Winter Travel: Miami Beach Invites Travelers to Take a Micro-cation to Start the New Year

Beach-goers will find perfect options to eat, play and stay over a long weekend in early 2020

With two, post-holiday long weekends just around the corner, Miami Beach is ready and eager to welcome visitors looking for a micro-cation, a short but noteworthy getaway that’s less than five days, to start a new travel year. A three-day micro-cation to Miami Beach is the perfect solution for Americans looking for some rest and relaxation without taking too many PTO days in 2020.

Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (PRNewsFoto/Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority)

“Miami Beach is the perfect destination for a micro-cation, giving travelers easy access to pristine beaches, cultural experiences and opportunities to rest and recharge in the new year,” says Steve Adkins, Chairman, Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (MBVCA).”There are two long weekends in the first two months of 2020, as well as a major sporting event. We expect to welcome thousands of travelers over the Martin Luther King, Jr. and President’s Day weekends to Miami Beach, which is like no other place in the world, and offers an optimal mix of options to eat, play and stay.”

“Deep in the winter months, there is no place better to renew than Miami Beach,” notes Grisette Marcos, Executive Director, MBVCA. “A long weekend is the perfect opportunity to travel here. Convenient and easy to reach, Miami Beach offers travelers across the country and around the world a seamless vacation with warm weather and top-rated beaches, restaurants, a range of retailers and various entertainment choices. Travelers should book their vacations now.“

Start a new travel year on Miami Beach and escape the winter weather with a mirco-cation over a long, holiday weekend.

What to do, where to stay and what to experience while on Miami Beach; there are dozens and dozens of options. We’ve gathered a small sampling below. Visitors can also download the Miami Beach app at http://www.miamibeachapi.com/ and follow @ExperienceMiamiBeach on Facebook, Instagram and @EMiamiBeach on Twitter to learn more.

EAT

Mama Joon is housed inside the new Life House hotel. This restaurant boasts Mediterranean dishes with a Miami twist including mezze platters, roasted cauliflower and meat kofta. Diners can also enjoy the outdoor terrace overlooking the waters of Collins Canal.

Nobu Hotel Miami Beach Debuts First North American World of Nobu Culinary Event Alongside World-Renowned Chef Nobu Matsuhisa

Nobu Hotel Miami Beach debuts the first North American World of Nobu, an exclusive culinary journey with world-renowned Chef and restaurateur, Nobu Matsuhisa and his global team of 40 Nobu executive chefs. With 38 Nobu Restaurants across five continents and a collection of luxury Nobu Hotels, Nobu Matsuhisa infuses his love of food and travel through the experiences he curates. This epicurean event, taking place Dec. 13 – 15, will allow guests to indulge and savor the flavors of talented Nobu chefs from around the world while mixing and mingling with the culinary best of the best.

Nobu Hotel Miami Beach (PRNewsfoto/Nobu Hotel Miami Beach)

World of Nobu kicks off on December 13 with an invite-only interactive experience, “Nobu Through the Decades,” that takes VIPs on a journey through Chef Nobu’s culinary career showcasing dishes from the beginning of the restaurateur’s time. This event is followed by “One Night Stand” on December 14, a private dining experience curated by Chef Nobu and Chef Thomas Buckley. Exclusively sold to a pre-selected list of 8 patrons at $2,000 per ticket, “One Night Stand” begins with a customized sushi bar treatment, followed by main course and dessert served in Nobu Restaurant’s private Teppan room.

The two-day culinary journey wraps up with a grand finale event, “Taste of Nobu,” on December 15. An extravagant evening of canapés, sake, and champagne, each Nobu chef will take culinary enthusiasts around the globe and represent their city in a private tasting table complete with unique bites. A silent auction featuring signed Chef Nobu items, a private Nobu dinner experiences and more will be auctioned off to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. “Taste of Nobu” ticket options include general admission, and a VIP option boasting early access to the event along with an exclusive after-party at Malibu Farm.

Epicureans who desire the full Nobu experience complete with pristine ocean views and luxurious Japanese-inspired suites can take advantage of the World Of Nobu staycation package offering 30% off a 1-night stay at Nobu Hotel, complete with two general admission tickets to Friday’s “Taste of Nobu” event.

