The 8th edition of the global forum for design, will see a significant increase in exhibiting galleries specializing in 20th and 21st century collectible design. It showcase the world's most significant and groundbreaking furniture, lighting and objets d'art year after year.
The eighth edition of Design Miami/, the global forum for design, will see
a significant increase in exhibiting galleries specializing in 20th and 21st century collectible
design. Held December 5-9, 2012 in Miami Beach, Florida, this year’s program will see a
25% increase in galleries, representing both emerging and iconic design works from around
the globe. The fair’s rigorous selection process ensures Design Miami’s ability to track and
showcase the world’s most significant and groundbreaking furniture, lighting and objets
d’art year after year.
For 2012, Design Miami/ will expand its geographic reach by featuring galleries from
previously unrepresented countries including Israel and Germany. The show will offer a
strong focus on historic and contemporary American design. In addition to the first-time
participation of Chicago-based Volume Gallery and Philadelphia-based Moderne Gallery,
exhibitor Mark McDonald from Hudson will mount an homage to the Eames House, while
R 20th Century will show highly sought-after works by Wendell Castle, the pioneer of the
American studio furniture movement, who is turning 80 this year, and Carpenters Workshop
Gallery presents lighting by Johanna Grawunder.
Design Miami/ gallerists will also reveal a selection of works inspired by nature, including
outstanding Art Nouveau glass and ceramic pieces at Jason Jacques Inc.; furniture and
lighting by Jean Royére at Galerie Jacques Lacoste; works by Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
and Taher Chemirik at Galerie BSL; and a series of benches in a garden environment at
Cristina Grajales Gallery.
The fair will see an increase in experimental glass with choice works by Ritsue Mishima at
Pierre Marie Giraud, Dutch designer Pieke Bergmans at Venice Projects, and Sylvain Willenz
at Victor Hunt, and a resurgence of contemporary and historic Italian design from galleries
such as Nilufar, Antonella Villanova and Rossella Colombari.
First time exhibitors include, Gabrielle Ammann // Gallery from Germany, Galerie BSL from
Paris, Galerie Jacques Lacoste from Paris, Jason Jacques Inc. from New York,
Philadelphia’s Moderne Gallery and Galleria Rossella Colombari from Milan.
This year’s returning exhibitors from Europe, the United States and Asia include Caroline
Van Hoek, Carpenters Workshop Gallery, Demisch Danant, Galerie Downtown-François
Laffanour, Galerie kreo, Galerie Patrick Seguin, Galerie VIVID, Gallery SEOMI, Hostler
Burrows, Industry Gallery, Johnson Trading Gallery, Jousse Entreprise, Magen H Gallery
and R 20th Century.
Design On/Site, Design Miami’s platform for small-scale yet high quality solo exhibitions of
contemporary design will include a number of first time exhibitors this year:
Antonella Villanova from Florence presenting jewelry by Delfina Delettrez
Booo from Eindhoven presenting Front
Design Space from Tel Aviv presenting Michal Cederbaum and Noam Dover
Erastudio Apartment-Gallery from Milan presenting Gaetano Pesce
Victor Hunt Designart Dealer from Brussels presenting Sylvain Willenz
and Volume Gallery from Chicago presenting Snarkitecture
“This year’s edition will once again prove that Design Miami/ remains the world’s leading
fair dedicated to twentieth and twenty-first century design,” says Marianne Goebl, Director
of Design Miami/. “We continue to support the vital relationship between patrons and
creatives by offering a one-of-a-kind meeting place and community for both.”
Visitors to Design Miami/ will be welcomed by Drift, a pavilion created by New York-based
collaborative studio Snarkitecture. A floating environment comprised of massive inflatable
tubes, Drift resembles a topographical landscape in suspension: an ascending mountain
above and an excavated cavern below. The lightness of the floating tubes underscores the
mass of the enormous installation, visible from a distance of several blocks. The cascading
cylinders of Drift lift to create paths of circulation around hanging stalactite forms,
providing visitors with a meandering gateway to the fair. Apertures in the canopy above
frame views of the Miami sky and allow sunlight into the shaded pavilion. Filtered light
passes between the tubes of the excavated cavern, creating a space at the confluence of
interaction, conversation and contemplation.
Approached by inflatable structure manufacturer Inflate, Snarkitecture was inspired to
reimagine the material of the familiar white vinyl tent, via a large-scale tubular landscape.
Incorporating their reductive design methodology, the studio sought to create an
unexpected moment of exploration for visitors entering and exiting the fair. Their final
design will also feature a courtyard seating installation, which will serve as a place for
visitors to relax, socialize and enjoy the view. Snarkitecture is a collaborative practice
operating in territories between the disciplines of art and architecture and was established
by Daniel Arsham and Alex Mustonen.
Design Miami/ is pleased to announce its first pop-up restaurant at the fair this year. Chef
Michael Schwartz brings his fresh, simple and pure approach to the show with the
Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink pop-up café. The menu will feature some of Michael’s
favorite hot and cold dishes as well as snacks to go, Michael's Genuine Home Brew and
sweet treats by executive pastry chef Hedy Goldsmith.
Design Miami’s cultural programme, including Design Talks, Design Performances, and
Design Satellites, as well as the 2012 Designer of the Year, will be announced in the coming
weeks.
Press Contact:
Camron PR Adnan Abbasi/ Valentina Giani +44(0) 20-7420-1700
adnan.abbasi@camronpr.com / valentina.giani@camronpr.com
Preview & Events:
December 4, 12noon - 6pm, Collectors preview, by invitation only
December 4, 3 - 4pm, Press Reception, registration required
December 4, 3 - 6pm, Press Preview, registration required
December 4, 6 - 9pm, Vernissage, by invitation
December 6, 10 - 11:30am, Collectors breakfast, by invitation only
Design Miami
Meridian Avenue & 19th Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Opening hour: December 5 | 11am - 9pm; December 6 - 9 | 12noon - 8pm; December 9, 12noon - 6pm
Admission: General Admission: $ 25; Students & Senior Citizens: $ 15 (with valid ID); Combination ticket Design Miami/, Art Basel Miami Beach: $ 55. Tickets are valid for one day only