ART AFTER DARK OSPITA LA PRESENTAZIONE PUBBLICA DI UN PROGRAMMA ARTISTICO PRESSO IL TERMINAL CROCIERE MSC MIAMI
Oltre cento funzionari eletti, leader civici, professionisti dell’arte, visionari della cultura e artisti si sono riuniti presso il più grande terminal crociere del Nord America per celebrare le 7 installazioni artistiche e gli artisti visionari che hanno ideato l’ambizioso programma artistico della Divisione Crociere del Gruppo MSC.
ART AFTER DARK HOSTS PUBLIC UNVEILING OF LANDMARK 6-ARTIST ART PROGRAM AT THE MSC MIAMI CRUISE TERMINAL
Over one hundred elected officials, civic leaders, arts professionals, cultural visionaries, and artists convened at the largest cruise terminal in North America to celebrate the 7 art installations and the visionary artists behind the MSC Group Cruise Division’s ambitious art program.
Miami — December 4, 2025 — On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, MSC Group’s Cruise Division, in collaboration with the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs’ Art in Public Places program, marked a major public art milestone with Art After Dark: Panel Discussion & Artist Reception, a celebratory evening of dialogue, art tours, and community gathering at the new MSC Miami Cruise Terminal at PortMiami.
Upon arrival at the cruise terminal, guests were ushered through a luminous breezeway into the ambient, after-hours atmosphere. Projected from the monumental monitors at the terminal entrance, a variation of Maris, Danielle Roney’s oceanic generative animation beckoned guests into the grand Lobby, where they were then greeted by Lauren Shapiro’s Collected Forms ceramic frieze that hugs the two inner berths. Guests then proceeded to the elevator vestibule, where they experienced the layered Conference of Birds series by Tamara Kostianovsky, before making their way up to the VIP Lounge. Guests admired the newly installed Melting Pot by Hugh Hayden, and the poetic quilts (Blooming Flowers 1-3 & Clear Skies 1-3) by Mark Fleuridor before being invited to find their seats for the introductory remarks from MSC Cruises’ leadership and elected officials prior to the panel.
Rubén Rodríguez, CEO of MSC Group’s North America Cruise Division, commented: “We take pride in the MSC Miami Cruise Terminal, a modern architectural gateway designed not only to transform the travel experience for guests from around the world, but also to inspire them from the moment they arrive. Through our collaboration with the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs’ Art in Public Places Program and PortMiami, we have ensured that the terminal sets new global standards in innovation while also championing creativity, environmental reflection, and meaningful cultural dialogue through public art.”
Danielle Levine Cava, Miami-Dade County Mayor, shared: “PortMiami’s growth is driven by people coming together with purpose. Real success happens when we build authentic partnerships. MSC Cruises and my administration share a deep commitment to protecting our oceans, safeguarding our planet for future generations, and elevating the cultural fabric of our community. This collaboration is a testament to the power of true partnership and exemplifies how public-private partnerships can enrich our lives through meaningful, inspiring public art.”
Hydi Webb, Director and CEO, PortMiami, also noted: “In addition to great design and sustainability, MSC Cruises’ new terminal at PortMiami gives travelers an opportunity to appreciate magnificent artwork created by six Art in Public Places artists. PortMiami is proud to showcase world-renowned artists in our cruise terminals, which have not only transformed the seaport but the cityscape.”
Through the panel discussion, artists Mark Fleuridor, Hugh Hayden, Tamara Kostianovsky, Danielle Roney, Lauren Shapiro, and Juana Valdés joined Miami-Dade County Art in Public Places Chief Patricia Romeu to explore how public art enriches civic spaces and illuminates urgent cultural, ecological, and humanitarian themes. The artists spoke to their individual practices and the ways in which their work stands in dialogue to the cosmopolitan nature of Miami as a city, and specifically of PortMiami and Biscayne Bay as a site of historical, cultural, and social exchange.
Ashlee Thomas, Interim Director, Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, said: “The work of these incredible artists transforms civic spaces into world class iconic cultural landmarks. Integrating art into public spaces is redefining how we engage our built environment. It is especially meaningful to celebrate the magnificent series of public artworks at MSC Cruises during Miami Art Week. This further cements Miami-Dade County as a global epicenter for arts, culture, and innovation.”
Following the panel discussion, the Art in Public Places team, invited guests to join their team on intimate tours of the art program, inviting the artists themselves to share highlights and showcase the intricacies of their contributions to the program.
As the conclusion drew near, guests shared a sense of awe and intrigue as they promenaded across Juana Valdés’ monumental terrazzo, As Above, So Below: Wayfinding & Wandering. This proved a poetic conclusion for the evening, as guests were ushered out into the Miami evening with an invitation to reconsider the art embedded into everyday life in this vibrant metropolis. In departing the terminal, guests were able to view Danielle Roney’s Maris, a monumental generative art animation on the facade of the cruise terminal, visible from the General Douglas MacArthur Causeway and Biscayne Bay from 11PM to 3AM daily.
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About Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs Art in Public Places
Managed by the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Miami-Dade County Art in Public Places program is one of the first public art initiatives in the United States. Established in 1973, the award-winning program commissions artists for installations that enrich the experience of public environments and enhance the artistic and civic pride of Miami-Dade County. With the support of the Miami-Dade County Mayor and the Board of County Commissioners, the Department of Cultural Affairs directs the program and serves the Art in Public Places Trust by commissioning, curating, maintaining and promoting the County’s public art collection featuring more than 1,000 works. For more information visit www.miamidadepublicart.org
About MSC Cruises
Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the privately-owned MSC Cruises is the world’s third largest cruise line and the market leader in Europe with a strong and growing presence in North America.
A global cruise brand with 23 modern ships offering cruises across five continents, guests can visit more than 100 countries worldwide with more than 300 destinations, making unforgettable memories and enjoying the finest hospitality.