Art Basel

South Florida Artists Squeezed Out Of Local Galleries and Museums

Marcus Bickler — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:01:51 +0000

When Art Basel came to Miami Beach in 2002, I couldn’t have been happier. I was about to graduate from the Maryland Institute College of Art and had plans to return to Florida. It seemed this was the place to be – outside of New York, that is. Over the years, Art Basel has grown, with satellite shows and pop-up galleries expanding throughout Miami.

In Miami, An Instinctive Search For Celebrity

Florencia Jimenez-Marcos — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 15:30:00 +0000

When actor/director Adrian Grenier screened his latest film, Teenage Paparazzo, during Art Basel, it was a very Miami kind of night.

Careful What You Ask A Fortune Telling Dog

Arianna Prothero — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:30:00 +0000

“The Black Lords” installation at Lords Hotel emerged as one of the crowd favorites from Art Basel week.

Artist Desi Santiago was the man behind the epic-sized installation that featured a giant black dog wrapped around the Lords Hotel.

Called Gypsy, she breathed smoke and shot lasers from her eyes.

Overlooked Gem Of Art Basel: Art Meow-sel

Ashley Lopez — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:30:00 +0000

WLRN's Marva Hinton loves cats. I mean, she really, really loves cats.

So, it came as no surprise to me that when planning a visit to Art Basel last week she decided her time would be best spent at Art Meow-sel in O Cinema: a gallery dedicated solely to cat-related art.

It's weird, I know. But it's also kind of brilliant.

As someone who isn't an art aficionado, yet has a lot of opinions about cats, I have to say that this gallery was awesome.

Here is why.

Shopping With The VIPs At Art Basel

Jordan Levin — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 11:30:00 +0000

The Art Basels They Remember (And The Therapy They'll Probably Need)

Rick Stone — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:41:04 +0000

The assorted farewells to Art Basel in the national press this morning leave a variety of impressions, not all of them positive, of Miami's big festival of art, celebrity and wealth.

Let's start with the Wall Street Journal, which left regretting its descent into the classic loop of insanity -- doing the same thing and hoping for different results:

Art You Can Walk On: Remnants Of Art Basel Line Wynwood Sidewalks

Daniel Rivero — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 12:00:00 +0000

This is for all the times that you wanted to step on a piece of art.

During Art Basel week, Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood becomes a virtual factory of street art. And by street, we mean "on the ground."

This ground work is usually passed by without a second glance in this part of town. Most of the work is done with stencils and the same images and phrases can be found lining the area's streets, even in other parts of the city.

How to See Art, Football And Still Get To Eat During Art Basel

Heather Hernandez — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 19:30:00 +0000

Last week, we gave you Trina Sargalski's tips on the pop-up food venues that will disappear with the end of Art Basel. Today is the last day for those places.

But it's not just the last day of Art Basel. It's Sunday. In December. And if you're trying to figure out how to juggle art, football and a reasonable blood sugar level , here are few places that may satisfy all three, in close proximity to the various fairs.

Alligators, Combs And Rabbits: Photos Of Art Basel

Ashley Lopez — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 19:25:00 +0000

Some Art Basel-ers have been pretty shutter happy this week.

Looking around the Creative Commons content on Flickr from Art Basel 2012, there are quite a few beautiful photos of the galleries and events, as well as views of the city from this week's goings-on.

Here a slideshow of some of the photos that caught my eye.

Geter, The Art Gallery Greeter

Christine DiMattei — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 18:45:00 +0000

"Good afternoon! Welcome! Hi, good afternoon! Do you have a floor plan? Okay! Enjoy!"

We asked Art Basel Miami greeter Angela Geter, (that's right -- she's Geter The Greeter) what it takes to excel at her role.

"A great smile and a great personality," says Geter.

And that's it?

"That's it!" she replies with a thousand-watt smile.

Geter is a greeter inside the main entrance to the Miami Beach Convention Center.

Pricing A Warhol At Art Basel? It's $3.8 Million

Christine DiMattei — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 18:19:20 +0000

"No disappointment. We've had a very successful fair."

For New York gallerist Christophe Van de Weghe, the highlight of this year's Art Basel was the sale of an Andy Warhol painting of the Statue of Liberty.

The Basel Art Gallery 2.0

Heather Hernandez — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 18:10:00 +0000

We can try, but with all of the satellite fair and events going on out there, frankly, I doubt anyone was able to see or do absolutely everything they set out to in the spirit of Art Basel. Enter the Twitterverse Gallery. Above, we've collected some photos of favorite art pieces from all over Miami from users that didn't forget this week was actually dedicated to art, not to be confused (but heavily so) with partying. Enjoy!

Basel One-Liners: It's Not A Spice Convention

Heather Hernandez — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 17:20:00 +0000

We're scouring Twitter for some brief, but opinionated, feeds on what people think about Art Basel. Here are some gems we've found:

So the skinny on Art Basel Miami is that there is a LOT of weird, shocking, depressing and generally morbid stuff out there called art

VIDEO: Scenes From Art Basel 2012

Ashley Lopez — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 17:03:23 +0000

Here is a compilation of some different videos from Art Basel 2012 in Miami. Each video tours some galleries you may have missed and some videos even feature interviews with the artists.

Check it out below!

Basel One-Liners: The People-Watching

Heather Hernandez — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 16:54:48 +0000

As much as watching already dried paint on a wall could be fun, I think we can agree that people-watching could have a tendency to top that. Here are some highlights from Art Baselers that hold some artistic merit. Or are just downright hilarious. Either way, happy watching!

Photo Contest: What They Saw At Art Basel

Rick Stone — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 16:25:32 +0000

Time for your midday check-in with the WLRN Art Basel photo contest.

