Art Without Walls

Faena Miami Beach takes center stage during Miami Art Week with its cutting-edge exhibitions and installations, cementing its reputation as a hub for art and culture.

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Known for its visionary approach, Faena Art consistently curates immersive, thoughtprovoking experiences that merge contemporary art with performance and architecture. Each year, the hotel’s vibrant spaces transform into galleries where world-class artists unveil works that push boundaries and challenge conventions. Faena Art ’s exhibitions extend beyond traditional spaces, with large-scale outdoor installations and sitespecific works that captivate both art patrons and visitors. In past years, Faena Art has collaborated with Derrick Adams, Random International, Kelly Breez , Tavares Strachan, Andres Reisinger, and Refik Anadol These exhibitions blur the lines between reality and imagination, engaging the public in unexpected ways. This year is no exception.

Faena Art is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that commissions, produces, and houses cross-disciplinary artistic experiences.

Multi-disciplinary Tlingit/ Unangax artist Nicholas Galanin unveils a monumental, site-specific work on the sands of Faena Beach

The work Seletega (run, see if people are coming/corre a ver si viene gente) speaks to the irreversible choice to move forward without the option of retreating, of charting a new course and never going back and the act of giving oneself to a cause or belief. Asking us to question our position in the world and to consider our responsibility in creating the future and to reflect on what we must let go of to move towards collective liberation. Galanin’s sculptures and multimedia installations engage deeply with social issues, particularly those impacting indigenous communities. His work can also be found in the permanent collections of The Museum of Modern Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, the Art Institute of Chicago and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, among others.

Faena Art also hosts Infinite Faith in a Finite World , an immersive and thought-provoking new artwork by the philosophical artist Lyra Drake. Born in South Africa and raised in the United States, Lyra is known for creating pieces that explore the intersections of spirituality, technology, and human consciousness. This installation invites visitors to step through a gilded, sculptural portal and into an environment where art, AI, and philosophy converge. At its heart lies an AI consciousness customdesigned by Lyra, interacting with visitors in real time, encouraging deep and often surprising conversations on the nature of faith, belief, and human resilience.

Each interaction within Infinite Faith in a Finite World is completely unique, shaped by the individual perspective and energy of the participant. As guests engage in dialogue with the AI, they are prompted to reflect on the complexities of existence in a world that often feels both limitless and deeply finite. Through these dialogues, the AI evolves, becoming a dynamic entity that grows and adapts with each new exchange, mirroring the unpredictable journey of human understanding and belief.

Lyra’s artistic style elegantly weaves together elements of ancient tradition with cutting-edge technology, creating a seamless fusion of the past and future. The sculpture itself is monumental, designed to evoke a sense of reverence and introspection, inviting viewers to step into a space that feels sacred yet familiar. This installation is not just a personal artistic expression but also a philanthropic effort. Proceeds from Infinite Faith in a Finite World will benefit Art into Acres as well as The Reefline. Through this work, Lyra nspires a renewed sense of connection and responsibility toward our planet and each other.

Ultimately, Infinite Faith in a Finite World challenges viewers to consider their own beliefs, to find common threads in shared experiences, and to engage with the boundless curiosity that defines the human spirit. Commissioned by the City of Miami Beach in collaboration with the Miami Beach Convention and Visitors Authority, and presented by No Vacancy in partnership with Faena Art , Faena Miami Beach is delighted to be working with artist Magnus Sodamin on a site-specific commission titled Reflections of Florida Wild at Casa Faena . Known for his vivid paintings that reflect the beauty of the natural world, Sodamin’s style is both joyful and turbulent, indicative of his passionate sense of awe and quiet reverence for nature. His work resides in both the Boca Raton Museum of Art and Jorge Perez’ private collection. For Miami Art Week, Sodamin will be producing a sculptural work, which will echo themes he explores in his paintings including the state of the climate and the environment.

Celebrating over four decades of artistry and resilience, the exhibition Nomadic Journey and Spirit of Places at the Faena Art Project Room bridges contemporary art and human connection, offering an intimate look into Marina Abramovic´’s transformative creative journey. “I believe that humans need to keep moving forward, and my own life was purely nomadic,” Abramovic´ reflects, encapsulating the exhibition’s central theme of movement and adaptability. Opening on December 2nd and on display until December 8th, this remarkable showcase chronicles the Serbian artist’s evolution through archival materials, poetry, and reflections, revealing her nomadic life and its profound impact on her artistic expression. As Abramovic´ poignantly states, “My home was wherever I went because my home was my own body,” emphasizing her philosophy of self-reliance and endurance. The exhibition is presented in collaboration with Massimo Dutti and accompanied by a beautifully curated coffee table book, which reproduces her hotel notebooks, sketches, and spaces of profound artistic reflection with meticulous attention to detail. Known as the “godmother of performance art,” Abramovic´ has been a groundbreaking force in contemporary art for over 40 years, exploring the intricate relationship between artist and audience. Her career highlights include her Venice Biennale win for Balkan Baroque (1997) and the groundbreaking The Artist is Present retrospective at MoMA (2010), where she sat in silence with visitors for over 700 hours, cementing her legacy as a transformative figure in performance art.

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