While you, spy all the Instagram Rs and news of the art scene in Miami and dream with of a couple of palm trees and an ice coconut after a long opening night at Wynwood, the art and fashion news gives News in the best Miami style vibes.
1. Forever, Virgil Abloh
Virgil Abloh’s premature death at the age of 41 from cancer caused a stir in the fashion world. Louis Vuitton has decided to pay tribute to the artistic director of its men’s collections, maintaining its last show, which was scheduled for this Tuesday in Miami with the title of Virgil Was Here accompanied by a strong campaign of puns on the beaches of Miami with the word Forever the world of fashion and its colleagues are strongly moved by its farewell messages from the corners of the world, for whom broke many fashion standards
Virgil Abloh pioneered the first man of African roots in directing a French and global luxury brand, a creative who imposed streetwear and sportswear in high fashion menswear and, also, a civil engineer who worked as a DJ and as a furniture designer who has turned his OFF WHITE brand into a laboratory of all its possible facets
The posthumous fashion show took place at the Marine Stadium in Miami and was a repeat show. That is, it was the same one that was presented in Paris last season, only 10 looks that had not been presented before were included. Around 1500 people were able to witness it among great celebrities such as Kanye West, Serena Williams, Pharrell Williams, among many other colored lights, extravagance and a pirtotechnical show with the voice of the creator and his last phrase VIRGIL WAS HERE.
The creator left us as a testament a great legacy in fashion, a before and after. This last parade was the one who planned every minute detail of the last show, he even continued answering messages on Saturday morning, declared Michael Burke CEO of Louis Vuitton, a kind of catharsis of an artist saying goodbye to his audience.
2. ANDRÉS REISINGER
Flamingo paradise at Faena Miami
The young artist from Barcelona does not stop surprising us with his e success in the world of NFTs, but this time he gives us to sensory trip, in collaboration Aorist’s multi-location group an installation that seeks to connect with three universes the physical the digital and the spiritual.
This exhibition is open to all public, in his installation entitled, THE SMELL OF PINK, the artist takes us to an ethereal universe full of rose where forms and visual sensations are the protagonists, inspired by the magic, the mysticism and magnetism of quartz pink.
But the artist wanted to take the feelings to another level. He also added a fragrance to this installation, merging the physical world with the digital world. This will be available at the Aorist auction.
This type of installation seduces my chakras and aligns that some other artistic idea, this universe really well loaded with Miami vibes and a lot of pink flamigo nothing better to close this year.
In order not to lose this digital move here I attach extra information about this group
Faena Art’s Primary Digital Partner, Aorist releases a series of NFTs as the digital counterpart of various artist commissions to be auctioned on Aorist platform. Aorist is a next-generation cultural institution offering a climate-forward NFT marketplace for artists creating at the edge of art and technology. With a cross-disciplinary program of exhibitions, commissions, partnerships, and an incubator, Aorist bridges the digital and physical domains
while supporting experimentation, co-creation, and innovation. www.aorist.art.
Save date November 30-to December 5
Location: Faena Art Project Room – 3420 Collins
3. Crypto enthusiasts in Miami
It is true that Miami does not sleep during this week, but here is an additional exhibition for lovers of crypto money from The Gutter Cat Gang from December 2-4.
The Gutter Cat Gang is hosting The Outpost in Miami for Miami Art Week at Ace Studios, an immersive exhibit that will transport members and guests to Gutter City!
The outpost will showcase NFTs from members of the Gutter Cat Gang community and feature prominent NFTs from various collections, all of which will be displayed and seen throughout the space, and will include numerous community-focused activities. Additionally, The Outpost will highlight various auctions and exhibits, featuring pieces by Pop Wonder, Felix Semper, Mark Watts, Pindar Van Arman, Gxng Yxng, ARTIS4LOVERS, Alien Queen, Mokibaby and more.
The virtual world of I Gutter Cat Gang in the Metaverse will become an immersive IRL exhibit with one of the first-class Blue Chip NFT collections of all time; Celebrating the intersection of art, technology and community with collaborations including Coinbase, Sandbox, Nicky Diamonds of Diamond Supply Co., Blackdove, Reef Technology, Pop Wonder, Gxng Yxng, Mokibaby, Lot 11, Royal Society of Players, an event which will set fire to the digital experience and enthusiasts of the NFT market.
4. UGG x FENG CHEN WANG
Moving from the tropic vibes to the reality of the other pole of the planet and what better than a few comfy chic UGG x FENG CHEN WANG.
This new collaboration conceptualizes the traditional Chinese yin-yang philosophy that revolves around the ideals of Positive, Negative, Clear and Dark. These designs overshadow both masculinity and femininity creating the ultimate shoe that is not hampered by gender expectations. It is a unisex design that comforts any foot.
The classic UGG boot features black buckle straps on the metatarsal, with a sturdy edge perfect for outdoors. Along with the boot, the sandals embrace style and comfort with their leather trim that could make an outfit on the go look absolutely unique. This campaign is a mix of pink panther vibes, smoke, and light and dark tones that bring to life this instinctive vision that highlights the signatures of Wang and UGG.
His visual campaign evokes an omni universe without any predefined genre with a strong visual combining neutral colors with neon explosions.
This collab was launched in the first time on wechat shop online but it is already available to the public.
Text by Sophia Thowinsson
