The Academy of Contemporary Art
When: December 4, 2023
Where: The Paris Theatre (550 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139)
What: The Academy of Contemporary Art, a pioneering institution dedicated to the recognition of excellence in contemporary art worldwide, will host their inaugural gala and Arts Award Ceremony at the former Paris Theatre, this landmark occasion marks the formation of the academy, underscoring its commitment to honoring excellence in contemporary art.
More than 150 guests joined to mark the formation of the academy, with the inaugural black-tie gala kicking off with a red-carpet moment, followed by a cocktail reception serving champagne and Petrossian caviar and seated catered reception with multiple refined courses.
The Academy of Contemporary Art will bring together all key contributors worldwide that actively participate in the evolution of the industry. The flagship gala of the academy is the Art Awards Ceremony, which distinguishes and honors outstanding artistic and technical achievements by professionals within the industry.
Tickets or how to attend: Invite-only
At The Cusp of Midnight and Color
When: December 5-10, 2023
Where: SCOPE 2023
What: Contemporary abstract artist Melissa Herrington will be back in Miami for SCOPE this year with her Los-Angeles based gallery, M HERRINGTON GALLERY. The gallery returns to Scope Miami Beach 2023 with a collection of new national and international artists.
During the show, Herrington will exhibit eight new abstract paintings in her series, “At the Cusp of Midnight and Color.” These recent works blur the lines between mediums, forms, and concept. She is known for investigating the ever-changing nature of the female form through abstraction.
Additional artists that will be featured are Kristen Hart, Angela and Gabriel Collazo, Brett Loving, and Chrys Roboras. SCOPE attendees can visit booth D27 to view the works.
Tickets or how to attend: https://scope-art.com/tickets/
The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach – My Home
When: December 5-10, 2023
Where: The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach (1 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, Florida, 33139)
What: Twenty years after its opening, The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach is welcoming Morris Lapidus My Home, an exhibition of artwork and furniture by famed architect Morris Lapidus to be displayed at the hotel during Art Basel|Miami Beach, Miami Art Week and Design Miami 2023. Considered a masterpiece of his signature MiMo style, the historic property was designed by Lapidus and originally opened 70 years ago as the DiLido Hotel in 1953. The hotel is celebrating the two anniversaries by honoring and exploring the creative genius who transformed the cityscape of Miami Beach.
For the first time, The Bass will lend art objects and furniture pieces from Lapidus’ home to the Ritz-Carlton, South Beach. Among the objets d’art included in the exhibit at The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach are Lapidus’ glass dining room table; a coffee table he carved in the form of a Roman sculpture he discovered during his school days in front of the Plaza Hotel in New York City; six porcelain masks he modeled from clay in 1929, mounted on gold frames; light fixtures including a 20th century chandelier he crafted to create the illusion of height in his dining room as well as a sparkling effect with cascading crystals and palm leaves that allow light to create designs on the ceiling; personal paintings; and more.
Tickets or How to Attend: Free to the public
The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami – Our Legacy
When: December 5, 2023 – early 2024
Where: The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami (10295 Collins Ave, Bal Harbour, FL 33154)
What: The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami presents Our Legacy by Israeli – born artist Ronen Azulay. The exhibition presents a deep and personal tapestry of Ronen’s family history, showing traces of the origins of a union that transcended tribal boundaries, a testament to love’s power to bridge divides. As Ronen examined his family lineage, he discovered an ever-changing world – one marked by escalating intra-Jewish tensions that necessitated the concealment of our roots, particularly the precious North African heritage. This body of work comes from profound self-discovery. The mosaics are painstakingly assembled from cherished recycled fabrics and scraps of leather, generously bestowed upon Ronen by his community. In this pivotal moment, we are entrusted with shaping future generations. How will history judge our behavior, our actions. Our Legacy.
Ronen Azulay is an Israeli-born artist, living and working in New York City. Informed by his early career as a men’s fashion designer, his practice examines the role of the consumer in our world of mass production. Using repurposed cast-off denim, leather, and textiles, Azulay’s work actively disrupts the relentless cycle of manufacturing and consumption. With his technical skills and informed eye, Ronen further processes and transforms the materials and incorporates found objects to create a new vernacular in his work.
Tickets or How to Attend: Free to the public
