Indulge in Luxury: PROFILEmiami's Valentine's Day Gift Selection

This Valentine's Day, immerse yourself in pure luxury with our handpicked selection, designed to infuse every moment with warmth and romance. Picture this: soft candlelight flickering, a glass of fine wine in hand, and the air filled with the intoxicating scents of Diptyque. From the timeless charm of Brunello Cucinelli to the impeccable craftsmanship of Bottega Veneta, our collection is a testament to elegance and refinement.

Whether you're searching for the perfect token of love for that special someone or treating yourself to a moment of indulgence, let us be your compass in the world of luxury. And why not take it up a notch by basking in the opulence of the Diplomat Hotel? Let this Valentine's Day be a celebration of love, passion, and the finer things in life.

From leading Miami-based timepiece curators, Time Piece Trading, comes this ruby and diamond Graff Halo watch. It comes in white gold and features a mother-of-pearl dial, inlaid with pave diamonds. The perfect way to say, “I love you.”

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The Diplomat Beach Resort, the largest hotel and beach resort in the greater Fort Lauderdale vicinity, boasts expansive oceanfront views, two sun-drenched pools, 26 poolside cabanas, and two fitness centers. The Diplomat Spa + Salon is offering three Valentine’s Day spa packages, that will ensure a day of pure bliss and self-care, and are available throughout the month of February. Diplomat Prime, the award-winning luxury boutique steakhouse inside The Diplomat Beach Resort, will be serving a special Valentine's Day menu on Wednesday, February 14. Romantic Room Packages are also available for suite bookings, offering 100 faux rose petals in a heart pattern, 6 red heart balloons, neon sign of choice, disposable camera (pack of 2) & easel hand painting activity, room walkway of faux candles & choice of "I Love You" light-up bags.

Our choice? The Oceanfront Couples Massage with rose petals, chocolate strawberries and champagne.This 2-hour experience includes 30 minutes in their exclusive and private Oceanfront Lounge to enjoy fruit, chocolate, and champagne plus an 80-minute Signature Couples Massage with direct ocean views. 

To book, click the button above or call 954-602-6000.

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A bouquet of fresh flowers, blooming in deepest winter. For the first time, the Rose scented candle is available in a large format. Its porcelain vessel, stamped with the oval of the Maison, is an invitation to make this luminous ritual last. Gradually, the air fills with fresh, flowery notes. A tribute to a timeless emblem.

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A classic top handle bag by Bottega Veneta with a soft rounded shape and signature knot realized with Intrecciato craftsmanship with a contrasting woven heart shape for an added romantic touch. 100% lambskin and 100% love.

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Made from Monogram Vernis leather, the gorgeous Louis Vuitton Keep My Heart bag with its heart-shape features a delicate removable and adjustable golden chain embellished with a LV Circle charm. The pink leather features the Monogram motif embossed onto the shiny surface.

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House details add a logo touch to this signature pair of sandals by Gucci. Inspired by the origins of the brand, the emblematic Horsebit defines the shoe. Presented in a romantic lilac leather, this pair of sandals is completed by an ankle buckle closure, perfect for day or night.

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Luxurious yarns elevate the rustic feel of this Dazzling Stripe cardigan by Brunello Cucinelli. With a distinct dry, cool appearance, jute and cotton threads are embroidered to create a striped pattern in the season’s colors. This precious, feminine texture is the result of meticulous workmanship carried out by expert artisans in numerous steps that require the utmost precision and skill.

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Bottega Veneta card case in signature Intrecciato nappa leather with black and white contrast stitching. Made in Italy.

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The excellence of Brunello Cucinelli materials enriches the casual, timeless style of these loafers in suede, a thin, velvety leather that enhances the season’s colors. The upper’s classic shape is enriched by the horse-bit detail and the thin leather and lightweight rubber outsole.

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The 90s was a glorious era, characterized by rawness, radicalism, sexiness, loudness, and extra fun. It marked the beginning of Blu Scarpa’s journey and brand, initially focusing on the 80s but now transitioning to the next chapter in the 90s. Building upon the foundation laid by the 80s runner, a key element in the brand's evolution, Blu Scarpa just introduced a limited release of the 90s runner. This new addition reflects the progressive nature of sneakerhead culture, hip hop, and all things 90s.

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Sporty inspirations define the style of this baseball cap. The base is made of twisted cotton gabardine, a classic casual fabric tinged with the season’s colors. The accessory features a lightweight cotton lining and is complemented by a practical adjustable back closure.

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From Matthew Chevallard’s Blu Scarpa, the Signature Tennis Racket Corda Necklace is a dazzling fusion of sporting grace and refined elegance. Crafted in luxurious 14k Yellow gold, this 2mm necklace boasts a meticulously detailed tennis racket pendant adorned with a radiant blu sapphire.

