Art Basel Miami 2023: Where Artistic Brilliance Meets Cultural Dialogue. This year’s fair, a pinnacle event in the art world, will unfold in the lively Miami Beach, featuring an expansive overview of 277 international galleries. It promises to blend groundbreaking exhibitions, insightful conversations, and vibrant cultural interactions, making it a a must-visit destination for art lovers and cultural connoisseurs.
Fair Overview
- 277 International Galleries: The fair will feature a remarkable lineup of 277 galleries, with 25 first-time exhibitors, showcasing a rich diversity of artworks, mainly from North and Latin America.
Meridians Sector
- Curated Projects: Curated by Magalí Arriola, featuring 19 large-scale projects that address global environmental and cultural shifts.
- Artistic Highlights: Works by Ja’Tovia Gary, Hew Locke, and Saif Azzuz, among others.
Kabinett Sector
- Diverse Installations: 28 installations within the main booths of 30 galleries.
- Notable Artists: British painter Caroline Coon, New York-based Elisabeth Kley, and Cherokee artist Kay WalkingStick.
Conversations Program
- Engaging Discussions: Panels with cultural leaders, artists, and collectors.
- Highlights: María Magdalena Campos-Pons in a ‘Premiere Artist Talk’, singer-songwriter Chance the Rapper, and Estrellita Brodsky with Guadalupe Maravilla.
- Key Topics: Discussions on art market trends, artist-led residencies, climate change, and creative processes.
Collaborations and Exhibitions
- Beyond the Fair: Partner exhibitions at The Bass, ICA Miami, Locust Projects, MAP, Margulies Collection, PAMM, NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, and Rubell Museum.
- Showcases: Exhibitions featuring Hernan Bas, Anne Duk Hee Jordan, Etel Adnan, Nam June Paik, Carola Bravo, and more.
Special Initiatives and Digital Engagement
- Legacy Purchase Program: Public art acquisition initiative by Miami Beach.
- Digital Accessibility: Live streaming and recorded sessions of panels available online.
Additional Highlights
- UBS Art Studio and ARTNOIR Collaboration: The “Poetics of Dimensions” exhibition with works by Julianknxx, Anthony Akinbola, Sonia Gomes, Melissa Joseph, and Nari Ward.
- CPGA-Étant Donnés Prize: Rewarding a French or France-based artist at the fair.
Schedule
- Preview Days (by Invitation Only): December 6 and 7, 2023.
- Public Opening: December 8 – 10, 2023.
Art Basel Miami Beach 2023, scheduled from December 8-10 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, promises to be an engaging and diverse event, blending artistic perspectives from around the globe. For more information, including a full list of artists and galleries, visit the official Art Basel Miami Beach website.
For more information go to : http://www.artbasel.com