Art Basel 2012 December 6th – 9th
The US economy may be
recovering slowly yet this week the art world will once again descend on South
Florida and spend/party like its 1999.
Economy be damned, its Art Basel Week! Three cheers for the artwork, the parties, the music, the
jetsetters, the weather, the food, the shopping and the enormous economic
impact to South Florida.
If ever there was a place
and time to show the naysayers that public funding for the arts creates jobs
and prosperity along with cultural richness for the whole community Art Basel -
Miami is it. Every restaurant and
hotel is full, every venue booked. From the valets and waiters to the cabbies
and shop owners no one who witnesses this week could deny the positive impact
of art on South Florida.
This year I am going to
spend most of this guide pointing out the new and alternative things to do
during Art Basel. While I still
recommend going to the major fairs if you have never experienced Art Basel I feel
my last two years guides (Found Here
and Here)
pretty well cover all the larger fairs.
Plus I have not spent enough time in the past covering all the music,
parties and exciting public art projects that take place across the city. Remember everything underlined is a
link and each of these fairs has a wonderful website with tons of great
information, more than I could ever include here. As you chose which fairs you will attend I strongly
recommend you study the fair websites to get the most out of the experience.
Much more after the fold
I’ll start by listing all
the major fairs with their links.
These are the fairs that participate each year. Each one is worth a visit. Again if this is your first time at Art
Basel you should plan on visiting at least two of these fairs.
The Major Fairs
Where:
Miami Beach Convention Center
When:
December 6 – 9 noon to 8pm, Sunday noon to 6pm
Where:
3101 NE 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33137
When:
December 4 - 9
Where:
1530 Collins Ave Miami Beach, FL 33139
When:
December 6 – 9 11am-8pm Thursday through Saturday, Sunday 11am-4pm
Where: THE ESSEX HOUSE AND CLEVELANDER HOTELS 1001 Collins Ave. & 1020 Ocean Drive @ 10th St.
(across from the Wolfsonian)
When:
December 6 – 9 Thursday through Saturday noon to 10pm, Sunday noon to 6pm
Where:
The Deauville Beach Resort 6701 Collins Ave Miami Beach, FL 33141
When:
December 6 – 9 Thursday 2pm-8pm; Friday and Saturday 11am-8pm;
Sunday 11am-5pm
Where: 110
N.E. 36 St. at Midtown Blvd. Miami, Florida 33138
When:
December 5- 9 Wednesday through Saturday 11am-7pm; Sunday 11am-6pm
Where:
The Ice Palace 1400 North Miami Avenue Miami, FL 33136 (Media and Entertainment
District)
When:
December 5 - 9 Thursday 1pm-7pm; Friday and Saturday 11am-7pm;
Sunday 11am-5pm
Where:
Wynwood Art District 3011 NE 1st Ave at NE 31st
Street Miami, FL 33137
When:
December 5 - 9 Wednesday 11am-7pm; Thursday through Saturday
11am-8pm; Sunday 11am-6pm
Where:
2505 N Miami Ave (at the corner of 25th Street) Miami, FL 33137
When:
December 6- 9 noon to 7pm daily
Where: 110 N.E. 36St. at Midtown Blvd. Miami,
FL
When:
December 5 - 9 Wednesday through Saturday 11am-7pm; Sunday 11am-6pm
Other fairs not mentioned
but worth checking out include; Design Miami, Ink, Overture,
Poll Art Fair, Seven and I’m sure there are others I have missed.
New Fairs
There are seven new fairs
joining the fun this year. I will
be checking all of these out to see what the new blood is bringing to Miami.
What
The inaugural Miami Project, a new
contemporary and modern art fair will debut December 4-9, 2012 in Miami's
Midtown / Wynwood Art District. Miami Project will consist of presentations by
65 galleries from around the world selected based on the strength and relevance
of their programs. This year's show will be housed in a comfortable and
centrally located modular structure located at NE 1st Avenue & NE 29th
Street.
Where
NE 1st Avenue & NE 29th
Street.
