Experience Avant Gallery on Lincoln Road, discover stainless steel sculpture by Jon Koehler in dialogue with works by Marcos Anziani, Chase Lock, Gabriela Noelle, and Florian Eymann

 

Experience Avant Gallery on Lincoln Road, discover stainless steel sculpture by Jon Koehler in dialogue with works by Marcos Anziani, Chase Lock, Gabriela Noelle, and Florian Eymann. Located at 1111 Lincoln Road on Miami Beach, FL 33139. With a subdivided layout inspired by the dynamic atmosphere of an art fair at the Herzog & de Meuron-designed 1111 Lincoln Road, the gallery invites immersive engagement with a curated experience of contemporary works.

Miami Beach's Famous Lincoln Road Turns Into a Free Open-Air Sculpture Garden for Miami Art Week 2025

Photo: Couch Hero by Gillie & Marc

A Promenade Becomes a Playground: Lincoln Road Transforms During Miami Art Week 2025

Where else could you stumble upon a 20-foot bubblegum-pink inflatable figure, a bronze couch filled with endangered animals, and a mirrored sculpture reflecting your own face? Only on Lincoln Road during Art Basel Miami Beach this December 2025.

The iconic Miami Beach promenade, already a destination for art lovers year-round, is amplifying its cultural impact with 14 large-scale installations by renowned international artists and standout local talent. The result is an open-air sculpture park that invites everyone to pause, explore, and engage with art in the heart of South Beach.

The Rise of Mr. Pink

Leading the visual takeover is French artist Philippe Katerine, whose whimsical installation Mr. Pink Takes Flight introduces a fleet of inflatable pink figures, some reaching up to 20 feet tall, perched on rooftops and scattered along the promenade.

Katerine’s work embodies his playful philosophy of Mignonisme (“Cuteism”), a concept where tenderness becomes a quiet act of rebellion and joy takes center stage. “Mr. Pink was born to surprise and delight,” Katerine notes, and that’s exactly what happens on Lincoln Road, where humor, color, and imagination reshape the everyday.

Reflections in the Crowd

Adding a reflective layer to the experience, Miami-based Colombian artist Oscar Esteban Martínez, winner of Lincoln Road’s inaugural Call to Artists, presents La Herencia Viva (The Living Heritage). The mirrored, puzzle-like sculpture of a human face invites viewers to literally see themselves within the artwork. Martínez explores questions of identity and belonging — a fitting dialogue for a city built on diversity and cultural fusion.

Sculptures of Resilience and Dreams

Brazilian-born artist Rubem Robierb brings two of his signature works, Dream Machine and Empower Flower, both interactive pieces that encourage contemplation and connection. Dream Machine spreads its wings in an ode to aspiration, while Empower Flower symbolizes rebirth and feminine strength. Together, they stand as monuments to resilience and hope, timely reminders of art’s power to inspire change.

Wildlife Takes a Seat

Beloved artist duo Gillie and Marc return with The Wild Couch Party, a monumental 40-foot bronze sculpture featuring twelve endangered animals lounging alongside their iconic characters, Dogman and Rabbitwoman. It’s a whimsical yet powerful statement about conservation and coexistence. Nearby, their Paparazzi Dogs capture moments of humor and reflection, turning passersby into part of the artwork itself.

More Than a Week - A Cultural Destination

Lincoln Road’s art scene extends far beyond Miami Art Week. With nine boutique galleries, monthly art walks, and close neighbors like the New World Symphony and Colony Theatre, the promenade continues to evolve as one of Miami Beach’s most dynamic cultural corridors, where art, design, and community meet year-round.

Why You Should Go

Because it’s free. Because it’s playful. Because in a week overflowing with exclusive fairs and ticketed events, Lincoln Road offers something rare, open-air access to world-class public art.

It’s Miami Art Week at its most inclusive: where seasoned collectors, curious visitors, and local families all share the same view.

So next time you’re on Lincoln Road, look up. That pink figure waving from the roof? He’s a reminder that art, at its best, belongs to everyone.

Gallery Spotlight: Experience AVANT GALLERY at Art Palm Beach January 22 - 26, 2025 | BOOTH 711

 

Art Collectors and aficionados are invited to experience an outstanding fine art exhibition with Avant Gallery Booth 711 at Art Palm Beach January 22 – 26, 2025. 

The fair takes place at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, Art Palm Beach is internationally renowned as the premiere mid-winter contemporary art fair in The Palm Beaches along Florida’s coastline by both art critics and enthusiasts.

