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Aqua Art Miami VIP Party

Guests attend Aqua Art Miami Opening Night at Aqua Art Miami at the Aqua Hotel on November 30, 2022 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Aaron Davidson/Getty Images for Aqua Art Miami)
Guests attend Aqua Art Miami Opening Night at Aqua Art Miami at the Aqua Hotel on November 30, 2022 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Aaron Davidson/Getty Images for Aqua Art Miami)
Guests attend Aqua Art Miami Opening Night at Aqua Art Miami at the Aqua Hotel (Photo by Aaron Davidson/Getty Images for Aqua Art Miami)
Guests attend Aqua Art Miami Opening Night at Aqua Art Miami at the Aqua Hotel (Photo by Aaron Davidson/Getty Images for Aqua Art Miami)

Aqua Art Miami, presented by Art Miami, kicked off its 16th edition at the Aqua Hotel in Miami Beach with a VIP opening. There, artist Patrick Church painted his signature ‘All Over You’ print artwork outside of the Aqua Hotel in an aqua blue color ahead of the show opening and also displayed some of his newer paintings on a large scale with Kyle Hamiliton Fine Art. The artwork explores human relationships and connectivity and is a signature part of his brand that he uses as his monogram. During the show, Luck, the genre-bending, multi-faceted, artist of the future, performed a 30 minute set as guests Notable galleries and artists exhibiting at Aqua Art Miami this year include, Julia Seabrook Gallery, a woman owned, black and veteran owned business; Domenico Ludovico, a artist whose work captures the sculptural act of transformation through an ongoing relationship with found and recycled raw organic materials in an active efforts to save the planet’s resources; Ukrainian artists Sonia Atlantova and Olexander Klimenko presenting “Buy An Icon, Save A Life In Ukraine”; Marie Jose Obi-Njoki whose work is mostly done in acrylic or gouache and is emotionally guided and spiritually inspired, acknowledging vulnerability in its various forms, specifically related to the Black experience and influenced by Nigerian heritage.

Aqua is known for presenting vibrant and noteworthy international art programs with a particular interest in supporting young and established galleries with strong emerging and mid-career artists. Over the years, it has  become a gathering place for collectors, curators and art lovers to discover fresh talent and acquire new works while exchanging cultural ideas and forming meaningful connections. Aqua Art Miami’s diverse collective of emerging and established artists open the door to important and trending conversations through art at the intersection of  traditional craft and contemporary culture.

Guests attend Aqua Art Miami Opening Night at Aqua Art Miami at the Aqua Hotel (Photo by Aaron Davidson/Getty Images for Aqua Art Miami)

Fabel Opens to a Fabulous Crowd

Gabi Klimaszewski and DJ Claude Nanga (Afrotrace) at Fabel in Wynwood
Gabi Klimaszewski and DJ Claude Nanga (Afrotrace) at Fabel in Wynwood
Hofit Golan and Alvaro Nunez at Fabel in Wynwood
Hofit Golan and Alvaro Nunez at Fabel in Wynwood

Fabel VIP Opening

 

In Wynwood, Fabel opened to a beautiful VIP crowd.  The Mediterranean eatery had it’s waitstaff swooning the crowd in white Grecian-style frocks. Passed bites were served alongside a cocktail selection and as the night progressed, so did the entertainment. The rooftop is the latest to join the area’s dining district and is working its way to the top by offering spectacular views. That includes many of the guests in attendance.

SocialMiami editor Brett Graff at Fabel in Wynwood
Marissa Mosseri and Andrea Fusco at Fabel in Wynwood
Marissa Mosseri and Andrea Fusco at Fabel in Wynwood
Johanna Molina and Adam Benchaya at Fabel in Wynwood
Johanna Molina and Adam Benchaya at Fabel in Wynwood

Protesting Under the Influence of Fashion

Elton Ilirjani, Ludovica Virga, Nadja Sayej, Olga Ferrara, Coucla Papadopoulos, Samir Zarrouk, Tatiana Teo, Shery Lunardi, Ariel Penzer Milgroom, Renata Sanfilippo, Marilu Bello, Jamie Horrobin

Luxury womenswear brand House of Mua Mua hosted a boozy bus ride on an exclusive VIP party bus around Miami Beach. Attendees, including Elton Ilirjani and designer Ludovica Virga, Olga Ferrara, Renata Sanfilippo, Samir Zarrouk, Ariel Penzer MilgroomMarilu Bello, Tatiana TeoCoucla Papadopoulos, and Jamie Horrobin, enjoyed cocktails on the party bus before and after stopping at the Miami Convention Center for a tongue-in-chic fashion protest outside of Art Basel. The brand was born in Bali of hand-knit dolls, accessories and ready-to-wear that has been worn by famous fashionistas including Avril Lavigne, Gwen Stefani, Madonna, and Doja Cat.

Ariel Penzer Milgroom
Ariel Penzer Milgroom
Tatiana Teo
Tatiana Teo

Rick Ross at Soho House

 

 

Soho House hosted “Porsche Presents” series featuring a live half-hour performance by Rick Ross. The superstar performed his hits including “Hustlin,” “Purple Lamborghini,” and “B.M.F.”  Guests included Doja Cat, Kelis, Sutton Stracke, Charlie Carver and Anthony Ramos. The evening ended with Soho House gifting Ross with a limited-edition Miami Dolphins jacket from local skate shop ANDREW. 

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