Expertly designed by the world-renowned interior designer, David Rockwell, the flagship Nobu Hotel Miami Beach seamlessly merges modern Miami architecture with a creative interpretation of legendary Japanese chef, Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, evoking a tranquil Japanese beach house. Following a multi-million dollar renovation, the property features 206 guest rooms; a signature Nobu Restaurant and Bar, Malibu Farm, a farm-to-table restaurant concept coming in fall 2017, 70,000 square feet of re-energized meeting and event space, a sprawling wellness spa and fitness center with over 18 treatment rooms and four sparkling pools. Nobu Hotel guests will enjoy a VIP entrance to the exclusive Nobu Pool and Lounge with oceanfront views – coming fall 2017.

Nobu, the world renowned Japanese restaurant recognized for pioneering a

new-style Japanese cuisine, started as a business partnership in 1994 between Chef Nobu Matsuhisa and his partners: actor Robert De Niro, producer Meir Teper, and restaurateur Drew Nieporent.

Nobu restaurants, simultaneously a visual and culinary delight, continue to receive unprecedented praise and rave reviews from publications such as the New York Times, the Zagat Surveys, and the Michelin Guides. The restaurants’ popularity and devoted following are a tribute to Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s innovation in traditional Japanese cooking. Originating in New York as the flagship restaurant, the Nobu brand is now an empire that spans across five continents, with international locations in London, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Beijing, Milan, the Bahamas, Melbourne, Dubai, Cape Town, Moscow, Mexico City, Budapest, Perth, Monte Carlo, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Doha, Marbella, Ibiza, and the seasonal Montenegro and national locations in Las Vegas, Malibu, Miami Beach, Dallas, San Diego, Los Angeles, Honolulu, Lana’I, Newport Beach, Palo Alto and Washington D.C. The global Nobu enterprise recently expanded to include the first-ever Nobu Hotels in Las Vegas, Manila, Miami, Malibu, and London, with anticipation for an exciting line of luxury hotels to follow.

World of Nobu will take place at Nobu Hotel Miami Beach, 4525 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, Fla. 33140, and tickets are now on sale. For more information, to purchase your ticket, or book your stay, please visit Nobuedenroc.com/world-of-nobu  or call 305-531-0000. For additional information on the Nobu Restaurants, please visit www.noburestaurants.com.

Miami Beach Invites Vacationers Back to the Beach

Miami Beach is ready and open for business as hotels, restaurants, and attractions open their doors following Hurricane Irma. Miami Beach is truly like no other place in the world and is open for business, with the beach’s iconic hotels, restaurants, and attractions operating once again. Tourists are welcome back with open arms and can expect the same signature vacation experience that Miami Beach offers any time of the year. From hotels like The Betsy and Delano to fine-dining at Nobu and Hakkasan, the city is back in action.

Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (PRNewsFoto/Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority)

Hurricane or no hurricane, Miami Beach is a favorite destination among travelers worldwide. Renowned for its unparalleled culinary offerings, extravagant nightlife, rich culture, luxe shopping and plush hotels, Miami Beach is home to unique museums, the New World Symphony, Miami City Ballet, Miami Beach Convention Center, international festivals and art exhibitions, boat and auto shows, over 187 boutique and resort hotels and 12 public parks. It’s no wonder this beautifully diverse city is one of the world’s most popular vacation destinations. Boasting seven miles of breathtaking beaches, Miami Beach is easily accessible from the Port of Miami and Miami International Airport.

“We are so thankful that Miami Beach weathered the storm well. The city has taken all necessary precautions and diligently made preparations in order to welcome back our beloved locals and tourists from around the globe,” said Peggy Benua, Chair of the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority and General Manager of Dream South Beach. “Miami Beach’s key destinations have reopened and look forward to delivering on the five-star service visitors expect.”

Miami Beach invites vacationers back to the beach as hotels, restaurants, and attractions open their doors following Hurricane Irma. Tourists are welcome back with open arms.