The exquisite sapphire nestled within the tennis racket pendant adds a touch of opulence and sophistication to this iconic piece. The sleek corda chain complements the pendant's intricate design, creating a harmonious blend of sporty allure and timeless luxury.

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This GG Duffle Bag by Gucci is crafted in soft, brown suede and is the perfect travel bag. Two archival design elements - the Double G and the Web, complete the silhouette with a nod to the House founder.

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Impress this Valentine’s Day with an original Jeff Koons Dom Pérignon Balloon Venus, investment grade art that can hold your champagne for the special holiday celebration. Curated by Avery Andon of ArtLife, the piece is crafted of lacquered polyurethane resin and comes with champagne bottle and original box. The Dom Pérignon Balloon Venus is an edition of 650 + 40 AP.

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From leading Miami-based timepiece curators TimePiece Trading comes the Richard Mille RM011 "Ghost" White Ceramic x Black NTPT Sides. This Richard Mille RM011 has a 50mm white ceramic case that surrounds a skeletonized dial with white Arabic numerals.

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Inside PROFILE Collectors Club: The Evolution of Hypercars Event at Prestige Imports

On January 25, PROFILEmiami and Prestige Imports hosted the sold-out PROFILE Collector’s Club: Evolution of Hypercars event at the Prestige Imports flagship dealership featuring some of the most well-known names in South Florida’s car industry. Attendees came out in record numbers to hear from Brett David (Prestige Imports), John Temerian (Curated), Gil Dezer (Dezer Development) and Avery Andon (Art Life) as they discussed car collecting trends, the history behind unique car brands, which are the most coveted vintage and modern collectors cars, how they have curated their personal collections and stories about how they acquired some of the rarest and most elusive automobiles. The lavish Bespoke Networking cocktail was held amongst a custom curated collection of vintage to modern hypercars featuring a two Gunther Werks including the Turbo Touring Edition, several Pagani hypercars including Utopia, Huayra and Zonda models, a Hennessey Venom F5, two SLR McLaren Roadsters, a Bugatti Veyron and Gil Dezer’s personal Bugatti Chiron.

In addition to the engaging panel, Prestige Imports, Curated and Gil Dezer presented a custom curated collection of coveted vintage and modern hypercars were from brands such as Gunther Werks, Bugatti, Pagani, Ferrari, McClaren and Lamborghini; guests got to try on and view a custom curated collection of over 60+ rare timepieces including watches by Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille and Rolex, presented by Timepiece Trading; a custom curated art installation presented by celebrity art dealer Avery Andon of ArtLife featuring works by Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Jeff Koons and Alec Monopoly; jewelry by Susan Blake, lab-grown diamonds by Novo Diamond Lab; clothing and accessories from Blu Scarpa.

The high-energy Bespoke Networking atmosphere was powered with sounds by Miami-based DJ DAKAP with light bites by Pura Vida and Zeroe Plant Based Caviar and drinks by E11EVEN Vodka, Bennati Wine, VIP Hard Seltzer and KOPU Water.

Watch the full panel live on YouTube:

Meet Our Iconic Supercar Industry Panelists for PROFILE Collectors Club 'The Evolution of Collector Hypercars'

On Thursday January 25, 2024 PROFILEmiami will host ‘PROFILE Collectors Club: The Evolution of Collector Hypercars’ at leading hypercar dealership Prestige Imports. Where passion and opulence intersect, PROFILE Collectors Club is an ultra-luxury bespoke experience bringing together today's hottest brands and rarest collector's items with Miami's most active real estate and business professionals to connect and learn about their passions outside of a business setting. The lavish bespoke networking soirée will feature a panel discussion featuring automotive industry icons Prestige Imports CEO Brett David, CURATED founder John Temerian, real estate developer Gil Dezer of Bentley Residences and Porsche Design Tower, and celebrity art dealer and supercar collector Avery Andon of Art Life, who will share insights into hypercar evolution, the art of collecting, the preferences of the new generation of collectors, and the potential influence on vintage, modern, hybrid, and electric supercar values.

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Brett David, CEO, Prestige Imports

Brett David, one of the leading minds in the business of automotive, serves as the dynamic CEO of Prestige Imports, a globally renowned luxury automotive dealership specializing in rare and exotic vehicles. As the second-generation leader of this iconic family-owned business, Brett has successfully guided the company to unprecedented heights, solidifying its position as a premier destination in the bespoke automotive industry.

