Enjoyed my time at Art Basel Miami with my niece. We had so much fun walking around looking at the different art work for all over the world. We were also able to get food and drinks inside. Of course you are not allowed to bring anything in to eat or drink but they offer good options while you're there. We also got a chance to talk with some of the artists or other people who came to see the art exhibit. We definitely plan on going again next year! read more

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迈阿密巴塞尔艺术展是艺术、空间与人类体验的非凡融合。从直接从海滩升起的宏伟装置到沉浸式室内展览，每一个场景都显得刻意且经过深思熟虑的策划。户外作品与海洋、天空和变幻的光线完美互动，而展厅则提供从趣味材料探索到深刻概念和情感作品的各种内容。最引人注目的是音乐节如何邀请人们放慢脚步。人群聚集不仅仅是为了观看，更是反思、拍照、讨论并真正参与其中。大型视觉盛宴与安静亲密时刻之间的平衡，使这次体验难以忘怀。迈阿密巴塞尔艺术展不仅仅是一场艺术博览会，它是一个充满活力的文化时刻，在你离开后仍会留在心头。 read more

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This was my first event at the world renowned Art Basel in Miami. What an amazing art festival! I got see some most incredible art from all over the world, including some crazily expensive ones (in multiple millions ). As an artist myself, I love to see where the trend is going , what new mediums artists are using these days. I also love enjoy talking to different artists and find out their inspiration. I went with some collectors friends and boy did I learn!!! And they pampered me like there is no tomorrow :-) read more

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The art ranged from really cool, intricate, and elaborate to really, are you kidding, that much for that? I appreciate the amount of art there was and the time that some of the artists obviously spent versus say arranging three Coca-Cola glass bottles on a ledge with different amounts of liquid and selling it for $40K. Food and beverages are overpriced and you might as well just eat at the five thousand options just outside. I'm unlikely to return, and I'm glad I was able to go once. read more

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In the earlier years of Miami's Art Basel, finding special stand-out exhibitions was relatively simple and exciting; especially pop-ups throughout Wynwood... these exhibitions (and Wynwood on the regular) were impressive. While Art Basel in Wynwood used to be a social gathering of artists and art lovers that would admire the murals that made Wynwood what it is and popup galleries that would showcase local and visiting art (typically more hip and trendy than the classics and modern art shown in Miami Beach's Art Basel shows/events). Wynwood (and Art Basel in Wynwood) once supported artistic creativity but today, it's sadly home to an elevated clusterfuck of crap. Today, the walls are covered with tags and graffiti and too many murals are not showcasing great talent; too many wanna be artists that lack the skills. Live music and sponsored events from various liquor companies have taken over... and too many sidewalk vendors selling junk. There are plenty of Art Basel events that still offer art lovers a taste of real art like those in the Convention Center and related but the rest is just a waste. read more

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One of the best art experiences & definitely something on the bucket list that I've been meaning to check off! I would recommend breaking up your visit if possible because there is A LOT to see. Wear comfy shoes & expect to spend a few hours here - but trust me, it'll be worth the visit (& achy feet)! read more

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So the hype is real. Went tonight or VIP entry and it was worth the 2 hour traffic Loved the visual arts (more like costumed rave dancers) but so much fun! Nice atmosphere. Music and cool people to look at The art was great. First stop was the aqua hotel on Collins. My favorite was the blown glass pieces especially the custom glass and metal chandelier wow! Drinks, music and art! Can't get any better on any day much less on a Wednesday!! Go and enjoy Miami at its finest read more

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I had the opportunity to visit the Art Basel in Miami with my high school back in 2018. This was my first time hearing about this art gallery and I was very excited to visit. Before we made our way to the Art Basel, we visited the walls of Wynwood to compare art styles. Upon entry to the art basel, the area was huge and filled with people in every corner. There wasn't much room to move as freely as other art galleries, but it's understandable as this place is internationally known. This small concern didn't affect my overall experience as I had a great time. There were many rooms to walk through, interactive art, thought-provoking art, etc. Each art told a different story and it was fun to dissect what we believe the artists want us to know. One cool thing that my group was able to do was compare the art styles from what we saw earlier at Wynwood Walls to Art Basel. Wynwood art felt more free and expressive than art here as there weren't a lot of restrictions for Wynwood artists. I wished there were more explanations for some art pieces to get more direction for everyone's thought process. I'm not sure what the theme was for selecting certain art pieces, but I liked the inclusion of urban art and pop culture. There were also many "Instagram-worthy" art pieces to take pictures with and feel very aesthetic. I would recommend the Art Basel to everyone to experience at least once in their life! This was a fun day activity to do especially with a group as you guys get to share your thoughts and feelings. The location of the Art Basel is perfect because afterward or before, you can explore the city and eat at restaurants nearby. For my school's group ending, we were able to explore the city a bit and head to the beach for a nice view and bonding time. I can't wait until Art Basel comes around this year to try and go again! If you are doubting about visiting, I say to do it! You will be satisfied with your time there. read more

