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All presentations are listed in the order in which they opened. Unless otherwise noted, events are free to attend and open to the public.
Love is in the air this February, but more importantly, so is art. Must-see exhibits this month at Miami art museums and galleries include a huge fashion retrospective in the Design District, a tribute to two legendary Cuban artists in downtown Miami, a prominent local artist’s largest presentation yet, and more.
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Belkis Ayon & Carlos Alfonzo at MOAD@MDC
Following up on its grand reopening show from last year, the Museum of Art and Design at Miami Dade College is giving a duo show to two giants of Cuban art, both of whom died young. “Odyssey” pairs work from Carlos Alfonzo, the Cuban-American abstract painter who died in Miami in 1991, and Belkis Ayón, the largely unknown printmaker whose work chronicled the mythology of the Afro-Cuban Abakuá secret society, who died in Havana in 1999. The show opened on Saturday, January 24, and runs through Sunday, May 10. Museum of Art and Design at MDC, 600 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-237-7700; moadmdc.org. Tickets cost $18, with discounts for seniors and military members, Miami Dade College students, faculty, and staff. Admission is free for children under age 5.
Kate Bickmore at Andrew Reed
Maine-based painter Kate Bickmore is staging the first of a two-part solo exhibition, titled “Holding Time,” at Andrew Reed Gallery in Allapattah. Specializing in floral scenes, the artist has created photorealistic depictions of plants inspired by both the local plant life found in her hometown of Rockland, Maine, as well as more exotic species found on the Yemeni island of Socotra. The show opened on Saturday, January 31, and runs through Saturday, February 28. Andrew Reed Gallery, 800 NW 22nd St., Miami; andrewreedgallery.com.
Ema Ri at Locust Projects
Locust Projects is putting on the largest show yet for Miami-based artist and ex-Oolite Arts resident Ema Ri. Exploring the unseen connections between nature and the human body and spirit, “This Too Shall Pass” incorporates video, sound, and wall drawings to create an immersive work inspired by our connection to the natural world. The show opened on Saturday, January 31, and runs through Saturday, April 4. Locust Projects, 297 NE 67 St., Miami; 305-576-8570; locustprojects.org.
“F*ck Art” at the Museum of Sex
Part of a recurring exhibition series at the Museum of Sex’s original New York location, “F*ck Art” invites contemporary local artists to show work exploring sex and sexuality in the context of the present. The 2026 edition marks the platform’s first time in Miami and features work from Karli Evans, Philip Lique, Sarah Ferrer, Camilo Rojas, We Are Nice’n Easy, and others. The show opened on January 31 and currently has no closing date listed. Museum of Sex, 2200 NW 24th Ave., Miami; 786-206-9210; museumofsex.com. Tickets cost $24 to $30.
Ruben Robierb at VISU Contemporary
Following its recent David LaChappelle exhibition, VISU Contemporary in Miami Beach will stage a show for Miami-based Brazilian artist Ruben Robierb, designer of Miami’s official host city poster for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Incorporating fantasy elements, “Roots to Fly” centers on a version of the artist’s piece The Winged Canoe, a sculpture featuring a boy traveling in surreal circumstances. The show opened on February 3 and runs through Sunday, March 15. VISU Contemporary Gallery, 2160 Park Ave., Miami Beach, 305-496-5180; visugallery.com.
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Dolce & Gabbana at ICA Miami
The Institute of Contemporary Art Miami will host a blockbuster retrospective on Italian luxury fashion designers Dolce & Gabbana starting this month. Featuring more than 300 objects from new and archival collections, “From the Heart to the Hands” chronicles the design duo’s playfully extravagant approach to haute couture. Making its North American debut in Miami after successful runs in Milan, Paris, and Rome, the show opened on February 6 and will remain on view through Sunday, June 14. The exhibition is ticketed and requires online reservations, unlike the ICA’s regular free programming. Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami, 61 NE 41st St., Miami; 305-901-5272; icamiami.org. Tickets cost $26 on weekdays and $27.70 Friday through Sunday at miami.dolcegabbanaexhibition.com.
Karen Rifas at LnS Gallery
Coconut Grove-based LnS Gallery will show works on paper from veteran Miami artist Karen Rifas. Known for boldly-colored geometric abstractions, the new show “paper. color. lines” continues the artist’s longtime explorations of color, featuring more than a decade’s worth of paintings on paper. The show opened on February 6 and runs through Saturday, March 21. LnS Gallery, 2610 SW 28th Ln., Miami; 305-781-6164; lnsgallery.com.
Winter Shows at Nina Johnson
Nina Johnson’s winter 2026 exhibitions include a group show and solo presentations from female artists. “Dripped” features work from the collective Made By Astronauts, as well as soloists Oh de Laval and Hilliary Gabryel, centered around themes of water and Greek mythology. Elsewhere, Megumi Shauna Arai will debut in Miami with a show of silk works centered around qigong and traditional Chinese medicine, while Constanza Alarcón Tennen has created an interactive stoneware sculpture informed by pre-Columbian ceramics and sound artifacts. All three shows opened on February 12 and run through Saturday, April 18. Nina Johnson, 6315 NW Second Ave., Miami; 305-571-2288; ninajohnson.com.
Tess Dumon at Opa Projects
Video games are the central theme of French-born artist Tess Dumon’s solo show at Opa Projects in Little River. “Open World, No Save Point” features paintings that explore the language and imagery of interactive media to create immersive, dreamlike landscapes. The show debuts on Thursday, February 19, and runs through Monday, March 23. Opa Projects, 7622 NE Fourth Ct., Miami; 516-807-5419; opaprojects.com.
“David C. Driskell & Friends” at Frost Art Museum
Appropriately for Black History Month, the Frost Art Museum is staging an exhibition centered on David C. Driskell, a deeply influential curator and scholar who pioneered the academic field of African American art history. “David C. Drickell & Friends: Creativity, Collaboration, and Friendship” features an unexpectedly impressive crop of artists, including Alma Thomas, Romare Bearden, Betye Saar, Kara Walker, and Driskell himself. The show opens on Saturday, February 21, and runs through Sunday, July 19. Frost Art Museum, 10975 SW 17th St., Miami; 305-348-2890; frost.fiu.edu.
