Annabella Pardo

Art and design fuse with movement, music and libations over Art Basel at this year’s Loews Miami Beach Hotel Art Collective. The renowned South Beach resort, home to an expansive collection of multi-medium works of art, brings together artists and experiences for unique activations that capture the spirit of Art Basel and Miami Beach.  

 As part of this year’s collective, Loews Miami Beach Hotel welcomes immersive action painter and movement artist, Annika Rhea as official Artist in Residence. Based in Brooklyn, Annika is the creator of BODY MEDIUM, a painting technique that utilizes the body in motion as a painting tool. Merging the worlds of visual art, performance art and film, she has worked with musicians and videographers worldwide to create her body of work. Annika performs at art fairs such as Bushwick Open Studios and Art With Me, and has exhibited work in Box Factory Gallery, Revelation Gallery and Bogart House.

 From December 1-5, Annika Rhea will showcase her work throughout the property, in addition to performing her BODY MEDIUM immersive action painting on December 3 and 4 in the hotel’s main lobby.

As official host hotel for SCOPE Miami Beach, visitors will get a preview of what to expect at the fair with the iconic work of Colombian sculptor Rodrigo Sanchez. In his elegant use of negative space, Sanchez makes the absence of geometric form one of the strengths of his oeuvre by allowing the spectator a more intimate interaction. His sculptures have been exhibited worldwide including Colombia, South Africa, Egypt, Kenya, Lebanon and the US.

Additional events include the hotel’s Team Member Art Showcase, featuring original works by Loews Miami’s talented staff, a Meet the Artist moment with Derek Gores, Exhale South Beach Spa’s The Art of Abs and a pop up retail experience by Maryjane Claverol.

Art lovers are invited to enjoy the following Loews Miami Beach Hotel Art Collective activations:

Rodolfo Sanchez

November 26 – December 6

Iconic sculpture on display at the Palm Court

CONDUCTOS INTERNOS, 2021

Painted stainless steel, 84.5 x 88.5 x 88.5 inches (215x225x225 cms.) Edition of 3, with A.P.

Annika Rhea presents BODY MEDIUM

December 2 & 3 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Performances will begin at 6:00pm

Main lobby in front of Bar Collins

Join Artist in Residence Annika Rhea for BODY MEDIUM, an immersive action painting experience. Moving authentically in the moment and using the energy of accompanying music, Annika will use her body to paint an original work live for guests to enjoy.

Performances accompanied by Joshua Ryan, Pianist & Mehmet Aydin, Electric Viola Player

Volcan Artisan Tequila Sensory Experience on December 2

Belvedere Organics cocktail activation on December 3

Loews Miami Beach Hotel Team Member Art Showcase

Wednesday, December 1 from 5:00-7:00pm

Bar Collins

 The hotel’s very own “permanent artists in residence” showcase their work across a variety of mediums. From photography to painting and more, Loews Miami Beach Hotel proudly presents talented Team Members and their unique works of art.

Complimentary creative ice cream scoops courtesy of Salt & Straw 

Meet the Artist: Derek Gores

Thursday, December 2 from 10:00-11:30am

Main Lobby by Splash Boutique

Meet and greet Derek Gores in front of one of his floor-to-ceiling collages that adorn the Loews Miami lobby. Join Derek as he talks art and the inspiration behind his hypnotic collage work. 

Mary Jane Claverol Turbans Pop Up Shop

December 3 & 4 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Main Lobby

Shop this limited time pop-up, featuring fashion and industrial designer Maryjane Claverol. Hailing from Barcelona, Spain, her work focuses on meticulously handmade seasonal jewelry, headwear and eyewear.

Exhale South Beach: The Art of Abs – Yoga Sculpt Class

Saturday, December 4 at 10:30am

St. Moritz Lawn

Join Exhale for a pumped up yoga practice using wrist or ankle weights to tone major muscle groups as you stretch and lengthen them. $30 per person. Register:https://exhalespa.com/class-schedule-south-beach/ 

For additional information about Loews Miami Beach Hotel and to make a reservation, visit www.loewshotels.com/miami-beach.

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