Prestige Imports, home to one of North America's leading Lamborghini dealerships, proudly showcases phenomenal models such as the Aventador, Huracán, and Urus. The dealership's expansive showroom is also a haven for enthusiasts, featuring a diverse collection of exotics and supercars of all kinds. Renowned brands like Pagani of Miami, Gunther Werks of Miami, Lotus of Miami, Czinger of Miami, and many others grace Prestige Imports' showroom, offering a remarkable array of automotive excellence.

Prestige Imports caters to all forms of transportation that transcend the boundaries of land, sea, and air. The Prestige Marine division showcases popular watercraft brands including Pardo, Iguana, Midnight Express, Van Dutch, and Tecnomar. Additionally, Prestige Aviation extends the company’s impressive offerings to private aircraft.

Notably, Brett David and the Prestige Imports team regularly give back to the community with the establishment of Ride2Revive, a non-profit organization. This annual event, orchestrated by Prestige Imports, unites exotic car owners for a noble cause and exemplifies Brett David's commitment to giving back and providing exceptional automotive experiences to those experiencing difficult circumstances.

Brett David's unwavering commitment to meeting each client’s specific needs has made Prestige Imports the foremost choice for luxury transportation enthusiasts in and around South Florida.

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Gil Dezer, Dezer Development (Porsche Design Tower & Bentley Residences)

One of the youngest developers of luxury high-rise residential and condo-hotel properties in the United States, Gil Dezer has been instrumental in changing the face and value of South Florida real estate. He has earned wide recognition as a key developer at the forefront of the luxury brand partnership real estate trend and continues to actively partner with major brands to further spotlight South Florida to buyers globally.

Most recently, Gil announced his partnership with Bentley Motors to construct the first ever Bentley Residences, 200-plus oceanfront residences which will launch sales later this year. Standing at 749 feet and over 60 stories high, the property will be the tallest residential tower on a U.S. beachfront.

Other Dezer Development oceanfront projects include the first-ever Residences by Armani/Casa tower in partnership with the iconic fashion and furnishings designer, Giorgio Armani. Developed in partnership with the Related Group, the project recently achieved its $1 billion sellout. Gil also partnered with Porsche Design Group to deliver Porsche Tower, a 60-story ultra-luxury tower showcasing a one-of-a-kind Patented robotic parking system known as the “Dezervator,” which allows owners to park their vehicles in ‘sky garages’ directly next to their units. Gil also led the Trump Organization’s first foray into the South Florida real estate market through the successful development of Trump Grande Ocean Resort and Residences and Trump Towers.

Notable future projects include the Intracoastal Mall, which will bring 2,000 residences, 375,000 square feet of retail, 200,000 square feet of office, a hotel, harbor and park to the Miami waterfront site, transforming the nearly 30-acre property.

Gil holds a Florida real estate license and is the past president and Chairman Emeritus of the Developers & Builders Alliance (DBA), one of the world’s largest development and construction organizations. He is a past recipient of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce’s R.E.A.L. Award for Residential Real Estate – Condominiums, and has taken home the Platinum Personal Achievement Award for Sales Director of the Year for Trump Grande Ocean Resort & Residences for three years in a row at the annual Florida’s BEST Awards.

Active in the community, Gil holds several positions including co-founder of the Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation; Young President of the Miami Heart Institute; and member of Florida Friends of Israeli Defense Forces (FFIDF); Project Cradle in Miami; WIZO Florida; and One Family Fund Organization.

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John Temerian, CURATED

John Temerian, the co-founder of CURATED, is a notable car aficionado and a driving force behind the company's unique approach to vintage supercars. Established in 2015 with business partner Jordi Ricart, CURATED distinguishes itself by functioning not as a conventional dealership or restoration facility, but as a team of historians dedicated to preserving the legacies of rare automotive gems. Specializing in Vintage Blue Chip European Automobiles, particularly those from the 1970s to the early 2000s, Temerian's passion for these iconic vehicles is evident in CURATED's commitment to meticulous restoration and documentation.

Temerian's leadership, alongside co-founders Ricart, Alan Lazowski, and Jim Goetz, has propelled CURATED to international acclaim. Believing in the automobile as a viable investment asset class, they strategically focus on low-production cars, betting on the iconic supercars of the 1980s and 1990s. This vision has positioned CURATED as a renowned brand, celebrated for its pursuit of unique Analog Supercars. Temerian's partnership with Jordi Ricart is a testament to the synergy born from their seemingly disparate backgrounds – a passionate car aficionado and an experienced corporate executive. Their shared commitment to integrity, entrepreneurship, and stewarding the next generation of collectors defines CURATED's success.

The genesis of CURATED arose from Temerian's inherent love for vintage European blue-chip supercars and Jordi's entrepreneurial mindset. Their partnership, supported by Alan Lazowski and Jim Goetz, has not only shaped the company but also garnered the trust of clients and investors alike. With an unwavering vision and relentless pursuit of excellence, John Temerian has played a pivotal role in making CURATED a respected authority within the niche, recognized for pairing the world's best supercars with the world's best collectors.

