From the EDITION to SoHo Beach House: Parties, Mixology, and Miami’s Energy

Last week, Art Basel Miami Beach was alive with a flurry of parties, artist collaborations, and cross-industry gatherings—from visual art to culinary innovation, mixology, design, and beyond. Many of the most compelling moments were the ones whispered about the next morning, the kinds of happenings that reveal themselves only after they’ve already become part of the week’s mythology. The Miami Beach EDITION, in particular, was a consistent hub, hosting multiple events in a single evening, while Soho Beach House continued to cement its status as a quintessential Art Week destination. Here, Whitewall highlights the collaborations that defined the nights—intimate, imaginative, and the ones we’re still thinking about.

Google Shopping x Lauren Halsey at the MATADOR ROOM

Last week, Google Shopping and artist Lauren Halsey hosted an intimate dinner and performance at The Miami Beach EDITION, highlighted by a soulful set from Ravyn Lenae. Their partnership with Art Basel Miami Beach debuted an exclusive capsule of “sister dreamer” baseball hats featuring Halsey’s signature imagery, available digitally through Google Shopping and in person at LIMITED EDITION within the hotel.

With Belvedere cocktails in hand and Whispering Angel flowing, guests gathered as DJ Ruckus opened the night, shaping a mood that seamlessly transitioned into Lenae’s performance. The atmosphere carried the same creative electricity animating the week. Among those in attendance were Kennedy Yanko, Mickalene Thomas, George Clinton, Jasmine Wahi, Myles Loftin, Nina Johnson, Yvonne Force Villareal, and HAIM—each adding to the evening’s dynamic intersection of art, music, and culture.

Chef Daniel Boulud at CAMERA WORK Gallery

At the city’s longest-running contemporary art fair, Art Miami, CAMERA WORK Gallery presented Martin Schoeller’s “Human Voice” series. Among the works on view was a brand-new close-up portrait of French chef Daniel Boulud, part of Schoeller’s ongoing project capturing intimate portrayals of global cultural figures and philanthropists. In a touching moment during the exhibition, the chef’s daughter, Alix Boulud, surprised him for an emotional reunion.

The series includes portraits of Michael Jordan, Anne Hathaway, Viola Davis, Dr. Jane Goodall, Bono, Oprah Winfrey, Meryl Streep, Adrien Brody, and more—spotlighting individuals whose influence extends toward the public good. For each work sold, 10% of proceeds are donated to the subject’s charity of choice, further reinforcing the project’s humanitarian intent.

Johnnie Walker Vault Celebrates the Couture Blend

On Thursday, Johnnie Walker Vault celebrated The Couture Blend, the second collaboration between Creative Fashion Director Olivier Rousteing and Master Blender Dr. Emma Walker. Sourced from ten rare whiskies within a vault of hundreds, the blend layers ghost expressions from shuttered distilleries with forward-thinking new malts, expanding the creative horizon of luxury Scotch.

Hosted on La Vista Terrace at The Miami Beach EDITION, the intimate, art-driven dinner highlighted the intersection of luxury whisky, culinary excellence, and contemporary design. At the center of the evening stood a bespoke sculptural installation by London-based botanical artist Hamish Powell—an homage to the craftsmanship behind the blend and a striking visual anchor for the night. Guests enjoyed signature Johnnie Walker cocktails, a four-course menu by Michelin-starred chef Jeremy Ford, and a guided tasting of the collaboration. The multi-sensory experience was further enriched by Powell’s sweeping floral sculpture and a performance by DJ Paperwater.

Ja Rule & Terrence J Stop at Brooklyn Chop House and CC Rooftop Social Club 

In the heart of Wynwood’s graffiti-lined district, hip-hop icon Ja Rule and actor Terrence J joined Brooklyn Chop House and CC Rooftop Social Club for an evening celebration following DJ Khaled’s Gold Classic, the charity golf event the restaurant participated in. The duo spent time on the rooftop with Brooklyn Chop House co-owners Stratis Morfogen and Robert Cummins, along with CC Rooftop co-owner CC Waknine, taking in the energy of the night. Both praised the restaurant’s offerings, with Terrence J especially taken by the roasted sea bass before the party atmosphere fully set in.

