7 Artists to Get You Excited about Miami Fairs

Artsy Specialist
Nov 29, 2017 3:34PM

For one week a year, Miami becomes a global destination for art and design. You can stroll through an art fair, and then go to the beach. (Or, you can skip the flight and browse the fair booths online.)

From Alex Israel to Mickalene Thomas, discover seven artists that will get you excited for Miami Art Week. To buy any of their works, you can click on the image to contact the gallery directly.


Andy Dixon

On View at PULSE Miami Beach

The former punk musician is known for his technicolor paintings of luxury objects, including this Miami-inspired Versace jacket.

Andy Dixon
Versace 1, 2017
Beers London
Andy Dixon
Vanitas, 2017
Beers London


Raul Cordero

ON VIEW AT ART BASEL IN MIAMI BEACH

Combining palm trees with cultural critique, Cordero produces conceptual works that are perfect for the Miami fairs.

Raul Cordero
Tropical Painting No.3 (God gave us...), 2017
Mai 36 Galerie
Raul Cordero
Tropical Painting No.4 (We make art...), 2017
Mai 36 Galerie


Herman Maril

ON VIEW AT ART MIAMI

From the beach to the studio, this post-war American artist creates soothing, painterly compositions.

Herman Maril
Bikini Figure, 1961
Debra Force Fine Art


Alex Israel

On view at Art Miami

While Israel’s self-portraits are actually inspired by California’s warm weather and cool culture, they feel right at home in Miami Beach.

Alex Israel
Self-Portrait, 2017
Mixografia
Alex Israel
Self-Portrait, 2017
Mixografia


Ben Thomas

ON VIEW AT CONTEXT ART MIAMI

This Australian photographer transforms urban scenes into digital fantasies using pastel colors.


Mickalene Thomas

On view at Ink Miami

If you’re looking for inspiration for your own walls, look no further than Thomas’s bright and playful interiors.

Mickalene Thomas
Interior: Blue Couch and Green Owl, 2016
Durham Press, Inc.
Mickalene Thomas
Interior: Fireplace with Blackbird, 2016
Durham Press, Inc.


Thomas Witte

On view at PULSE MIAMI BEACH

Witte’s paper-cuts are technical marvels inspired by vintage photographs of swimming pools.

Thomas Witte
Pool, 2017
Davidson
Thomas Witte
POOL, 2017
Davidson
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