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Avery Andon, ArtLife

Avery Andon is a Veteran Art Dealer and Philanthropist, most notably as the manager to world renowned Street Artist, Alec Monopoly and Founder / CEO of ArtLife Gallery. Under Avery’s guidance, Alec has grown into one of the most profitable street artists in the world, with 8-figure annual revenue, sold out exhibitions from New York to Morocco, and lucrative endorsement deals. Avery founded www.artlife.com in 2014, a successful e-commerce art platform considered one of the first Online-Only Blue Chip Art Galleries. ArtLife has achieved 8-Figure annual sales using an innovative business model Avery conceptualized coined “Click & Mortar” - combining online and social media “click” driven sales with strategically planned brick and “mortar” physical pop ups. He has been featured in New York Times, Forbes, Vanity Fair, New York Post, and HypeBeast along with advising a range of celebrities and companies on their Art Investments. As an active philanthropist, Avery has served as the Co-Chair for UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital, Goldie Hawn’s Mind Up Charity, along with co-founding City Seats to benefit The Boys & Girls Club of America. Avery currently serves on the Committee of anti- poaching non-profit WildAid, and Amazon conversation charity ACT. Since moving to Miami, Avery has supported Miami Police’s Do The Right Thing Initiative, and Amigos for Kids to help provide meals for underprivileged South Florida families.

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Buy Tickets

Date: January 25, 2024

Location: Prestige Imports, 15050 Biscayne Blvd, North Miami Beach

Event Time: 7 PM – 10 PM

DJ/ Music: DAKAP

Fireside Chat Speakers:

• Brett David, Prestige Imports

• Gil Dezer, Dezer Development 

• John Temerian, CURATED

• Avery Andon, Art Life

Immerse yourself in Prestige Imports' one-of-a-kind Miami Showroom for an ultra-luxury experience featuring:

• ON VIEW: A custom curated collection of coveted vintage and modern hypercars from brands such as Bugatti, Pagani, Ferrari, McClaren and Lamborghini, guided by supercar icon Brett David, vintage supercar dealer John Temerian of CURATED, and renowned collector Gil Dezer, developer of Bentley Residences Miami and Porsche Design Tower.

• ON VIEW: Custom curated collection of over 60+ rare timepieces including Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille, Rolex, etc. by Timepiece Trading.

• ON VIEW: Custom curated art collection by celebrity art dealer Avery Andon of Art | Life featuring works by Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Jeff Koons and Alec Monopoly.

• A panel discussion with exploring "The Evolution of Collector Hypercars” featuring esteemed panelists, including Prestige Imports CEO Brett David, CURATED founder John Temerian, real estate developer Gil Dezer of Bentley Residences and Porsche Design Tower, and celebrity art dealer Avery Andon of Art Life.

• Pop-Ups by Miami-based shoe and lifestyle brand Blu Scarpa and diamond jeweler Susan Blake.

• A luxury DJ-led cocktail soiree surrounded by rare hypercars. Food & Drinks by Pura Vida, Zeroe Plant Based Caviar, E11EVEN Vodka, VIP Seltzer and Brugal Rum.

• Music by local Miami-based DJ DAKAP

Thank You To Our Sponsors:

PROFILEmiami Insider's Guide To Miami Art Week 2022: Art Shows and Activations Across Miami

Buckle up! It is that time of year again in Miami. Starting November 29th and running through the first week of December, Miami Art Week attracts millions of visitors from across the globe to Miami’s sunny beach’s and luxurious enclaves for a celebration of art, design, fashion, style and culture. Miami Art Week brings together some of the world’s best artists, galleries, art collectors, designers and cultural icons for a week of art shows, installations, events and lavish parties. PROFILEmiami is bringing our readers a series of in-depth Guides to Art Week with a curated list of must-attend art shows, installations and events throughout the week.

PROFILEmiami’s second edition of our Insiders Guide explores the high-energy art shows which pop-up across the city the first week of December each year. Art Collectors and visitors have the opportunity to explore the world’s leading art galleries all concentrated into select art shows which serve as pop-up museums and cultural hotspots. Each show has a different feel and vibe, bringing together different galleries of similar art styles including modern, contemporary, impressionism, pop art, cubism, surrealism, etc. Collectors and visitors alike have the opportunity to get up close and personal rare museum quality paintings and sculptures from legends such as Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, Willem de Kooning, Roy Lichtenstein, David Hockney, Wayne Thiebaud, Robert Indiana and Andy Warhol, as well as the newest works by Jaume Plensa, Jeff Koons, Banksy, Kaws, RETNA, Bradley Theodore, David Yarrow, Alec Monopoly and Damien Hirst, amongst many others. While perusing the galleries attendees sip champagne, pose for photos with their favorite pieces and rub shoulders with the Jetset with celebrity sightings not uncommon.