Silencio at The Miami Beach EDITION

Parisian hotspot Silencio returned to The Basement at The Miami Beach EDITION, transforming the space for three nights only on December 2, 3, and 5. Created by Arnaud Frisch, Silencio has always lived between nightlife and cultural salon, and its Miami takeover pulled people in with an atmosphere that felt cinematic—shadowy corners, glowing lights, and the quiet thrill of being somewhere slightly secret.

Originally imagined by David Lynch, the space took on a surrealist pulse as art-world insiders, musicians, and wanderers slipped in and out. Each night, paired DJ sets by Benji B, The Dare, and Yves Tumor with unexpected performances, creating a current of anticipation—everyone sensing the possibility of a moment that couldn’t happen anywhere else. The experience preserved its signature mystique, crafting a momentary realm where guests felt open, inspired, and awake to the night’s creative pulse.

2 Chainz at Soho Beach House

At Soho Beach House, rapper and songwriter 2 Chainz delivered an electric, high-energy performance inside the property’s iconic beach tent, a cornerstone of the house’s annual Basel programming. Through the years, the tent has earned a reputation for its charged late-night performances, style-driven guests, and spontaneous creative collisions—events that quickly become the ones everyone talks about.

Guests filled the tent just steps from the shoreline, creating an intimate, unfiltered setting that felt equal parts concert and insider gathering. Porsche, the evening’s sponsor, positioned a sleek model directly on the sand, its silhouette glowing under the tent lights and serving as a striking centrepiece. The installation was designed by artist Cornelius Tulloch, whose work also appears in the house’s art collection, adding an added layer of artistic resonance to the night’s atmosphere.

Mickalene Thomas and Derrick Adams Cocktail Celebration

At the start of last week, Mickalene Thomas—renowned for her complex paintings incorporating rhinestones, acrylic, and enamel—and multidisciplinary artist Derrick Adams celebrated the release of their new print editions. Created to support two nonprofit projects in Baltimore, Soula’s House and The Sock Factory, the works will split proceeds evenly to further the development of both initiatives. Each edition is limited to 40 prints: Adams’s Same Sht Different Day and Thomas’s Oh Mickey.

The gathering drew a thoughtful crowd, including Derrick Adams, Mickalene Thomas, Marc Quinn, Rachel Felder, Aleza Zheng, Anastasia Vagner, Kajhal Benes, and more—coming together in support of the artists’ shared commitment to community, creativity, and cultural impact.

LATAM Airlines and Costa Brazil Introduce the Altitude Collection

LATAM Airlines and Costa Brazil have partnered to debut the new Altitude Collection, an amenity kit featuring Costa Brazil’s signature skincare. The collaboration celebrates the biodiversity and beauty of South America, uniting the two brands through their shared commitment to conscious travel and a deeper connection to nature—LATAM as the region’s leading airline, and Costa Brazil through its nature-guided approach to beauty.

Introduced to the Premium Business cabin on December 1, each kit reflects the intersection of nature, design, and well-being, drawing inspiration from the colors, scents, and textures of South America’s landscapes. It’s a sensorial expression of place, bringing a touch of the continent’s richness into the in-flight experience. The six kits take their names from iconic landscapes—Amazon, Atacama, Salar de Uyuni, Titicaca, Vinicunca, and Aconcagua—and each contains a nourishing lip balm, restorative hand and body cream, and a refreshing cleansing towel, offering an elevated experience rooted in the continent’s natural beauty.

