A popular narrative about Art Basel Miami Beach and all of the events that are part of Miami Art Week is that wild parties and brand activations have taken over and taken away from the point of the week. But the best events reflect an appreciation of contemporary art and incorporate it through live art installations, performance art, and commissioned works that appeal to the art-loving crowd that flocks to South Florida each year. Hereβs a look at some of the most creative events from 2015.
Dawn of Man at Mondrian South Beach
Photo: Michele Eve PhotographyΒ for BizBash
Swarovski Design Miami Dinner
Photo:Β David X Prutting/BFA.com
Design Miami Entrance Pavilion
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BMW Art Journey
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Tattly Parlor Station
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Scope and VH1's 'The Breaks' Lounge
Photo: Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for VH1
Scope and VH1's 'The Breaks' Lounge
Photo:Β Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for VH1
Scope and VH1's 'The Breaks' Lounge
Photo:Β Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for VH1
Dawn of Man at Mondrian South Beach
Photo:Β Β Michele Eve PhotographyΒ for BizBash
'Vanity Fair' Social Club
Photo:Β Michele Eve PhotographyΒ for BizBash
'Vanity Fair' Social Club
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'Vanity Fair' Social Club
Photo:Β Michele Eve PhotographyΒ for BizBash
Design Miami Visionary Award
Photo: Courtesy of Creative Edge Parties
Dominique Ansel Kitchen Soft-Serve Pop-Up
Photo: Courtesy of Dominique Ansel Kitchen
'Elle Decor' Modern Life Concept House
Photo:Β Olga Franczak
Corona Electric Beach
Photo: Courtesy of Corona
Bounce Sporting Club Art Basel Edition at Hyde Beach Miami
Photo: Courtesy of Bounce Sporting Club
Bounce Sporting Club Art Basel Edition at Hyde Beach Miami
Photo: Courtesy of Bounce Sporting Club
Museum of Modern Art Design Store Pop-Up
Photo:Β Β Michele Eve PhotographyΒ for BizBash
Spotify Brunch
Photo:Β Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Soho House & Co
SoulCycle Pop-Up
Photo: Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images
A Response to Our Oceans
Photo:Β Bryan Bedder/Getty Images For Dell
Brickell City Centre Event
Photo: World Red Eye
WeWork and FriendsWithYou House Party
Photo: World Red Eye
"Sunset (Central Park)" by Spencer Finch
Photo: Michele Eve PhotographyΒ for BizBash
F*** Winter Party
Photo: Michele Eve PhotographyΒ for BizBash