When
December 4 - 9
What
PART
OF ART MIAMI THIS NEW EXPANSION FAIR SHINES SPOTLIGHT ON EMERGING &
CUTTING EDGE ARTISTS
CONTEXT will feature a curated group of 65
international galleries representing exceptional emerging and mid-career
cutting-edge artists, including solo artist installations, immersive
environments, curated projects and multimedia exhibits in a state-of-the-art,
45,000 square-foot pavilion directly adjacent to Art Miami.CONTEXT Art Miami will also have the privilege of featuring seven Berlin-based contemporary galleries that have been selected by a panel of expert curators and art critics. “ART FROM BERLIN,” presented by the Galleries Association of Berlin (LVBG), is officially supported by the State of Berlin and the European Union (EU) and will feature the Berlin Lounge, presented by Haus am Waldsee. This marks the first joint presentation of Berlin galleries that will showcase the works of Christine Rusche, Christine Klatt, Franziska Klotz, Levke Leiss, Sussane Ring, Inka and Niclas, and Eva Bertram.
When
December
4 - 9
Where
Part of
the Art Miami Pavilion at 3101 NE 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33137
What
Billed as
Miami's only fair devoted to vintage and contemporary photography during art
week. From the website; As
photography becomes an increasingly important segment of today’s contemporary
art market, Focus Miami Photo Fair creates a hub and destination for both new
and experienced photography collectors. It is a fair focused solely on
photography – which gives serious photography collectors an even greater reason
to visit Miami in December. In
addition to the outstanding array of exhibitors, the fair will feature an
educational perspective with a full program of photo-centric lectures and
interactive special exhibitions.
When
December
4 - 9
Where
NE 1st
Ave and NE 34th St in midtown Miami/Wynwood adjacent to Art Miami, Scope, and
Miami Project Fairs.
What
Miami
River Art Fair is an inaugural international contemporary art fair which will
take place at the Downtown Miami Convention Center during Art Basel week 2012.
Miami River Art Fair will provide a unique fair-going
experience during Art Basel Miami week as the only waterfront art
fair. Miami River Art Fair will feature both an indoor booth setting
at the Riverfront Hall and a one-of-a-kind,
monumental, outdoor Riverwalk Sculpture Mall which
features monumental sculpture on the banks of the historic Miami River.
When
December
4 - 9
Where
Miami
Convention Center 400 SE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33132
What
SELECT Fair is a permanent contemporary art fair featuring
the work of only the best-selected galleries, collectives, print publishers,
and artists. SELECT Fair is focused on progressive concepts in art, and the
introduction of them to the international art world. SELECT provides a platform
for established practitioners and emerging artisans to co-exist in a unique
environment.
SELECT Fair will transform the entire 64
spaces in the Catalina Hotel into a high-energy, collective gallery. All of our
public space will be taken over by installations and performances, making
SELECT the most eventful and dynamic satellite fair on South Beach A small
section of the fair will be set aside for independent print dealers and
printmakers.
When
December
5 - 9
Where
The
Catalina Hotel, 1732 Collins Avenue Miami FL, 33139
What
UNTITLED. is an innovation of the traditional art fair model
placing emphasis on the quality of the viewer’s experience and the
contextualization of the artworks exhibited. Housed in a customized beachfront
pavilion under the artistic direction of New York based curator, Omar
Lopez-Chahoud, UNTITLED will present a cohesive collection of international
works by contemporary artists selected in conversation and collaboration with
50 galleries participating through invitation. The fair will highlight a mix of
established and emerging galleries, representing the most impactful living
artists at the forefront of contemporary art.
“UNTITLED. is an exhibition format of
cutting-edge contemporary art raised to the scale of a large international art
fair. The aim is to offer collectors an alternative viewing experience from the
traditional art fair. It is about creating a conversation and thereby offering
collectors a sense of discovery, diversity, and quality with an international
perspective.” – Omar
Lopez-Chahoud, Artistic DirectorUNTITLED. has selected respected architecture firm K/R to design a compelling structure that will highlight the prime beachfront location and create an engaging environment that maximizes the flow of the space. K/R will be designing the floor plan in an effort to amplify the curatorial component of the show in a fashion that privileges the value of the work and offers fairgoers an exceptional viewing experience.
Terence Riley, K/R Partner, former Chief Curator of Architecture and Design for the Museum of Modern Art and former Director of the Miami Art Museum has this to say of UNTITLED.:
“The beach is Miami’s greatest public space. Having the fair at the water’s edge is bringing art to the heart of the city.”
UNTITLED. is a temporary exhibition forum for international galleries and non-profit art spaces with a focus on emerging and mid-career contemporary art. The fair will take place December 5-9, 2012 and is located on the beach in the heart of South Beach at Ocean Drive and 12th Street (walking distance from the convention center). UNTITLED. Miami Beach is housed in a unique temporary tent structure suffused with natural light and takes full advantage of the unique attributes of its environmental surroundings.
