Art Basel Miami Beach 2025 arrives with a surge of energy, bringing together artists, designers, brands, and cultural institutions pushing the boundaries of how creative experiences unfold. This year’s parade of events spans intimate dinners, high-octane performances, global announcements, and cutting-edge collaborations, each illuminating the ways art engages with community, technology, craftsmanship, and contemporary culture. Below, Whitewall highlights the standout happenings shaping the week from Kohler and more—each offering its own vivid perspective on the future of creative expression.
KOHLER x Design Miami
Nikki Kynard, Maayan Zilberman; Photo by BFA, Courtesy of Kohler.
Kohler ushered in Miami Art Week with a shimmering celebration marking the debut of its new Pearlized finish. Held on the terrace of The Miami Beach EDITION, the gathering fused design innovation with playful, sensory detail. Guests reveled in bespoke cocktails and a spirited set by DJ Nikki Kynard, while artist Maayan Zimmerman surprised attendees with intricate shell-inspired candy rings that echoed the iridescent theme. VIP figures—including photographer Douglas Friedman, designer Harry Nuriev, and creative Colm Dillane—joined the celebration, underscoring the brand’s longstanding connection to the design community. Created in collaboration with artist David Franklin, the Pearlized finish is showcased within Underlight, a striking installation designed by Nuriev and featured at the Design Miami fair. The Kohler event captured the convergence of craftsmanship, material exploration, and contemporary aesthetics that continues to define Kohler’s creative partnerships during Miami Art Week.
Marco Brambilla: After Utopia at The Wolfsonian–FIU with Golden Goose
YOVANNA VENTURA; courtesy of Marco Brambilla, The Wolfsonian–FIU, and Golden Goose.
KOZO; courtesy of Marco Brambilla, The Wolfsonian–FIU, and Golden Goose.
Artist Marco Brambilla opened Miami Art Week with the revealing of After Utopia, a monumental three-channel video installation presented by The Wolfsonian–FIU and co-hosted by Golden Goose. The piece perfectly fuses world’s fair pavilions from 1889 to 2025 using AI, constructing a hypnotic digital realm brought to life by historical visitor data. Continuing the artist’s fascination with spectacle and simulation, the work expands on earlier projects such as the Times Square installation Approximations of Utopia and the Golden Goose HAUS Marghera installation Altered States. The evening invited guests to enjoy a singular Golden Goose Co-Creation activation with Dream Makers screen-printed posters energized by the exhibition. A distinguished audience—from Ellen von Unwerth to Sarah Morris and Sam Keller—gathered to revel in Brambilla’s exploration of memory, technology, and human belief systems, marking the installation as a key cultural highlight of the week.
Sukeban World Championship Fight
L: Midnight Player cards in Tokyo. Photo by Motoyuki Daifu. R: Courtesy of Sukeban.
Sukeban, the iconic Japanese women’s pro-wrestling league, returned to Miami Art Week with a riveting performance at the Miami Beach Bandshell. Blending athleticism, performance art, and fashion, the event unfolded with spectacular energy—featuring extravagant costumes designed by Olympia Le-Tan, original anime illustrations by Tuesday, and high-impact beauty details by celebrity nail artist Mei Kawajiri and makeup artist Romero Jennings. The main event pitted Ichigo Sayaka against Atomic Banshee for a championship belt designed by industrial visionary Marc Newson, revealed in a bespoke trunk crafted by Le-Tan and Katie Hillier. A soundtrack by DJ ecec and star-powered cameos enriched the theatrical atmosphere, while a Japanese-style street fair brought local flavor to the night. As a fusion of storytelling, cultural homage, and creative rebellion—rooted in the history of 1960s–70s Sukeban girl gangs—the event cemented its reputation as one of the most anticipated spectacles of the week.
ORO x The Noortwyck Dining Collaboration
Courtesy of ORO.
ORO partnered with The Noortwyck for a two-night culinary extravaganza that interpreted Miami Beach’s golden-hour glow through a six-course tasting menu. Chefs Andrew Quinn and Victor Muñoz crafted dishes that balanced coastal elegance with refined technique—from Bluefin Tuna with pear and yuzu to Wagyu Monaka with ossetra caviar and a rich Rigatoni Fra’diavolo finished with uni butter. Hokkaido scallops, a sumptuous Wagyu Wellington, and a playful Coffee & Donuts dessert rounded out the evening. Set atop Lincoln Road, the rooftop setting added cinematic warmth to the progression of courses, pairing breezy ambiance with gastronomic precision. The collaboration highlighted the chefs’ shared commitment to seasonality, craft, and cross-cultural flavor profiles, offering guests a transporting, multisensory dining journey in the heart of Miami Art Week.
Legendary Forms x Keeley Studios at SCOPE Preview
Photo by Legendary Forms x Keeley Studios.
Photo by Legendary Forms x Keeley Studios.
