Cultural Programming

Curated by Nicole Marie Advisory Inc.

As the Art & Cultural Programmer for 1 Hotel South Beach Members, Nicole has developed a signature series of immersive, sustainability-driven, and story-led experiences designed to bring guests and members into meaningful dialogue with artists, makers, designers, and cultural innovators.

This ongoing series merges art, design, fashion, music, and environmental awareness into unforgettable experiences that transform spaces into living cultural landscapes

Selected Programming Highlights

Aldara Ortega —
The Art of Seeing You

Aldara Ortega — The Art of Seeing You

Guests stepped into a dreamlike world where water became a lens. Aldara Ortega led a deeply personal underwater portrait experience that explored how we see—and are seen. Fluid, cinematic, unforgettable.

Ethereal underwater portraits explored movement, presence, and the poetry of the human form.

Format: Workshop / Portrait Sessions

Themes: Embodiment · Sustainability · Photography

Riocam —
Stories in Focus

Riocam- Stories in Focus

An intimate evening of art, flavor, and stories. Guests gathered around the table as Riocam—Miami’s modern-day Helmut Newton—brought his world of photography to life through conversation, cocktails, and a curated dinner under the glow of South Beach.

A stylish evening with Riocam, the modern-day Helmut Newton. Guests sipped cocktails, enjoyed Italo-Asiatico cuisine, and experienced an intimate dinner as the artist shared his work and stories—set to the rhythm of a live DJ.

Format: Book Signing & Dinner

Themes: Art · Photography · Culture

Brooklyn Coachworks —
Restoring Legends

Brooklyn Coachworks — Restoring Legends

A love letter to classic design. Brooklyn Coachworks revived Land Rovers with soul and precision—a night for design lovers, storytellers, and modern explorers.

Design met adventure with vintage Land Rovers and stories of craftsmanship and restoration.

Format: Design Showcase & Talk

Themes: Craftsmanship · Design

Arthur Baker —
Behind the Beats

Arthur Baker — Behind the Beats

An unforgettable evening of beats, stories, and music history. Arthur Baker opened the vault—sharing tracks, memories, and creative secrets that shaped a generation.

A rare listening session and conversation with the legendary DJ and producer behind music’s most iconic tracks.

Format: Talk + Listening Session

Themes: Music · Legacy · Culture

ArtCare —
Conservation Tour

ArtCare — Conservation Tour

Guests peeked behind the velvet ropes. This exclusive conservation tour revealed how art survives the centuries—where science, craft, and reverence meet.

A behind-the-scenes look at the artistry and science of preservation, safeguarding masterpieces for generations to come.

Format: Private Tour

Themes: Conservation · Art History

Phoebe Fitz —
IMMERSED

Phoebe Fitz — IMMERSED

Beneath the surface, a story unfolded. This immersive evening blurred the line between art and atmosphere—inviting guests to witness movement, light, and water in poetic dialogue.

A cinematic underwater art experience blended embodiment, photography, and environmental awareness.

Format: Immersive Installation

Themes: Ocean Conservation · Movement · Storytelling

Joyce Billet —
Impressions of Nature

Joyce Billet — Impressions of Nature

Participants rolled up their sleeves and pressed beauty into being. Guided by Joyce Billet, this intimate workshop blended sustainable printmaking with mindful making.

Hands-on printmaking brought natural materials and sustainable artistic practices to life.

Format: Workshop

Themes: Sustainability · Process · Craft

Jesse Frohman —
Icons in Focus

Jesse Frohman — Icons in Focus

Every portrait had a pulse. Jesse Frohman offered an inside look at iconic images and the cultural currents that shaped them. Members received a personalized signed book of The Last Session by Frohman.

An intimate artist talk and Q&A dove into the stories behind legendary portraits.

Format: Artist Talk

Themes: Portraiture · Cultural Icons

Richard Vergez —
Collage & Cocktails

Richard Vergez — Collage & Cocktails

Guests sipped, snipped, and let their imaginations run wild. A spirited evening where art got personal—and everyone left with their own piece.

A playful, tactile workshop blended craft, conversation, and creative freedom.

Format: Workshop

Themes: Play · Craft · Collaboration

Delphine Diallo —
Author Q&A

Delphine Diallo — Author Q&A

Stories were woven in light. Delphine Diallo brought myth and modernity together in a conversation as bold as her portraits. Members received a signed copy of Divine by Diallo.

A powerful conversation explored identity, mythology, and the art of storytelling through photography.

Format: Artist Talk

Themes: Feminism · Mythology · Storytelling

Peter Tunney —
The Studio Experience

Peter Tunney — The Studio Experience

Guests stepped inside Peter Tunney’s technicolor universe—a place where art, story, and Miami’s magnetic pulse collided.

A vibrant visit and storytelling journey with one of Miami’s most influential artists.

Format: Studio Visit

Themes: Color · Energy · Miami Culture

Magnus Resch — Art Market Insights & Innovation

Knowledge was power (and provenance). Guests got an insider’s look at how the art market is evolving—from NFT waves to collector strategies.

An exclusive talk unpacked investment strategies, NFTs, and the evolving global art market.

Format: Lecture

Themes: Art Economics · Innovation

FELDER FELDER —
Sustainable Fashion Futures

FELDER FELDER — Sustainable Fashion Futures

Style met conscience. This showcase pulled back the curtain on a future where design and sustainability walked the runway hand in hand.

A behind-the-scenes look revealed pioneering biomaterials, design, and the future of eco-conscious fashion.

Format: Talk / Showcase

Themes: Fashion · Sustainability · Innovation

An Approach Beyond Events

Through these experiences, NicoleMarie Advisory curates more than just programming – She creates cultural moments that invite brands, guests, and communities into deeper connections.

Her work blends storytelling, sustainability, and creative excellence to shape hospitality spaces into immersive cultural ecosystems.