This year during Miami Art Week there will be several exciting and immersive activations across Miami. Matthew Chevallard’s THE OFFICE. Gallery and F2T Gallery will present I DONT NEED IT, BUT I WANT IT, Avery Andon’s ArtLife will present Isaac '“Drift” Wright Art Basel Experience, The Gateway: A Web3 Metropolis will return to Mana Wynwood as the sequel to last year’s famous activation that introduced NFTs to the masses and the widely popular Doodle NFT will build a 9-hole mini golf course in Wynwood dubbed DoodlePutt.

Whether your goal is to pick up some new art pieces for your home of just enjoy the energy of Miami Art Week, our Insiders Guide will help you plan your week so you don’t miss out on anything.

Art Shows:

ArtMiami/ Context (Downtown Miami)

Dates:

November 29 (Private Day/ VIP Preview)

November 30 - December 45, 2021 (Public Days)

Hours: 11 AM - 7 PM

Location: One Herald Plaza (NE 14th Street & Biscayne Bay), Miami

Art Miami, America’s foremost contemporary and modern art fair, and its sister fair, CONTEXT Art Miami, will kick-off Miami Art Week 2022, opening on Tuesday, November 29th with an invitation-only VIP Preview evening with public days beginning Wednesday, November 30th and running through Sunday, December 4th.

Art Miami continually showcases the most significant artworks of the 20th and 21st centuries and is a “can’t miss” event for collectors, curators, museum professionals and art enthusiasts. Distinguished for its quality, depth, and diversity, Art Miami 2022 will feature investment quality paintings, drawings, design, sculpture, NFTs, video art, photography and prints from more than 160 leading galleries across 17 countries.

CONTEXT Art Miami, presented by Art Miami, continues to create and push boundaries on the conversation about contemporary art, The 2022 edition will showcase works from 75 innovative galleries from more than 20 countries, including Japan, Turkey, Australia, France, South Korea and Chile, among others. CONTEXT Art Miami will kick-off during Miami Art Week with an invitation-only VIP preview on Tuesday, November 29 and run through Sunday, December 4, 2022.

CONTEXT Art Miami’s 10th Edition offers an exceptionally strong platform for collectors to discover and acquire fresh and significant works in today’s primary art market.

Art Basel (Miami Beach)

Dates:

November 29 (Private Day/ VIP Preview)

November 30 - December 45, 2021 (Public Days)

Hours: 11 AM - 7 PM

Location: 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach

Since its launch in 2002, Art Basel Miami Beach has served as a dynamic platform uniquely bridging the art scenes of North and South America, Europe, and beyond. The edition marking its 20th anniversary will be the largest to date, featuring 282 exhibitors from 38 countries and territories – more than half of which hail from the Americas. In addition to its Galleries, Positions, Nova, Survey, and Edition sectors, the fair will host 20 large-scale projects as part of the Meridians sector, 29 curated installations within exhibitors’ booths in the Kabinett sector, as well as nine panels with leading art world voices in its renowned Conversations series. Additionally, this year at Art Basel Louis Vuitton will exhibit selected works by a curated ensemble of the world’s most-renowned artists.

Art Basel began in the 1970’s in Basel, Switzerland as an art fair to cater to a new wave of art collectors. Art Basel expanded to the United States with its first sister fair, Art Basel Miami Beach, in 2002. The show attracts some of the highest-end art galleries and most discerning collectors to the Miami Beach Convention Center.

SCOPE (Miami Beach)

Dates:

November 29 (Private Day/ VIP Preview)

November 30 - December 4, 2021 (Public Days)

Hours: 11 AM - 8 PM

Location: Ocean Drive between 8th and 10th Avenues at 801 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach

Celebrating its 21st edition, SCOPE Miami Beach returns to its bespoke pavilion on the sands of Ocean Drive and 8th Street. Honoring its mission to provide a platform for experiential innovation and discovery, Scope will welcome 150+ diverse contemporary exhibitors featuring the New Contemporary, a genre that stands as a critical contribution to both global politics and local community engagement.

With over 85 art shows spanning more than 20 years, SCOPE Art Show in Miami, New York, and Basel, Switzerland is celebrated as the premier showcase for international emerging contemporary art and multi-disciplinary creative programming. Renowned for its uncanny ability to forecast new visual trends that are embraced globally, SCOPE has garnered extensive critical acclaim with cumulative sales of billions and attendance of millions.