We're looking for shots and scenes that could only be Miami during Art Basel. Tweet yours to @WLRN #BaselPic by 8 p.m. on Sunday.

Here are a few that have already caught our eye.

Art Basel Takeaway: It Was Art Over Glitter

Rick Stone — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 15:10:46 +0000

We're taking a look this morning at the parting shots of the world's journalists as Art Basel reaches its opulent and glittery conclusion in Miami.

It was great, most of them say: Bigger and more lucrative than ever and ultimately a testament to the supremacy of art over glitter.

Tiled 'Space Invaders' Part Of Miami Scene

Arianna Prothero — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 13:30:00 +0000

Art Basel In Miami Gets Us Thinking: Is It Art?

Florencia Jimenez-Marcos — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 20:02:28 +0000

This guest post comes to us from Florencia Jimenez-Marcos.

Is it art?

There is no easy way to define "art." Any attempt at simplification risks making the writer sound uninformed at best. There are countless experts and publications who have created an industry debating what is true art, though the discourse these days seems to center more on economic rather than artistic value.

Top Social Media Zones For Art Basel Coverage

Jessica Meszaros — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 19:41:25 +0000

Stuck at your home or office for Art Basel weekend? Fret no more because we have summed up the hottest social media spots to place you front and center in the galleries and parties.

Hashtags To Follow On Twitter

#ArtBasel

#ABMB

#ArtBaselMiami

#ArtBasel2012

#ArtBaselProblems

#OverheardAtBasel

#BaselPic

Basel One-Liners: Driving Art Basel Style

Jessica Meszaros — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 18:30:02 +0000

Thanks to @ScottLinnen on Twitter, view this exclusive clip of Baslers driving around Art Basel style:

Kafka'n dope bugs everywhere. #ArtBaselMiami youtube.com/watch?v=3sKDln…
— Wile E. Quixote (@ScottLinnen) December 8, 2012

Basel One-Liners: For Those Of A Certain Age

Jessica Meszaros — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 18:01:27 +0000

Art Basel goer @kbmiami tweeted an overheard comment:

Someone just told me #artbasel is like spring break for the over 40 crowd.A week of constant & decadent partying.#ABMB @wlrn
— Karen Burkett (@kbmiami) December 8, 2012

Arianna's Difficult Day At Art Basel

Rick Stone — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 17:42:42 +0000

[Message from Arianna Prothero]: Not sure if it's supposed to be art or not, but Pulse Art Fair has several red hammocks strung up in its courtyard. whatever the intent/purpose, they sure do make a great place to relax and digest all that art you've been looking at (or nurse a hangover).

Basel Dealers Fret: Where's Bigfoot Collector?

Rick Stone — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 17:01:54 +0000

Shoppers from every financial stratum are stalking Art Basel, which the New York Times is characterizing as among "the most glamorous doorbuster sales in history."

But the man from the very apex of the art food chain is glaringly missing. Hedge fund billionaire Steven A. Cohen has not been seen and the sinking feeling in the pit of many a gallery owner's stomach is that legal issues related to a supposed insider trading scheme at Cohen's own firm may have sidelined one of art's richest and most reliable collectors.

Basel One-Liners: More Art - Less Party People

Jessica Meszaros — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 16:30:00 +0000

Tweeter @EstrellaSibila expresses her frustration with fellow Baslers:

Need to see more art and less party people! #artbaselproblems
— Counselor @SibilaLaw (@EstrellaSibila) December 8, 2012

Through The Lens: Art Is Everywhere

Rick Stone — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Art, you say? Define "art."

That's not a sophomoric intellectual challenge as much a realization that it doesn't always require the product of an artist's hand to inspire and refresh the human soul.

Occasionally, it takes no more than an urban sunset or a wide shot of the beach.

These photos from the periphery of Art Basel are from our @WLRN staff and tweeters @ArtObserved and @eddiehah.

Miami School Takes A Field Trip To Wynwood For An Art Basel Education

Daniel Rivero — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 15:30:00 +0000

Riding a bike by the AdjustGallery on NW 24th Street and Second Avenue in Miami's Wynwood area, I saw a peculiar sight.

A flood of school children was overflowing the gallery and spilling into the street. A field trip to a street art capital?

How Do I Basel? Tweeters Count The Ways

Jessica Meszaros — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 14:30:00 +0000

Ba·sel [bah-zuhl] verb: To visit and enjoy the Art Basel event creatively, knowledgeably and efficiently.

How To Get Your Fortune Told By A Giant, Smoke-Breathing Dog

Arianna Prothero — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 14:30:00 +0000

One of the great things about Art Basel week in South Florida is you get to see a lot of strange things in the form of both art and people. After a few Basels, you may start to feel like you’ve seen and done it all.

But I’ll bet you’ve never had your fortune told by a gigantic, smoke-breathing dog named Gypsy.

Artist Desi Santigo has created an epic-sized installation at the Lords Hotel on South Beach. Called “The Black Lords,” it is a giant, inflated black dog with glowing red eyes wrapped around the outside of the hotel.

Untitled Art Fair: New Kid On The Basel Block

Arianna Prothero — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 13:07:35 +0000

The UNTITLED art fair is the new kid on the Basel block. It's the event’s first year.

The fair itself has a distinctly South Florida feel to it. The large, airy white tent has soft, filtered lighting and looks out over the ocean. Adding to the Miami vibe are the girls wandering around promoting various kinds of alcohol by handing out freebies.

Among them were the Hendricks gin girls, Jacqueline Sanabia and Kezia Linden, who, I thought, were wearing some pretty snazzy little hats.