The city of Miami is invaded by hordes of art professionals, collectors and artists who attend the numerous art fairs held in the first week of December during Miami Art Week.
France will shine once again Miami Art Week brings twenty art fairs and endless cultural activities to the Magic City with a cohort of French artists. Here are some of the highlights:
Art Basel returns to Miami Beach with 283 leading galleries from 43 countries, including ten French galleries (Crèvecœur, Mor Charpentier, Natalia Obadia, Perrotin and Templon, to name a few). Villa Albertine collaborates with the French Professional Committee of Art Galleries (CPGA) on the fifth edition of the CPGA Etant donnés Prize Art Basel Miami Beachawarded to a living artist active in the French art scene and exhibited at Art Basel Miami Beach. In 2024 the prize was awarded to Joanna Mirabel (represented by). Nathalie Obadia Gallery), who will live in Villa Albertine Miami in 2026.
The sister fair of Art Basel, DesignMiami, is celebrating its 20th anniversary as a global forum for collectible design. This year's exhibitors include four French galleries (Carpenters Workshop, Scène Ouverte, Galerie Signé, Théorème éditions).
The fair Special projects The segment will highlight the craftsmanship of French designer Joyce Billet with “Rising, Rooted, and Woven,” presented by Villa Albertine with plants provided by Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. The project explores the interfaces between the natural and the constructed. Her work can also be viewed in her open studio in the Design District, where you can sit with the stick Experience the creative process behind her monumental works
Outside the fair: “Mr. Pink Takes Flight” by the French artist Philippe Katerine, is one of the first public art installations, marking the start of the city's annual arts festival. The Museum of Graffiti will present a solo exhibition by France-based graffiti artist JonOne, while the NSU Museum of Art will highlight its exhibition “Surrounded Islands” by Christo and Jeanne-Claude. You can also view the recently unveiled public works by Marielle Plaisir (represented by Snitzer Gallery at Art Basel). “The Way I See the World” – Screening Facade (2025)a large-scale illuminated facade installation Atlantic Station Buildings in downtown Miami.
ZeyZey will present the whole thing on the music page Rock music Label with performances and DJ sets from FKJ, Dabeull, Breakbot & Irfane, to name just a few. The French DJ star Hugel will be featured in the line-up of Factory Town in Basel.
Immerse yourself in the lively cultural landscape with the best creatives and art lovers from our community and abroad!