Entrepreneur and real estate developer Craig Robins has always had a talent for intertwining his passion for art and design with his business activities, and his ability to see creative opportunities where others see empty spaces has fueled a forward-thinking strategy that combines cultural and artistic growth with sustainable real estate investment. But Robins, the founder and co-owner of Design Miami, ix best known to many as the visionary behind the Miami Design District, where he transformed an overlooked area of Downtown Miami into a thriving nexus for art, architecture, fashion and luxury hospitality.

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Robins’ relationship with art began early and ambitiously: at just 19, while living in Barcelona, he purchased his first piece—a work by Salvador Dalí. Today, his collection has grown into a powerhouse, boasting over 1,200 pieces of contemporary art and groundbreaking design. Many of these works are showcased in rotating exhibitions at the headquarters of his real estate firm, Dacra, located in the heart of the Miami Design District. For over two decades, his commitment to the district has gone beyond business; his public art commissions have turned the neighborhood into a vibrant, open-air gallery. Highlights include a mural by John Baldessari, a sculpture by Brazilian designers the Campana Brothers and the first mural work by rising star Amani Lewis.

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The latest jewel in this cultural crown is a large-scale mural by artist Bony Ramirez titled Musa Coccinea (2024), unveiled just ahead of Miami Art Week. Ramirez’s first public art project, the mural takes........

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