Art Basel: Art Basel 2011 Event Guide
Top Picks & Choices
By The305.com & Kim Steiner
THURSDAY DECEMBER 1, 2011
Mr. Brainwash @ The Boulan
Runs Everyday from Dec 1 – Dec 4th
Boulan South Beach, 2000 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
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The Pig That Therefore I Am
Primary Projects, 4141 NE 2nd Ave., Suite 104, Miami Design District
Thursday, Dec. 1, 6 – 10 p.m.
ABSOLUT MIAMI Installation featuring Mr. Brainwash
2700 NW 2nd Ave. (corner of NW 2nd Ave. and 27th St.), Wynwood
Thur., Dec. 1 – Sun., Dec. 4. Open to the public from 1 – 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 1 – 4 p.m. on Sunday.
Friends With You’s “Inner Space, The Secrets of The Unknown” Show Opening
Runs Everyday from Dec 1 – Dec 4th
FWY Studio – 3930 NE 2nd Ave Suite 202
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Seth Browarnik of World Red Eye – Art of Night
Runs Everyday from Dec 1 – Dec 4th
Shelborne Hotel – 1801 Collins, Ave., Miami Beach
Open to the public from 1 – 6 p.m.
It Ain’t Fair at O.H.W.O.W.
Runs Everyday from Dec 1 – Dec 4th
OHWOW – 81 NE 40th St.
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Graffiti Gone Global event
The Rotunda Space – 3252 NE 1st Ave., Suite 101, Miami
Dec. 1 – Dec. 4 (11 a.m. – 8 p.m. except Sunday till 4 p.m.)
Red Bull “Through My Eyes” Showing
Photos by Edwin De La Rosa
At The Co11ective / Kohn Compound – 215 NW 24 Street
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Official Art Basel Event @ The Miami Beach Convention Center – Miami Beach – Runs Everyday Dec 1 thru Dec 4 – www.artbasel.com
Scope Art Fair – Midtown Miami at NE 30th Street & NE 1st Avenue – Runs Everyday Dec 1 thru Dec 4 – www.scope-art.com *Recommended*
NADA Art Fair – The Deauville Beach Resort. 6701 Collins Avenue. Miami Beach - Runs Everyday Dec 1 thru Dec 4 – newartdealers.org
Pulse Art Fair – Overtown – The Ice Palace | 1400 North Miami Avenue - Runs Everyday Dec 1 thru Dec 4 – www.pulse-art.com
Red Dot – Midtown Miami at NE 30th Street & NE 1st Avenue – Runs Everyday Dec 1 thru Dec 4 – www.reddotfair.com
Art Asia – Midtown Miami at NE 30th Street & NE 1st Avenue - Runs Everyday Dec 1 thru Dec 4 – www.artasiafair.com
Art Miami – Midtown Miami at NE 30th Street & NE 1st Avenue – Runs Everyday Dec 1 thru Dec 4 – www.art-miami.com
FRIDAY DECEMBER 2, 2011
Before They Were Famous: Behind the Lens of William John Kennedy.
William John Kennedy Reveals 1960s Photographs of Iconic American Pop Artists
Through December 4.
Scope Art Fair, Midtown Miami at NE 30th Street & NE 1st Ave; Wynwood
Also showing at KIWI Project Space, 48 NW 29th St; Wynwood
Moby @ Bardot
Brought to you by Headliner Market Group, Phil The Mayor, RT Group, and more
Bardot – 3456 North Miami Avenue
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The Vogue Lounge during Art Basel: A one-of-a-kind fusion of contemporary art and cutting edge fashion. 12noon-7PM
Sagamore, 1671 Collins Ave; Miami Beach
Jonathan Mannion’s CLASSIC Photo Exhibit with Q&A and Rick Ross Appearance *8-11PM*
Runs Everyday from Dec 1 – Dec 4th
AE District – 3852 N Miami Avenue, Miami
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Photographer David Siqueiros shows a never-before-seen collection of black and white photos featuring Andy Warhol titled: Andy Warhol – The Model Boy. Through January 1, 2012
InterContinental Miami, 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami
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Launch of the first signature ORNARE Architecture Talk, in collaboration with Architizer and Wallpaper* Magazine. 2:30-4:30PM.
Ornare showroom, 3930 NE 2nd Ave; Ste. 102, Design District
Seth Browarnik of World Red Eye – Art of Night
Runs Everyday from Dec 1 – Dec 4th
Shelborne Hotel – 1801 Collins, Ave., Miami Beach
Open to the public from 1 – 6 p.m.
Graffiti Gone Global event
The Rotunda Space – 3252 NE 1st Ave., Suite 101, Miami
Dec. 1 – Dec. 4 (11 a.m. – 8 p.m. except Sunday till 4 p.m.)
ArtCenter/South Florida hosts ‘Center of Attention,’ an artist-in-residence group show.
Through January 1, 2011. VIP Basel Reception 8PM-12PM.
800, 810 and 924 Lincoln Rd; Miami Beach
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Film Gerhard Richter Painting by Corinna Belz. US Premiere . 8:30PM
Colony Theatre, 1040 Lincoln Rd; Miami Beach.
NADA party. 9PM-1AM
Shore Club Hotel, 1901 Collins Ave; Miami Beach.
Art Digest Oasis. Launch party for Macallan Scotchand X-ray photographer Nick Veasey. DJ Mike Nouveau. 4–6PM
The Raleigh, 1775 Collins Ave; Miami Beach.
