Institute of Contemporary Arts x Artek presents Untitled (Kiss) Stool 60 by Barbara Kruger
The Institute of Contemporary Arts, London, presents newly commissioned multiple works by conceptual artist Barbara Kruger, produced in collaboration with the Finnish furniture company Artek. Kruger’s Untitled (Kiss) forms the starting point of a new collaboration between the ICA and Artek, which will result in a series of artists’ customizations of Stool 60, Alvar Aalto’s iconic piece of modern furniture design. Untitled (Kiss) offers a humorous, feminist perspective on commerce and identity.

Untitled/ Federico de Vera, ca. 2009/ Courtesy of de Vera/ Photo: Ngoc Minh Ngo

Panerai presents The Submersibles
Panerai’s Submersible collection—survival instruments for modern heroes—inspires the theme of its exhibition and the exhilarating underwater playground where the brand was born. The submersible assortment is the only stand-alone collection focused on professional diver watches, high-tech materials, and patented pioneering innovations. The collection has three distinct traits: professional diving specialization, precise survival instruments, and conscientious material innovation, all targeting the world’s adventurers.

Stephen Webster presents Vertigo
Vertigo is Stephen Webster’s concept borne of illusory deception, the perils of quick judgement, and constant uncertainties. A fine jewelry collection for our times, Vertigo is a playful material response to the dizziness that many of us are currently feeling. Inspired by radical architecture, Vertigo combines technology with tradition and the mixed materials of titanium and ceramic enamel, precious metals, diamonds, and exotic baguette-cut spinels.

Sevan Bıçakçı presents the Inspiration Room
This installation is Sevan Bıçakçı’s attempt to deconstruct his soul and share it through art. The Craftsman designated Interiors Designer Yesim Dilaver to curate a space that takes visitors through visual vignettes which bring his homeland to life. Nestled within are Bıçakçı’s one-of-a-kind jewels and timepieces, which are infused with the nostalgia surrounding both modern day and ancient Istanbul and the stories they tell. The “Inspiration Room” includes photographs and illustrations, rare Ottoman toys, tiles, collections of locks and keys, calligraphic art, antique textiles and shoes, furniture, and jewelry boxes.

ONE, ALL, EVERY presents See A Clean Future with Ugo Rondinone and RVS Eyewear
ONE, ALL, EVERY is an art and environment initiative born out of the belief that art can and will move mountains. OAE at Design Miami presents See A Clean Future - a line of sustainable eyewear designed by Vidal Erkohen of RVSSustain and internationally renowned visual artist Ugo Rondinone. Three frame shapes have different color lenses representing the four elements: Earth (green), Fire (red), Air (grey), and Water (blue) and each is inspired by the work of an environmental pioneer, including Jane Goodall, E.O. Wilson, Sylvia Earle, and Wangari Maathai.

USM Modular Furniture presents On Display with De Vera
USM Modular Furniture celebrates the North American launch of On Display, its Haller E line of lighted furniture. The show, presented in collaboration with de Vera, unfolds over the course of six days as USM’s modular Haller E system is reconfigured to illuminate curiosities from Federico de Vera’s storied collection of antique Venetian glass, eighteenth-century figures, and unique jewelry creations.

Joseph Walsh Studio presents Elements
Joseph Walsh Studio will present functional and sculptural works made in response to Design Miami/’s yearlong theme of Elements. The installation includes works from the Enignum series in ash, the Lumenoria series in ash and cast resin, and the Eximon series in green marble from Connemara, Ireland, all representing an ambition to advance material science through an innovative pursuit of research and development that enables new forms and compositions.

Additional Design Miami Partners/
Books & Books
Miami’s own Books & Books, a cultural mainstay for more than thirty years, is known for its vast collection of books on art, design, architecture, and photography. Books & Books is the fair’s official book purveyor, and has curated a selection of titles designed especially for fairgoers. The booth will also host book signings with authors, designers, and architects throughout the fair.

Creative Edge
Creative Edge is the exclusive food and beverage partner of Design Miami/,  Creative Edge has designed a café for fairgoers that will feature a wide variety of food and beverages perfect for grabbing a bite between fair-hopping. Creative Edge Parties has been the industry leader of culinary design and innovation for over 30 years.  The Creative EdgeTeam immerses themselves in collaboration by cooking with influential chefs, studying with restaurants around the world, consulting with international leaders in the food industry and constantly exploring up and coming talent and trends that span the field between cuisine and design.

Entrance Plaza by HAY
Danish design company HAY will be providing the outdoor furniture at the entrance of Design Miami/. The Palissade outdoor furniture collection was designed for HAY by French designers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec specifically for outdoor use, and is made of powder-coated steel and curving slatted surfaces.

W Hotel South Beach
W South Beach, host to this year’s Design Miami Welcome Cocktail, is a cutting-edge hospitality oasis where iconic design, elevated cuisine and art meet contemporary luxury.