Michelangelo: Art and Legacy Debuts in Miami Beach with a Monumental Opening Night

Caroline Dalal

Miami Beach marked a major cultural milestone with the U.S. debut of Michelangelo: Art and Legacy, a dynamic new exhibition showcasing full-scale, interactive reproductions of the artist’s most iconic works, including The David and The Sistine Chapel.

Michelangelo’s David Towers With Majesty in a Full Scale Reproduction Bathed in Blue Light | Photo Credit: World Red Eye

The evening commenced with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting led by Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner, alongside Commissioner Alex Fernandez, Commissioner Laura Dominguez, GMCVB President and CEO David Whitaker, and curators Josephine Bodogh and Johanna Guttmann of Premier Exhibitions Group, LLC.

GMCVB President and CEO David Whitaker, Commissioner Laura Dominguez, Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner, Commissioner Alex Fernandez, and Curators of the Exhibition Johanna Guttmann and Josephine Bodogh of Premier Exhibitions Group, LLC | Photo Credit: World Red Eye

Distinguished guests such as Representative Fabián Basabe, Miami Beach Chamber President Brittnie Bassant, Commissioner Joe Magazine, and artist Anthony James joined the celebration, lending their support to this landmark artistic moment.

Representative Fabian Basabe & Nick D’Annunzio | Photo Credit: World Red Eye

Held at 1212 Lincoln Road, the private opening transformed the exhibition space into a confluence of history and hospitality, where the grandeur of Renaissance art met Miami’s contemporary cultural scene.

Statue Display With Painted Vineyard Backdrop | Photo Credit: World Red Eye

Attendees experienced Michelangelo’s masterpieces in an immersive format designed to transport visitors beyond traditional museum viewing, allowing for a more intimate encounter with the scale, detail, and emotion behind each work.

Visitors View Illuminated Details of The Last Judgment and Michelangelo’s Sketches | Photo Credit: World Red Eye

A curated selection of premium refreshments elevated the evening’s ambiance, with signature offerings from Helix7 Vodka, Askur Gin, Icelandic Glacial, Don Londres, and Magic 13 setting the tone for a refined reception.

Close Up of Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam Reproduction | Photo Credit: World Red Eye

The exhibition’s thoughtful design bridges past and present, inviting guests to explore Michelangelo’s influence not just as a master of form and technique, but as a lasting symbol of artistic legacy.

Contemporary Interpretations of David in a Pop Culture Display | Photo Credit: World Red Eye

Now open to the public, Michelangelo: Art and Legacy offers Miami residents and visitors a rare opportunity to engage with one of art history’s most enduring figures — through a lens that feels as timeless as the work itself.

Michelangelo Studio Diorama With Life Size Sculpting Scene | Photo Credit: World Red Eye