A number of the beach’s hotels, restaurants and attractions are now open and eager to welcome guests. Below is only a sampling:

Hotels:

• Dream South Beach, 1111 Collins Avenue
• Delano, 1685 Collins Avenue
• SLS South Beach, 1701 Collins Avenue
• The Betsy Hotel, 1440 Ocean Drive
• The Setai, Miami Beach, 2001 Collins Avenue
• Soho Beach House, 4385 Collins Avenue
• Fontainebleau Miami Beach, 4441 Collins Avenue
• Loews Miami Beach Hotel, 1601 Collins Avenue
• Freehand Miami, 2727 Indian Creek Drive
• Gale South Beach, 1690 Collins Avenue
• Shelborne South Beach, 1801 Collins Avenue
• The Redbury, 1776 Collins Avenue
• The Confidante Miami Beach, 4041 Collins Avenue

Restaurants:

• Yardbird Southern Table and Bar, 1600 Lenox Avenue
• LT Steak and Seafood, 1440 Ocean Drive
• Prime 112, 112 Ocean Drive
• Hakkasan, 4441 Collins Avenue
• Nobu, 4525 Collins Avenue
• Icebox Cafe, 1855 Purdy Avenue
• Spris, 731 Lincoln Road
• Carrot Express, 1755 Alton Road
• Dolce Italian, 1690 Collins Avenue
• Bird & Bone, 4041 Collins Avenue
• Halves & Wholes, 1600 Alton Road

Attractions:

• Bass Museum of Art, 2100 Collins Avenue
• Bachata Bliss Monday Nights, 1672 Collins Avenue
• New World Symphony’s Sphinx Virtuosi , 500 17th Street
• 21st Brazilian Film Festival of Miami, 1130 Washington Avenue
• Regal South Beach Stadium 18, 1120 Lincoln Road
• Effusion Gallery, 1130 Ocean Drive

The Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority was recently named the World’s Leading City Tourist Board in 2016 and 2016 North America’s Leading Tourist Board by the World Travel Awards, awarded first place in the 2017 and 2016 edition of the Travvy Awards, presented by travAlliancemedia in the categories of “Best LGBTQ Destination” and “Best Wedding Destination, U.S. & Canada” and a winner of the 2014, 2015 and 2016 Magellan Awards by Travel Weekly in the categories of “Destinations | Mobile App“, “Overall Spa Destinations | U.S and Canada” and “Overall Beaches Destinations | U.S and Canada” respectively. The City of Miami Beach has also been named one of the top cities worldwide for ‘walkability’ and is equally easy to navigate by bike or boat. Known for its year-round sunny skies, the vibrant destination has been ranked by TripAdvisor as a Top Winter Sun Vacation Rental Getaway Destinations, Top Romantic Destinations, Top 25 Beaches in the World and Top 25 Destinations in the U.S.

For more information and updates on Miami Beach, download the Miami Beach Information App at www.miamibeachapi.com/app/.

Miami Beach Chefs Spice it Up for Two Month Foodfest

From August through the end of September, restaurants across Miami Beach will once again host the popular Miami Spice promotion, offering three course, signature dishes by world renowned chefs to residents and visitors at super affordable prices: Lunch $23 and Dinner $39. It is one of the most anticipated times of the year, giving restaurant guests the opportunity to partake in their tried and true favorites or be a bit more adventurous and try some of the more daring and exciting meals on the menu. During Miami Spice, there is something for everyone.

“The entire city looks forward to Miami Spice,” notes Peggy Benua, Chair, the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority. “Chefs in this city are bold tastemakers who aren’t afraid to bring their audacious vision to the kitchen and the table with dishes like crab toast, wahoo taradito and mushroom fricassee among many others. This year, diners will have no lack of choice, flavor or portions to suit their tastes.“

It’s going to be a fun month of food as Miami Beach’s most innovative chefs roll out their inimitable and distinctive selections for discerning diners. And they’re not holding back on creativity; restaurant-goers can expect to sample a range of incredible ingredients and flavors including green hummus, garlic chimichurri, roast beets, sage butter with sausage, braised greens with lemon-rosemary vinaigrette and Balsamic strawberries with pistachio crumble among many other savory and sweet plates. (See the list of participating restaurant here.) 

Tortino di melanzane “Eggplant Parmigiana” (Photo Credit: Macchialina) (PRNewsFoto/Miami Beach Visitor and Convent)

Michael Pirolo, head chef of Miami Beach’s Macchialina says, “I am looking forward to Miami Spice this year. We’ve become known for offering all of our signature dishes [during Miami Spice] so you can look forward to more of our creamy polenta this year on our Spice menu.“

Looking to spice it up? Then check out these restaurants and their chefs as they present some of their out-of-this-world dishes during Miami Spice and check out the Miami Spice website for a full list of participating restaurants.

