Garrido-Lecca Wins Miami Beach Legacy Purchase as City Highlights Year-Round Cultural Role

Now that the art world has finally caught its breath after a sun- and champagne-soaked Miami Art Week, it’s worth remembering that Miami Beach does more than host the annual influx of collectors, artists, and fashion pilgrims. The city is also an active cultural player in its own right—not just during the fairs, but throughout the year.Last week, that role sharpened into view with the announcement of the 2025 Legacy Purchase Program winner, the city’s headline public-art a