50 Cent x Hublot Celebrate the Big Bang Street Art Collection

Luxury Swiss watchmaker Hublot marked the 20th anniversary of its iconic Big Bang at The Miami Beach EDITION’s legendary Basement, transforming the multilevel space into a high-energy celebration of two decades of innovation. Music pulsed from the moment guests arrived, while archival Big Bang timepieces were displayed throughout, tracing the evolution of the brand’s bold design language.

The standout moment of the night came with a performance by 50 Cent, who wore a one-of-a-kind Hublot timepiece created in custom colors inspired by his forthcoming Street Fighter film, in which he stars as a boxer. The watch features a gold chess piece atop the dial—a nod to his Le Chemin du Roi champagne—and a “50 Cent” engraving on the caseback. Notable attendees, including Tyriq Withers, Khalid, Leon Bridges, Diplo, Sofi Tukker, Swae Lee, and Ty Dolla $ign gathered to celebrate Hublot’s limited-edition Big Bang Street Art Collection—an ode to the Maison’s enduring ties to art, culture, and avant-garde horology.

Harmont & Blaine Debut Jay C. Lohmann’s “Basel-ing Blaine”

At Harmont & Blaine’s Brickell City Centre flagship, artist Jay C. Lohmann released “Basel-ing Blaine,” a vibrant installation on view through December 31. The atmosphere at the pre-Basel VIP launch was warm and celebratory, with guests sipping Bella Principessa Prosecco as they moved through the space, taking in Lohmann’s whimsical dachshund sculptures—each crafted from recycled honeycomb plastic, upcycled archival fabrics, postcards, knits, and surplus materials.

The room glowed with saturated color and texture, echoing the brand’s playful Italian spirit while highlighting its commitment to sustainability. Notable guests, including Real Housewives of Miami stars Adriana de Moura and Kiki Barth, her daughter Summer, and Big Dog Ranch Rescue board member Angela Birdman, added to the lively, social energy of the afternoon. With ten percent of retail sales and all art proceeds supporting Big Dog Ranch Rescue, the night blended creativity, community, and canine-centered philanthropy in true Miami Art Week fashion.

COPALA BEACH 

Tucked between Soho Beach House and Faena, Hotel Croydon transformed into a serene cultural hideaway as COPALA by Ben Rose debuted its COALA Beach experience—an inviting hub for tastemakers, creatives, and media to cowork, gather for meetups, enjoy poolside wellness sessions, and immerse themselves in the brand’s vision of mindful luxury. The ambiance was relaxed yet intentional, with the property humming softly throughout the day as guests drifted between conversations, cocktails, and quiet pockets of creative exchange.

A highlight of the programming was the launch of the Daniel Dugan x COPALA swim collection, unveiled during an intimate evening reception with the artist in residence. Known for his intricate, meditative line work, Dugan introduced a series inspired by his time in Italy—fluid, aquatic designs rendered in COPALA’s earthy palette and sustainably crafted from recycled and upcycled materials. The night carried an atmosphere of calm curiosity, hinting at COPALA’s ambition to become an annual Art Basel destination.

BitBasel Celebrates Its 6th Edition

BitBasel returned for its sixth edition during Miami Art Week with “Fingerprints of Humanity” at The Sagamore Hotel South Beach, transforming the property into a vibrant crossroads of art, technology, and culture. Across five days, the hotel buzzed with headline exhibitions, thought-driven summits, and late-night celebrations that radiated through the courtyard and poolside spaces.

The week opened with the “Family Office Forum,” where legacy families, collectors, and impact investors gathered for intimate conversations on purposeful wealth and the next art economy. As night fell, Shaggy brought a wave of nostalgia and energy to the lawn during “OkayPlayer Presents: Friends From New York,” performing his chart-topping hits for a crowd that spilled into the Sagamore gardens. The momentum continued the next day with the “Sea & Space Summit,” curated by former NASA astronaut and artist Nicole Stott, where ocean conservation, space innovation, and immersive storytelling took center stage.