SWEET LIBERTY

Located in the Collins Park area of Miami Beach, Sweet Liberty is the creation of award-winning bartenders John Lermayer and Dan Binkiewicz along with restaurateur David Martinez. Recently named the Best New American Bar at the annual Spirited Awards, this is a surefire option for world-class cocktails and creative American food.

Try the: Watermelon gazpacho appetizer, Crunchy green salad and Skirt Steak with terragon bernaise

THE BAZAAR BY JOSÉ ANDRÉS

This playful restaurant, designed by Philippe Starck brings to life one of the most popular culinary experiences in the city. Helmed by James Beard award-Winning chef José Andrés, the bar and lounge also offer $1 oysters during weeknight oyster hour, a live DJ Tuesday to Friday nights, and happy hour specials during the week.

Try the: Tomato Heirloom salad, braised lamb shank with lemon preserve risotto and the crepes with sautéed apples flambé and rum

BEACHCRAFT

Top chef mentor and judge, Tom Colicchio, joined the already robust roster of celebrity chefs in Miami Beach with the opening of Beachcraft in 2015. The farm-to-table concept brings guests into an open kitchen where locally caught fish, home-made pastas, and organic ingredients are featured on the menu.

Try the: Chicken liver toast appetizer, roasted fish with braised greens and the house made donut with key lime curd and toasted meringue

MACCHIALINA

Macchialina has been a local Miami Beach favorite for 4 years with its casual neighborhood vibe and bold seasonally-inspired cuisine. Chef Pirolo is the most starred chef in Miami and continues to garner praise among critics with his soulful yet sophisticated Italian fare.

Try the: Sausage ragu appetizer, the spaghetti pomodoro and the vanilla panna cotta with pistachio crumble

Miami Beach’s Social And Event Season Amps Up In Fall

Fall—and winter, for that matter–is one of the best times to visit Miami Beach. The city’s year round comfortable temperatures is never more enjoyable and make it easy to experience and participate in an assortment of activities and events late into the year. The city is bursting with a wealth of offerings from film and food festivals to an exciting arts program at the Bass Museum and of course, the opening season of the New World Symphony.

Miami Beach is like no other place in the world. Recently awarded 2014 and 2015 Magellan Awards by Travel Weekly in the categories of “Destinations | Mobile App” and “Overall Spa Destinations| U.S and Canada” respectively, Miami Beach is a favorite destination among travelers worldwide. Renowned for its unparalleled culinary offerings, extravagant nightlife, rich culture, luxe shopping and plush hotels, Miami Beach is home to unique museums, Miami City Ballet, Miami Beach Convention Center, international festivals and art exhibitions, boat and auto shows, over 187 boutique and resort hotels and 12 public parks. It is no wonder the beautifully diverse city is one of the world’s most popular vacation destinations.

The choice of culinary, cultural and social events are so immense, travelers will want to book a flight and a hotel stay as soon as possible. And of course, let’s not forget the cultural event of the season, the king of all Miami Beach fall events, Art Basel Miami Beach at the Miami Beach Convention Center (and all the art shows, parties, store openings, did I mention parties, that revolves around the Big Whale itself).

Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (PRNewsFoto/Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority)

“Miami Beach is certainly busy and fun all year long, but fall is one of the most active and engaging times to visit the city,” notes Peggy Benua, Chair, the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (MBVCA). “From the New World Symphony to the Bass Museum, from the Italian Film Festival to the Seafood Festival, and a variety of exceptional events in between, the city’s hotel room capacity should be at high levels all season long.”

In 2014, consistent with previous years, Miami Beach remains the most common area for visitor lodging in Miami-Dade County with the majority of visitors (48%) traveling to Miami Beach.(1)

“Miami Beach remains continuously intriguing and entertaining, with so much to do besides beaches, restaurants and nightclubs,” says Grisette Roque, Executive Director, MBVCA. “Our visitors have options here, far more than they even realize when they book a stay. That’s what makes Miami Beach a new and return favorite for travelers and the Fall season amps up the activity level considerably.“

Where to go, what to do? The choices are endless in Miami Beach. As fall arrives, visitors and residents are dazzled by the assortment – and quality – of selections. A small sample of some of fall’s major events and happenings are below with something for everyone under the sun.

