Miami Design Preservation League

Miami Design Preservation League Preserving, promoting, and protecting the Miami Beach Art Deco Historic District since 1976.
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06/04/2026

MDPL Executive Director Meg Lousteau has been working closely with acclaimed artist Noel Suarez for months on our new five-part public exhibition series, “Noel Suarez: Artist-in-Residence.”

The exhibition officially opens on Thursday, June 4, and the public can walk in anytime to see it from 6–9 p.m. Can’t make the opening? The exhibition will be open daily, so make sure to come experience it.

“You can really feel that love for Art Deco in all of his works,” Meg said.

Come see that passion yourself at the Art Deco Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive, on Miami Beach.

The Miami Design Preservation League hosted a private reception ahead of the official opening of Noel Suarez: Artist-in-...
06/03/2026

The Miami Design Preservation League hosted a private reception ahead of the official opening of Noel Suarez: Artist-in-Residence, on Thursday, June 4, from 6–9 p.m.

Pictured from left to right: MDPL Executive Director Meg Lousteau, artist Noel Suarez and former Miami Beach Commissioner Michael Góngora.

Noel’s residency begins with “Not a Retrospective”, an exhibition offering a first look at works that trace his artistic evolution from 1982 to the present. Spanning Art Deco, Cubism, Modernism and Classical influences, the exhibition features pieces from Noel’s personal collection alongside works recently sourced from private collections.

We look forward to welcoming everyone tomorrow for the opening of this special five-part exhibition series. Join us from 6-9 p.m. at the Art Deco Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive on Miami Beach.

06/03/2026

Each of Noel Suarez’s paintings has a unique story behind it, including this stunning work he created in collaboration with the Gucci family.

Don’t miss the opening event celebrating the launch of a new five-part public exhibition series, “Noel Suarez: Artist-in-Residence,” at the Miami Design Preservation League.

Join us tomorrow, Thursday, June 4, from 6 to 9 p.m. at 1001 Ocean Drive!

Did you know that the first passion of Noel Suarez (photographed here with his darling Petra) was ballet? His talent for...
06/02/2026

Did you know that the first passion of Noel Suarez (photographed here with his darling Petra) was ballet? His talent for drawing, however, earned him admission to Havana’s prestigious Academia Nacional de Bellas Artes San Alejandro.

While performing as a professional ballet dancer, Noel also designed sets and costumes for the companies with which he worked, blending visual art with performance. At age 30, he retired from ballet to devote himself entirely to painting.

Deeply inspired by Tamara de Lempicka, a master of Art Deco figurative Cubism, Noel developed a distinctive artistic voice of his own. His work has been commissioned by private and corporate collectors, including Absolut Vodka and the cities of Boston, Miami and Miami Beach.

The Miami Design Preservation League is proud to present “Noel Suarez: Artist in Residence,” a five-part public exhibition series celebrating the nearly 40-year creative journey of one of Miami Beach’s pioneer artists.

The residency kicks off with an official opening on Thursday, June 4, from 6–9 p.m. at the Art Deco Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive on Miami Beach.

Join us for an evening immersed in Noel’s spectacular artwork and learn more about this one-of-a-kind residency. See you on Thursday!

06/02/2026

Today, one of Miami Beach’s pioneer artists visited the Miami Design Preservation League to work on his vision for this week’s opening of the five-part public exhibition series, “Noel Suarez: Artist-in-Residence.”

Join us this Thursday, June 4, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Art Deco Welcome Center, located at 1001 Ocean Drive on Miami Beach, for the official opening.

We can’t wait for everyone to see his extraordinary works over the course of his residency, which will include demonstrations, lectures, art classes and more!

You’re invited!Join us on Thursday, June 4, from 6–9 p.m. for the official opening of a new five-part exhibition series ...
05/31/2026

You’re invited!

Join us on Thursday, June 4, from 6–9 p.m. for the official opening of a new five-part exhibition series at the Art Deco Welcome Center — located at 1001 Ocean Drive on Miami Beach.

Celebrate the launch of “Noel Suarez: Artist-in-Residence” and meet the artist behind the work. For nearly 15 years, Noel Suarez traveled the globe as an Artist-in-Residence aboard Oceania Cruises, exhibiting internationally and drawing inspiration from cultures around the world.

Now, Noel returns home to Miami Beach, where MDPL invites the community to explore his remarkable paintings, enjoy presentations and live demonstrations, and gain a unique behind-the-scenes look at his creative process over the coming months.

This Thursday, come for the exhibition, meet fellow art lovers and gather with us as we kick off this exciting new series. We look forward to seeing you there!

05/31/2026

We have lots going on at the Art Deco Welcome Center! The Miami Design Preservation League teamed up with the South Beach Jazz Festival for a wonderful evening of free Patio Jazz featuring the G.G. Quartet at the Art Deco Welcome Center on Friday, May 29.

And mark your calendars — join us on June 4 for the official opening of our newest exhibition, “Noel Suarez: Artist-in-Residence” from 6 to 9 p.m.

Visit us daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1001 Ocean Drive. Explore Miami Beach’s architectural gems on one of our walking tours or stop by the Art Deco Gift Shop. We look forward to welcoming you!

The Miami Design Preservation League is pleased to welcome the public to the official opening of “Noel Suarez: Artist-in...
05/30/2026

The Miami Design Preservation League is pleased to welcome the public to the official opening of “Noel Suarez: Artist-in-Residence” — a five-part public exhibition series celebrating nearly 40 years of creativity from one of Miami Beach’s pioneer artists.

The exhibition opens officially on Thursday, June 4, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Art Deco Welcome Center (1001 Ocean Drive on Miami Beach).

Throughout the residency, Noel will create new works live on-site, allowing visitors to witness the evolution of his creative vision in real time. The series will also feature art classes, lectures and interactive events exploring artistic movements, technique and the enduring influence of the human form in art.

The first exhibition, "Not a Retrospective", traces Noel's artistic evolution from 1982 to the present, highlighting his passion for Art Deco, modernism, classical art and figurative work.

The Miami Design Preservation League is teaming up with the South Beach Jazz Festival for a FREE evening of Patio Jazz! ...
05/26/2026

The Miami Design Preservation League is teaming up with the South Beach Jazz Festival for a FREE evening of Patio Jazz! Please stop by the Art Deco Welcome Center (1001 Ocean Drive) this Friday, May 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. to enjoy the music, the Art Deco Gift Shop and free admission to the Art Deco Museum. Hope to see you Friday!

The Collins Park Hotel at 2000 Park Ave. was originally designed by Henry Hohauser. Can you guess the 1995 movie starrin...
05/21/2026

The Collins Park Hotel at 2000 Park Ave. was originally designed by Henry Hohauser. Can you guess the 1995 movie starring Will Smith, Martin Lawrence and Téa Leoni that filmed at this building?

Thanks to state and federal archives, the public may access photographs of historic buildings like this one within Miami Beach’s Art Deco District.

Photo credits:
• State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory (1969)
• Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division, Washington, D.C.

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