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Lots of modern art. I went to Art Basel 3-4 years ago and liked that show better. One new trend that was cool to see was read more

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The outpost of the Art Basel art fair in America, this is a big time event every December in Miami Beach Convention Center. It's probably the most important art fair in the western hemisphere and well worth the price of admission. BTW the fair is also great for people-watching. Every two minutes, some Palm Beach matron wearing a Lady Gaga-esque (but Chanel) outfit strolls past with "art consultants" in tow and her checkbook out, pen in hand. Fair warning: you'll see some pretentious nonsense. However, most of the fair is museum-quality. The big difference is these artworks are for sale and you can get within a fraction of an inch looking. The galleries and dealers that show are carefully curated, so you won't find vanity galleries, or any true wastes of time. The fair this year included, by my count, at least 20 Andy Warhol originals and prints, with a smattering of Jackson Pollock, Frida Kahlo, Georgia O'Keefe, you name it. These sorts of modern masterpieces don't come cheap. Bring that black Amex with the one with no credit limit. LOL, but sell the art before the bill comes due for a profit. One real drawback to Art Basel Miami are the beach and city gridlocked traffic. Take Metrorail and Metromover any time you can, and Uber/Lyft otherwise. One transport hint: always opt for shared rides, as there are enormous numbers of people going to the same places. Another real drawback is the bizarrely hostile behavior of some exhibitors. For the exhibitors, just laugh and move on if the booth is manned by "galleristas" (typically 25 or so, wearing all black and an attitude, looking potential buyers up and down and then turning the other way silently). Art Basel Miami is definitely a unique experience. One way to score free tickets and side party invites is to focus intensely on one gallery or two, and express interest strongly (hehe). read more

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Tickets are sold online through their website. $65 for a day pass and you select your time and date when booking. Early times sell out early. Can only enter at your ticketed time. COVID precautions - had to show vaccination and wear a mask the entire time. We walked around for a couple hours. Held in the Miami convention center - easy to get to with rideshare. Updated and clean building. Such a great variety of art work! Different styles, sizes, mediums. Fun to walk around. Didn't see many options for food and drink, esp on the go. Would recommend eating before or have a reservation for after. Highly recommend! Can't wait to go again next year. Lots of simultaneous events through Miami and Miami Beach. read more

Not transparent with the charges. They process the payment through an international merchant and you will get a foreign transaction fee. They should mention it to the consumer prior to payment. read more

I can't wait to go back. It was beautiful. So many art parties and events associated with Art Basel. It felt a little like being in Willy Wonka's Wonderland.. read more

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My 500th Review..wow. I'm thinking it should be of something special (and artistic) Artists and Hipsters and 1%ers Oh My.. Notice the acrylic Paint..see the Klieg lights That's not writing on the wall, that's live painting..Artists from All Over That smoke..It's also BBQ from live cooking Regular Wynwood Tagger, meet recognized artists Pass as 1%er - or be one! Lectures Live DJ's Take a road trip Over to the Beach Convention Center More Art, - A painting , A soda can painted pink Super Bowl, NBA Championship, Winter Music Conference All Meshed into One Art Basel Week - Welcome Back to Miami read more

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I've been told 2016 was much calmer than in previous years, perhaps due to the Zika scare. Nonetheless, I had a blast at my first Art Basel experience in Miami Beach. They offer discounted tickets to students and seniors, at a little over $30. 1 day should be enough to experience everything in the convention center, as long as you start around the time it opens. It was super crowded, with people slowing down to take pictures in front of the artworks, and strollers zigzagging throughout the aisles, but it wasn't unbearable. Even though Art Basel is essentially a trade show, it's like going to see a gigantic collection of the most provocative and unique pieces from galleries all over the world, all under one roof. Of course, one of the best parts of Art Basel are the after parties and festivities! In a nutshell, Art Basel is definitely something everyone should have on their bucket list. Can't wait to attend Art Basel in Switzerland someday! read more

