Miami tourism has flourished the last couple of decades. Most people think about Miami and the first thing that come to their minds are nightlife and sunny beaches. Nonetheless, in recent times the art and cultural life in Miami has gotten strong offering much to see and to do to a more sophisticated tourist. The primary place to witness Miami’s art offer isn’t, of course, Miami Beach, yet across Biscayne Bay the Wynwood Art District. Before the Art Basel Festival came to Miami, the Wynwood District was just a wasteland with a handful of pioneer galleries and private collections such as the Rubell Family Collection. However, in the past few years several galleries have opened in the area bringing a new vibe to Miami Florida.
Nowadays, there are 70 galleries high-end like the Spinello Gallery and David Castillo Gallery, to internationally acclaimed galleries such as Fredric Snitzer, Kevin Bruk, and Emmanuel Perrotin. All the galleries are around shops and clothing wholesalers with concrete facades freshly painted in purples, pinks and charcoals giving to the area a bohemian atmosphere. The new development of the Wynwood Art District it might be possible thanks to the cheap rents, too much space, and plenty of parking spaces.
As a consequence of all mentioned, Miami is not longer limited to a four-day event held in December. The Art Basel is no more the primary art scenery in Miami, private collections, galleries, and alternative spaces are exploding faster in the Wynwood District and the Design District.
It is the second Saturday of the month is when many galleries time their new shows. During the second Saturdays, galleries host white-wine receptions and openings usually followed by parties at the bohemian bars nearby.
Here are some must-see places every art lover should visit while in Miami:
Wynwood Art District
The Rubell Family Collection
Seems to be bigger and mores impressive every day.
NW 29th Street
Miami, FL
305-573-6090
www.rubellfamilycollection.com
Twenty Twenty
Twenty Twenty is ideal to enjoy the work of emerging young artists.
2020 NW Miami Court 2nd floor
Miami, FL
786-217-7683
www.twentytwentyprojects.com
Emmanuel Perrotin Gallery
A Parisian Gallery has a premier location in a former refrigerator warehouse.
194 NW 30th Street
Miami, FL
305-573-2130
www.galerieperrotin.com
Spinello Gallery
A jewel box-size run by Anthony Spinello, 25.
2294 NW 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL
786-271-4223
www.spinellogallery.com
Hardcore Art Contemporary Space
Featuring works centered on social and political issues.
3326 North Miami Avenue
Miami, FL
305-576-1645
www.hardcoreartcontemporary.com
Miami Design District
Bas Fisher Invitational
Where you can see tomorrow’s art stars.
180 NE 39th Street, Suite 210
Miami, FL
Moore Space
Moore Space has exquisitely curated contemporary art.
4040 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL
305-438-1163
www.themorespace.org
Nektar De Stagni’s Shop
An ideal mix of art, fashion and music.
155 NE 38th Street
786-556-3033
www.nektardestagni.com
