Looking ahead to Art Week this winter, a handful of cartoon-like pink figures are taking over Lincoln Road as part of the promenade’s ongoing efforts to bring public art to its spaces.
Towering between 12 and 20 feet tall, these curious characters make up the city’s soon-to-arrive-exhibition: “Mr. Pink Takes Flight” (“Monsieur Rose s’envole”). Comprised of five monumental sculptures known as Monsieur Rose — or Mr. Pink — they’ll peek out of buildings, sit comfortably on rooftops and even stand at street level.
The pink people are the work of French artist Philippe Katerine and his philosophy of Mignonisme (“Cuteism”). The idea is to bring “cuteness” to everyday spaces like rooftops and sidewalks to transform into whimsical, interactive art experiences. They certainly are adorable!
These playful displays are part of a lineup of 14 installations coming to Lincoln Road, including Oscar Esteban Martinez’s “La Herencia Viva” (the winning sculpture from Lincoln Road’s inaugural Call to Artists), Rubem Robierb’s “Dream Machine” and “Empower Flower,” and multiple of Gillie and Marc’s artworks that can be viewed currently, such as “The Wild Couch Party” and “Watch Out for Paparazzi Dog.”
You’ll find Mr. Pink across Miami Beach in November of this year through April 2026. To stay up-to-date on Lincoln Road’s Art Week activations, visit their website.