UNTITLED.’s emphasis on international living artists will result in a presentation of some of the most exciting contemporary art from across the globe. A curated program of talks, artist commissions and studio visits will be scheduled in conjunction with UNTITLED.
When
December
5 - 9
Where
Located
directly on the beach in the heart of South Beach at 12th Street and Ocean
Drive
What
JUSTMAD
MIA is an initiative of Art Fairs, a company based in Madrid and the organizer
of the JUSTMAD and the MADRIDFOTO art fairs.
In
Miami´s most international week, Art Fairs presents JUSTMAD MIA, a fair which
integrates the same working philosophy as its sister fair in Madrid, JUSTMAD,
by means of a selection of galleries, spaces and projects of emerging art.
Art Fairs
presents a fair of medium scale which believes in the dialogue between the
visitor, the professional, the gallery and the artist, in a key city such a
Miami, which links both the Anglo-Saxon and Latin contexts.
JUSTMAD
MIA brings to the Miami art week a different format in the presentation of
exhibitors and work of artists with a stimulating exhibition aimed at both the
American and international public.
Under the
artistic direction of Javier Duero, and in a hands of an advisory committee
made up of the galleries NoMínimo (Guayaquil), Eva Ruiz (Madrid) and La Caja
Blanca (London-Mallorca) , it presents a selection of 40 galleries for
the general program and two programs specifically for projects involving
emerging artists. It also presents sections dedicated to artistic production,
architecture, design and a program dedicated to culinary research.
When
December
6 – 9
Where
Soho
Studios, The Wynwood Convention Center - 2136 NW 1st Avenue
Miami, FL 33127 USA
The 7 newbie’s look
exciting and I am especially looking forward to JUSTMAD MIA, the group from
Spain that has decided to include a food component to their fair. The organizers will attempt to
re-create one of Spain's most recognized landmarks, El Mercado San Miguel. San
Miguel is one of the oldest covered food markets in Madrid. Organizers are
bringing San Miguel merchants and products to the fair; visitors can sample
everything from traditional hams and artisanal cheeses to charcuterie and
gourmet tapa. Yum!
Side Shows and other
fun stuff to check out
Gator In The Bay Artist Lloyd Goradesky is creating a
giant alligator for Art Basel. When finished, the 275-foot long reptile will be
mounted on a self-propelled barge and will swim through Biscayne Bay. Meant to bring awarness to the
Everglades this floating installation will be fun to look for as it travels
through the Miami waterways.
The Lost Beatles and the Lost Rolling
Stones Photographs Photography, and in particular
historical photography, seems to be stealing the shows. This one, at the Betsy
Hotel, is what it says it is – previously unseen photos of the two great band
of the 1960s, both black-and-white and in color, about 200 in all, from the
years 1964-1966. They come from the archive of the U.S. tour manager of both
groups, Bob Bonis. Opens on Dec. 3 at the Betsy Hotel, 1440 Ocean Dr., Miami
Beach;
Bus Shelter Project As part of a continuing public art series, Locust
Projects will unveil its latest in the art of bus benches, this time from New
York painter Nicole Eisenman. Her bench interventions are called “Intensions,”
a black-and-white portrait resembling a Calder wire drawing, surrounded by
colorful figures collaged out of pop-culture imagery. On city bus benches
throughout December.
Foreverglades For two months, weird animals will crawl all over
the Freedom Tower downtown. The 300 or so species, ranging from gators to frogs
to turtles, won’t actually move, as they are made from resin, recycled plastic
and aluminum. They are participants in an environmental awareness campaign,
presented by Galleria Ca d’Oro (they brought us some giant pink snails) and
Miami-Dade College, with support from a bunch of European consulates. The
artists are European as well, and did intense research into local animal life.
Environmental programs will accompany the temporary resin residents. Through
Jan. 26, the Freedom Tower, 600 Biscayne Blvd., Miami.
Christie's will host their 3rd annual exhibition
during Basel/Miami with highlights from their London auction, "The Art of
the Surreal." It will be up from December 5 to 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
daily, at the JW Marriott Marquis (255 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Miami).
It's free and open to the public.
Rubell Family Collection "Alone
Together" and "Oscar Murillo: work." 95 NW 29th St.,
Miami. Free admission during Basel.
