The first edition of Alcova Miami

In just a few days, the doors of Alcova Miami will open to reveal Alcova’s much-anticipated first overseas edition, which will run from 5th to 10th December, after the many successful milanese editions throughout the years. The exhibition will unfold in the unique spaces of the Selina Gold Dust Motel, one of the most iconic motels of the Biscayne Boulevard/MiMo district. Alcova Miami 2023 will present a lineup featuring projects that bring together institutions, established and emerging brands, a diverse array of design studios, and a cross-section of emerging talents. The exhibition promises to delve into various facets of contemporary design practice, from pioneering research on innovative and sustainable materials to the immersive worlds of contemporary craft and sensory design.

Miami, with its rich cultural tapestry and architectural heritage, provides the perfect canvas for this new chapter in Alcova's narrative. It embodies the commitment to challenge conventional boundaries in design practice and foster a global dialogue on the future of design. The exhibition will be enriched by a series of Poolside Design Chats to hear some of the most inspiring and innovative minds of the design world talk about what’s next, and by night, by the Alcova Club Nights (In Space). For 4 nights only, Alcova Nights in Space pushes sonic boundaries to bring the unexpected. Curated by the team from Daniel Perlin (dj n-ron hubbard, ex-Domus Mixtapes) and Decades in Space, each night features live performances from bleeding edge artists, designers and DJs, pushing the parameters of planetary design.


Selina Gold Dust Motel – Photo by Lorenzo Capelli, DSL Studio

Full program:

DECEMBER 5, FROM 5 TO 6 PM
Design Collecting for the 21st Century 
Lorenza Baroncelli (MAXXI) and Joseph Grima (Space Caviar) with Elena Petaloti (Objects of Common Interest), Kostas Lambridis, Stefano Fusani

DECEMBER 6, FROM 4 TO 5 PM
Material Futures
Ben Dreith (Dezeen) with Bonnie Hvillum (Natural Material Studio), Odin Visser, Charles Gateau (LoopLoop), Vlasta Kubušová (crafting plastics! studio)

DECEMBER 7, FROM 4 TO 5 PM
The New Domestic Landscape
Sofia Pia Belenky (Space Caviar) with Clara Scheewrs (Alcova Project Space), Felix Burrichter (Pin-Up Home), Francesco Zorzi (NM3), Steph Gallia (UMA), Valentina Ciuffi (Alcova, Studio Vedèt)

DECEMBER 7, FROM 5 TO 6 PM
Design Without Depletion
Sofia Pia Belenky (Space Caviar) with Dominique Petit-Frère (Limbo Accra), Joseph Zeal Henry, Nifemi Marcus Bello (nmbello Studio), Yussef Agbo-Ola (Olaniyi Studio)

DECEMBER 8, FROM 5 TO 6 PM
New Expressions in Craftsmanship
Sofia Pia Belenky (Space Caviar) with Lukas Wegwerth, Maria Castillo, Santiago Braby Brown (Forma Rosa Studio - UNCHARTED), Michaele Simmering (Kalon Studios), Sam Klemick (Studio Sam Klemick - UNCHARTED), Umberto Bellardi Ricci (UBR Studio)


Selina Gold Dust Motel – Photo by Lorenzo Capelli, DSL Studio

ALCOVA CLUB NIGHTS, 10 PM – 2 AM
DECEMBER 4
Brian Degraw (gang gang dance) - NYC
dj n-ron hubbard (make good / domus mixtapes) - LA
+ special guest live set

DECEMBER 5
Stranger cat (Cat Martino / live set) - Miami
Brian Degraw (gang gang dance) - NYC
+special guests

DECEMBER 6
Rory Seydel (Noni Wo / live) + special guests - Montreal
+ guest dj sets

DECEMBER 7
Kamran V (Dublab / CyKik / live) - LA
Merlin (live) - NYC
+ guest dj sets