A new type of cultural event, combining an international art show with special exhibitions, parties and crossover events including music, film, architecture and design. An exclusive selection of 195 leading art galleries from North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa and Asia will exhibit 20th and 21st century art works by over 2000 artists. Special exhibitions will feature young galleries and video art. Top-quality exhibitions in the museums of South Florida and special programs for art collectors and curators, will make this art show a special place for encountering art and the art world.
International art show
Art Basel Miami Beach takes place from December 1 - 4, 2005. The international art show in Miami Beach (Florida) is the American sister event of Art Basel in Switzerland, the most important annual art show worldwide for the past 36 years. Art Basel Miami Beach is a new type of cultural event, combining an international art show with an exciting program of special exhibitions, parties and crossover events including music, film, architecture and design. Exhibition sites are located in the city's beautiful Art Deco District, within walking distance of the beach and most hotels and restaurants.
An exclusive selection of 195 leading art galleries from North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa and Asia will exhibit 20th and 21st century art works by over 2000 artists.
The exhibiting galleries are among the world's most respected art dealers. They will be showing exceptional works by both renowned established artists and cutting-edge newcomers. Special exhibitions will feature young galleries and video art.
The show will be a vital source for discovering new deve-lopments in contemporary art and rare museum-calibre art works. Art collectors, artists, dealers, curators, critics and art enthusiasts from around the world will participate in the event. Top-quality exhibitions in the museums of South Florida and special programs for art collectors and curators, will make this art show a special place for encountering art and the art world - the favorite winter meeting place for the international art world.
Art Basel Miami Beach is the most important art show on the American continent and a cultural and social highlight of the Americas.
Duration and Opening hours. Thursday December 1 to Saturday December 3, 2005. Daily from noon to 8 p.m. Closing day: Sunday December 4, from noon to 6 p.m.
Art Positions: Thursday December 1 to Saturday December 3, 2005. Daily from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Closing day Sunday December 4, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.. Happy Hour daily from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Art Video Lounge: Thursday December 1 to Saturday December 3, 2005. Daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closing day, Sunday December 4, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Exhibitions
Art Galleries
195 of the world's leading art galleries for modern and contemporary art from North America, Latin America, Europe, South Africa and Asia will display 20th and 21st century art works. Painting, drawing, sculpture, installation, print, photography, film, performance, video and digital art by more than 2000 artists. From multiples for a few hundred dollars by young artists to multi-million-dollar museum-calibre master-pieces. Miami Beach Convention Center (Art Deco District)
Art Nova
This section is designed for galleries presenting new work that has been created during the current or the last two years. Miami Beach Convention Center. (Art Deco District)
Art Magazines
American and international art publications and books. Miami Beach Convention Center (Art Deco District)
Art Institutions
Cultural organizations and institutions. Miami Beach Convention Center (Art Deco District)
Art Positions
20 young galleries in shipping containers converted to public art spaces by avant-garde architects, in Collins Park at the Beach (Art Deco District)
Art Video Lounge
Lounge with comprehensive program of contemporary video art. Botanical Garden, Miami Beach, 2000 Convention Center Drive (projections and videotheque).
Art Projects
Projects in public places. Most projects located within walking distance from Miami Beach Convention Center.
Art Perform
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Art Sound Lounge
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Art Kabinett
This year, for the first time, Art Basel Miami Beach presents the <
Art Business Lounge
The Art Business Lounge is a new meeting and working space located in Lobby D of the Miami Beach Convention Center.
Acitivities include interviews with Bloomberg Television, book signings and a Daily Media Briefing for journalists.
Open to the public.
Guided Tours
The ArtNexus guided visits will be carried out daily by art critics. The tours will be available both in English and Spanish. Duration: 1 hour. Cost per person: US $12. Private or corporate groups up to 12 people: US$120.
For reservations and information contact: Marisol Martell; mail: mmartell@artnexus.com
Art Kids
The premier day care center for children with parents visiting Art Basel Miami Beach, will be comprised of a series of art related programs for children that will span from December
1 - 4, 2005. Art Basel will partner with The Miami Children's Museum to bring this wonderful opportunity to the artists and collectors of tomorrow. Children enrolled in the program will participate in arts and crafts, art history and story telling. Children would be under the supervision of the well-trained staff of The Miami Children's Museum. Program runs from noon to 8 p.m. December 1 - 3 and noon to 6 p.m. on December 4.
Please contact: marie@miamichildrensmuseum.org
Opening: December 1
Miami Beach Convention Center, Hall D
1901 Convention Center Drive - Miami Beach, FL 33139
Hours: Daily from noon to 8 p.m.
Tickets: One Day Ticket $ 22; Two Day Ticket $ 34; Reduced One Day Ticket (children, students, seniors, groups of 10 and more) $ 12; School Class One Day Ticket $ 5; Evening Ticket (after 5 p.m.) $ 12; Permanent Pass $ 50; Admission is free for children under 16 when accompanied by an adult.