Design Miami/ (Miami Beach)

Dates:

November 29 (Private Day/ VIP Preview)

November 30 - December 4, 2021 (Public Days)

Hours: 1 PM - 7 PM

Location: 1800 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach

Design Miami/ returns to Miami Beach for its 18th edition, curated by Curatorial Director, Maria Cristina Didero. This year’s program will explore the theme of The Golden Age: Looking to the Future, celebrating a tomorrow of our own creation. The programming this year offers vibrant, diverse and thought-provoking responses to this thematic, which speculates how design and innovation might lead us to a better, more harmonious and more sustainable collective future. The fair takes place in Pride Park, opposite the Miami Beach Convention Center.

This year there will be a variety of activations throughout Design Miami/. For the first time Dolce & Gabbana has partnered with Design Miami/ to present the brand’s unique Alta Gioielleria Collection. Dolce&Gabbana Alta Gioielleria represents a universe of creativity where the invention of new forms is combined with the preservation of Italy’s renowned tradition of fine jewelry-making.

Audi x Andrés Reisinger will present a new immersive and experiential digital installation in cooperation with digital artist and designer Andrés Reisinger. FENDI will present Triclinium by Lukas Gschwandtner, which consists of wearable canvas sculptures referencing historical portraits of women reclining on furniture.

Kohler has revealed a partnership with global artist/designer, Nada Debs. Together, they present Trancendence, a custom hammam that will offer a three-room immersive experience for visitors to Design Miami/2022. The installation, along with various onsite and digital activations, pays homage to cultural inclusivity, environmental sustainability, and heritage through design and innovation.

Maison Perrier-Jouët collaborated with Paris based artist, architect and designer Garance Vallée to create Planted Air, an installation which conveys her vision of one nature, in which all life forms are united, to the point of forming a single entity. Planted Air offers a reinterpretation of the ecosystem of the Champagne vineyard, in which visitors are invited to follow a path through a series of sculpted vines, which appear to be rooted in the chalk-rich earth of Champagne, reaching upwards towards the sky.

Activations:

THE OFFICE. & F2T GALLERY | I DON’T NEED IT, BUT I WANT IT

Dates: Opening Night: November 27 from 5pm - 8pm (open to the public); November 28 - January 29 

Hours: 11am - 7pm

Location: The Office, Miami Design District, 3930 NE 2nd Ave., Suite 202 (Miami Design District)

ABOUT: Matthew Chevallard’s THE OFFICE. Gallery and F2T Gallery present I DONT NEED IT, BUT I WANT IT, a group exhibition featuring artists Callum Eaton, Eduardo Sarabia, Jonathan Casella, Kristopher Raos, Saj Issa, Sam Keller, Stephanie H. Shih, and Tim Irani. The selected artists will bring forth a collective body of work highlighting the global culture crisis of mass production and capitalism, emphasizing the cliche or kitschy elements of our cultures, through the use of irony and pop art elements. THE OFFICE., founded by art patron and avid collector, Matthew Chevallard, educates the public on art collecting and presents exceptionally curated and co-curated exhibitions, within the contemporary art world. F2T Gallery from Milano, conceived in 2021 by acclaimed collectors Matteo Novarese and Francesco Bena, works with leading emerging artists, galleries and collectors in the contemporary art world. 

Superblue Miami

Hours:

Monday–Thursday: 11am–7pm

Friday–Saturday: 10am–8pm

Sunday: 10am–7pm

Location: 1101 NW 23 Street, Miami, FL 33127 (Allapattah)

One of the hottest immersive art activations in Miami is on showcase for Miami Art Week. Wind your way through a mirrored labyrinth by Es Devlin, discover a transcendent digital environment by teamLab, and enter an enveloping light-based Ganzfeld work by James Turrell. Turrell’s objectless art of experiences, pioneering Light and Space, made him the natural choice for the first slate of exhibitions currently filling a huge former warehouse in Miami occupied by Superblue, the new commercial venture exclusively dedicated to immersive installations. Here visitors can have their depth perception dizzyingly dissolved by one of Turrell’s ‘Ganzfelds’, the colored light works he has been fine-tuning since 1976.

Craig Robins Collection: Two Of The Same Kind

Dates: November 30 - onward

Hours: 10am - 12pm

Location: DACRA Headquarters, Miami Design District, 3841 NE 2nd Ave. (Miami Design District)

ABOUT: The Craig Robins Collection consists of contemporary art and innovative design, displaying within the Miami Design District headquarters of DACRA and rotating on a bi-annual basis. This year, “Two of The Same Kind” highlights the work of Marlene Dumas and Jana Euler, two artists whose painting and drawing practices are broadly represented in the Collection holdings. The theme of dualism threads through two portraits by pop icon Andy Warhol, both commissioned decades ago by Craig Robin’s mother and Jackie Soffer’s mother separately, acting as a spectacular coincidence. More than a hundred works on view present an expansive overview of figurative art from the last three decades. The multifaceted Collection also features design pieces by the recently acquired Sasha Gordon and by established favorites such as Zaha Hadid, Jean Prouvé, Marc Newson and Marteen Bass. 

