Shepard Fairey, Daniel Boulud & 130 Galleries: Art Miami 2026 is Here

Art Miami, the city’s original and longest-running international contemporary art fair, returns to One Herald Plaza for its 36th edition from December 1 through 6, bringing galleries from 25 countries, a milestone honoree, and the kind of concentrated art world energy that makes the first week of December in Miami unlike any other week in the cultural calendar.

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The 2026 edition presents primary and secondary-market works spanning the 20th and 21st centuries, from blue-chip modern masters and Post-War and Pop icons to contemporary paintings, sculpture, photography, design, works on paper, prints, and new media. Set on Biscayne Bay between the Venetian and MacArthur Causeways, the waterfront pavilion remains one of the most scenically positioned fair venues in the world and one of the most logistically convenient during Art Week, with a Water Taxi stop nearby and a connecting passageway to sister fair CONTEXT Art Miami.

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This year’s programming centers on recognizing Shepard Fairey as the recipient of the 2026 Art Miami Lifetime Visionary Award. The artist and activist, best known for the HOPE poster that defined a political moment and for three decades of work at the intersection of fine art, street culture, and social advocacy, will formally accept the honor during Miami Art Week.

His presence extends across the full Art Miami fair family. Inside the Art Miami VIP Lounge, a curated presentation will highlight significant works from across his global portfolio. At CONTEXT Art Miami, Fairey will perform an exclusive DJ set during the opening evening from 7:30 to 9 PM. A new exterior façade mural at the Aqua Hotel in Miami Beach will leave a permanent addition to the city’s visual landscape.

The celebration culminates in a ticketed private cocktail reception and dinner on Thursday, December 3 at Boulud Sud, with a menu personally prepared by Michelin-starred Chef Daniel Boulud. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Perry J. Cohen Foundation and its arts-focused programming.

More than 130 galleries from 25 countries will participate in the 2026 edition, representing a global cross-section of the contemporary art market. Major art capitals are represented, including London, Paris, Berlin, Seoul, Hong Kong, Dubai, Istanbul, Bogotá, and Tel Aviv, alongside galleries from across the United States and a strong presence of more than 20 galleries from Miami and surrounding cities.

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Returning exhibitors include Allouche Gallery, Ascaso Gallery, Boccara Gallery, David Benrimon Fine Art, DUQUE ARANGO GALERIA, Ethan Cohen Gallery, Opera Gallery, Vallarino Fine Art, and Wetterling Gallery. English contemporary artist Lucy Sparrow also returns following the immense success of her felt candy store installation last year, which arrived after her first U.S. museum exhibition at the Crystal Bridges Museum’s contemporary art hub, the Momentary.

Also returning as the Official Jeweler of Art Miami is the renowned international luxury jewelry brand Yvel, celebrated for its unparalleled artistry and award-winning free-form creations.

“The 36th edition of Art Miami reflects the caliber and global perspective that have defined the fair for more than three decades,” said Nick Korniloff, Executive Vice President and Director of Art Miami Fairs. “Each year, we bring together exceptional galleries, artists and collectors, creating meaningful opportunities for discovery and acquisition across generations.”

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Beyond the gallery presentations, Art Miami offers a full-day destination experience. The fair features sweeping waterfront views of Biscayne Bay alongside multiple hospitality spaces including cafés, bars, a VIP Lounge, and the outdoor waterfront Sundeck. Guests can move seamlessly between Art Miami and CONTEXT Art Miami through a connecting passageway, experiencing both fairs in a single visit.

The December 1 opening runs on two VIP tiers before public admission. The Platinum VIP Preview runs from 11 AM to 1 PM exclusively for Art Miami and CONTEXT Platinum VIP Passholders. The invitation-only VIP Preview follows from 1 to 4 PM for Art Miami, CONTEXT, and Aqua VIP Passholders, as well as VIP Passholders from Art Basel Miami Beach, Design Miami, and Untitled, and accredited press. Both previews benefit the Pérez Art Museum Miami. Public admission opens at 4 PM. CONTEXT Art Miami will remain open until 9:30 PM on December 1, extending beyond Art Miami’s 8 PM closing.

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