Design Miami and Art Basel 2025: What to See, Where to Go, Who to Know
AD PRO’s curated guide to the design happenings to hit and hotels to book in Miami during the week of the fairs
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What, When, and Where
Get ready! Miami Art and Design Week will be back in full swing December 1–7. Anchored by Art Basel and Design Miami, the event has joined the ranks of Salone and its other European counterparts, becoming a key opportunity for international galleries (as well as furniture producers, and kitchen and bathroom brands) to unveil new collections.
As always, the week is packed with a slew of museum retrospectives and group shows, with many Miami Beach hotels presenting their own large-scale, immersive installations. Across the bay, the Miami Design District will be buzzing with new outdoor installations and showroom openings while further south, the street-art mecca Wynwood will be another hive of activity. Just east of downtown, the colorful River Inn will yet again play host to the maverick fair Alcova.
As the lines between different sectors of the industry continue to blur, fashion houses, car companies, and beauty start-ups are cashing in on the Miami design heat. There’s even an all-female pro wrestling league match on the schedule (more on that later).
More Not to be Missed
A pillar of Miami’s contemporary art community, Nina Johnsonis presenting not one but three shows at her namesake gallery in Little Haiti: “Dara Friedman: Star People,” “Emmett Moore: Neon Sun,” and “Acid Bath House” curated by Jarrett Earnest. Friedman explores the qualities of flatness, light, and vibration with shadowy works made from mirrors. Moore is exhibiting outdoor furniture that contributes to a distinctly Miamian design vernacular. Group show Acid Bath House features works by Nicole Wittenberg and Keith Lafuente amongst others. All three shows are open December 1 through February 7.