Tesafaye Urgessa at Saatchi Yates Miami in Miami Design District

Dates: November 21 - December 21

Hours: 12pm - 6pm

Location: Saatchi Yates Miami, Miami Design District, 35 NE 40 St. (Miami Design District)

ABOUT: This November, Saatchi Yates Miami will temporarily open a solo exhibition of new work by Ethiopian Contemporary artist Tesfaye Urgessa to co-inside with his presentation at the Rubell Museum, opening December 2022. Saatchi Yates Miami is situated in the Miami Design District, next to the Institute of Contemporary Art and the de la Cruz Collection. Born in 1983 in Ethiopia, Tesfaye studied under master Tadesse Mesfin at Staatlichen Akademie in Stuttgart, and later emigrated to work in Germany. Through these experiences, Ugressa connected Ethiopian iconography and a deep fascination with traditional figurative painting to create a unique and striking language which portrays race and the politics of identity.

ArtLife Presents Isaac '“Drift” Wright Art Basel Experience

Dates: November 30th- December 18th 

Hours: 11am - 7pm

Location: 307 NE 61st Street, Miami (Magic City/ Little Haiti)

Give a retired US Army Special Ops Paratrooper a camera, and he’ll scale the tallest skyscrapers in the world and reinvent modern photography. ArtLife presents US Army Special Ops Vet turned photographer Isaac “Drift” Wright @driftershoots debut Solo Exhibit “REBIRTH” where Wright uses his military skillset to capture surreal images from death-defying heights.

Immersed in the traditional Art World, ArtLife has set itself apart as an innovative and dynamic Gallery and Lifestyle Brand with an immense passion and understanding for this illustrious and flourishing market. Founded in 2015 by veteran art dealer and artist manager Avery Andon, ArtLife has quickly become a forward-thinking name in the industry. At a time when buying art over the internet seemed bizarre, ArtLife was one of the first truly online-only art gallery’s. Showcasing some of the most sought after blue-chip, established and emerging artists, in both virtual and in-person exhibition spaces, ArtLife pioneered a non-traditional approach welcoming both seasoned and aspiring collectors to immerse themselves in the seemingly elusive world of contemporary and modern art, from anywhere in the world.

DoodlePutt

Dates: December 2nd + 3rd

Hours: Noon - 10 PM

Location: 2534 N Miami Ave, Miami (Wynwood)

Doodles, one of the most influential and hottest NFT projects in existence featuring a collection of colorful line-drawn characters has, will come to life in Wynwood for Miami Art Week. Doodles will showcase how imaginative and dynamic the brand is through a 2-day immersive activation that will transport you to a world of color and magic. DoodlePutt features a 9-hole mini-putt course that brings to life the Doodles universe, combined with an outdoor lounge, entertainment, and more. Travel through 9 mini-golf holes, each representing a different part of the Doodles universe, on a course filled with new worlds to explore, characters to meet, and secrets to unlock. Doodles and Shopify will also bring URL and IRL together in a first-of-its-kind token gated NFT retail drop with Doodles

Limited tee-times and general admission passes will be available for the public on-site. To register or more information visit Doodles.

Louis Vuitton Custom Curated Collection at Art Basel

Dates:

November 29 (Private Day/ VIP Preview)

November 30 - December 45, 2021 (Public Days)

Hours: 11 AM - 7 PM

Location: 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach

Louis Vuitton will exhibit selected works by a curated ensemble of the world’s most-renowned artists as part of Art Basel Miami Beach, held at the Convention Center in Miami Beach from November 29 - December 3. Standout artist collaborations on display in the Louis Vuitton lounge include two wax figures of Yayoi Kusama, created by the artist herself; a panda figure sculpture by Takashi Murakami on a vintage Louis Vuitton trunk; paintings by Richard Prince and Alex Katz; a photo by Jean Larivière, and the now iconic Artycapucines collection. As a celebration of the Maison’s relationship with Yayoi Kusama - and to mark the 10-year anniversary of the first collaboration - exclusive new pieces will be showcased for the first time as a teaser of the upcoming collaboration.