IT’S FALL 2015. HERE WE GO:
– As part of the Bass Museum of Art‘s bassX series, famed sculptor Rachel Harrison‘s best work will be on display. Harrison is best known for her colorful and witty work that addresses the conventions of art and mass culture. bassX is a series of solo projects, exhibitions, talks, education programs and events that will take place in a pop-up gallery space across the street from the museum in the Miami Beach Library at 227 22nd Street (22nd St. & Liberty Avenue) while the museum is closed for an internal expansion. https://www.bassmuseum.org/art/bassx/

– For visitors who love la Dolce Vita, head to the Italian Film Festival (Oct. 8-13) to experience the best short films and documentaries from Cinema Italia. Since 2002, the Italian Film Festival has been promoting Italian culture through cinema and art in the US and internationally. http://www.cinemaitaly.com/

The New World Symphony’s Main Facade is Part Projection and Part Glass Curtain Wall (Credit: Claudia Uribe) (PRNewsFoto/Miami Beach Visitor and…)

– The New World Symphony will be kicking off their extraordinary 28^th academic season (Oct.10-11) with the 14-member Dmitri Pokrovsky Ensemble led by conductor and artistic director Michael Tilson Thomas. Drama and power will ring out as the ensemble lends voice to Stravinsky’s one-act chamber opera, The Fox, before bringing Russian vows to life in The Wedding. http://www.newworldcenter.com/EventDetail.aspx?EID=858

Winter Travel Advisory: Cool Fall-Winter Hotel Packages Make Miami Beach a Hot Destination for Couples, Singles and Families

South Beach Group Announces Brand New Over-The-Top Vacation Packages At The Popular Catalina Hotel, The Hotel Croydon, And Tradewinds

South Beach Is A Great Getaway Choice For Fall-Winter 2015

As we all mourn the end of summer, most people mistakenly wait until temperatures drop and they are up to their eyeballs in wet, soggy snow before arranging their winter travel. Several hotels, including the South Beach properties owned and operated by the South Beach Group, are already launching fall-winter 2015 vacation packages with awesome extras making Miami Beach the hot spot to jet off to. As if you needed me to tell you that. With appealing deals for couples, singles and families; it’s worth it to jump on these packages in advance.

“There is something for everyone on Miami Beach from great shopping, food and cultural events to watersports and sight-seeing. Deals this good are hard to come by,” explains Alan Lieberman, owner of South Beach Group.

Hotel Croydon Rooftop Deck

Hotel Crodon Miami Beach logo

Hotel Croydon Lobby

Hotel Croydon Pool

The Tavern Inside Hotel Croydon

The Hotel Croydon Miami Beach, a fully-renovated, 1937, 7-story art deco boutique hotel located steps away from the ocean. With high style and edgy design elements, Hotel Croydon dazzles with 100 guest rooms including a sprawling Penthouse with ocean views, meeting room and banquet space, a gym, an outdoor pool, a spa, an on-site restaurant and bar, and a rooftop sun deck with 360 degree views of the ocean and Miami.

Hotel Croydon Bedroom

For couples in the mood for pleasure and adventure the “Romantic Escape Package” at Hotel Croydon is a great choice. The package includes in-room candy, flowers and wine, couple’s massages (indoor or outdoor), sunset dinner for two on a gorgeous rooftop terrace with panoramic views of Miami Beach, paddle boarding, beach chairs, poolside cabana and complimentary nightly happy hour from 7-8pm. Three night package rate is $995 for 2 adults, except 12/1-12/5, 12/25-1/2. hotelcroydonmiamibeach.com

The Catalina Hotel & Beach Club – Main Lobby

The Catalina Hotel + Beach Club is high energy and big action! Located right on center-of-the-South-Beach-universe Collins Avenue it’s a block from the beach and a fast walk from all the major happenings on South Beach. The property’s 190 rooms are all equipped with comfortable Tempur-Pedic Swedish mattresses, Masconi linens and goose-down comforters and pillows with new ultra-luxurious bathrooms with oversized bath towels and pique bathrobes. Having stayed at The Catalina myself several years ago, I can attest to everything: the beds were fabulously comforting, you will actually want to live in those robes, and the Beach Club is a little slice of Heaven.

