NYCxDESIGN: Things to Look Out for at 2026

NYCxDesign 2026 brings together exhibitions, installations, tours and collaborations across New York City, spotlighting collectible design, material innovation and immersive experiences that define the future of contemporary design.

Explore the top highlights from Design Miami 2025, featuring standout galleries, visionary artists, and immersive installations. From FENDI’s centenary showcase to tactile works by Charles Burnand and playful ceramics by 1882 Ltd, discover the craft, creativity, and innovation shaping today’s contemporary design landscape.

Discover Alcova Miami 2025 at the historic Miami River Inn, showcasing experimental art, contemporary design, and international studios during Miami Art Week.

Martyn White attends one of the strongest editions of Untitled Art Fair on Miami’s South Beach, exploring standout galleries, emerging artists, and the key contemporary art trends shaping Miami Art Week 2025.

Roham Shamekh’s R O O T S installation at Design Miami 2025, a transformative Curio presentation combining sculpture, soundscape, and immersive design. Explore the hand-carved sofa, organic side tables, and meditative audio environment debuting during Miami Art Week.

The ReefLine, Miami Beach’s groundbreaking underwater sculpture park and snorkel trail, is launching this October. A visionary hybrid reef blending contemporary art, climate resilience, and marine conservation beneath the surface.

Discover Venezuelan-born artist Reinaldo Sanguino at The Future Perfect in New York. Explore his bold, collectible porcelain works that merge traditional ceramic craftsmanship with the vibrant energy of modern city life. Perfect for design lovers, collectors, and interiors enthusiasts.

Discover Earth Magma, the new limited-edition bronze ashtray collection by Dubai-based artist Roham Shamekh. Debuting at SMOKESHOW in Los Angeles, the series explores ritual, elemental symbolism, and the transformation of everyday objects into sculptural art.

Bocci and Aesop unveil the final release of their coveted 14p portable light, now available in Aesop’s Canadian stores. Handcrafted in signature amber glass, this wireless, rechargeable table light blends design, craftsmanship, and functionality in a refined, limited-edition collaboration.

GUBI reintroduces Pierre Paulin’s iconic F300 Lounge Chair at NYCxDESIGN 2025 in collaboration with Design Within Reach. Discover how this 1965 design classic is reborn with sustainable materials and bold sculptural form in the heart of SoHo.

Explore Plume, Kristin Victoria Barron’s newest exhibition at The Future Perfect, New York. Fusing Jungian symbolism with sculptural lighting, the works evoke dreamlike forms and subconscious landscapes.

Known for his painterly ceramics and punk-spirited aesthetic, Miller’s latest series moves beyond the autobiographical to explore a universal visual language—one that speaks not only through symbolism but through the immediacy of mark and material.

The Miami Design District continues its commitment to showcasing extraordinary artistic experiences with Marta Minujín: Dreamscape, a groundbreaking public installation presented in collaboration with The Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami (ICA Miami). This immersive exhibition marks the acclaimed Argentine artist’s first large-scale public project in Miami, offering visitors a rare opportunity to engage with her dynamic, multisensory creations.

Art Basel Miami Beach 2024 reaffirmed its position as a leading global art fair, uniting prominent galleries, collectors, curators, and artists to honor innovative contemporary art. Since its launch in 2002, the fair has been crucial in shaping the global art economy, promoting cultural exchanges, and highlighting both up-and-coming and established artists.