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The City of Miami Beach invites you to celebrate the centennial anniversary of the 1925 Paris expo that introduced art deco to the world and heralded the golden age of tropical art deco in Miami Beach with a new outdoor exhibit, “100 Years of Art Deco: A World Celebration in Miami Beach.”
A grand opening event will be held on Thursday, June 12 at 6 p.m. in Lummus Park at the Galería Ocean Drive, located at 1101 Ocean Drive. The display features over 160 art deco images, including photos from around the world and images highlighting Miami Beach’s unique tropical style.
“As we mark 100 years since Art Deco first captured the world’s imagination, this outdoor exhibit reminds us why Miami Beach’s architectural legacy is worth protecting,” said Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner. “Our city’s historic Art Deco district isn’t just a local treasure — it’s an international landmark that reflects both our past and our identity.”
Curated by the Office of Mayor Steven Meiner and Commission, the exhibit takes visitors on a journey through art deco, exploring its influence on interior design, fashion, graphic design and modern design — all featured on 34 weatherproof panels displayed in Lummus Park. The free exhibition will also feature several Instagrammable installations.
Over the course of seven months, the exhibition will also include community-led art deco related cultural events at Galeria Ocean Drive. The first event, scheduled during the June 19 Culture Crawl, is the Art Deco Soirée hosted by Interim Director George Neary of the Miami Design Preservation League.
“This new exhibit is a testament to Miami Beach’s dedication to preserving and celebrating our unique architectural heritage,” added Neary. “We’re thrilled to partner on this initiative and to join the global art deco centennial celebration — further solidifying Miami Beach as one of the world’s premier deco destinations.”
The Galería serves as a year-round exhibit space with rotating exhibits that celebrate Miami Beach’s rich history and cultural heritage. The art deco exhibit will run through January 2026. For more information, please visit www.miamibeachfl.gov/galeria.