The Catalina Hotel & Beach Club – Bedroom

The Catalina Hotel & Beach Club logo

The Catalina Hotel & Beach Club – King Bedroom

The Catalina Hotel & Beach Club – Second Lobby

The Catalina Hotel & Beach Club – Maxine’s Bistro & Bar Open 24/7

The Catalina Hotel & Beach Club – Maxine’s Bistro & Bar Open 24/7

For single ladies seeking a weekend of partying in paradise, there’s the “South Beach Party Package” at The Catalina Hotel & Beach Club. The package includes 2 complimentary “Hangover Breakfast with Bloody Mary and Mimosa,” complimentary cocktails from 7-8pm nightly, a Vodka & Sushi Sampler at Fung Ku’s VIP table to get taste buds popping, and goodie bags filled with Neutrogena Sunblock, Cover Girl Waterproof Mascara, Rimmel London Waterproof Eyeliner and Essie Nail Polish, plus complimentary beach chairs (2 per room). Three night package rate is $1099 for 2 adults per room, additional guests $250 per night, 4 people per room maximum, except 12/1-12/5, 12/25-1/2. catalinahotel.com

Scope announces Exhibitors for Scope Miami Beach 2013

SCOPE announces its exhibitors for its new location in Miami Beach 2013. Welcoming 100 International Exhibitors and 15 Breeder Program galleries from 22 countries and 48 cities, SCOPE Miami Beach opens on Monday, December 2, with its exclusive Platinum VIP Gala, continuing Tuesday, December 3, to welcome VIPs and Press at its First View benefit, and will open to the general public December 4 – 8, 2013.

The list for 2013 SCOPE Miami Beach Exhibitors include ACE Gallery | Los Angeles, Adriana Budich | Buenos Aires, Artists Republic 4 Tomorrow | Laguna Beach, ArtNowNY | New York, Beautiful Asset Art Project | Beijing, Being 3 Gallery | Beijing, BLANK SPACE | New York, C-Arte | Buenos Aires, C. Emerson Fine Arts | St. Petersburg, Callan Contemporary | New Orleans, Cavalier | New York, Center Space | New York, CoproGallery | Santa Monica, Coral Contemporary | Beijing, Corey Helford Gallery | Culver City, Corridor Contemporary | New York, Coup d’oeil Art Consortium | New Orleans, Duane Reed Gallery | St. Louis, Dubner Moderne | Lausanne, Eileen Braziel Fine Arts | Sante Fe, Emmanuel Fremin Gallery | New York, Ethan Cohen Fine Arts | New York, Evan Lurie Gallery | Miami, Faur Zsófi Gallery | Budapest, FIFTY24MX | Mexico City, Fu Xin Gallery | Shanghai, Fundacion ExprtAr | Buenos Aires, Gagliardi Art System | Turin, Galeria Cordeiros | Porto, Galerie Suppan Contemporary | Vienna, Galerie Vintage | Paris, Galleri Ramfjord | Oslo, Galleria Ghetta | Ortisei / St. Ulrich, Gallery Biba | Palm Beach, Gallery Cultural Speech | Amsterdam, Gallery Frank Pages | Geneve, Gallery G-77 | Kyoto Shizuichi, Gallery Tableau | Seoul, Giant Mango | Midori-ku Yokohama, Gregg Shienbaum Fine Art | Miami, Hans Alf Gallery | Copenhagen, Hashimoto Contemporary | San Francisco, Isla Flotante | Buenos Aires, Jacob Karpio Galería | San Jose, K + Y Gallery | Paris, KASHYA HILDEBRAND | Zurich, Kim Jae Sun Gallery | Busan, Kirk Hopper Fine Art | Dallas, La Ira de Dios | Buenos Aires, Lawrence Cantor Fine Art | Los Angeles, Le Laboratoire | Paris, Lelia Mordoch Gallery | Paris, Magpi Projects | New York, Mario Mauroner Contemporary Art | Vienna, Mark Hachem Gallery | Paris, Mauger Modern Art | London, Miami’s Independent Thinkers | Miami, Mighty Tanaka | Brooklyn, MORDEKAI by Ken Borochov | New York, Pabellon 4 Arte Contemporaneo | Buenos Aires, Pashmin Art Gallery | Hamburg, RARE Gallery | New York, Red Truck Gallery | New Orleans, Robert Fontaine Gallery | Maimi, See | Me | Brooklyn, SHIN GALLERY | New York, Shirin Art Gallery | Teheran / New York, T+KARPIO Projects | Miami, The Flat – Massimo Carasi | Milan, THE HANGAR GALLERY | Miami, Thinkspace Art Gallery | Los Angeles, Triad Arts Foundation | New York, Uprise Art | New York, Villa del Arte Galleries | Barcelona, Wanrooij Gallery | Arnhem, White Walls | San Francisco, 11.12 Gallery | Moscow

