Lougé Delcy—known for his multifaceted practice spanning photography, creative direction, and immersive installation—shapes culture with sharp aesthetics with emotional intelligence. Primarily, his work moves between intimate portraiture and large-scale experiential installations, each project reflecting his instinctive ability to translate emotion into atmosphere, capturing the energy of the communities he’s embedded in while building environments that feel both intimate and cinematic.
Lougé Delcy, “Self Preservation.” Courtesy of artist.
Lougé Delcy, “Boys Who Swim.” Courtesy of artist.
During Miami Art Week 2025, Delcy debuted a new installation named “Self Preservation” at The Standard Spa, Miami Beach, transforming the iconic hotel’s palm tree walkway into a sensory landscape. Images of his—from series like “Boys Who Swim” and “Self Preservation”—were printed on large-scale tapestries and hung between trees, reflecting his signature style of light, texture, and narrative. Without a doubt, it was a highlight of the week for many arts and hospitality patrons.
Below, Delcy shares with Whitewall his “best of” moments from the week, highlighting the art, events, and people that inspired, surprised, and energized him.
Best Events
Courtesy of The Miami Beach EDITION.
The Gold Standard with UNC’s Arte Haus by Lenny S.
Best Shows
Es Devlin, “Library of Us,”
Photography by Sunn Studio.
Es Devlin’s “Library of Us”—and my installation at The Standard.
Best Moment
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 04: Swizz Beatz speaks during the Art Basel Awards Night in Miami Beach at New World Symphony on December 04, 2025 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Art Basel)
Swizz Beatz’s after-party at Bagatelle.
Best Surprise
Photo by Nika Kramer. Courtesy of the artist and TimeOut.
Seeing Cardi B at Everyday People on Saturday at Wynwood Marketplace.
Best Vibe
Courtesy of Adam Fussell.
Courtesy of Adam Fussell.
SoHo Beach House.
Best Discovery
The 2022 edition of SCOPE Art Show.
Clipse at the SCOPE Art Show, headlining the “Back to Basics” party with CeeLo Green for SPIN‘s 40th anniversary.