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12/4/2021 URGENT I never attend the Basel Art exhibition before. I decided to travel from Fort Lauderdale to Miami Convention Center by public transport and I was ready to go today, Saturday, 12/4/2021. But multiple times yesterday, I tried to call to ask questions but no one picked up the phone even in Spanish language. When by 6:00 PM I was lucky to have someone answering the phone, I learned that only online sale tickets was possible. Then my nightmare started. I went online and found out that multiple entrance locations were offered and very limited visit time frame left to choose from to. Then I rushed to perform the transaction. I was never been there before and ignored how the building layout looks like. Also, for senior discount, I had to attach my photo id and wait for confirmation for later to complete the transaction. Crazy. I visited thousands of museums in my entire life and never experienced such ordeal before and never encountered such aggravation. The Basel Art online site is not at all friendly. After entering all the necessary information, I wrote online what I was experiencing trying to purchase one ticket. The next day, I received an email from the venue asking me to re order my ticket since the email was not received Re-order again? Too much for such visit! I never got an instant email confirmation for me to complete the transaction either yesterday or the next day. When the next day I tried to redo it per curiosity, the visit time frame was not the same giving me even less time to visit the show. The purchase transaction is not completed instantly until the site does not authentic the senior age. I was supposed to get an email which never arrived. Another non sense policy from such important event. Due to all the above, I decided not to attend this year with so much aggravation and much less time to see it at my leisure time. At the first booking, I had more time but that one did not go through. At the second booking, I was left with only 2 hours prior to the closing which is not enough. Yes, they close at 6h00 PM on Saturday and no Sunday show. I won't recommend it unless you start booking early in the year and per sure in December. Better to watch it in YouTube. read more

This is kind of like First Fridays in Oakland,CA but so much better. It's a mix of NYC feeling with a beautiful summer night. You can walk around so many places and see such great pieces. It's a wonderful activity or date night. Not to mention a lot of bars are open for late night drinks. Which adds to the fun of walking around. Just be mindful some people can get too drunk and that isn't as fun to watch or interact with douchebags that can hold their liquor. read more

"What a crock of crap! They call Art Basel a Mecca art event? It was more like watching "Gone with the Wind" replaced with actors from that show "Good Times" ! Within the first 30 minute's of this so-called premier art show, I felt like I was on a date with Whoopi Goldberg, horrifying! I should have read the reviews because J.M was totally correct in his/her assessment -"The rest was just sheer exhaustion and utter chaos. It's a trade show...nothing more." Art Basel is a seen and be seen type of event. If you're an art & artifact lover like myself, you will find no intimacy here. I was surrounded by thousands of amateur paparazzi gunning camera phones like wild west outlaws rather than appreciating the " art " at hand. I felt like I was watching speed dating between neophyte's and painted canvasses. But there were a few bright spots in this little adventure as I was able to study and appreciate about 3 pieces of art and photography. There was this one photo of Scarlett Johansson that stirred my inner passion's, as she was in the most intimate and alluring pose centered within a sultry penumbra. Maybe 5% of the art was worth glossing over and studying. The rest I could only conclude were the creations of the emotionally disturbed and mentally ill. What happened to the Michael Angelo's of the world? I still cannot believe I spent $45 to look at a bunch of crap on a stick, row after row after row. Luckily I didn't have to fork over the $20 to $30 local parking facilities were charging, as I found local metered parking only walking distance away from the convention center. read more

Art Basel Miami - I kind of expected to see this at an anti-Obama rally, or on Fox News or a KKK rally. I didn't expect to see this at Art Basel. - Festivals Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Geez, I don't want to be the party pooper, but the Convention Center exhibit was really weak. So much so that I had to revisit some of the galleries in the Design District right after to revive my love of art. Don't get me wrong, there were some very interesting pieces here, but I have to say a good 75% was outright ridiculous. I went as far as taking pictures of the worst art just to post them up and be like, "Come ON!" A floating black balloon? Pieces of blank paper tacked to the wall? A table with coins on it? You can check them out under this listing's photos and decide for yourself... Anywho, I do really appreciate and love Art Basel in Miami. It's one of the absolute BEST times of the year. While this isn't a great review for the Miami Beach Convention Center exhibits, I will gladly give a million stars to some of the smaller galleries Downtown. These include Vanguard, Scope, and Art Asia. These galleries were not only free, but featured some of the most amazing art I have ever seen. It's almost shocking that they charge $75+ dollars for a two-day ticket to see some really mediocre yet really expensive stuff. I mean, you can really go through the whole thing in just one day anyway. Your feet will likely kill you, but it's not impossible. I did see Lenny Kravitz wandering around with some Nicole Kidman-esque woman. He must have a thing for blondes. Anywho - that made it somewhat worthwhile at least. In conclusion, HOORAY BASEL, boo convention center art. read more

