Miami is a city that never stops. Cosmopolitan, vibrant, and home to an art and cultural scene that attracts people from around the world, in 2026 it gains another layer of excitement with the FIFA World Cup. It is in this context that Jaguar Parade arrives in the city, bringing Brazilian jaguars to the streets of Miami.

Starting in June, 11 jaguar sculptures will take over strategic locations across the city in a free, open-air exhibition accessible to everyone. Each artwork was created by a Brazilian artist. Together, they form a team of jaguars taking the stage while the world’s eyes are on Miami.

The Jaguar Team: Brazilian Art Takes the Stage

On the left, Full Amazon, by Vinicius Zoia. On the right, Forest Guardians, by Sophie Reitermann. Both artworks are part of the Jaguar Team, the official selection for Jaguar Parade Miami 2026.

The Miami edition presents an unprecedented lineup. Among the artworks is Garra Brasileira, created especially for this edition by São Paulo-based artist Fabiano Senk and painted live in Miami Beach. Senk is known for his vibrant color palettes and works that explore community, identity, and human connection.The other artworks in the Jaguar Team bring together different artistic languages exploring biodiversity, coexistence, and environmental preservation. They are signed by Gus Attab, Laila Mackenzie, Busy, Lívia Mourão and Rui Machado, Guilherme Kramer, Kássia Borges, Lettice, Vinicius Zoia, Sophie Reitermann, and Cíntia Abravanel.

The exhibition locations will be announced on the official Jaguar Parade website and on the @jaguar.parade Instagram profile.

Onçafari: 15 Years Protecting the Largest Cat in the Americas

The jaguar (Panthera onca) is the largest cat in the Americas and plays a fundamental role in maintaining the biodiversity of the ecosystems where it lives. It is also the central symbol of the work carried out by Onçafari, a Brazilian organization founded in the Pantanal in 2011 with the mission of bringing wildlife conservation and responsible tourism together.

In 2026, Onçafari celebrates 15 years of activity. What began in the Pantanal has now expanded to 23 conservation bases across nine Brazilian states, with direct management of more than 125,000 hectares and support for the protection of more than 2 million hectares of natural areas.

By connecting art, the city, and conservation, Jaguar Parade Miami 2026 expands the visibility of this work and brings the public closer to a Brazilian cause with a direct impact on biodiversity protection.

 

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An Auction for Jaguar Conservation

Starting June 22, the sculptures will be available for online bidding through the iArremate platform. All net proceeds will be donated directly to Onçafari, providing resources for research, animal reintroduction, and habitat protection. The artworks can be viewed on the official Jaguar Parade website, in the section dedicated to the Miami 2026 auction.

A Journey That Began in Brazil

From São Paulo to Miami, passing through Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, New York, Paris, and more recently Belém, Jaguar Parade sculptures have already occupied public spaces around the world, posing a silent question to those who encounter them: What are we doing to protect what still exists? Miami is the next chapter in this story.

Who Makes the Miami Edition Possible

Jaguar Parade Miami 2026 is produced by Artery in partnership with Guardians of Life, with support from the Ministry of Culture, Stella Iluminação, and FF Seguros; diamond sponsorship from VisionOne, NATOO, and Tintas Eucatex; support from Embratur and Fundtur MS; and institutional partnerships with the Consulate General of Brazil in Miami and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

For a few days, Miami will become a little more Brazilian. And a little more jaguar. Visit the official Jaguar Parade website to discover the artworks and learn more about the project.