Miami Memories
Those longing for Madonna-era Miami will appreciate Versace and New York interior designer Sasha Bikoffs furniture collaboration. Inspired by South Beach Stories, Gianni and Donatella Versaces book of fashion sketches and photographs from 1993, one-off pieces are exhibited in the Miami Design Districts Palm Court (140 NE 39th Street, Third Level) from December 6-8. Bikoffs limited-edition Virtus handbags are exclusively available at Versaces nearby boutique, too.
186 NE 39th Street; 305.573.8345; versace.com
Zahav Zips Down
When you need a break from art, refuel at Zahavs pop-up restaurant at 1 Hotel South Beach through December 6. Chef Michael Solomonovs Philly sensation for authentic Israeli cuisine has garnered James Beard awards for Best Chef and Outstanding Restaurant. Served family style, the four-course feast includes several signatures like his famous hummus with tehina and lamb kebabs. Reserve here.
2341 Collins Avenue; 833.625.3111; 1hotels.com. zahavrestaurant.com
Arshams Aura
Homegrown talent and New York-based Snarkitecture cofounder Daniel Arsham is making a splash at this years DesignMiami/ fair. Friedman Benda gallery presents an immersive replica of Arshams Norman Jaffe-designed home in Long Island, which was recently featured in Architectural Digest. The domestic vignette blends his collectives custom furniture as well as he and his wifes personal pieces by other designers like Faye Toogood.
Convention Center Drive between 18th and 19th Streets; miami2019.designmiami.com
Nod to Nature
Nature is on many peoples minds these days, and Miami Art Week reflects the theme. Albie Alexander, creative director behind Refinery 29s experiential activation 29Rooms in New York, takes over Brickell City Centre with a similar set-up titled, Conversations with Nature. Several of the Argentine artists featured in Disruptions, an outdoor exhibit in Collins Park organized by Art Basel Cities: Buenos Aires, also address mans impact on nature.
701 South Miami Avenue; brickellcitycentre.com. 2100 Collins Avenue; artbasel.com
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