Global contemporary art community shined at SCOPE Art Show 2024

January 2, 2025

SCOPE took place Dec. 3-8 this year. Image courtesy of SCOPE Art Show

SCOPE Art Show wrapped up its 23^rd edition in Miami Beach, Florida, last month to much acclaim.

The premier showcase and incubator for contemporary art, SCOPE’s bespoke activation on the sands of the beach focused on the theme of interdependence this year, celebrating the collaborative and connected nature of art and creativity.

“Over the past 24 years, SCOPE Art Show has consistently showcased the best in emerging contemporary art and artists on the cutting edge of their craft,” said Alexis Hubshman, founder of SCOPE.

“This year, SCOPE presented our community with bold and exciting perspectives that underscored our interconnected art ecosystem, reflecting a core idea of SCOPE – that we are better together. SCOPE not only significantly elevated its art, but also maintained its heart.”

Yinka Ilori MBE's “Lift Me Higher With Joy” (2024) was an interactive display for attendees. Image courtesy of SCOPE Art Show

On display

Participating galleries reported impressive sales and institutional acquisitions during this year’s show, from Dec. 3-8 during Miami Art Week.

A total of 97 exhibitors from 20 countries participated in the show – with 42 galleries there for the first time and some at their first art show ever.

"Artyli Gallery has made an impactful entrance at its first international show at the prestigious SCOPE Art Show in Miami,” said Karen Cullinan of the Johannesburg-based gallery. “Representing South Africa on the global stage, the gallery has been warmly received by both art enthusiasts and collectors alike."

In addition to the gallery presentations, a wide variety of other interactive work and programming filled the SCOPE space, including a light-and-sound sculpture by Australian artist Lua Brice at the show’s entrance, a monumental 26-foot painting by South African artist Dr. Esther Mahlangu, and a carnival experience created by American artist Hebru Brantley.

Six prestigious prizes were also given out during the show.

Jahlil Nzinga's “Watch the lights go out” (2023) won the prize to become part of the Pérez Art Museum Miami's permanent collection. Image courtesy of SCOPE Art Show

“Watch the lights go out” (2023) by Jahlil Nzinga, shown by California gallery Good Mother, was selected by the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) for the 2024 SCOPE Acquisition Prize for PAMM, and will become part of its permanent collection. The White Walls x CoinDesk prize fostered another museum acquisition for the Toledo Museum of Art: a commissioned work by Ejiro Fenegal from Houston-based Mitochondria Gallery.

Several of the other prizes aim to support artists in their practice. BEE GATS received the first-ever Founders Prize, which includes ongoing mentorship from Mr. Hubshman. The SCOPE Art Show x The Current: Baha Mar Art Prize & Residency went to Justin Dingwall, who will complete a residency at Baha Mar in Nassau, Bahamas. And the STRAAT Museum in Amsterdam awarded a scholarship to Floor Milou Smit, giving him the opportunity to participate in SCOPE Walls.

A SCOPE-appointed jury also awarded prizes for the best U.S.-based and international booth presentations to Visionary Projects in New York and The Chemistry Gallery in Prague, respectively.

“The outstanding community response and strong sales throughout the week reflect the success of our elevated and highly selective curatorial approach this year,” said Hayley River Smith, director of SCOPE.

“The exceptional works from our exhibitors represent the next wave of exploration in contemporary art from a truly global perspective, which was echoed in programs and activations on site throughout the week,” she said. “We look forward to continuing to evolve the dynamic curatorial and collaborative approach to the show next year.”

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