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How to Plan an Inspiring ‘Art Walk’ During Fairs like Art Basel Miami or Armory Show
TERAVARNA- 7 days ago
- 6 min read
Want to feel the neighborhood vibes while you’re already there to attend a major art fair in Miami, New York, or Santa Fe city bustling with the heat of an art show?
Trying to squeeze some time out from the show times to sneak peek into artsy locations, cafes and ‘instagrammable’ hang outs?
Come, step into the city’s creative pulse, while you go on a walking tour!
Feel the heat, smell the rich aroma of the local cuisine, explore some favourite coffee spots and photogenic locations if you’re attending a major art fair like the Art Basel Miami, Armory Show in New York, or immerse yourself in the timeless charm of Santa Fe. Walk past the decorated walls, artsy hang-outs, historical buildings — one block at a time.
This blog will show you how to be a smart city walker, uncovering contemporary street art of Brooklyn to the oldies charm of Art Deco Miami, or the earthy elegance of adobe architecture in New Mexico, one of the Rocky Mountain states in the southern part of the US.
If you are an art & design geek, enjoy these self-guided tours, enjoy an ‘Art Walk’ trading a cab or Uber ride for an unforgettable story!
Let’s step out!
Art Deco in Miami: A Sidewalk Tour for Design Geeks
For the ones who’re heading to Miami, Florida during the fair weeks of Art Basel, you have enough reason to explore the historical Art Deco District Miami — the largest congregation of art deco buildings in the world! Let this Miami Beach Art Deco tour open up your soul to the nostalgia of the 1920s & '30s when the art deco culture blended well with coastal glamour.
Art Deco Walking Tours & Guides
If you want to know more of the art deco design, go for the tours offered by the Miami Design Preservation League. Mostly two hours, these tours offer an intro about the art style, Mediterranean Revival and Miami Modern (MiMo) styles that you can find in district’s hotels, restaurants, and prominent landmarks.
Come to the Art Deco Welcome Center on the Ocean Drive, Miami, to collect city guide brochures, maps, etc. The museum and welcome center guides visitors to the art styles like the porthole windows or the terrazzo floors, etc.
Don’t Miss the Iconic Hotels:
# Don’t forget to catch up on The Colony Hotel – the first-ever streamlined building in the Beach area of the 1030s, a pastel masterpiece and a perfect photo op.
# Explore the Gem of the Ocean Drive - The Tides Hotel – built in 1936 this Diva has been catering to tourists with a posh, excellent south beach view.
# Versace Mansion – Or the Villa Casa Casuarina has now been turned into a boutique hotel, with a charming Mediterranean feel as it was owned by an Italian fashion designer.
Coffee stop:
Enjoy people watching, sipping away an iced latte at Café Americano on Ocean Drive.
Instagram Moments:
Click the neon signs at dusk, to capture an ethereal and iconic visual experience, in the art deco distract. Savor the Miami beach weather with a cool breeze off the ocean and transition of lights as a perfect instagrammable moment!
Tips:
Stay in any of the Miami Beach hotels and live the art deco dream – nothing can replace the charm of these architectural marvels.
Street Art Safari: Discover NYC’s Urban Canvas During the Armory Show
Planning for the NYC Armory Show, a grand showcase of contemporary and modern art from various galleries and artists? This year it is the (Javits Center, Sept-5th to 8th). Don’t miss this annual show – plan for a tour beyond the fairgrounds and into the streets of NYC.
Art buffs will love a street art safari – side walking the city's street art scene — raw, alive, and breathing with a cultural accent.
Apart from the Armory show, take a glimpse of two parallel contemporary art shows like Independent 20th Century and SPRING/BREAK.
Open Air Gallery of Breathtaking Murals
Keep the Bushwick Collective in Brooklyn in your checklist — this is a one-of-a-kind open-air gallery of art & expressions since 2011, curated by Bushwick native Joe Ficalora. From large installations to Blek Le Rat (the famous French graffiti artist) stencils, the open gallery invites viewers from locality, and from all over the country with a handsome number of international tourists pouring in.
Walkable Neighborhoods:
# Wyckoff Ave & Troutman St – The walkable alleys welcome you to immerse yourself in artistic murals, technicolor brilliance in every corner.
# Jefferson L stop – This Bushwick junction heading to Manhattan will take you to explore the artsy areas posters and graffiti take the canvas.
# The High Line –Visit the public park of the High Line for Contemporary installations.
Explore the ‘High Line’ surroundings, take your time to savor delicious food, see a performance and just relax while taking a unique view of the city taken from the High Line. It’s amazing!
The large or small murals that you’ll cross by are New York’s premier place of graffiti, made by contemporary urban artists, who come from continents apart, like Asia, Europe, or South America.
The Coffee Pick:
For the famous Brooklyn coffee experience drop in for Variety Coffee Roasters, or Everyman Expresso in SoHo.
Instagram Moments:
The immersive feeling of the graffiti walls and the celestial looking skyline from the high Line Park area in the golden hours of twilight.
Tips:
Consult Apps like Street Art Cities or Google Map to plan the route perfectly.
Santa Fe Soul: Explore Adobe Architecture, Mysterious Stairs, and Local Art Markets
You’ll never come across a city like Santa Fe in the U.S., that still holds the past indigenous heritage with its organic buildings and houses – making it a place of earthly genius. The artistic looking mud & straw-made houses make this adobe architecture one of the artisanal heritages and creativity.
When you are around for the Santa Fe art show or Santa Fe Soul festival, take a break and round off the nearby locales full of historical and artistic charm.
Visit the Plaza – heart of the Santa Fe Soul and choose the routes you’d like to travel -
Art Walk to Sante Fe Legends:
# Palace of the Governors – Explore the historic site and shop native, handcrafted jewelry from the local artisans.
# Canyon Road – More than 80 galleries, sculpture gardens and art studios will greet you on this trip. Explore abstract, modernist, and expressionist art forms.
# Loretto Chapel – Take a look at the mystery-laden spiral staircase attracting tourists from all over the world.
Don’t miss the House of Eternal Return – an Immersive Installation of Meow Wolf’s House to speak peek into the world of fantasy. The themed rooms will change your perspective to art!
Take a Coffee Break:
Experience the Iconik Coffee Roasters – enjoy the ambiance, food, and locals.
Instagram Moments:
Click the golden-hued adobe walls at sunset time, around the Canyon Road and let comments flood in!
Walk the Art Beat in Miami, Brooklyn and Santa Fe Streets During Art Shows!
So, get ready for the next big art show in Miami to explore the Miami Art Deco elegance, or the Armory Show in New York to hail the vibrant street art in NYC, or the spiritual textures of adobe architecture in Santa Fe in your curated walking tours. Make these experiences more than a stroll with a few things to pin on:
· Google Maps or Apps to guide your route
· Instagram-worthy stops to share your walks with influencers!
· Favorite coffee shops for people watching and recharge between walks!
· Art & artist stories to enrich your Instagram reels!
Gear Up for the Upcoming Art Basel Show, Armory, or the Summer in Santa Fe:
For solo travelers, couples exploring new places, or small groups looking for some local art-breaks, these city walks can recharge mind & soul during major art events like Art Basel Miami, the Armory Show in NYC, or summer art markets in Santa Fe.
Come on, lace up your boots to meet Art in Every Corner in the major American fair weeks!
