The acclaimed design fair marks its 13th edition with shows in 32 leading international galleries, as well as a feast of talks, collaborations, commissioned installations, and satellite events. Read on for some of its program highlights.
Design Curio
In its fourth year, the fair’s exhibition platform mounts a record 11 presentations—from Lindsey Adelman’s kinetic lighting to David Lindberg’s electrically engineered art to John Keith Russell’s survey of historic Shaker furniture.
Louis Vuitton “Objets Nomades”
The French fashion house unveils the latest additions to its growing collection of limited-edition furniture inspired by its Art of Travel campaign, including the Bomboca sofa by Fernando and Humberto Campana and the Palaver chair by Patricia Urquiola.
“Nuage” by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec
In this satellite installation, the French designers bring shaded seating to the Miami Design District with a glass-and-steel pergola organically designed to engage with nature and the surrounding architecture.
Albert Frey at Converso
A first-time exhibitor at the fair, Converso will present a suite of Albert Frey’s iconic furniture from the late 1930s, including his signature Globe lamp and a cable-suspended desk that exemplify his modernist architectural ideals.
Mike and Doug Starn, “All the Nightmares Came Today” (2017).
Photo: courtesy of Cristina Grajales Gallery (10)