| Beautiful weather, sophisticated people, and thousands of artworks fuel last week’s chaos in Miami. Critics, collectors, artists, and enthusiasts flocked from all over the world for this week-long art event. At the core was Miami Basel, the mecca for some of the most expensive and well-known works. However, art continued to sprawl itself all over the city, with many satellite fairs and individual artists showcasing work on the streets. The following photo roll sheds light on Miami’s extensive growth in becoming one major art hub. |
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Destination Miami
By Arthur Kozlovski
Beautiful weather, sophisticated people, and thousands of artworks fuel last week’s chaos in Miami. Critics, collectors, artists, and enthusiasts flocked from all over the world for this week-long art event. At the core was Miami Basel, the mecca for some of the most expensive and well-known works. However, art continued to sprawl itself all over the city, with many satellite fairs and individual artists showcasing work on the streets. The following photo roll sheds light on Miami’s extensive growth in becoming one major art hub.
A viewer intrigued by the life-like work of Duane Hanson
The Snarkitecture team spent 6 months designing and creating the entrance to this year’s Miami Design Fair
A closer view of Jacob Hashimoto’s piece Tidal Magnetism, Flight, and the Endless Immeasurable
Onlookers enjoy Genoves’ compelling works composed of acrylic on an embroidered canvas
Barbara Kruger was a hit at this year’s Basel, appearing several times throughout the convention center.
Güiro, an art bar installation by Los Carpinteros in collaboration with Absolut Art Bureau.
“I like the idea of bringing life into my work – literally. I am able to watch it grow over the course of its existence.”
Artist Martin Roth watering his piece at The Pool Gallery, Untitled Art Fair.
Basel workers and artists have a quick, peaceful meal before hopping back into the chaotic convention center.
Beach Entrance to this year’s newcomer, Untitled Art Fair