Independent eyewear brand Legendary Forms unveiled its first artistic collaboration with Keeley Studios during an intimate gathering at Villa Woodbine. The evening served as a preview for Ryan Keeley’s Resurrected in Light series ahead of its exhibition at SCOPE, offering attendees a thrilling entry point into the artist’s world through light-driven installations and atmospheric vignettes. Guests experienced a limited-edition eyewear frame created in partnership with Keeley, merging Italian craftsmanship with the artist’s exploration of mood, emotion, and illumination. The event, hosted by CONTRA, emphasized experience over presentation, setting a tone of intimacy and discovery enhanced by music from DJ A-Train and curated moments of quiet immersion. The collaboration marks Legendary Forms’ entry into cultural production ahead of its consumer launch, framing the brand as a new creative player weaving art and design into wearable identity.
Serpentine Americas Foundation Celebration
Leo Castañeda, Muna Malik, Heike Dempster; Photo by BFA, Courtesy of Serpentine and Serpentine Americas Foundation.
The Serpentine and the Serpentine Americas Foundation convened artists, patrons, and cultural leaders at Casa Tua for an evening hosted by Bettina Korek and Hans Ulrich Obrist. The highlight was the announcement of the Serpentine x FLAG Art Foundation Prize—a major decade-long collaboration awarding £200,000 biennially to each of five artists, establishing the largest contemporary art prize of its kind in the UK. The partnership includes solo exhibitions debuting at Serpentine before traveling to FLAG, cultivating expanded exchange between London and New York. The event also revealed Serpentine’s 2026 program, which will feature solo exhibitions by David Hockney, Cecily Brown, and Amar Kanwar, as well as the 25th Serpentine Pavilion. With a roster of influential attendees, the gathering highlighted the institution’s global vision and its commitment to supporting artistic innovation across borders.
TAG Heuer x Hiroshi Fujiwara Fragment Limited Edition Launch
Photo by Madison Voelkel/BFA, Courtesy of TAG Heuer and Hiroshi Fujiwara.
TAG Heuer raised a glass to the launch of its Carrera Chronograph x fragment Limited Edition watch at Shiso in Miami, hosted by the brand alongside designer Hiroshi Fujiwara. The event drew the glitterati—from Alexandra Daddario to RIOCAM and Mia Moretti—for an evening of Japanese-Caribbean cuisine crafted by Chef Raheem Sealey. The pinnacle was the unearthing of the latest chapter in the ongoing collaboration between Fujiwara and the heritage watchmaker: a streamlined interpretation of the Carrera’s glassbox silhouette, infused with Fujiwara’s sleek black-and-white design codes. Drawing from earlier editions from 2018 and 2020, the fresh timepiece reflects a dialogue between legacy and modernity. In keeping with TAG Heuer’s long-standing commitment to craftsmanship and innovation, the launch beautifully illuminated how contemporary culture continues to shape the evolution of luxury horology.
Visa Launches Global Art Collection: “The Art of the Draw”
Visa’s Art of the Draw at The Goodtime Hotel on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025 in Miami. (Jesus Aranguren/AP Content Services for Visa).
Visa marked a major cultural milestone with “The Art of the Draw,” an exclusive event at The Goodtime Hotel celebrating the debut of its first global art collection. Hosted joyfully by KidSuper, the evening dazzled with athletes, musicians, and content creators gathering for an early look at works tied to the cultural exuberance of the upcoming FIFA World Cup 26™. The first five pieces—by Cesar Canseco, Darien Birks, Rafael Mayani, Ivan Roque, and Nathan Walker—were revealed, each illuminating the beloved traditions and spirit of participating host countries and cities. With over twenty artists contributing from six continents, the initiative spotlights Visa’s ethos that creativity fuels commerce and that artists are essential drivers of global culture. The complete collection will be showcased leading up to next summer’s tournament, marking a new era in the brand’s cultural engagement.
WOAH™ and Audi Present Artist’s Table with Lee Quiñones
Michi Jigarjian, Isolde Brielmaier; Photo Credit: Matteo Prandoni/BFA.
WOAH™ (WORK OF ART HOLDINGS) and Audi hosted a transportive Artist’s Table dinner at The Miami Beach EDITION honoring artist Lee Quiñones and Michelin-starred chef Jeremy Ford. The evening raised a toast to the shared values of artistry, heritage, and community, tracing parallels between Quiñones’s groundbreaking contributions to New York graffiti and Ford’s seed-to-plate culinary ethos fostered on his Homestead farm. Angelic lighting, gossamer drapery, and Florida-wetlands-inspired florals set the dreamlike stage for a menu brimming with Ricotta Gnocchi, Roasted Florida Snapper, and a Chocolate & Mint Fantasy dessert. A performance by talented YoungArts alum India Carney set the evening aglow, and guests departed with a curated gift package including a signed Quiñones monograph and a limited-edition print. The dinner encapsulated the organizations’ devotion to championing creative visionaries and elevating artistic exchange through enveloping programming.
