Ocean Drive To Marine Drive: Mapping a Century of Deco | Miami Beach-Mumbai (1925-2025) – celebrates Miami and Mumbai’s unique cultural and visual kindredness in the year that marks a century of The Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes; the 1925 Paris design show that gave the movement its name and identity. Relying on a rich mix of academic research, multimedia, archival photographs, oral history narratives, and an exclusive display of rare Deco artefacts and furniture handpicked from private collections, Ocean Drive to Marine Drive hopes to make connections between material objects, spaces, urban heritage and social history by spotlighting the pioneering Deco practices across the ‘City of Dreams’ and the ‘Billion-Dollar Sandbar’.

Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum & Art Deco Alive! present a day of ideas exchange, inspiring debate and driving conversations around heritage advocacy and preservation in a new developing India by bringing together leading voices in architecture, design, policy making, academia, and the arts. Through a series of illustrated presentations and discussions, we hope to acknowledge the lasting inuence of the timeless Art Deco movement on our urbanscape and modern living.

The exhibition celebrates the centennial of the Art Deco era, marking 100 years of design and architecture that began in Paris and spread worldwide. It highlights the parallels between Miami Beach and Mumbai, two nautical cities where Art Deco left a profound imprint, from defining their skylines to shaping their culture and style. From Ocean Drive to Marine Drive, this exhibition goes beyond architecture to reveal Art Deco’s influence across creative disciplines. Drawings, memorabilia, furniture, typography, and everyday objects highlight how Art Deco shaped modern design, graphic arts, and cultural life. This cross-disciplinary exhibition reflects the total design philosophy that defined the Art Deco movement.

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.