“When the Earth Breathes” by Marcel van Luit | Salon III (Mezzanine)
This December, The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach will unveil “When the Earth Breathes,” an immersive digital art installation by internationally acclaimed Dutch artist Marcel van Luit. Presented during Miami Art Week 2025, this unique exhibition transforms the hotel’s iconic ballroom into a living ecosystem of light, movement, and sound inviting guests to experience the harmony between nature and human connection.
Known for his dreamlike visual worlds that blend realism and imagination, Marcel van Luit creates a poetic dialogue between technology and emotion. In When the Earth Breathes, he takes this vision further by merging interactive digital art with organic elements. As visitors move through the installation, the artwork responds in real time: flowers bloom, colors shift and life unfolds.
“This is more than installation. It is a moment of calm and reflection,” explains Marcel van Luit, whose work has been collected by global icons from Drake and Post Malone to Paris Hilton. “My art seeks to deepen our connection to nature and imagination in a world moving too fast. It’s a sanctuary where guests can pause, breathe, and be transported.”
Van Luit’s practice has been showcased at Art Basel Miami, Art Basel Hong Kong, and in exhibitions across Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America. The exhibition embodies a universal message of renewal and balance, reminding us that even in a digital world, nature remains the ultimate source of inspiration and peace.
“When the Earth Breathes” will be open daily throughout Art Basel, December 2–7, offering a serene, transformative experience for guests and visitors of The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach. This exhibition marks the first collaboration between Marcel van Luit and The Ritz-Carlton, celebrating creativity, innovation, and the power of art to move the human spirit.
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/