World Class Boxing, the
collection of Debra and Dennis Scholl
Each year the private collection space, which once was the training gym
of world class prize fighters, unveils a commissioned series of works during
Art Basel.
Art Public presents
outdoor sculptures, interventions and performances within an open and public
exhibition format. Art Basel is collaborating with the Bass Museum of Art, situated in Collins Park where
the artworks will be concentrated.
Selected for the second consecutive year by Christine Y. Kim, Associate Curator of Contemporary Art at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), and Co-Founder of the Los Angeles Nomadic Division (LAND), this year’s edition of Art Public features a series of works grounded in their connection to speech and language.
Pinion Gallery The Hotel Mimo is hosting a solo show of work by international star artist David McLeish. December 6 -9 with an artist talk Saturday the 8th from 4 - 7pm.
Selected for the second consecutive year by Christine Y. Kim, Associate Curator of Contemporary Art at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), and Co-Founder of the Los Angeles Nomadic Division (LAND), this year’s edition of Art Public features a series of works grounded in their connection to speech and language.
Pinion Gallery The Hotel Mimo is hosting a solo show of work by international star artist David McLeish. December 6 -9 with an artist talk Saturday the 8th from 4 - 7pm.
Miami Says ‘Art’ The JW Marriott Hotel Miami Presents: “Miami Says ART by Martin Kreloff," the photographer and artist who first snapped some of the people who would become art movers and shakers here in Miami, back in 1976. Over 30 digital prints of the originals will be on display, photographs of people who first sat down to say “art” back when there was very little here to even much talk about. People such as collectors Ruth Shack and Marty Margulies; early gallerists such as Virginia Miller; artists such as Lynn Golob Gelfman; musical presenter Judy Drucker. Thirty five years later, these early pioneers have been joined by myriad of others, and the cultural landscape is unrecognizable. This photographic trip down memory lane is part of our history, but for the most part the original “cast” is still all here. Through Dec. 9 at the JW Marriott Hotel, 1109 Brickell Ave., Miami.
Kirk Van Wormer rendering, 2012
The Black Lords at South Beach - artist Desi Santiago will take over the Lords South Beach hotel with an installation of a giant macabre black dog. The Black Lords at South Beach, is said to be a multi-sensory experience, complete with giant paws over the entrance, a looming head atop the courtyard and a whipping tail in the back. The installation is a partnership between BOFFO, Perrier Sparkling Natural Mineral Water, and Lords' founder Brian Gorman. 1120 Collins Ave. Miami Beach, FL 33139
Conception of Miami
River Pool by artist Dr. Petra Liebl-Osborne
Liebl-Osborne's
project a swimming pool floating in the river, designed to provoke thought and
conversation on the topic of natural and artificial uses of water in society.
The exhibition is a part of a larger project for Liebl-Osborne, titled
"Private Public Swimming Pools," which involves her underwater
photography from the past decade. According to Liebl-Osborne, the Miami River
Pool will encompass a "barge-sized pool with two ladders and [a] jumping
board with a lit surface that can safely float in the Miami River."
Pop-Up
Piano Miami 2012 There’s a reason this city-wide public art happening is returning for
a second year – it’s popular and cool. A handful of pianos (donated by Steinway
& Sons) will “pop-up” in Wynwood, Midtown and the Design District. Each of
the pianos will be coated with the work of artists, and professional musicians
will take to the keyboards at times shot out on social media during the art
week. When the pros aren’t on the ivories, locals are encouraged to explore
their musical souls. The pianos are then all donated to worthy charities.
Wynwwod Walls – Wynwwod Walls is once
again planning some great events and always hosts some of the best
parties. Sometimes hard to find,
these art graffiti masterpieces are as fun to hunt down, as they are to view.
For the second annual event series, Le Petit Papillon Montessori School will showcase photography installations, cinematic documentary on oversized inflatable screens, and literary works by the school’s toddler, Pre-K and elementary students. According to the press release, students will also “take the stage alongside locally renowned Miami street artist Daniel Fila of Krave Art as part of a live art mural presentation” and there will be a dance-off performance by Expressions of Talent Break Dancers.
The event, which is free to the public, will take place at Le Petit Papillon Montessori School in Miami Beach on December 7 from 6 – 8 p.m.
