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The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County (@arshtcenter) proudly announces a new photographic exhibit by acclaimed Miami-based photographer DANIEL AZOULAY, honoring the Adrienne Arsht Center’s 20th anniversary. Titled “THIS ISN’T JUST A BUILDING. IT’S A WORK OF ART,” the exhibit features 35 stunning photographs captured between 2003 and 2006, documenting the Adrienne Arsht Center’s transformation from blueprint to architectural landmark. These works are installed throughout the Arsht campus and are on display now through early April. Guests attending performances and anyone participating in the Arsht free public tours offered every Saturday and Monday can enjoy the exhibit.
Azoulay’s images reveal the artistry and ambition behind one of Miami’s most significant cultural projects, designed by world-renowned architect César Pelli of Pelli Clarke & Partners. His lens transforms steel and concrete into a narrative of creativity and vision, preserving the story of a building that would become the cultural pulse of Miami.
“The Arsht is a symbol of Miami’s cultural transformation,” said Johann Zietsman, president and CEO of the Adrienne Arsht Center. “Daniel Azoulay’s photographs capture that spirit and ensure this history remains alive for generations. The Arsht is deeply grateful to Daniel for his generous donation of these images, which will become a permanent part of the Arsht collection.”
Following this exhibit, a second installment by Azoulay, to debut in Fall 2026, will feature two decades of unforgettable performances at the Arsht – a visual chronicle of the artists and audiences who have shaped Miami’s cultural landscape since 2006.
About Daniel Azoulay
Based in Miami for the past 50 years, Daniel Azoulay is a celebrated photographer specializing in architectural and contemporary photography. Born in Morocco and raised in Israel, Azoulay studied photography in Denmark before becoming one of the world’s most recognized fashion photographers. His work graced major advertising campaigns and appeared in leading publications such as Vogue, Glamour, Harper’s Bazaar and Mademoiselle.
Since the 1980s, Azoulay has devoted his artistry to documenting Miami’s ever-changing skyline, creating photographic collections that capture the city’s most significant structural transformations. His images serve as a visual guide to Miami – revealing the city from above as an intricate network of systems and from the ground as a series of everyday monuments.
From the Adrienne Arsht Center to the Port of Miami Tunnel, the Pérez Art Museum Miami, Frost Science Museum, the Children’s Museum, Brickell City Centre and the Connecting Miami Project (I-395/SR 836/I-95), to a skyline punctuated by more than 30 soaring towers, each landmark tells its own story through Azoulay’s lens. Together, these works form a powerful portrait of a city in constant evolution, memorialized through his distinctive vision.
Visual Arts at the Arsht
Visual art at the Arsht dates back to its design phase in the 1990s when public art was baked into the plans for the building. All of the original Art in Public Places works remain throughout the campus. Over the years, the Arsht has commissioned work from artists including Kenny Scharf, Jen Stark, Donald Sultan and Hernan Bas. From 2018-2025, the Carnival Tower displayed a 30-foot mural of a ballerina by Brazilian artist Eduardo Kobra. Today, the Tower features a whimsical stage adorned with playful artistic motifs, created by Miami-based artist TYPOE. Past exhibitions have also featured locals, including Jessy Nite, Sebastian Spreng, Greg Clark and José Bedia and an outdoor sculpture by Hank Willis Thomas. For more information on the visual art at the Arsht, visit the 1300 Projects page here.
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County is made possible by the public support of the Miami-Dade County Mayor and the Board of County Commissioners, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Tourist Development Council and the City of Miami Omni Community Redevelopment Agency, and the state of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts. The Adrienne Arsht Center also receives generous support from individuals, corporations and local, state and national foundations.
About the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County
Since opening in 2006 in the heart of downtown, the Arsht proudly serves as the cultural pulse of Miami – the heart of magical live arts experiences that spark the imagination and connect people to one another. Whether on our stages or in your neighborhood, the Arsht is alive year-round with international artists, innovative programming from resident companies and local arts partners, free community events that reflect Miami’s unique identity and more than 100 culturally diverse and impactful learning experiences for 80,000 children every year.
The Arsht, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has been recognized as a leader in the Miami’s cultural transformation, producing more than 400 annual events that generate 11,500 local jobs and $125 million in economic impact. The Arsht is home to a robust series of touring Broadway musicals, star-studded jazz and classical music concerts curated for South Florida, an award-winning Miami-based theater program and numerous historic and televised events. Free annual Arsht events, such as Gospel Fest Miami, Art + Mind Day, Heritage Fest and our LGBTQ+ Pride celebration bring together people from all corners of our community. For more information, visit ArshtCenter.org.