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This review is for all the weeks happenings and going-ons Art Basel is one long ass crazy week Art Basel Miami Beach is the most important art show in the United States, a cultural and social highlight for the Americas. As the sister event of Switzerland's Art Basel, the most prestigious art show worldwide for the past 41 years The satellite fairs are what blow this up to one of the BEST times to be a Miamian too many things going down to even remember it all Wynwood was popping - Primary Flight, street art DD was alive - FriendsWithYou Really great that this happens in Miami and hope it never stops Next year you all have to subscribe to the Jenny Art Basel newsletter to know and go to EVERYTHING "I'm not stopping until I have seen every piece of Art in Miami" read more

Happy 10 years Art Basel Miami Beach! This monster of an art fair has been coming to Miami since 2002. It was originally slated to begin in 2001, but due to September 11 events, it was postponed one year. Each year Art Basel and thus the surrounding art fairs get bigger and bigger. More and more people are aware of them and it gets more and more crowded. So, my one big tip, if you are planning to attend in coming years, is to plan ahead. Look online and get the info and whereabouts of things you want to see before stumbling into the convention center or traipsing throughout the city. Otherwise, it's just too daunting. A bunch of people usually post guides online listing some good things to see, addresses, hours, etc. The best part of Art Basel proper (meaning Art Basel-sponsored events) was Art Video. I thought the selection of videos this year was excellent. I even went back a second day to try to watch the ones I missed. I also went to one night of the projection of Art Video at the New World Center. Great use of the building and city space for the fairs. I also highly recommend the Studio Visits that are part of the Art Basel related programming. Each year artists in different areas open up their studios to visitors on different days. I went to Maria Martinez-Canas's studio as well as Carlos Betancourt's. What a better way to get to know local artist and their work than chatting with them in their studios. Plus, I love getting to know how other artists work - what materials they use, what books their reading, etc. Overall, Art Basel was excellent this year and I look forward to the years to come. I hope you'll want to call Miami Beach home for a least a little while longer. read more

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This review is for Mr. Brainwash Art Basel exhibit in the Boulan South Beach building located on 2000 collins ave. Storm troopers outside balcony windows, spray paint cans, and Mr. potato head all awaiting you. The art work is very pop art Warhol-esque and will literally make you laugh out loud. I did. 2 floors of art, sculptures, and bigger than life sized animation dolls. Great for the Star Wars and Star Trek geek in you. Definitely a must see while youre in the art basel beach area. I was even able to grab some free swag while visiting. I thoroughly enjoyed. read more

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I went to art basel in Midtown yesterday and I loved it! It was my first time and the art work everywhere was incredible. Some pieces really take your breath away. My favorite part was seeing the cool cars they have there and I obviously loved this throne lol It was a fun event that I would consider going again :) read more

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There's a lot of dumb art here but if you stick to the larger booths near the entrance, you're sure to see some fabulous art. The prices have gone up w lot in recent years. It used to be $20 or 30 but now it's $47 for a single day ticket. There was one year where we paid and promptly left because it was so crowded, but we really lucked out this year going Sunday. Maybe everyone was at brunch or hungover from partying. I often enjoy some of the satellite fairs more than the main show. Art miami/context tends to be pretty good, despite the presence of works by mr. Brainwash (isn't be supposed to be a joke?) but hey, there was a lot of dumb art at the convention center too. read more

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Art Basel was by far the best art show I have ever been to. The sheer volume of work here is amazing. There is so much to see - it's almost intimidating. We bought a day pass and I think after 4.5 hours we had still seen just over half of everything that was in the convention center. And it's not just new stuff either, there is a very diverse blend of new and old - from Picasso to Damien Hirst. In addition to the convention it seems like every gallery and party promoter in Miami gets in on the action. There is stuff going on EVERYWHERE! We had an especially awesome time at the "Converse: Art is for Everyone" party. Located in the Miami district at the Awarehouse, it featured several awesome music acts (Kinky & Mala Rodriguez) and FREE OPEN BAR ALL NIGHT! I think I would definitely come back for Art Basel again. It's a short trip down to Miami and there was just so much to see and do (alot of it free). We were thoroughly entertained the whole time. read more