HYON GYON PARK, Ningensama, 2009, Courtesy of the Shin Gallery

Long-established as the original incubator for emerging work, SCOPE’s Breeder Program celebrates its 13th year of introducing new galleries to the contemporary market. SCOPE Miami Beach 2013 Breeder Program Galleries are ADC & BUILDING BRIDGES International | Santa Monica, Andenken Gallery | Amsterdam, Arcilesi Homberg Fine Art | Brooklyn, Beam Contemporary | Melbourne, Black Book Gallery | Denver, Bunnycutlet Gallery | Brooklyn, C.A.V.E. Gallery | Venice, Front Room Gallery | Brooklyn, Fuchs Projects | Brooklyn, L’Inlassable Galerie | Paris, LOGO | Sao Paulo, Natalie Kates Projects | New York, Parlor Gallery | Asbury Park, Project 4 Gallery | Washington DC, The Parlour Bushwick | Brooklyn, Yellow Peril Gallery | Providence

With over 65 art fairs spanning more than a decade, SCOPE is the largest and most global art fair in the world, celebrated as the premier showcase for international emerging contemporary art and multi-disciplinary creative programming. Renowned for its uncanny ability to forecast new visual trends that are embraced globally, SCOPE Art Shows in Miami, Basel, New York, London and the Hamptons have garnered extensive critical acclaim, with sales of over $500 million and attendance of over 700,000 visitors.

To apply for future editions of SCOPE Art Show, please visit: http://scope-art.com/apply/ To learn more about SCOPE Miami Beach please visit http://scope-art.com or contact: pr@scope-art.com.

Scope Miami Beach 2013 Art Show celebrates New Location on the Sands of Miami Beach for Miami Art Week 2013

SCOPE MIAMI BEACH 2013 OPENS ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, TO WELCOME VIPS AND PRESS AT ITS FIRST VIEW BENEFIT, AND WILL RUN DECEMBER 4 – 8, 2013.

It is with tremendous enthusiasm that SCOPE announces its new location on the sands of Miami Beach. Situated on the most highly visible location in Miami, SCOPE Miami Beach’s 70,000 sq. ft. pavilion, during the upcoming Miami art Week, will feature an outdoor beach lounge and stunning views of the ocean, nestled amongst the iconic architecture of Ocean Drive at 10th Street. Working closely with the City of Miami Beach, SCOPE will contribute the cultural landscape of this vibrant neighborhood with an extraordinary presentation of emerging contemporary art.

Welcoming 100 International Exhibitors and 15 Breeder Program galleries to new location, SCOPE Miami Beach 2013 will also feature a wide range of curated projects, sponsor programs and Platinum VIP tours. With an emphasis on activating emerging galleries and artists, attendees to SCOPE are seasoned collectors, curators and tastemakers looking for new discovery.

Featured Programs

MAXIKIOSCO

Maxikiosco is the 2nd piece in Fruin’s celebrated ICON series. Composed from hundreds of plexi offcuts, this work celebrates the vibrancy of the corner stores of Argentina. Like New York’s Watertower and Los Angeles’ Billboard, these works transform signature architectural shapes into kaleidoscopes of color that project a cities identity to the viewer. The sculpture will be a beacon of light illuminated by the sun during the day and computer controlled halogens by night.

