Opening Reception for Craig Robins Collection Exhibition “Walking on Air”

Miami Design District kicked off Miami Art Week with the unveiling of Walking on Air, the latest exhibition of works from the Craig Robins Collection. Art and design world luminaries, international tastemakers and notable guests joined Craig Robins, CEO and President of Dacra, at the Buick Building in the heart of the Miami Design District, to celebrate.

The Craig Robins Collection comprises over 1,700 works of modern and contemporary art and is exhibited at Dacra’s headquarters in the Miami Design District. Serving as a prelude to Miami’s vibrant art season, the opening reception offered guests an exclusive first look at works by some of the world’s most celebrated artists, installed across two floors of the Buick Building. Following the vernissage, guests joined Robins for an intimate dinner experience curated by WE ARE ONA and supported by BVLGARI in the neighborhood.

Notable guests included Craig Robins, Dacra CEO and President; Adriana Cisneros, Grupo Cisneros CEO; Amber Ridinger, Entrepreneur; Carlos De La Cruz, Chairman of CC1 Companies; Dasha Zhukova, Founder of the Garage Museum of Contemporary Art; Daniella Levine Cava, Mayor of Miami-Dade County; David Adjaye, artist; Ermenegildo Zegna, CEO of the Ermenegildo Zegna Group; Herve Perrot, President of North America for Bvlgari; Jackie Soffer, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Turnberry; The Honorable Bronwyn Miller, Appellate Court Judge, Erica Wertheheim Zohar and Lior Zohar, Jeffrey Deitch, American Art Dealer and Curator; Karolina Kurková, Model and influencer; Michael Burke, President and CEO of LVMH Americans;  Princess Firyal Jordan; Richard & Lisa Bressler, President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of iHeartMedia; and Robbie Williams, English singer and actor.

Design Miami

Design Miami, showcasing avant-garde design, opened with a VIP Preview event. The 20th anniversary edition was curated by Glenn Adamson and featured over 70 exhibitor presentations. The theme was Make. Believe., was crafted to celebrate design as a space of  fantastical projection. The doors opened for the most serious collectors and those spotted on site, sipping Perrier-Jouët champagne included: Linda Lynn Levy, Craig Robins, Cathy Leff, Soledad and Justin Lowe, Dana Shear, Bronwyn Miller, Maria Beguiristain, Gingi Beltran, Craig Robins, Ariel Penzer Milgroom and Jeremy Milgroom and more.

Claudie Hosts English Artist Anna Masters

By Michele Reese

Miami Art Week opened in style Monday night at Claudie in Brickell, where Miami’s art and social set gathered for an evening that delivered on every bit of its anticipation. For the duration, the acclaimed dining destination is presenting a captivating exhibition by renowned English artist Anna Masters, creating a seamless fusion of visual art and culinary sophistication.

Presented in partnership with Bartoux Gallery, located in the Miami Design District, the launch event brought together the very best of the city’s cultural and dining scenes.

Masters’ presence added an unmistakable energy to the night. She mingled with guests throughout the Main Dining Room, offering personal insights into her breathtaking works. Her delicate piece featuring leaves and butterflies served as striking focal points against Claudie’s elegant backdrop, inviting conversation and admiration.

The exclusive cocktail reception officially kicked off the weeklong celebration, welcoming Riviera Dining Group Members and VIP guests to enjoy signature cocktails inspired by Masters’ artwork. Guests indulged in refined bites, including the standout salmon with crème fraîche and caviar, elevating the multisensory experience and setting the tone for a memorable Art Basel week at Claudie.