Faena Art to Install Mirrored Sculpture on Miami Beach
A Lore Supreme will debut on the sand behind the Faena Hotel this December.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Fine Art
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Beginning December 1, 2026, Faena Art will host the debut of A Lore Supreme, a large-scale mirrored sculpture, on the sands of Miami Beach. This public installation will remain open to visitors until December 6, 2026.
Why it matters
The installation serves as a tribute to the diverse cultural influences that have shaped the development of Miami. It aims to function as a communal space for residents and visitors to engage with art and sound in an outdoor environment.
The sculpture A Lore Supreme spans 44ft in width and stands 28ft tall, constructed with 7,000 individual mirrored facets. This project is part of a commission series by Faena Art, which has been operating since 2011.
The players
Christopher Joshua Benton
He is the artist commissioned to create the A Lore Supreme sculpture and is based primarily in Abu Dhabi.
Faena Art
Established in 2011, this organization commissions and presents large-scale public art projects.
Major Lazer
This musical group is scheduled to headline a concert performance at the installation site.
Marinella Senatore
She is an artist commissioned to create a light installation for the event.
The details
Artist Christopher Joshua Benton created the sculpture, which features embedded speakers playing music and conversation fragments, to anchor the Island Funk House public programming. The beachfront site will also host a light installation by artist Marinella Senatore and a concert performance by the group Major Lazer.
Timeline
The installation lands on Miami Beach in December 2026.
The sculpture will be open to the public from December 1 to December 6, 2026.
Cardmembers have access to a dinner and afterparty on December 2, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
This project continues the trend of major cultural institutions transforming Miami beaches into high-traffic outdoor galleries during the winter season. It aligns with the annual Art Basel Miami Beach schedule, leveraging the event's global reach to maximize public exposure for large-scale commissions.
The public can visit the sculpture for free during its six-day run on the sand behind the Faena Hotel. Additionally, select cardmembers will have exclusive access to a dinner and afterparty event occurring on December 2, 2026.
The takeaway
Visitors planning to see the sculpture should note that it will only be available on the beach for a limited six-day window. Those interested in wellness activities should look for the Island Funk House programming occurring at the site during the installation.
Further reading
Discover more public installations and cultural events in the Miami Beach Fine Art section.
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