SUBVERTISING

Ron English brings his unique brand of “subvertising” to SCOPE Miami Beach with an installation exploring the many layers of advertising as wish fulfillment and thought control. Using his signature technique of stretching truth and taste just beyond acceptable limits, English forces us to confront the loaded impact of our littered visual landscape.

ONCE UPON A TIME DOWN THERE

Composed of sculpture, political propaganda and historic artifacts, Nyugen Smith’s site specific installation is a fictional museum documenting the colonization of Africa and the West Indies. As told through several bodies of work that span the artist’s career, these salvaged boats, healing elixirs, homemade maps and books, all contribute to the historical contextualization of an imaginary location, where real events have taken place.

ENOUGH ABOUT YOU

Einat Amir’s performance Enough About You is inspired by how our possibilities to socialize have been simplified and altered dramatically due to the numerous meeting possibilities offered by contemporary media. We can read stranger’s diaries and view their family albums long before we have closer contact. We have opportunity to form an opinion in advance, to accept or reject before actually meeting. This work creates a monitored lab where one can observe “authentic” encounters between two strangers who are controlled and guided by an experimental conversation structure created specifically for this piece. The observer also participates, and is monitored and controlled

SCOPE taps into the cultural psyche to present only the most pioneering work across multiple creative disciplines. With over a decade of critically acclaimed art fairs and non-profit initiatives that extend beyond the ordinary in contemporary art. With over 65 art fairs spanning more than a decade, SCOPE is the largest and most global art fair in the world, celebrated as the premier showcase for international emerging contemporary art and multi-disciplinary creative programming. Renowned for its uncanny ability to forecast new visual trends that are embraced globally, SCOPE Art Shows in Miami, Basel, New York, London and the Hamptons have garnered extensive critical acclaim, with sales of over $500 million and attendance of over 700,000 visitors.

For information, visit www.SCOPE-ART.com

SCOPE MIAMI BEACH PAVILION

On Miami Beach, FL

Entrance off Ocean Drive at 10th St.

MAAJI SWIMWEAR TO MAKE ITS MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK SWIM DEBUT APPEARANCE IN MIAMI

Colombia-based brand MAAJI Swimwear (www.maajiswimwear.com) will present its 2014 collection “Chimeric Wayfarer” featuring Women’s Swimwear & Lingerie, and the brand’s first collection for men on Sunday, July 21st at 10:00 PM, at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2014 in Miami. The runway show, taking place at The Raleigh Hotel – Cabana Grande tent will be the brand’s debut appearance at the annual swimwear/resort shows.

Since 2002, Maaji Swimwear has been dedicated to the design and production of whimsical, luxury swimwear and offers swimwear and accessories of excellent quality, design and innovative technology. For Maaji, every single detail of the garment is important. Its eclectic and unconventional collections are designed for the modern, creative woman who dares to experiment with fashion” and balance a unique mixture of colors, shapes, silhouettes and textures which defines the brand’s philosophy. The Maaji signature is built upon its unexpected mixture of prints, textures, cutting-edge silhouettes and the sweet, ubiquitous presence of details. Each Maaji swimwear collection is inspired by a magical surreal story that is the result of a long process. The team of designers, garment manufacturers and pattern developers blend their ideas together to create a one-of-a-kind product; a real piece of art. The Maaji Swimwear Collections are completely reversible.

MAAJI SWIMWEAR – SOUR_FLEUR

For Maaji, the new Chimeric Wayfarer Collection symbolizes the journey of discovering a place where the “impossible is possible, a place where dreams are built and imagination sails as far as your deepest desires.” With a bright, compelling assortment of contrasting prints and innovative cuts, the 2014 collection incorporates avant-garde runway trends into modern day swimwear for men and women. It offers a vast selection of designs, including bandeau style bikinis, triangle tops, halter, one-shoulder, and underwire bustier tops, as well as one-pieces and cover-ups for women. Maaji’s new designs embody a piece of paradise within you to take on each new adventure. Select styles are sold as separates, and for added versatility, all Maaji swimsuits are completely reversible (four suits in one).

Today Maaji Swimwear is present in more than 57 countries and continues to expand globally, charming women (and men) all over the world with its creativity. Maaji has also planted more than 70,000 trees as part of its eco-friendly campaign, “Planting an Ocean of Trees” and has big plans to expand this effort.