Miami Gallery Shows
(All
links and descriptions of the gallery shows are lifted from the good folks at
Miami New Times and can be found Here)
"Migrating
Inwards" and "The Gift of the Present Moment." December 5 - 26, 2012 and
December 1, 2012 - January 27, 2013. ArtCenter/South Florida, 924 Lincoln Rd.,
Miami Beach. Visit artcentersf.org.
"Theaster Gates: Soul
Manufacturing Corporation" and "Wound, Bound, Tied and Knotted." November 10 - December 21,
2012. Locust Projects, 3852 N Miami Ave., Miami. Visit locustprojects.org.
"Raneytown" and "On
View." December
3 - 9, 2012. Primary Projects, 4141 NE Second Ave. Ste. 104, Miami. Visit primaryprojectspace.com.
"Dark Flow Lurking." November 16 - December 31,
2012. David Castillo, 2234 NW Second Ave., Miami. Visit davidcastillogallery.com.
35th Anniversary Group Show. December 1, 2012 - January 5,
2013. Fredric Snitzer Gallery, 2247 NW First Place, Miami. Visit snitzer.com.
"Chambliss Giobbi:
SE7N." December
4, 2012 - January 31, 2013. 101 Exhibit, 101 NE 40th St., Miami. Visit 101exhibit.com.
"Scribe's House." November 10, 2012 - January
5, 2013. Black Square Gallery, 2248 NW First Place, Miami. Visit blacksquaregallery.com.
"Khamsa-izm." November 30 - December 31,
2012. Gallery Diet, 174 NW 23rd St., Miami. Visit gallerydiet.com.
"Snipers" by Ahol Sniffs
Glue. November
29 - December 9, 2012. Gregg Shienbaum Fine Arts, 2239 NW Second Ave., Miami.
Visit gsfineart.com.
"Shell-Reflexive" and
Weird Miami Bus Tour. December 4, 2012 - January 15, 2013. Bas Fisher Invitational, 122
NE 11th St., Miami. Visit basfisherinvitational.com.
"Abel Barroso: Un país, una
ilusión."
November 10, 2012 - January 5, 2013. Pan American Art Projects, 2450 NW
Second Ave., Miami. Visit panamericanart.com.
"Leitmotif." December 3, 2012 - January
30, 2013. Dot Fiftyone Gallery, 51 NW 36th St., Miami. Visit dotfiftyone.com.
Blake Fisher Photography. November 10 - December 29,
2012. Harold Golen Gallery, 2294 NW Second Ave., Miami. Visit haroldgolengallery.com.
Loris Cecchini. December 1, 2012 - January
31, 2013. Diana Lowenstein Fine Arts, 2043 N Miami Ave., Miami. Visit dlfinearts.com.
"Closer." December 4, 2012 - January 5,
2013. Spinello Projects, 2930 NW Seventh Ave., Miami. Visit spinelloprojects.com.
It Ain't Fair. December 6 - 9, 2012. Studio
743, 743 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Visit oh-wow.com.
Music
What
UR1 Music
& Art Festival - The two-day event December 8th-9th is scheduled to take
place in downtown Miami's Bayfront Park with Kanye West, The Offspring (wut),
Lou Reed, fun., Santigold, Pete Tong and tons more already confirmed.
It's the brainchild of Alex Omes, formerly one of the partners in Miami's Ultra
Music Festival, along with Emi Guerra who is known for the Masquerade Motel
parties. Get your tickets here.
UPDATE - The latest news is that is event has been
cancelled! Something about
Hurricane Sandy and the weather in Miami?!? Please check out the website for
updates. Apparently they are
trying to move some of the artists to other venues and will somehow honor the
tickets purchased. Sounds like a
big mess to me. I’ll update as I
hear more.
When
December
8 - 9
Where
Bayfront
Park, Downtown Miami
photo by Michel Linssen
What
“A
multi-discipline exhibition and study of the late Kurt Cobain,", will be
headlined by Sonic Youth founding member and South Florida native Thurston
Moore. Alongside a live
performance by Thurston Moore will be the world premiere of the short film Kurt
(an abstract portrayal of the late Kurt Cobain), live version of "Smells
Like Teen Spirit" video choreographed by Ryan Heffington.
When
December
8 – 8pm
Where
Gusman
Center for the Performing Arts, 174 E Flagler St., Miami.
