#miami Stories
Belkis Ayón’s Prolific Legacy Is Not for Sale
In Ayón’s first posthumous gallery exhibition at Miami’s David Castillo Gallery, the dealer...
Cult Gaia Makes a Meditative Entrance in Miami
With deft touches from design firm Sugarhouse, the ready-to-wear label’s latest boutique lets the
Well-Wishers Toast “How to Collect Art” in Miami’s Design District
On Feb. 1, polymath and art market economist Magnus Resch celebrated the publication of his new...
Baccarat’s Stunning Crystal Tent Steals the Show at the Pegasus World Cup
A lush, garden oasis honors the French maison's 260-year legacy with rarefied objects and...
Faena Art Celebrates Shakespearean Love at the Sonnet 18: Fundraising Spring Dinner
On May 9, Faena Art held Sonnet 18: Fundraising Spring Dinner at the Faena Hotel Miami Beach. The...
James Gardner on Gitano’s Bohemian Nomad-Meets-Fashion Vibe
A decade after launching in Tulum as a jungle-chic mezcal bar, Gitano has cultivated a lifestyle...
Surface x Dorsia Guide to F1 Miami Grand Prix
From AlphaTauri's VIP party at Fabel and Massimo Bottura’s pop-up extravaganza to Dorsia's Boia...
Ethereal Skincare Destination Alexis Lauren Collective Debuts in Miami
Pairing medical-grade treatments with meditative aesthetics, Alexis Lauren Collective is elevating...
A Quick-Hit Guide to the Best Activations, Culinary Pop-Ups, and Parties at the Formula One Miami Grand Prix
From Carbone's exclusive beach experience to Red Bull's takeover of the Faena Hotel to the launch...
Mytheresa and Dolce & Gabbana Celebrate the Launch of Capsule Collection
On April 14, Mytheresa and Dolce & Gabbana celebrated their forthcoming capsule collaboration, the...
Is This Brutalist Marvel Next Up in Miami’s Demolition Wave?
The long-shuttered Miami Marine Stadium, once considered a highlight of tropical Brutalism, faces...
Join Surface in Supporting Female Artists and Designers at Woman Made
Surface is excited to announce Woman Made, a group exhibition that celebrates the female voices of...
In Miami, Kathia St. Hilaire Envisions the Divine
Using her novel technique of reduction relief printing, the up-and-coming painter renders a...
Alex Israel’s AR-Infused Self-Portraits “Head” to Miami
With the help of Snapchat, the Angeleno artist brings five AR experiences of his Self-Portrait...
Unpacking Miami’s New 40-Year Plan Against Rising Sea Levels
Miami releases the Stormwater Master Plan, a comprehensive guide that outlines how South Florida...
Oppenheim Architecture’s Miami Structure is Postcard-Perfect New Age Brutalism
A blueprint for '10s-does-'70s done properly.
Charity Auction to Celebrate Mexican Textile Traditions
The nonprofit sale, Anonimo, in which all of the works on offer are anonymous, will present an...
Art Basel Through the Eyes of DJ Mia Moretti
The DJ and writer documents The Party Vol. 3 with the Leica CL2.
The Party Vol. 3
Surface hosted its annual party to cap Miami Art Week.
Venus Williams Pays Very Close Attention to Hotel Design
The superstar tennis player and interior-design mind shares her pursuit of the “wow” effect.
The Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami, Gets a New Home
ICA director Ellen Salpeter offers a peek inside the museum’s new building and groundbreaking...
Best of Art Basel Miami Beach 2017
From happy ombre-hued paintings to brash black-and-white photographs of dogs, this year’s Art...
What to See and Do During Art Basel Miami Beach 2017
Our selection of this year’s not-to-miss exhibitions, openings, events, and more.
Rene Gonzalez’s Elevated Purpose
As his Miami based firm celebrates its 20th anniversary, the Cuban-born architect reflects on his...
Related Group’s Carlos Rosso
The president of condos at Related Group maintains long-distance focus.
Twisting Towers by Bjarke Ingels
Danish architect Bjarke Ingels recently took Surface on a tour of The Grove at Grand Bay, a...
Design Dispatch: Dec. 9, 2016
Our daily look at the world through the lens of design.
Letter From Art Basel Miami Beach 2016
A post-election malaise and concern over the Zika virus didn’t put a damper on this year’s art...
The Party Vol. 2
Nearing the end of Miami Art Week, Surface Media threw one last party to celebrate the Art Issue...
Miami
A romanticized art deco heritage and ascending hotel and culture scenes merge in America’s new...
Event Recap: Residences by Armani/Casa in Miami
An evening of cocktails and dinner on the beach, hosted by Gil Dezer and Jorge M. Pérez, to...
César Pelli, 1926-2019
The Argentine architect, who has passed away at 92, elevated even the most basic projects.
The Faena Hotel Ushers in a New Era of South Beach Glamour
Argentinian developer Alan Faena raises the bar in the capital of over-the-top flash.
The New Age of The Celebrity Art Collector
In time for Art Basel Miami Beach, writer M.H. Miller reflects on pop stars like Katy Perry and...
Minotti Opens Miami Flagship Store
The U.S.’s fourth Minotti flagship store has landed comfortably in the heart of Miami’s Design...
A Parking Garage Even Pedestrians Will Appreciate
In Miami, Leong & Leong and Iwamoto Scott Architects elevate a typically overlooked type of...
Raymond Jungles Designs the Wild
The Miami designer lives up to his name.
Louis Vuitton and Marcel Wanders Limited Edition Lounge Chair
“Travel constantly changes, inspires, and surprises you,” says Dutch designer Marcel Wanders.
Nasir Kassamali talks rocky beginnings as he shows us his Miami
For more than 40 years, Nasir Kassamali has built an empire in Miami around quality design.
Is Canvas Painting Conservative? Not According to Ryan Sullivan’s Innovative Abstractions
ICA presents its third exhibition to date: a survey of recent paintings by the New York-based...
An oasis of calmness and relaxation in an energetic and crazed city
A historic beachfront hotel makes a big splash in Miami with a design upgrade and relaunch.