
Miami's Creative Elite Follow the Rainbow at Faena Art's Fifth Annual Gala
Miami's cultural tastemakers gathered at the Faena Miami Beach for Faena Art's fifth annual gala, "Follow Your Rainbow." Hosted by Alan and Grace Faena, the event transformed the pool deck into a kaleidoscopic playground, where Joel Mesler's vibrant site-specific installation of rainbow-colored pathways and floating art pieces created a dreamlike atmosphere. Chef Francis Mallmann's primal open-fire cooking and Chef Paul Qui's live tuna carving served as gastronomic performance art, while dancers in whimsical inflatable costumes and DJ Richie Hell's sonic landscape added to the multi-sensory experience.
Proceeds from the gala directly support Faena Art's year-round programming initiatives, including the Faena Art Project Room exhibitions and the prestigious Faena Prize for the Arts, reinforcing the event's significance as both a vital fundraiser and a creative production exemplifying the transformative power of artistic vision. Notable attendees included Jorge and Darlene Pérez, Mindy Solomon, Len and Emily Blavatnik, and artists Anabella Bergero, Magnus Sodamin, Kelly Breez, and Beatriz Chachamovits. Miami-based multidisciplinary artist Francisca Oyhanarte received recognition for the evening's most compelling look and earned a two-night stay in the Faena Penthouse.
BY CATIE CASEProceeds from the gala directly support Faena Art's year-round programming initiatives, including the Faena Art Project Room exhibitions and the prestigious Faena Prize for the Arts, reinforcing the event's significance as both a vital fundraiser and a creative production exemplifying the transformative power of artistic vision. Notable attendees included Jorge and Darlene Pérez, Mindy Solomon, Len and Emily Blavatnik, and artists Anabella Bergero, Magnus Sodamin, Kelly Breez, and Beatriz Chachamovits. Miami-based multidisciplinary artist Francisca Oyhanarte received recognition for the evening's most compelling look and earned a two-night stay in the Faena Penthouse.
PHOTO CREDIT FAENA ART May 12, 2025
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Rocky Lanes entertains with various Faena Art Gala performers.
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Grace and Alan Faena.
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Aerial of Joel Mesler's site-specific installation.
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Francisca Oyhanarte and DJ Richie Hell.
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Chef Francis Mallmann.
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Guest, Allesha Sharelle Coleman, and Chef Paul Qui.
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Installation artist Joel Mesler.