What
This
two-day party is brought to us by the Jellyfish Brothers. With dozens of local South Florida acts
slated to perform. The free admission for this event is sure to bring the
crowds. This is the second year of this event. Acts include; The jellyfish Brothers,
Crucial Taunt, Testökra, Las tias,
dividends, The Gun hoes, Rat bastard, Kenny millions, The cost, Ricky lewis, Astrokats, HAochi waves, hot hands, Talking dogs, Dyslexic postcards, DJ Fucked up, The Grey 8s, Whoorish boorish, The Lifeforms, maskera.
When
December
7 – 9pm December 8 – 7pm
Where
Jellyfish
Brothers Headquarters near 20th Street and NW 1st Ave., Wynwood.
What
This
promises to be the biggest, loudest and craziest party of the week. From the
website - A spectacle of bizarre proportions... Basel Castle, produced by creative collective, The Overthrow, is a conceptually “re:creative”
minifestival combining some of the worlds most influential contemporary artists
& musicians, with uniquely interactive games, installations, exhibitions,
and live performances. The project is a full day event during the climax
of Miami’s internationally esteemed Art Basel weekend. Believe it or not, all
this takes place inside and surrounding a castle located in the heart of
Miami’s Wynwood Art District.
Featuring Purity Ring, Twin Shadow, Trinidad James, Brenmar, Jacuzzi
Boys, Teengirl Fantasy, Nick Catchdubs, Donnis, Oliver, and more. If the
website doesn’t get you excited, you don’t have a pulse. Free before 8pm.
When
December
8 6pm
Where
51 NW
20th St., Miami
Le Baron Nightclub
If you’re planning on heading to French nightclub Le Baron during Art Basel, you should probably brush up on your social media skills as partygoers will have to follow the Art Basel Miami Beach pop-up club online to find out where it will be opening each night. According to The Miami New Times, through social media platforms like Twitter (@LeBaronFamily and #WhereIsLeBaron) and Facebook (Facebook.com/WhereIsLeBaron), and an official website, this Le Baron will be keeping fans notified of its different secret locations each night at 6 p.m.
When
December 4 – 9
Where
?
What
The famed Latin music label Fania Records will be showcasing its
music during the 2012 Art Basel weeklong event in Miami. The Armada Fania Club
& Pop-up Store is a four night event and will feature 8 top DJs from Miami,
Boston and NYC who will be playing the original & remix sounds the of label
that is often referred to as the "Motown" of Latin music. "We
are thrilled to have these DJs joining us to showcase the music of this
legendary label," said Michael Rucker, Chief Marketing Officer at Fania
Records. "Art Basel visitors and Miami locals are in for four nights of
incredible music and dancing." This event is an alternative to the
"laser & smoke" events held in Miami at this time.
When
December 5 - 8
Where
PAX Miami - 337 SW 8th Street (directly under the 95 overpass)
What
Accessible to all SCOPE visitors, The Vh1 Outdoor Lounge, is the premier destination to discover new talent in music, art and beyond. The SCOPE Miami Official Party will be Presented by Vh1 and feature groundbreaking You Oughta Know musical talent from Vh1’s impressive roster,
alongside SCOPE & Vh1 co-curated visual work.
When
Outdoor Lounge Decmber 4 – 9 regular show hours
Official Party December 6 7 – 11pm
Where
Scope Art fair - N.E. 36th St and Midtown Blvd.
What
BarDot in
Wynwood ends the art weekend with a funk bash. The one and only George Clinton. Yes its on Sunday night, and yes if you still have energy by
then you must be on drugs, be very young or both. But I had to point this show out, I mean its George Clinton!
When
December
9 – 10pm
Where
3456 N
Miami Ave., Miami
These are only a few of
the many music events taking place all over the city. If you want a more detailed guide with a day by day event
calendar I found BeachedMiami.com had the best one Here
FOOD
Food on
Miami Beach:
The
Convention Center itself has a food court that is very good and the people
watching is priceless. Then there are all the restaurants on Lincoln
Road, which is just a block away. Plus most of the hotels on the beach
have excellent restaurants; if you want to do it up try the Delano,
or Ola. On Lincoln Road stick with
The Ice Box, Nexxt Café or my favorite to people watch; Van Dyke Café. And while you’re
on Lincoln Road make sure you check out the exhibit at the Art Center/South Florida, always worth a
look!
