Beautiful Miami International Airport Art

Greater Miami and Miami Beach is an international hub for the art world, but the artwork is not limited to galleries and museums. The next time you’re moving through Miami International Airport (MIA), the art installations and collections may inspire you to pause, take a closer look and even snap a photo.

Permanent Installations at Miami International Airport

There’s so much exceptional art at the airport that it’s hard to narrow down the most prominent permanent installations. Even if you don’t have an airline ticket, you can spot an impressive collection of Miami art in the pre-security areas. 

Jen Stark's Meltdown | Terminal D, 3rd Level

One of the most eye-catching is Jen Stark’s Meltdown, a large-scale mural near the MIA Mover. Its bright patterns seem to drip from the ceiling, creating a hypnotic waterfall effect. 

Michele Oka Doner's A Walk on the Beach | Terminal D, 2nd Level

Locals and visitors love walking across the iconic dark terrazzo floors dotted with bronze seashells and marine life by artist, Michele Oka Doner entitled, A Walk on the Beach.

Emilio Adán Martínez's Ando Volando | Terminal D and E, 2nd Level

Look up and you’ll also spot ethereal kite- and boat-shaped installations called Ando Volando made of Australian pine and paper, which are meant to represent flight. 

R Studios' All We Need Is Love | Concourse D, 3rd Level and
Peace & Love | Concourse D, 2nd Level

One of the most photographed pieces of art by travelers can be found in the customs corridor. It is All We Need Is Love spelled out with clusters of colorful silk flowers. It’s the work of R & R Studios, and there are several other poetic sentiments sprinkled around the airport, like Peace & Love, which makes a statement by the escalators. 

Edouard Duval-Carrié's Imagined Landscapes | Concourse H, 2nd Level

Between gates H3 and H7, look for the series of artwork on aluminum called, Imagined Landscapes, by Haitian artist Edouard Duval-Carrié. It captures nightscapes and reminds us of hidden histories in both Florida and the Caribbean.

Brad Goldberg’s Coral Eden | Concourse J

Another piece of artwork that may cause you to pause is Brad Goldberg’s Coral Eden in the International Greeters Lobby. The ceiling-high, sculptural travertine walls replicate brain coral, offering a preview of Miami’s underwater fantasies. 

Christopher Janney's Harmonic Convergence | MIA Mover Entrance

For passengers on the move between the North and South Tripods of the pedestrian walkways, the multi-sensory installation Harmonic Convergence by Christopher Janney grabs attention with multi-colored glass, light and sounds – from birds to the ocean. It’s also one of the most photographed. 

See MIA’s Rotating Art

Just like an art gallery, the MIA evolves with temporary exhibits curated by MIA Galleries. Throughout the year, different works from local artists – both renowned and up and coming – rotate at 7 different galleries throughout the airport. So, whether you’re a regular traveler or a first-timer, there’s always something new at one of these galleries. 

Master of the Air, Builder of Dreams: Glenn Curtiss in South Florida | Concourse J, 4th Level

Through August 31, 2026

Check out the work of pioneering aviator and developer Glenn Curtiss, who played a major role in founding Hialeah, Opa-locka and Miami Springs. His Master of the Air, Builder of Dreams: Glenn Curtiss in South Florida exhibition at the Mezzanine Gallery in the International Arrivals area. 

Closer | Concourse D, 4th Level

Through August 31, 2026

If you happen to be between D22 and D25, you may spot Closer by Iran Issa-Khan, a Miami-based photographer who captures the beauty of nature.

Art Outdoors

Depending on whether you’re arriving or departing, art is on display outdoors at the MIA. 

Parabolic Flight by Fred Eversley | at the MIA parking entrance/exit circle

When you’re approaching the airport, it’s hard to miss the 35-foot-high stainless steel Parabolic Flight sculpture by the late Fred Eversley. It was the first big commission by Art in Public Places at the airport. 

36th Street Wall by Martha Schwartz | on NW 36th Street between 57th and 67th Avenue

On the north side of the airport, you’ll spot the 36th Street Wall by Martha Schwartz, a mile-long, textured concrete wall with dots of colored glass.

Enjoy a Self-Guided Art Tour of MIA

If you want to know more about the art, the inspiration behind it and the artists’ background, MIA offers a digital art guide. Or download the Bloomberg Connects app, a free arts and culture app available for Android users and iPhone users. The app and guide both feature current and past exhibits, as well as permanent artwork on display. You can scroll through the art from home, on your phone, or go on a self-guided art tour when you’re navigating through the airport.

A Brief History of Art at MIA

Art at MIA traces back to the 1970s through the Miami‑Dade County Art in Public Places program, which has brought hundreds of works of art to public spaces. And in 1996, the airport expanded its commitment to the arts through initiatives such as MIA Galleries, which presents rotating exhibitions and cultural programming. These initiatives have transformed the airport into an unexpected gallery, which introduces millions of passengers each year to the creative spirit of Miami and beyond.