Florida Design – Digital Edition V25-4

WE HOPE YOU ENJOY THE winter season as Florida’s tropical weather and a myriad of “must-see” events is hard to beat. Florida is brimming with cultural activities that draw the world’s most affluent people to our international art and boat shows, and of course, perfect winter weather. In this issue of Florida Design, we offer a review of Art Basel Miami Beach, Design Miami/ and Art Miami, as the international art scene brings global art connoisseurs and collectors, celebrities and designers together in Miami during December. Then in the new year, the top art, jewelry and antique shows in Palm Beach attract tens of thousands of collectors, curators, investors and designers to our sunny shores. And at Florida Design, we see our role as an ambassador by bringing business to…

Bold architecture, stunning art and exciting interiors fill this issue of Florida Design as winter beckons South Florida’s cultural season. It’s not only fabrics and furnishings that make a home really stand out; sometimes it is the unique elements that form the foundation of the space, creating an exquisite backdrop for the interior design. Meticulous detailing defines one estate in Palm Beach, Fla., where interior designers Mimi McMakin and Ashley Sharpe collaborated with architect Peter Papadopoulos to create a fresh take on an island style. Classic proportions, white stucco and a copper roof are reminiscent of Bermudian architecture, while Caribbean hues, hand-stenciled pitched ceilings, hand-painted tiles and a panoramic isle mural continue the tropical theme. Utilizing structural magic, architect Francisco Delgado styled a 5,600-square-foot home perched on a cliff above…

dakota jackson Created with a unique modern masculine vibe, this Cosmopolitan collection accent table by luxury designer Dakota Jackson for Decca Home features a bronzed, geometric steel base topped with a quarter-cut polished rosewood veneer. 336/887-2815 music is love Legendary composer and singer Elton John has partnered with Lalique to create a series of limited edition crystal pieces. The “Music is Love” collection will benefit his Elton John Aids Foundation (EJAF). 212/355-8536 pomp it up John Pomp Studios handcrafted the “Rondelle Credenza,” a piece inspired by 12th-century Italian cathedral glass, designed with handblown glass rondelles, an antique brass top and an oil-rubbed black steel frame. 215/426-7667 brazilian duet Luxury furnishings leader Artefacto debuted Brazilian designer Jader Almeida’s awardwinning designs for the first time in the U.S., at its Aventura, Fla.,…

One of the world’s largest and most important international shows, Art Basel once again takes over Miami Beach, Fla., for four days from Dec. 3-6, 2015. With miles of sandy beaches dotted with iconic Art Deco architecture, world-class art museums and a sizzling nightlife, Miami Beach embraces the art world with special exhibitions at museums and galleries across the city. In addition, large-scale art installations, films and performances become part of the city’s outdoor landscape. Every artistic medium is represented with over 260 international galleries featuring works by more than 4,000 artists. For information, visit www.artbasel.com. The internationally elite of the art world return to the nexus of North America and Latin America to celebrate Art Basel Miami Beach 2015.…

The spirit of this year’s Design Miami/ is alive and thriving as select designers and international galleries gather to present rare designs and limited-edition pieces while playfully challenging established notions of collectible design. With annual shows in Basel, Switzerland in June and Miami, Fla., each December, Design Miami/ compels the cultural world to focus on design as an art form. From Dec. 2–6, 2015, this unique show — which runs concurrently with Art Basel — hits the heart of the Magic City with a significant increase in galleries and cultural programs that offer a diverse and lively forum for the exploration of ideas from the fields of design, architecture, fashion and technology. This year, Design Miami/ welcomes first-time galleries from São Paulo, Rome, London, New York, Brussels and Beijing. For…

The Palm Beach Jewelry Antiques Design show, the Palm Beach Show Group’s newest event, marked a successful debut on Dec. 4-7, 2015, securing a place at the forefront of the Palm Beach, Fla. art scene. A special VIP opening night preview party was held on Dec. 3, 2015, hosted by the Junior League of the Palm beaches. For five consecutive days, the Palm Beach County Convention Center was transformed into stunning galleries of antique and estate jewelry, Asian art, sculpture, furnishings, silver, textiles, and more that spanned from the antiquities to the 20th century. Over 100 exhibitors and art dealers from around the world were on hand to present their work. For more information, call 561/822-5440 or visit www.pbfallshow.com.…