Food in
Wynwood and Midtown:
A real
locals spot to go is Enriqueta’s
Sandwich Shop, try the arroz con pollo, to die for! Parking
is almost impossible but so worth the aggravation. Sugarcane Raw Bar is my newest
favorite hangout. The food is so good at Sugarcane it should be illegal!
Brosia in the Design District
comes highly recommended, as does chef Miguel Aguila’s Wynwood Kitchen and Bar.
Also
don’t forget the killer Spanish food market being created for the JustMadMia
Art
Fair. Its modeled after the famous
landmark, El Mercado San Miguel, one of the oldest covered food markets in
Madrid. Organizers are bringing San Miguel merchants and products to the fair;
visitors can sample everything from traditional hams and artisanal cheeses to
charcuterie and gourmet tapa.
For the
hippest “Pop-Up” Basel-goers won't have to go far for good food this year as
the MGFD Café will be at the
Design Miami pavilion on Meridian and 19, across from the Miami Beach
Convention Center. Expect Schwartz's staples on the menu, along with his home
brew on draft, wine, cocktails, Panther Coffee, and Hedy Goldsmith's famous
pastries. The pop-up will run during Design Miami hours, from December 5 to 9.
PARKING AND GETTING
AROUND
Parking
Miami Beach: My suggestion is one of two options. First, the valet
at the entrance to the Convention Center is great but if you are leaving at a
busy time when everyone is trying to get his or her cars, it could be a long
wait. You may prefer to park in the garage across the street.
Either way you can leave your car all day and walk to any of the beach fairs
and restaurants from there.
Parking
Wynwood, Midtown and the Design District: If you plan to see a few of the fairs
you may have to park a few different places. Find a street spot if
possible with a meter, if not there are pay lots. Try to strategically
find a spot close to a few of the fairs. That way you can see more than
one art fair without moving the car. Another option and one I have done
before is to find a good central spot to park and then move around by catching
one of the many bike rickshaws or cabs. Some park on the beach and
use the shuttles to get to Wynwood and then use cabs or the rickshaws.
But I have never had a problem with parking.
Vespa
tours of street art in Wynwood are available from Roam Rides, $75, and walking tours are
$50. Sounds like fun and may be the best way to see the sometimes hard to
find street art in Wynwood.
Shuttles:
Art Basel and the City of Miami provide shuttles between the Convention Center
and the Wynwood fairs.
Rickshaws or Pedicabs: Get taken
around Wynwood by Rickshaw. A fun way to get around and most of the
Rickshaw operators are good tour guides and really funny.
Cabs:
Cabs are everywhere. Try outside any of the big fairs but you can also
catch them down most streets.
Well that’s it for this
year. I think that’s enough to keep
you busy. I know what your
thinking; “Oh to be young again and have the energy to see all this” but I can
tell you from experience the vibe is infectious. And its only one week, five days really, so buck up! This is your chance to see
something new. If you go every year try something totally new and
challenging. Break out of your
comfort zone and have an art adventure.
Also don’t be afraid to look around and jump off the path when you see
something interesting. Some of my
greatest experiences each year are the things and places I just stumbled
upon. Engage the gallery owners
and artists, that’s what they are here for. If you love a piece, find out all you can about it. Remember, there are no stupid questions
only stupid gallery owners. An
artwork's meaning should not be locked up where only they have the keys. ENJOY, GL
LINKS
I could not have made this
guide without the help of so many other guides and articles I have read about
Art Basel. Special thanks goes to
The Miami New Times, The Sun Sentinel, The Miami Herald and The Huffington
Post. I will try and put as many links to these great articles as I can.
