This fall, Miami’s art calendar reaches its peak as the city builds momentum toward Art Basel Miami Beach 2025. From groundbreaking public installations to exhibitions featuring modern masters, Miami offers a vibrant mix of cultural experiences. Yet the season’s excitement extends far beyond South Florida. Around the world, museums and galleries are unveiling shows that connect history, design, and contemporary vision. Here is a curated selection of fall 2025 art exhibitions to inspire travel and cultural exploration — ending with the Miami highlights you won’t want to miss.
Van Gogh Museum — Captivated by Vincent (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
From September 12, 2025, the Van Gogh Museum presents Captivated by Vincent – The Intimate Friendship of Jo van Gogh-Bonger and Isaac Israëls. This small-scale yet significant exhibition marks the centenary of Jo van Gogh-Bonger’s death. Featuring portraits by Israëls with Van Gogh masterpieces in the background, the show reveals how the artist coined the verb “to Vincent” to describe working with these paintings. Restored works, personal letters, and diary entries illuminate their enduring friendship. vangoghmuseum.nl
The Glucksman — RINN/輪: An Ireland and Japan Dialogue on Making (Cork, Ireland)
Running through November 2, 2025, RINN/輪 celebrates the shared traditions and evolving innovations of Irish and Japanese makers. Curated by Joseph Walsh and Wahei Aoyama, the exhibition explores the culture of making and its ties to place and time. From craft heritage to experimental design, each work reflects a deep connection to materials. glucksman.org
Louvre Abu Dhabi — New Masterpieces on Display (Abu Dhabi, UAE)
Louvre Abu Dhabi’s evolving galleries welcome acquisitions and prestigious loans that span centuries and cultures. Highlights include a Moon Jar from Korea’s Joseon dynasty, Wassily Kandinsky’s White Oval (1921), and Alberto Giacometti’s Femme de Venise V. Together, they invite dialogue between civilizations through art. louvreabudhabi.ae
Design Miami.In Situ — Illuminated: A Spotlight on Korean Design (Seoul, South Korea)
From September 1–14, 2025, Design Miami launches its first Seoul event at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza. Curated by Hyeyoung Cho, the exhibition showcases over 170 works that blend traditional Korean craft with contemporary innovation. The program coincides with Frieze Seoul and Kiaf, expanding the global design conversation. designmiami.com
Frieze Masters — Dr. Jörn Günther Rare Books (London, UK)
At Frieze Masters London (October 15–19, 2025), Dr. Jörn Günther Rare Books presents manuscripts of exceptional rarity and provenance. Highlights include the Hours of Catherine of Aragon, the St Benet Holme Apocalypse, and a Medici library volume of Antiquitates Iudaicae by Flavius Josephus. frieze.com
Oyoram — TimePiece (Des Moines, USA)
In downtown Des Moines, artist Oyoram’s TimePiece transforms the façade of The Fitch Building into a kinetic 3D LED artwork. At the top of each hour, a digital mechanical arm changes the clock face in a mesmerizing display. operationdowntown.com
Gary Nader Art Centre — From Picasso to Botero (Miami, USA)
Opening December 5, 2025, From Picasso to Botero explores the instinct to disobey shared by both masters. Iconic works and rarely seen series trace how each artist reimagined classical genres. A never-before-seen Picasso will debut during the show. garynader.com
The Wolfsonian–FIU — World’s Fairs: Visions of Tomorrow (Miami Beach, USA)
Through February 22, 2026, The Wolfsonian–FIU examines the utopian visions of eight major world’s fairs. Nearly 80 works from its collection are joined by a new Marco Brambilla video installation debuting during Miami Art Week. wolfsonian.org
Pérez Art Museum Miami — Caribbean Cultural Institute Fellowships (Miami, USA)
PAMM’s sixth CCI Fellowship cycle supports three artists and scholars from the Caribbean and its diasporas. Projects range from ancestral memory to under-recognized artistic legacies, expanding Miami’s role as a cultural bridge. pamm.org
A Season That Builds to Miami’s Grand Finale
From global stages to Miami’s waterfront, fall 2025 offers a season of bold ideas and visionary works. Whether exploring design innovation in Seoul or witnessing a historic Picasso in Wynwood, these exhibitions lead into the crescendo of Art Basel Miami Beach — when the art world converges in South Florida for one unforgettable week.
