Must-see Booths at Untitled Art Miami
Courtesy Untitled Art Miami Beach.
With the Atlantic Ocean as a backdrop and sunlight streaming through its signature tent, Untitled Art, Miami Beach 2024 once again offered a vibrant start to Miami Art Week. Now in its 13th edition, the fair features its largest roster yet, with 176 galleries presenting works that span the globe and encapsulate the week’s energy, diversity, and innovation. From contemplative installations to bold sculptural statements, the following booths stood out for their compelling presentations and thematic depth.
Portrait Society’s booth at Untitled Art Miami Beach. Courtesy Portrait Society, Milwaukee
Portrait Society
Portrait Society’s two-person booth spotlights the powerful narratives of Della Wells and Meg Lionel Murphy. Murphy’s works explore trauma, resilience, and transformation through “monstrous” femme bodies, reimagining safety and healing within otherworldly realms. Drawing from folk and psychological frameworks, Murphy’s paintings create new myths of survival and empowerment. Della Wells, a self-taught artist, draws on childhood memories and family folklore to craft intricate narratives set in Mambo Land, a fictional world where Black women reign supreme. Her mixed-media works incorporate symbols of the civil rights struggle, blending folklore, memory, and resilience. Together, their presentation evokes deeply personal and universally resonant themes of identity and empowerment.
Rose Barberat, Backlight, 2022. Courtesy the artist and Saenger Galería, Mexico City
Saenger Galería
Saenger Galería’s dynamic group show bridges humor, fiction, and cultural critique through works by Rose Barberat, Scott Reeder, and Mark Whalen. Barberat’s figurative paintings blend cinematic and literary references to question the boundaries of reality and representation. Reeder’s whimsical “Surrealist Still Life Paintings” transform mundane objects—like bread and butter at the beach—into vibrant tableaux of emotional and social significance. Meanwhile, Whalen’s aluminum sculptures celebrate the humor and complexity of daily life with exaggerated forms that capture human emotion and social tension. Together, the booth delivers an engaging exploration of narrative and form.
Jane Lombard Gallery’s booth at Untitled Art Miami Beach. Courtesy Jane Lombard Gallery, New York
Jane Lombard Gallery
At Jane Lombard Gallery, the decorative meets the conceptual in a presentation of works by Ulla-Stina Wikander and Bradley Wood. Wikander transforms obsolete household objects with vintage needlework, cloaking typewriters and rotary phones in intricate embroidery that critiques domesticity and feminism. Her tactile works honor the anonymous creators of their fabrics while elevating the forgotten. In contrast, Bradley Wood’s opulent oil paintings depict elongated figures amidst extravagant interiors, exploring themes of desire, excess, and quiet luxury. The interplay between these artists’ practices offers a nuanced reflection on material culture and memory.
Alina Perez, La Solita, 2024. Courtesy the artist and Yossi Milo, New York
Yossi Milo
Yossi Milo Gallery's booth at Untitled Art, Miami Beach 2024 offers an exciting exploration of body, identity, and intimacy. Among the highlights, Shikeith's striking bronze sculptures of male nudes command attention with their intimate portrayal of vulnerability and strength. These powerful works evoke a sense of quiet dignity while challenging traditional representations of masculinity. Alina Perez’s "La Solita" (2024), a large-scale work on paper, further amplifies the booth’s theme, featuring two nude female figures intertwined in a tender embrace. The piece’s softness and emotional depth offer a nuanced perspective on connection and the complexities of gender, making it a standout within the booth's cohesive narrative on the human experience.
Stems Gallery’s booth at Untitled Art Miami Beach. Courtesy Stems Gallery, Brussels and Paris
Stems Gallery
Stems Gallery’s booth pushes the boundaries of interaction and narrative. Leo Luccioni’s “Snack de frappe” challenges viewers with functional punching bags made from luxurious leather, provoking questions about value, violence, and consumerism. Olivier Souffrant’s “Miles Above the Equator” delves into the cyclical nature of migration and marginalization, capturing the resilience and humanity of those navigating displacement. These works, alongside a curated selection from other artists, create a multi-layered dialogue on identity, power, and social structures.
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