http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/cultist/2012/10/big_black_dog_to_take_ov.php
ttp://www.theartnewspaper.com/articles/Art+Basel+restructures+leadership/27425
http://la-confidential-magazine.com/living/articles/what-to-expect-at-art-basel-miami
http://www.gadling.com/2012/11/02/miamis-art-basel-2012-will-be-hotter-than-ever/
http://miami.eater.com/tags/art-basel-2012
http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/cultist/2012/11/creator_of_giant_psychic.php
http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/cultist/2012/11/allen_vandever_rescue_or_destr.php
http://www.vibe.com/article/lenny-kravitz-headline-ur1-music-art-festival-kanye-west
http://www.artlyst.com/articles/tom-wolfe-sets-new-novel-at-art-basel-miami-fair
http://www.local10.com/news/Giant-gator-to-float-during-Art-Basel/-/1717324/17449812/-/format/rss_2.0/-/138eincz/-/index.html
http://www.fuse.tv/2012/11/thurston-moore-to-headline-kurt-cobain-exhibit-in-miami
http://www.complex.com/city-guide/2012/11/heineken-is-taking-over-miamis-art-basel
http://www.examiner.com/article/art-basel-miami-beach-art-public-2012-second-edition-collins-park
ttp://www.theartnewspaper.com/articles/Art+Basel+restructures+leadership/27425
http://la-confidential-magazine.com/living/articles/what-to-expect-at-art-basel-miami
http://www.gadling.com/2012/11/02/miamis-art-basel-2012-will-be-hotter-than-ever/
http://miami.eater.com/tags/art-basel-2012
http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/cultist/2012/11/creator_of_giant_psychic.php
http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/cultist/2012/11/allen_vandever_rescue_or_destr.php
http://www.vibe.com/article/lenny-kravitz-headline-ur1-music-art-festival-kanye-west
http://www.artlyst.com/articles/tom-wolfe-sets-new-novel-at-art-basel-miami-fair
http://www.local10.com/news/Giant-gator-to-float-during-Art-Basel/-/1717324/17449812/-/format/rss_2.0/-/138eincz/-/index.html
http://www.fuse.tv/2012/11/thurston-moore-to-headline-kurt-cobain-exhibit-in-miami
http://www.complex.com/city-guide/2012/11/heineken-is-taking-over-miamis-art-basel
http://www.examiner.com/article/art-basel-miami-beach-art-public-2012-second-edition-collins-park
http://www.musicobsessed.com/2012/11/art-basel-2012-guide-event-calendar-music-concerts-shows-wynwood-midtown-miami-south-beach-miami-beach-123-129.html
http://daily.bhaskar.com/article/BR-david-lynch-comes-out-with-new-pop-up-club-version-at-art-basel-miami-beach-4087755-NOR.html
http://daily.bhaskar.com/article/BR-david-lynch-comes-out-with-new-pop-up-club-version-at-art-basel-miami-beach-4087755-NOR.html
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/02/opinion/sunday/whats-in-miamis-bloodstream.html?pagewanted=all
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/01/foreverglades-cracking-ar_n_2223581.html
http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2012-11-30/news/fl-giant-alligator-art-basel-20121130_1_alligator-head-everglades-art-piece
http://www.artmediaagency.com/en/57260/art-basel-miami-art-public-transforms-collins-park-into-outdoor-exhibition/
http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/11/30/3119988/art-basel-miami-beach-all-the.html
http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2012/11/29/seven-masterful-tips-for-investing-in-art/
http://bullettmedia.com/article/your-12-step-guide-to-art-basel-miami-beach/
http://www.artlyst.com/articles/banksy-shady-dealings-in-excavated-murals-exhibited-in-miami
http://www.mutualart.com/OpenArticle/Satellite-fairs--Better-than-Art-Basel-M/60B1D4AE02CBED50
http://www.sfltimes.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11747&Itemid=331
http://www.papermag.com/2012/11/art_basel_miami_beach_guide.php
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/01/foreverglades-cracking-ar_n_2223581.html
http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2012-11-30/news/fl-giant-alligator-art-basel-20121130_1_alligator-head-everglades-art-piece
http://www.artmediaagency.com/en/57260/art-basel-miami-art-public-transforms-collins-park-into-outdoor-exhibition/
http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/11/30/3119988/art-basel-miami-beach-all-the.html
http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2012/11/29/seven-masterful-tips-for-investing-in-art/
http://bullettmedia.com/article/your-12-step-guide-to-art-basel-miami-beach/
http://www.artlyst.com/articles/banksy-shady-dealings-in-excavated-murals-exhibited-in-miami
http://www.mutualart.com/OpenArticle/Satellite-fairs--Better-than-Art-Basel-M/60B1D4AE02CBED50
http://www.sfltimes.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11747&Itemid=331
http://www.papermag.com/2012/11/art_basel_miami_beach_guide.php
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2 comments:
Absolutely love your blog. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful information with us.
See, there IS art in Florida!! I am currently doing a study of Florida landscapes in painting and photography. Just fell upon your website and found it fascinating. Wish I had seen it in Dec. and done some of the galleries. Now that it is March - what are your suggestions for gallery hopping? I am in Orlando but have the means to travel anywhere in FL.
Thanks for a well written blog.
Dolores
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