Miami – SYMPOSIUM
SYMPOSIUM
The Art Deco Alive! Symposium, hosted in collaboration with The Wolfsonian-FIU, brings together leading voices in architecture, design, and real estate for a dynamic exploration of Miami Beach’s iconic Art Deco legacy alongside Mumbai’s vibrant Deco heritage. Featuring expert panels led by experienced moderators, the symposium delves into the cultural significance, global influence, and future of Art Deco in both cities and beyond.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11TH
10:30 AM – 6 PM | THE WOLFSONIAN-FIU
THE PROGRAM INCLUDES THREE ENGAGING PANELS:
10:30am: Check-in starts
11am – 12pm
TALK 1:
Details of Art Deco in both Miami and Mumbai, exploring the distinctive design elements and aesthetics that define the style with Rahul Mehrotra & Navin Ramani.
Moderator: George Neary
Break for lunch and private tour with Silvia Barisione, Chief Curator, The Wolfsonian
1pm – 2pm
TALK 2:
Preservation becomes Power (1990s)
The art deco revival of the 1990s wasn’t just aesthetic grit, it all became the fuel for Miami’s creative economy with Craig Robins.
Moderator: Jane Wooldridge
Break for Chai and Cafecitos
2:30 – 3:30pm
TALK 3:
From its Art Deco heritage to its place on today’s global stage, Miami’s cultural identity has been shaped by visionary collectors, developers, and civic leaders.
Join Ella Fontanals-Cisneros, Allan Shulman & Commissioner Bhatt to explore how art, architecture, and civic vision continue to define the city’s character and future.
Moderator: Andrés Viglucci
Art Deco is a living legacy –
A century later. It’s still shaping the way we see. Design. And dream. It is art deco alive!