“The New Current” by Loris Cecchini | Lobby Installation
Opening to the public on Tuesday, December 2, The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach’s lobby will debut with an invite-only signature unveiling, transformed by Italian contemporary artist Loris Cecchini’s sculptural exhibition featuring his “Waterbones” series. This suspended installation creates a living dialogue between structure and flow, with modular steel forms that paradoxically merge solidity and fluidity. Curated by Miami arts veteran Diana Lowenstein and her granddaughter Ilana Ohana, the installation also carries a familial connection, adding a personal dimension to the artistic experience. The presentation is supported by Diana Lowenstein Fine Arts Gallery and Galería Continua, both recognized for championing contemporary artists who redefine the boundaries of form and space.
“The title poetically merges contrasting ideas – solidity (‘bones’) and fluidity (‘water’) – reflecting the sculpture’s paradoxical nature,” explains Loris Cecchini, contemporary artist for this year’s Art Basel installation at the hotel. “Just as bones provide structure to a body yet are submerged in the fluidity of life, the artwork’s rigid modules coalesce into something flowing and adaptable.”
Based in Milan, Cecchini is one of Italy’s leading contemporary artists, known for blurring boundaries between nature, architecture, and technology. His work has been featured in solo exhibitions at prestigious institutions including Palais de Tokyo (Paris), MoMA PS1 (New York), and Fondazione Arnaldo Pomodoro (Milan).
The installation invites guests to engage from multiple vantage points, creating an immersive, ever-shifting experience that echoes the hotel’s ongoing transformation and Miami Beach’s resilient future. Guests can savor the artistry while enjoying curated cocktails at Lapidus Bar.
The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach is located at 1 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139. For reservations or more information, please call 800-241-3333 or visit ritzcarlton.com/miasb.
The Ritz-Carlton, Bal Harbour, Miami is located at 10295 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour, FL 33154. For reservations or more information, please call 800-241-3333 or visit ritzcarlton.com/