Art

Any Art Week brings the thrill of discovering the bold and the exquisitely crafted. For designers, architects, and art aficionados alike, it’s a playground where creative boundaries blur, and the lines between traditional fine art, design, and craft dissolve into moments of pure inspiration. This year, I’m offering a personal and admittedly biased perspective, inviting you to see the latest in the art market through an unexpected lens.

Design Miami 2024 wrapped up with a bang, celebrating visionary design under the theme “Blue Sky.” Hosted at Pride Park in Miami from December 4-8, the fair brought together over 45 world-leading design galleries, notable collectors, and a wide range of industry influencers. Highlights included strong sales in both historic and contemporary design, the introduction of the new Thematic Expression Award won by Mindy Solomon Gallery, and standout exhibits like “The Strawberry Tree” by The Haas Brothers. Featuring stars from music, fashion, and art such as Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, and Jared Leto, Design Miami 2024 solidified its place as the premier event for collectible design. Looking ahead, the fair’s 20th anniversary promises even more exciting innovations and collaborations.

Returning to Design Miami for the first time since 2019, Joseph Walsh is delighted to present Context and Collaboration, a Special Project of the 20th edition of the fair. This presentation marks the US premiere of the international designer’s latest works in wood, in a dialogue with Irish ceramic artist Sara Flynn, following an acclaimed exhibition during Paris Art Week 2024.

Yarn Unveiled is the culmination of seven years of research, innovation, and the intense study of colors and fibers—led by Sylvie. Each piece in this series beautifully encapsulates Sylvie’s belief that yarn possesses a life of its own, with every fiber telling a unique story. She envisions each work in her mind, instinctively selecting the yarns that will bring her vision to life. Her profound respect for yarn, combined with a deep understanding of pigments and material, culminates in an exquisite expression throughout the series.