YOUNG AT ART
The art world has been captivated by the mature creative vision and bold brushstrokes of Andrés Valencia. The San Diego-based prodigy, who was racking up six-figure sales before he even hit middle school, paints fractured faces that nod distinctly to Picasso. Now, Valencia is returning to Art Miami with a fresh body of work and […]
CURTAIN CALL
A glimpse inside Miami’s winter cultural play. THE NUTCRACKER AT MIAMI CITY BALLET The season begins with a world-class display of the performing arts: the Miami City Ballet’s presentation of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker (typically held mid-to-late December at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami). This is a pillar of the region’s high culture, […]
CASA CLAIRVOYANT
Inside Miami’s mind-reading abodes. WRITTEN BY: RILEY KAMINER Ah, Miami’s luxury abodes. Once merely showcases of opulent square footage, they’re now quietly transforming, not just with a whisper of design brilliance but with a seductive, almost ethereal intelligence. This isn’t merely about adding gadgets; it’s about a revolutionary integration of intellect, where every […]
EASTERN WHISPER
At Château Lagrange Médoc’s storied past meets a modern Japanese vision. WRITTEN BY: ANETTA NOWOSIELSKA In the hallowed heart of Médoc’s Saint-Julien, Château Lagrange doesn’t merely stand; it presides. This esteemed Grand Cru Classé estate, its foundations steeped in 16th-century lore, is a living embodiment of viticultural heritage. It’s the fabled 1855 classification, […]
ONE OF ONE
The Mark Hotel in New York City continues to set the bar on refined hospitality. WRITTEN BY ANETTA NOWOSIELSKA In this increasingly boorish age, true civility—the kind that permits intelligent discourse—often hinges on a properly mixed drink. It’s at The Mark Bar, within The Mark Hotel, that such a desideratum is unequivocally met. […]
FASHION’S FUTURIST
How Iris van Herpen sculpts the impossible. WRITTEN BY: DENISA PALSHA In the rarefied space where fashion intersects with art and science, Iris van Herpen stands apart—more alchemist than designer, more sculptor than seamstress. Since launching her eponymous label in 2007, the Dutch couturier has redefined what it means to make clothing in […]
ODE TO HUE
Explore the colorful world of design maestro Martin Brudnizki, as his new book, My Life in Colors, reveals his secret to creating unforgettable, soul-infused spaces. WRITTEN BY IZABELA CANELLE For anyone who’s ever sauntered through the Cuban-tinged glamour of Miami’s Soho Beach House, enjoyed the refined coastal charm of Mr C Coconut Grove, […]
SAIL AWAY
For yachting enthusiasts with a passion for the planet, SY Zero, the world’s first fossil-fuel-free sailing superyacht, is poised to make waves. Forget everything you thought you knew about luxury yachts. This year, prepare to set your sights on SY Zero, a 230-foot marvel from the visionary minds at Vripack that’s poised to utterly […]
PATH FORWARD
A neglected corridor beneath Miami’s Metrorail has been reborn as The Underline, a vibrant 10-mile linear park proving that the city’s most ambitious architecture might just be its most accessible. WRITTEN BY: RILEY KAMINER In the high-stakes world of Miami, where luxury is measured in both skyline and shoreline, an audacious new vision […]
WEAVING WONDERS
Beyond the loom, Olga de Amaral’s captivating works at ICA Miami transform humble materials into shimmering, architectural marvels. WRITTEN BY: DAVID MASELLO Fiber art is likely the most misunderstood medium. But through the artistry of Olga de Amaral, her works assume a presence visitors cannot ignore or forget. As the Colombian-born artist says […]