It’s almost that time of year when Miami transforms into a world of colorful art exhibitions for Miami Art Week. But this year, the coolest art installations are within residential buildings. Opening just in time for one of the world’s hottest art fairs, these blue-chip activations are open to the public and poised to draw attention for their unique locations inside new development projects and for their world-famous collaborators, which includes French artist Prune Nourry, whose work is celebrated by celebrities like Angelina Jolie.
These exciting public art experiences that are enriching their communities and luring travelers to visit during Basel — and year round. While art has historically been reserved for the walls of private residences, this new trend showcases how art and real estate can be married in more ways than one.
Read on for three examples of how art combined with architecture brings out the best in Miami.
Ocean Terrace’s new public sculpture park on the oceanfront of North Beach
Ocean Terrace is a new resort and residential destination with interiors by Robert AM Stern Architects, the legendary Manhattan firm that creates buildings for billionaires, that is drawing the most private ultra-luxury buyers to Miami Beach’s North Beach neighborhood. Known as an exclusive, under-the-radar counterpart to South Beach, the neighborhood shines for its beautiful beaches, iconic Art Deco architecture, and distinctly residential feel without hotel and tourism transience. To anchor the neighborhood, the developer of Ocean Terrace, Witkoff, commissioned Major French artist Prune Nourry, who counts fans such as Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Lawrence, to create her first permanent public art installation at Ocean Terrace Park, a newly opened six-acre oceanfront green space. The massive sculpture, “Reflection,” is surrounded by lush landscaping by Raymond Jungles, and this year’s Basel will be prime viewing.
The Ritz-Carlton Residences, South Beach’s new public Artwalk at the nexus of Lincoln Road and the ocean
Nestled at the intersection of Lincoln Road, the world’s most famous Art Deco pedestrian street, and the Ocean is The Ritz-Carlton Residences, South Beach, a new condominium set to rise behind The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach and Sagamore hotels. The group that owns this three-entity compound is on a mission to elevate the “East End” of Lincoln Road and create a pocket for high-end living, dining and experiences that both residents and the public alike will enjoy. As a part of their vision, they are partnering with the Morris Lapidus Foundation, which celebrates the late architect Morris Lapidus, who helped create modern Lincoln Road, to finally complete the designs he always envisioned for the grand concourse but never completed in his lifetime. The developer has unveiled a multimillion-dollar public Artwalk as a part of this ambitious plan, and the first piece will actually be previewed this year at BitBasel during Miami Art Week. The piece by KEF! is inspired by Morris Lapidus and will move to the Lincoln Road Artwalk when the corridor completes in a few years.
Calle Collective, Wynwood’s New Cultural and Art Destination
Fisher Brothers has unveiled Calle Collective, Wynwood’s newest cultural landmark and open-air art destination located within the public paseo of Joule House, the neighborhood’s newest design-driven residential community. Curated in partnership with WXLLSPACE, the public gallery features 19 large-scale murals by Miami-based artists, transforming everyday walls into a kaleidoscope of color and meaning that celebrates Wynwood’s creative DNA. Murals by acclaimed names including Tatiana Suarez, BK Foxx, Ahol Sniffs Glue, and Hoxxoh embody the neighborhood’s signature energy and individuality, while the surrounding 26,000 square feet of retail promises to bring new shopping, dining, and wellness experiences to the area. Open daily and free to the public, Calle Collective reflects Fisher Brothers’ continued commitment to community-driven placemaking – creating spaces that honor local culture, spark creativity, and invite connection.
