Wynwood Street Art in Miami, an open-air museum

A quick look back. More than 15 years ago, Wynwood was non-existent on the map of Miami. The area consisted mainly of dilapidated sheds and warehouses. No tourists ventured in. In the early 2000s, a property developer and patron of the arts sniffed out the district's potential. He was Tony Goldman, famous for developing SoHo in New York in the 70s and Miami Beach in the 80s. He bought a number of buildings and attracted street artists to turn the walls into colourful canvases. Thus, the temple of street art was born in Miami. Art became increasingly ubiquitous, both indoors and out.

In 2009, Wynwood Walls was inaugurated, an explosion of art and colour that leaves no one indifferent. The area is now world-renowned for its frescoes. It is even included in the programme of the famous annual Art Basel festival.

Wynwood is a vast district where you can quickly go round in circles. To make sure you don't miss anything, it's best to opt for a guided tour. For a unique experience, some organisers offer tours with a French-speaking guide lasting over an hour on the history and origins of this artistic movement. The second part of the tour allows you to learn the basics of this art form from a local artist. In short, street art will no longer hold any secrets.

There's always something to do in Wynwood, thanks to the abundance of art galleries housing exceptional works such as the Margulies Collection at Warehouse. Spanning 4,200 square metres, this contemporary art gallery features over 4,000 pieces, including sculptures by Isamu Noguchi, George Segal and Olafur Eliasson.

More unusual is the Bakehouse Art Complex, a former industrial bakery converted into an art gallery. This artists' incubator offers a different exhibition every month, as well as lectures and other cultural events throughout the year.

The Wynwood Art Walk takes place every second Saturday of the month. This day-long event features a world-class collection of art accompanied by murals, a gourmet food truck and live music.