Miami's Lincoln Road Turns Into a Free Open-Air Sculpture Garden for Miami Art Week 2025

A promenade becomes a playground

Where else could you stumble upon a 20-foot bubblegum-pink inflatable man, a bronze couch stuffed with endangered animals, and a fragmented mirrored face reflecting your own? Only on Lincoln Road during Miami Art Week 2025.

The iconic Miami Beach promenade, already a magnet for art lovers year-round, is stepping up its game with 14 large-scale works by international heavyweights and local talent. Think of it as a free sculpture park that asks for nothing but your attention—and maybe a little curiosity.

The rise of Mr. Pink

Leading the charge is French artist Philippe Katerine and his towering installation Mr. Pink Takes Flight. Perched on rooftops and sidewalks, the inflatable figures (some stretching 20 feet high) are more than oversized balloons—they embody Katerine’s quirky philosophy of Mignonisme, or “Cuteism.” Picture it: a philosophy where whimsy is power, tenderness is rebellion, and rooftops are fair game for poetry.

“Mr. Pink was born to surprise and delight,” Katerine has said. And on Lincoln Road, he does just that—turning a stroll into an encounter with humor, color, and imagination.

Reflections in the crowd

Adding a touch of introspection is Miami-based Colombian artist Oscar Esteban Martinez, winner of Lincoln Road’s inaugural Call to Artists. His work La Herencia Viva (The Living Heritage) is a mirrored, puzzle-like human face, inviting passersby to literally see themselves within it. The sculpture tackles questions of belonging and identity—a fitting conversation in a city built on cultural crossroads.

Sculptures of resilience and dreams

Meanwhile, Brazilian-born artist Rubem Robierb brings two of his signature interactive works: Dream Machine and Empower Flower. The first spreads its wings like an invitation to dream big; the second channels the White Lotus as a symbol of rebirth and feminine strength. Together, they create spaces not just for looking, but for pausing, reflecting, and even imagining a better version of tomorrow.

Wildlife takes a seat at the table

And then there’s Gillie and Marc, the prolific duo whose large-scale bronze works have become global fixtures. Their latest, The Wild Couch Party, features twelve endangered animals lounging on a massive 40-foot couch alongside their famous characters Dogman and Rabbitwoman. It’s playful, yes, but it’s also a reminder: conservation is everyone’s business. Nearby, their paparazzi-inspired sculptures add a cheeky layer of humor to the mix.

More than a week, more than a destination

Lincoln Road’s role as a cultural hub doesn’t stop when Art Week packs up. With nine boutique galleries, monthly art walks, and neighbors like the New World Symphony and the Colony Theatre, the promenade has become a year-round gathering ground where Miami’s artistic pulse beats strongest.

Why you should go

Because it’s free. Because it’s playful. Because in a week crammed with exclusive VIP rooms and ticketed fairs, Lincoln Road offers open-air access to world-class public art installations. It’s the rare Miami Art Week experience where everyone—from seasoned collectors to stroller-pushing families—gets a front-row seat.

So, next time you find yourself on Lincoln Road, look up. That pink figure waving from the roof? He’s there to remind you that art, at its best, belongs to everyone.