Opening Reception: Nicole Moyo's Love Letter to Ndebele Women
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Join the Miami Design District for an activation that blends art with a message about heritage and women's empowerment. The Opening Reception for Nicole Moyo's Love Letter to Ndebele Women takes place on Saturday, March 8 at Palm Court Plaza, presented in celebration of International Women's Day.
The event begins with a design commission walkthrough led by Nicole Moyo herself at 4 p.m., meeting at Palm Court. Later, from 6 to 8 p.m., attendees can join the opening reception for Love Letter to Ndebele Women at 70 NE 40 St.
This showcase honors the collective of more than 100 Ndebele women artisans who contributed their craftsmanship, cultural wisdom and artistic legacy to Pearl Jam, Nicole Moyo's 2025 Design Commission.. Through intricate beadwork, these artists from the Ndebele tribe in southern Africa have woven stories of identity and belonging, continuing a legacy passed down through generations. This special exhibit will be on display for a limited time, running only from Saturday, March 8 through Sunday, March 9, 2025.
The larger Pearl Jam installation, created as part of the Miami Design District's Annual Design Commission in collaboration with Design Miami Curatorial Lab, features jewelry-themed sculptures including oversized pearls, a deconstructable necklace, a sprawling bracelet and radiant earrings—all inspired by the intricate patterns and bold colors of Ndebele culture.
Moyo, who was born in Zimbabwe, raised in South Africa, and is now based in Toronto, brings a rich cultural perspective to her work. For this commission, she collaborated with indigenous Ndebele women to handcraft over 1,000 earrings using locally sourced materials, creating pieces that serve as symbols of empowerment and illustrate the connections between diverse cultures.