The Miami Art Scene

Every year in early December, Miami Beach becomes the focal point of international fine art and design as the host of two major art shows - Art Basel and Design Miami. Collectors and art enthusiasts from around the world gather at Art Basel and Design Miami seeking both established and emerging design for both private and museum collections. This past December, both broke their attendance record, drawing 50,000 and 55,000 respectively to the five-day multi-event fair.

A new generation of thirty-something collectors, eager to explore, learn and buy attributed to the strong attendance. Design Miami also increased their participating galleries by 50%, helping to broaden the audience. And smaller sister shows, like Scope, and evening parties at galleries in Miami’s Design District  add to the attraction. With perfect weather, this past December’s fair was a luxury marketers dream.     

Art Basel Fast Facts: Features 260 galleries from around the world and 2,000 artists of the 20th and 21st centuries Held at the Miami Convention Center, SoundScape Park/New World Center and Collins Park Fair includes sponsored concerts, art talks and movie nights Headlining sponsor is UBS VIP car service provided by BMW

Design Miami Fast Facts: Features 28 galleries of furniture, lighting and objects d’art Held adjacent to the Convention Center on Meridian Ave. & 19th St.     Headlining sponsor is Audi, in addition to Fendi, Swarovksi and Cappellini

A complete overview of Art Basel/Design Miami can be downloaded here.

Source: Miami Herald