects and a collection of Italian cars and motorcycles. It celebrates the earthy cuisine of Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region. Bottura, alongside Casa Maria Luigia Head Chef and book contributorJessica Rosval, served a six course dinner of some of Bottura’s most renowned dishes including Psychedelic Spin-Painted Veal Not Flame Grilled, Not BBQ; The Crunchy Part of the Lasagna; and From Modena to Mirandola. The L.A. dinner happens March 6 and 7 at Gucci Osteria in Beverly Hills. Bottura will open Torno Subito to Downtown Miami in the coming months, located on the rooftop of Julia & Henry’s, a seven-story entertainment and culinary hub.
Artist and photographer Philippe Shangti made his Miami Art Week debut at Context. Shangti exhibited three works including “Luxury Dubai Dinner” and the “Luxury Lust Dinner,” both exhibited for the first time. Shangti’s vision is both bold and provocative.
Contemporary Colombian artist Juliana Plexxo brought Studio 46 Barcelona — workplace to Master Artists of the 20th Century — to Miami’s Art Week 2023 with her “Juliana Plexxo X Studio 46 Barcelona — A Contemporary Art Exhibition” featuring Augmented Reality. Each of her works were accompanied by QR codes and attendees were able to see the art come to life.
Beauty Launches
On Thursday, Dec. 7, Babor skincare partnered with German abstract artist Cevin Parker for the limited-edition “Welcome to Dreamland” collaboration characterized by vibrant hues and the artist’s spray technique. Each artwork is accompanied by AR animation that can be scanned using a smartphone to come to life. The 14-day Ampoule Serum Concentrates set called “The Art of Beauty Collection” hydrates, revitalizes and rejuvenates the skin over the course of two weeks. Elsa Hosk, Karolina Kurkova, Brooks Nader, Lisa Hochstein, Jen Selter, Camila Coelho and more received Babor x HydraFacial treatments; product consultations; makeup touch-up stations; and IV drips.
Silver Mirror Facial Bar in Brickell offered Art Week attendees a variety of beauty treatment options, including brightening and anti-aging facials as they announced the launch of a second location in Miami, marking its 9th facial bar nationwide — slated to open January 18, 2024 in Coral Gables.
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