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Art Basel in the Miami Beach Convention Center. The art fair is on steroids here where world galleries take 13,000 sq ft to display contemporary art. Much is pre-sold. All works are curated at prices beginning $6k and into the seven figures. On opening day, exhibitors - with their understated table and what seemed to be only two client chairs in each gallery - were occupied with collectors who paged through portfolios or huddled with gallery reps in hushed tones. The knowns ( Bravo, Botero. Britto, Thiebauld) mixed with the yet to be known. Three dimensional sculpture took up valuable real estate on the floor, so sculpture trended toward a Public Art scale. It felt that this tenth anniversary, 2011 collection had a prevailing dark mood about it. For example, a three foot high "Curious Bear," cast in bronze ,was installed against a solid wall. He didn't seem curious at all. More like he was on Time Out. If a clear plexiglass wall had been placed in front of this sculpture instead of solid greenboard, the sad bear with his head against the wall would have become curious. My personal mood, just like that little bear, changed from curious to overwhelmingly sad after being at the exhibition. I had time with world class art, but the visual metaphors were disturbing. read more

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Was fun and exciting... can wait for next year .. G.man production will be there .. was 4 days event .. a new place in winwood art .. read more

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Had a great time at the 2010 show! There was so many beautiful and interesting pieces and not to mention, great people watching! I will definitly return here next year. read more

nice place i was for 2 hr very nice i will go back It's a wonderful activity They offer discounted tickets to students read more

Kind of like the Ultra Music Festival, but for artwork. PROS: The art CONS: The people read more

This was literally a mind blowing experience. I see so many interesting and intriguing pieces from various places like: Italy, Paris, and Warsaw to name a few. I attended the Untitled Art Fair Saturday and the SCOPE Art show Sunday. I attached pictures from my experience. read more

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The actual convention gets....2 stars. It is full of snooty, rich folk and exhibits that do not do it for me and from what I hear it does not do it for most others, but hey to each his/her own. Actual Convention - 2 stars The design district had some really cool exhibits. A lot of good art, tons of free booze, and great restaurants in the area for those hungry after a good art walk. What I hate about the design district, much like the actual convention, is all the snooty, rich folk. They carry a disdain for the common folk or at least it is how they come off in my eyes. Design District - 3 stars Now, I say if you are going to spend one day on art basel; spend it in the wynwood district. The area is between Miami Ave and NW 3rd Ave (east to west) and 21st st to 29st (south to north). The vibe is rocking. The people unpretentious. There are tons of food trucks and again loads of free booze. The exhibits are very diverse and some of the best in all of art basel. Also, parking is free, which is nice if you po' like me. Wynwood - 10 stars Overall, wynwood saves the day and the experience is .... 5 stars. read more

This show is stunning. It is too large to cover in one day. The vibe is international with galleries from all over the world and all sorts of modern art from sculpture to painting to film, etc. It is amazing to see what creative minds can produce. read more

I'm no art expert but this is in my opinion the Greatest Art Festival in the United States. I think I would have many, many supporters of this idea. Art Basel is the sister art festival of Art Basel in Basel, Switzerland held every late spring. The original Art Basel is known as "the Olympics of the Art World". I have no idea how the art people of Switzerland decided to hold a US version every December in Miami Beach but I am glad that they decided to do that. Art Basel Miami Beach started in 2002. Are you worried about money? Well don't be. Unless you are trying to buy the art (which will set you back tens of thousands). When Art Basel comes to town there are tons and tons of FREE exhibits of Art Basel art scattered all across Miami Beach and even across the byways into Miami (read: Wynwood and Downtown). One of the COOLEST most BADASS things sponsored by Art Basel this year (for the 1st time!) was Art Video. This was art expressed as (you guessed it) VIDEO. How did they do this? They went to the New World Center (located right outside the convention center where most of the Art Basel art is housed) and plunked down dozens and dozens of massive bean bag chairs on the manicured lawn where they project on to a 7,000-square-foot outdoor projection wall of the New World Center the video art (have I mentioned that Frank Gehry designed the New World Center building?). This event is FREE. It is weird. It is hours and hours of art strung together from various exhibits filmed like a movie, with no talking just strange music and sounds. Bring a snack. One guy brought his backpack and a kitten on a leash. You can eat and drink on the lawn. Bean bags are first come first serve so be on the watch as they will all be taken. Most of the video plays from when the sun sets to midnight though on the last day this year they had an all-night art video showing that went until the sun came up. You are outdoors and even though it is Miami and the weather will probably be warm you are still on the ocean so the breeze may be chilly. If you have $20-$35 do yourself a favor and buy a day pass to get into the convention center to see the official art of Art Basel. If you really like art you need to set aside several hours to take it all in. The amount of art is unreal and to really examine all of it would take the full 3-4 days. They have food inside such as grocery store boxed sushi and mineral water. You can walk around and look at the art and eat. You can buy coffee, water, beer or wine and walk around and drink. They also have ladies selling chilled champagne. Art Basel draws huge crowds. Since the art is from all over the world you will get an interesting mix of people. Some are artists, some are buyers willing to spend huge sums of $$$ to get unique art for their home or portfolio, and many are just good ol' local Miami people who have come to town to see the fuss and the art. This is a great place to people watch. Parking will run $15-$20 with no ins and outs. My 1st year to come here was 2009. This was my 2nd year. I know I will be back as much as I can as I am so inspired by the massive human creativity each and every mind. Picasso said it best: "Art washes away from the soul the dirt of everyday life". read more