SATURDAY DECEMBER 3, 2011
Big Hair: The Life & Times of Tomata du Plenty. A retrospective of the late great artist’s work
from select private collections. 8-10PM
Purdy Lounge, 1811 Purdy Ave; Miami Beach
Art Zoo, a fun filled afternoon along the Miami River of animal themed art installations including sculptures, paintings and performance artists. Paris Hilton and her pooch are rumored to be the guest of honor. Hosted by Carol Caridad & Hope Gainer. To benefit Paws 4 You. 1-5PM
Poolside at Finnegan’s River, 401 SW 3rd Ave; Miami
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Jordan Michael Zuniga will showcase a collection of limited edition photographs, Haiti: Hope in Progress, at Haiti Art Expo 2011. Also showing is a collection of exclusive, high-end bags and clutches designed by Haiti-born Françoise Elizée. To benefit the Hard Hats for Haiti campaign. Co-hosts Michele Frisch and Michael Caponni. 7PM–11PM
Moore Building, 4040 NE Second Ave; Design District, Miami
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Krave’s Unveiling of the “Sunbather Mural” *11am – to – 4pm*
Biscayne Blvd between NE 36th and 37th Streets
Elle Decor showhouse transforms a 10,000-square-foot penthouse into a wow space with a view. Proceeds to benefit Miami’s Design and Architecture Senior High (DASH). Through Dec 18. $25. 11AM-6PM.
Paramount Bay, 2020 N. Bayshore D; Miami
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Seth Browarnik of World Red Eye – Art of Night
Runs Everyday from Dec 1 – Dec 4th
Shelborne Hotel – 1801 Collins, Ave., Miami Beach
Open to the public from 1 – 6 p.m.
Graffiti Gone Global event
The Rotunda Space – 3252 NE 1st Ave., Suite 101, Miami
Dec. 1 – Dec. 4 (11 a.m. – 8 p.m. except Sunday till 4 p.m.)
The Underbelly Project / Miami. In New York last year, 103 artists went underground to fill an abandoned subway station with incredible artwork. Two curators of this project are featuring the work of 35 of the original artists, including well-known names such as Swoon, Ron English and The London Police.
78 NW 25th St. in Wynwood
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Pop Up Piano public art project. Features 10 pianos placed all over the city. Pop-up” performances will be held.
2417 N. Miami Ave; Wynwood Art District
OHWOW Gallery shows, It Ain’t Fair 2011: Materialism, group show. 11-7PM
81 NE 40 Street, Miami Design District
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Erwin Wurm‘s Drinking Sculptures will invite visitors to sit down for a drink at the Bass Museum of Art. Solo exhibition Beauty Business showing at the Bass.
Bass Museum of Art, 2100 Collins Ave; Miami Beach
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MAM Ball. The Miami Art Museum’s annual black-tie bash. Showing Dara Friedman’s video work, Dancer. 7 – 11 pm.
Fountainbleau, 4441 Collins Ave; Miami Beach.
MAM Ball after party. iPad DJs AndrewAndrew will spin. 11PM-2AM
Fountainbleau, 4441 Collins Ave; Miami Beach.
A Celebration of Karma. Cocktails hosted by Fisker Automotive CEO & Chief Designer Henrik Fisker. Special Performance by Jakob Dylan. 8– 11PM.
Raleigh, 1775 Collins Ave; Miami Beach.
MOCA Spin Galactic Party. Poolside ping pong tournament hosted by Susan Sarandon.
9PM–midnight,
The Standard Hotel, 40 Island Ave; Miami Beach.
Saturdays Surf NYC Pool Party. New York City coffee and surf shop throws a pool party. 1– 5PM.
Mondrian Hotel, 1100 West Ave; Miami Beach.
SUNDAY DECEMBER 4, 2011
American Exuberance exhibit at Rubell. 64 artists exhibiting including Ryan Trecartin, John Baldessari, Cindy Sherman, Richard Prince, Matthew Barney, Jeff Koons, Sterling Ruby, Barbara Kruger and Mike Kelley. 9AM-6PM.
Rubell Family Collection, 95 NW 29th St., Miami.
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Levitating the Fair, an interactive performance art piece by Glenn Kaino. Part of ABMB’s Public Art segment featuring 24 installations by artists.
Collins Park, 21st Street and Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
Jonathan Mannion’s CLASSIC Photo Exhibit
Runs Everyday from Dec 1 – Dec 4th
AE District – 3852 N Miami Avenue, Miami
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Will Ryman’s fabulous red and pink 65th Street rose bed sculpture.
Sagamore Hotel, 1671 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
Artistic films chosen by David Gryn, director of London’s Artprojx will show. Through the evening on the huge outdoor screen. 8PM. and 9 PM.
SoundScape Park, 500 17th St., Miami Beach
Graffiti Gone Global event
The Rotunda Space – 3252 NE 1st Ave., Suite 101, Miami
Dec. 1 – Dec. 4 (11 a.m. – 8 p.m. except Sunday till 4 p.m.)
Mr. Brainwash @ The Boulan
Runs Everyday from Dec 1 – Dec 4th
Boulan South Beach, 2000 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
Click here for info
Red Bull “Through My Eyes” Showing
Photos by Edwin De La Rosa
At The Co11ective / Kohn Compound – 215 NW 24 Street
Click here for info
ABSOLUT MIAMI Installation featuring Mr. Brainwash
2700 NW 2nd Ave. (corner of NW 2nd Ave. and 27th St.), Wynwood
Thur., Dec. 1 – Sun., Dec. 4. Open to the public from 1 – 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 1 – 4 p.m. on Sunday.