Avant Gallery, long recognized as a trailblazer in showcasing diverse and innovative artistic voices, has just opened a spectacular new space at 1111 Lincoln Road. The gallery’s latest venture occupies a 6,000-square-foot area within the iconic Herzog & de Meuron-designed parking structure, a building synonymous with architectural ingenuity.

Avant Gallery’s decision to establish itself at 1111 Lincoln Road is a bold statement. This celebrated location, known for its striking design and cultural cachet, provides an ideal setting for the gallery’s unique approach to contemporary art. Unlike traditional white-box galleries, Avant Gallery offers a dynamic and immersive experience. The new space’s partitioned layout is deliberately designed to evoke the vibrant atmosphere of an art fair. Visitors are encouraged to wander, discover, and engage deeply with the works on display, creating an experience that feels fresh and personal with every visit.

Avant Gallery Miami Beach is located at 1111 Lincoln Road on Miami Beach, Florida 33139. For press inquiries and further information, please contact Avant Gallery at press@avantgallery.com and follow the gallery on Instagram @avantgallery

Enjoy the fair and explore Avant Gallery's showcase at Art Palm Beach, January 22-26, 2025 – Booth #711 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.


OPENING NIGHT PREMIERE
Wednesday, January 22 | 5pm – 9pm

SHOW HOURS/TICKETS
General Admission
Thursday, January 23 | 11am – 6pm
Friday, January 24 | 11am – 6pm
Saturday, January 25 | 11am – 6pm
Sunday, January 26 | 11am – 6pm

Oolite Arts Connects 10 Renowned Miami, NY & Chicago-Based Artists in Art Basel Exhibition: Common Space

 

Installation shot of Common Space by Pedro Wazzan

This Art Basel 2021, Oolite Arts presented a group exhibition featuring 10 renowned artists from Miami, New York and Chicago interacting with its gallery and investigating the concept of space and its various forms. Schedule your visit HERE.

Installation shot of Common Space by Pedro Wazzan

Common Space, which runs from Oct. 20, 2021 – Jan. 23, 2022, has transformed Oolite Arts’ gallery into its own work of art. Common Space features works by Bethany Collins, Rafael Domenech, GeoVanna Gonzalez, Diego Gutierrez,Paloma Izquierdo, Ernesto Oroza, Sarah Sze, Rirkrit Tiravanija, Rafael Vargas Bernard and Tomas Vu.

Installation shot of Common Space by Pedro Wazzan

Common Space features ten international artists from New York, Chicago and Miami that dismantle and re-envision social space as a site of artistic production. Architecture, cartography, and language emerge as subjects and methods to respond to the distribution of space as well as the production of identity, meaning, and power therein. Breaking with the notion of a gallery as a static presentation, the exhibition bridges the gallery with studios and common rooms at Oolite Arts and integrates residency and visiting artist cultures. Site-specific installations and activations throughout the duration of the exhibition will provide prompts for viewer participation and engagement.Vu.

Botero on Lincoln Road, Monumental Sculpture

Gary Nader Art Centre presents Botero on Lincoln Road, Miami Beach’s Lincoln Road District will further enhance its arts and culture experience by exhibiting 13 monumental bronze sculptures by world-renowned Colombian artist Fernando Botero from the Gary Nader Collection. BOTERO On Lincoln Road will be on public display from November 21, 2019 through March 31, 2020.

Considered the most recognized and quoted living artist from Latin America, Botero’s groundbreaking outdoor sculptures have been exhibited in the most prominent locations throughout the world including the Champs-Élysées in Paris, Yebisu Garen in Tokyo, Lustagrten in Berlin, Park Avenue in New York City, and will now be present in epicenter of Miami Beach – Lincoln Road.

Oolite Arts: Opening Reception & Artist Open Studios

Enjoy the opening night of “It will never become quite familiar to you” at Oolite Arts on Wednesday, July 17th from 7-9pm. Guests will experience an Opening Reception + Artist Open Studios + Alumni Grant drawing. The reception will be held alongside artist open studios, a quarterly event where art lovers can meet the resident artists in their workspaces and learn about their practice. Light bites and drinks will be served. Curated by Angelica Arbelaez. About the Exhibition: Through an exploration of intimate spaces and histories, eight artists investigate life with dual-heritage––having an identity in two places, a complicated relationship to each, and a longing for familiarity to both. With identities rooted in the United States and the global south, the artists manifest the nuances of intersectional identity in a series of deeply personal works creating collective meaning through empathy. This event is FREE and Open to the Public, RSVP here.

Showcasing Artists:

Cristine Brache
Amanda Bradley
Jesse Chun
Paloma Izquierdo
Natalia Lassalle Morillo
Michelle Lisa Polissaint
Jamilah Sabur
Agustina Woodgate