Miami International Airport (MIA) has leveled up the way art enthusiasts can indulge in its MIA Galleries. Announced during Miami Art Week, a new digital guide on Bloomberg Connects, the arts and culture app by Bloomberg Philanthropies, now brings the extensive art collection right to users' fingertips. On-site or otherwise, the Miami-Dade County Mayor, Daniella Levine Cava, hailed this innovation, saying, "The rich and diverse tapestry of Miami-Dade County’s arts community can be experienced through exhibitions and installations throughout the MIA terminal, and now—thanks to the MIA Galleries’ new digital guide—our visitors can dive deeper into that experience anywhere they go." This statement, provided by the official Miami-Dade press release, emphasizes the guide's role in giving travelers a world-class experience.
The guide isn't just a static map; it features interactive photo, audio, and video content. It's replete with updates on current exhibitions, upcoming artist demonstrations, performances, and a look back at past exhibitions. In a move to make art more accessible, it also boasts best-in-class options like screen reader support and multilingual support via Google Translate. A traveler eager to start their Miami Art Week could potentially begin their journey by experiencing the cultural wealth at the airport itself, according to the Miami-Dade County press release.
Established in 1996, MIA Galleries is curated by the Miami-Dade Aviation Department's Fine Arts and Cultural Affairs Division. It's an initiative that reflects the local atmosphere—its culture, its diversity, its art, and its spirit. The galleries have a mission to spice up the travel environment, showcasing the unique vibe of South Florida. Daniella Levine Cava highlighted during Miami Art Week that the program is focused on modernizing MIA and providing passengers with an elevated, world-class experience from the start of their journey.
Bloomberg Connects lets users take virtual tours of cultural institutions worldwide. Part of Bloomberg Philanthropies’ push for digital innovation in the arts, the platform now includes an exclusive look at the MIA Galleries. The app is available on Google Play and the App Store.