Riches Presents The Crown We Never Take Off Curated By Donnamarie Baptiste

Dates: December 2 and 3rd 

Hours: Noon - 9pm

Location: SOHO Studio, 2136 NW 1st Ave. (Wynwood)

Prime Video and their upcoming Original series Riches will host of “The Crown We Never Take Off”, their larger-than-life immersive art activation taking place during Art Basel Miami Beach at Soho Studios in Wynwood. Inspired by the series, Riches, Prime video is bringing to life an experience that will celebrate elements from the show that exhibit the freedom of expression and identity in the Black diasporic experience, through several mediums including photography, sculpture, painting, music, video, and performance art. The event will feature Riches-themed diaspora inspired cocktails, passed hors d'oeuvres​, live music​, photo activations (Face of flair, S+R, Riches beauty installation, Crown Bust, Art work)​, and much more.

nft now and Mana Common Present ‘The Gateway: A Web3 Metropolis’

Dates: November 30 - December 3

Hours: 11am - 7pm

Location: Mana Common, 169 E Flagler St., Miami (Downtown Miami)

The Gateway: A Web3 Metropolis is the sequel to last year’s famous activation that introduced NFTs to the masses. Powered by MoonPay, the 5-day festiva is free to the registered general public and will transform Downtown Miami will feature leading artists, NFT communities, industry titans, influencers, and performers from brands like Christie’s, Instagram, Porsche, Alo Yoga, Art Blocks and more.

This year, the experience is moving beyond the screens and creating the first-ever web3 metropolis. Over the course of 5 days, the events will take over 12 buildings and 2 city blocks in Downtown Miami’s Flagler District to unite the web3 community for a landmark experience unlike any other.

This year will feature immersive activations by 9dcc by gmoney, Art Blocks, Adam Bomb Squad, Christie’s, FaZe Clan, Instagram, Porsche, RTFKT + CloneX, WME, and MetaMask. Artists include Beeple, Dave Krugman, FEWOCiOUS, PPL PLSR, Pussy Riot and Unicorn Dao. There will also be music performances by Adworld, Daniel Allan, DJ_Dave Latashá, Major League DJz, Venus X, The Whooligan.

The programming will feature leading artists, musicians, community partners, panels, speakers and performers. For more information on The Gateway, please visit nftnow.com/thegateway. To register for a free ticket, visit The Gateway: A Web3 Metropolis. 

Miami Worldcenter Launches $5M Public Art Program in Downtown Miami

Miami Worldcenter, a 27-acre $4 billion mixed use development transforming the heart of Downtown Miami, has brought on renowned international art dealer and curator Jeffrey Deitch and Miami-based curatorial collective PRIMARY to spearhead a $5 million public art initiative that will transform the streets and buildings of the ‘city within a city’ into a permanent outdoor art museum.

Now on display, the first work to be completed as part Miami Worldcenter’s new public art initiative is a massive colorful mural by contemporary artist Nina Chanel Abney, which graces the walls of a pedestrian tunnel and the exterior façade of a parking garage at the development. Other museum-worthy artists confirmed to exhibit pieces at Miami Worldcenter include Woody De Othello, Viktor El-Saieh, Nick Cave and Trenton Doyle Hancock, among others.

Inside 'The Rise of Luxury In The Digital Age' Presented By Time & Tonic, PROFILEmiami & Kobi Karp

On Thursday March 3, Time & Tonic, PROFILEmiami & Kobi Karp hosted ‘The Rise of Luxury In The Digital Age’ panel discussion and cocktail party. Guests thoroughly enjoyed an enriching discussion which explored the rising demand and value in the luxury marketplace including collectors watches, cars, real estate, art, NFT’s, etc. The panel featured vintage supercar dealer John Temerian of Curated, early NFT investor and thought leader Avery Andon of ArtLife® and ArtGrails ™, legendary architect Kobi Karp of Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design and watch collector and expert JP Hernandez of Time & Tonic. The panel was moderated by Demetri Demascus of PROFILEmiami and ALTARA Properties. The panelists offered their insights on the booming industries taking over Miami, including real estate, crypto, collector cars and luxury timepieces.

Event attendance was by invitation only and limited to 50 guests, with notable attendees including Ronny Finvarb, Patrick Lee, David Miller, Marco Iacovelli, Ted Taylor and Scott Lawrence Porter, as well as luxury car specialist Stirling Fairman. Additionally hospitality professionals like Abraham Issa and Marine Galy, Crypto industry professionals like Madison Roberts, and Global Women's Advocate Nezah Alaoui.

Time & Tonic is a premium leader in the high-end watch market, bringing a modern and fresh approach to buying, selling, and trading luxury timepieces. Time & Tonic facilitates the consumer shopping journey through their exceptional customer service and digital platform. Visit TimeAndTonic.com. The event was produced in partnership with IHC Agency.