Blue Sky Thinking

Design Miami returns for its 20th edition, unveiling this year’s curatorial theme, Blue Sky, under the direction of renowned curator and author Glenn Adamson. This theme celebrates design as a bold, imaginative, and optimistic endeavor, exploring its transformative power across cultures and eras. Adamson explained that the concept of “blue sky thinking” reflects boundless creativity, a shared global perspective, and the hopefulness of a limitless horizon.

The fair, running until December 8th, 2024, at Miami Beach, features over 45 leading galleries showcasing groundbreaking designs that blend craft, innovation, and artistry. With highlights ranging from Vikram Goyal’s striking metal sculptures to Bottega Veneta’s playful animal-inspired chairs, Blue Sky reaffirms Design Miami’s role as a global platform for visionary creativity. Adamson emphasized the theme’s universal relevance, stating that design is a “speculative and collective venture,” uniting people under one shared sky.

This year’s edition not only marks two decades of Design Miami but also celebrates its expanded global footprint, following successful events in Los Angeles, Basel, and Paris. Through Blue Sky, the fair invites visitors to experience the joy and transformative potential of design, offering a fresh perspective on the ever-evolving creative landscape.

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