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I have been coming to Art Basal for years. It's funny because some pieces I look at and think "I could do that" or "Why didn't I think of that?" So guess what? I started doing my own projects. Through that, I learned something really valuable. When a finished product looks good and easy. It's because the Artist is really good. I'm embarrassed to share pictures of my art. One thing I'm not afraid to do is give a shout to Art Basal and share my insights and experience. read more

Great Art and Sculptures in a very pleasant environment. A great event that Miami is fortunate to host read more

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What I enjoyed most was the people watching. Who knew there were so many hipsters in Miami? Don't those big mustaches and beards make your face sweat even more? I prefer to be comfortable and cool. What I didn't like was not being to haggle on prices for artwork. A few of the artists I came across weren't getting any bites on some of their pieces. So I decided to low ball. $3000 suggested turned into $300 asking. I was rebuffed at every turn. No matter, I still had fun and was able to sneak into the Miami Project Exhibit. However I did pay for my sorbet and I used the restroom only once. I didn't want to take advantage. Parking was of course a disaster as were the lot prices. The food truck situation was a nice break but it would have been nice to see more community benches for people to sit and eat. I visited about a dozen galleries and by the end of the night I wish I had worn shorts and a v-neck. I'd keep it classy though... read more

Here is the place to see and be seen during the outrageous Cirque du Basel that is Miami Art Week. This is the anchor fair, the mother ship, the grand dame of art fairs of the 25+ satellites (some major) fairs that party, exhibit, perform, serve food and drinks and luxuriate the scene from right after Thanksgiving to Dec. 5 each year. Celebrities abound and the very exquisite try not to call attention to themselves while others do all they can to get people following them by taking along a flurry of photogs... This year I witnessed the Beckhams, as they strolled unnoticed through the fair. They actually caught my attention more than the art work this year... Unfortunate but true. I have seen too much methinks. That is one tip I might give you, if you love art, give yourself a break between art fairs or like sniffing too much perfume your senses will become saturated and dull. That said, mostly international galleries are granted space in this highly exclusive "gentlemen's club" of Art Fairs, so do not look for any local Galleries and expect few run by women. Art Basel Curatorial Committee if you are listening.... Still, the luxury draws you in, oh my. The VIP opening is glamour SoBe/Euro style with flash pomp and circumstance and a guest list to shatter Hollywood's monopoly. I do have one big gripe, why do they offer luxury items in the VIP lounge that in the end compete with the galleries for the wallets of the rich and famous? Net Jet, Douglas Elliman and a luxury watch brand were only some on offer to dip deep into the wallet and make one need to choose... In any case, Art Basel is fun, exciting, silly, luxurious, serious money and great and mediocre art. You must go at least once in your life and if you go, go VIP, and avoid the mayhem that is general admission. read more

Always a grand occasion when Art Basel comes to town. a must-see must-do calendar of events that spans one glorious week and boasts an international display of talent and art. Parties all over town...from Midtown to South Beach, Wynwood to Miami's Convention Center and the surrounding areas, DJs and exhibits heat things up on cool December nights in the city. read more

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A world class event that kicks off the winter season in Miami Beach every year. Galleries from all over the planet exhibiting the most evocative and provocative contemporary art, and a champagne swilling crowd that is just as fabulous. A true feast for the senses! read more

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