WHAT’S HAUTE: ART BASEL MIAMI BEACH

[highlight_text] With a 50 percent increase in participating galleries, this year will draw influential collectors, designers and critics form around the world. [/highlight_text]

Art Basel Miami Beach

Held at the Miami Beach Convention Center, Art Basel will showcase works by more than 2,000 artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. In honor of its 10th edition, a new collaboration with the Bass Museum of Art will transform Collins Park with unique artworks and performances by renowned artists and emerging talents. In addition, Art Video will be presented on the large-scale outdoor projection wall of the New World Center, designed by Frank Gehry. Throughout the fair, the world’s most respected art dealers and galleries will offer exceptional pieces by both legendary artists and cutting-edge newcomers.

Fendi

This year, Fendi is back and has invited designer Elisa Strozyk and Sebastian Neeb to create this year’s Design Performance project at Design Miami. The dreamlike installation centers on a series of antique furniture pieces inspired by Palazzo Fendi, the grand Neo-Classical building that houses Fendi’s international headquarters, originally built in the 1700s. The furniture was created using Fendi discarded leather materials allowing the Fendi spirit to permeate the furnishings. The designers will extend this theme into the design of Design Miami’s exclusive Collector’s Lounge, hosted for the first time this year, by Fendi.

Design Miami/

The seventh edition of Design Miami will feature the world’s leading galleries specializing in 20th and 21st century collectable design, adjacent to its sister fair, Art Basel Miami Beach. This year, the Designer of the Year award will go to London-based architect David Adjaye, who will present Genesis, his first large-scale work of architectural furniture for visitors to interact and decompress before entering and exiting the fair. With a 50 percent increase in participating galleries, this year will draw influential collectors, designers and critics form around the world. For the second year, W Magazine Editor-in-Chief Stefano Tonchi will moderate the Design Talks series. Major sponsors include Audi, the official automotive sponsor since 2006, Fendi and Swarovski Crystal Palace will unveil new design projects, as well as VeuveClicquot and Cappellini will continue their support with the 2011 show.

Anselm Reyle for Christian Dior

Prior to becoming a couturier, Christian Dior was actually a gallerist in Paris, making this first-time collaboration between Berlin-based artist Anselm Reyle and the House of Dior a rich one, joining the art world and vision of Dior Deputy General Manager, DelphineArnault. With the freedom to create a collection of accessories for Dior, Reyle played with colors and bold, freestyle interpretations. “I loved working on the Lady Dior handbag. Most of my work builds on objects that already exist, which I then transform. I applied the same philosophy,” said Reyle. As for the characteristic Lady Dior Charms, they are accompanied by colored triangles, the artist’s graphic signature. With contrasting topstitching against bright metallics, this collection is as lively and exciting as the pop-up store that will debut in Miami Nov 28th – Dec 10th at the Miami Design District and will be sold in select Dior stores globally beginning on January 7 through the end of March. Miami Design District, 191 NE 40th Street, Unit 101, (800) 929-DIOR.

Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain and Cartier present Beatriz Milhazes “Aquarium”

As partner of Art Basel for the past five years, Cartier is presenting Brazilian artist Beatriz Milhazes, who for Art Basel has imagined a singular work inspired by her canvases and collages, a mobile composed of pearls, precious and semi-precious stones. Crafted by the Ateliers Cartier, Aquarium is both a unique installation and a work of jewelry of unexpected dimensions, described as “intricate” and “overwhelming,” inviting the spectator to contemplate an ideal purity. The space displaying the mobile is designed to resemble a jewel case and reveals the sculpture’s finesse and surprising lightness.

The mobile will be hung at the Collins Building, 139 NE 39th Street (cross streets 39th and NE 1st Court) Miami, FL. Open to all holding Art Basel cards.

Gary Nader Auction and Private Dinner

The king of fine art in Miami, Gary Nader brings a bang to Basel with his first-ever auction house on December 1, featuring 150-200 lots of Modern and Contemporary fine art, with prices ranging from $50,000 to $5 million per lot. Think you’re a big shot in the art world? Good luck scoring an exclusive invite to Nader’s private 500-person VIP dinner, where the world’s most prominent collectors will join and preview the exhibition on November 30. Offering pieces by artists such as Warhol, Hirst, Lam, Picasso, Botero and Lichtenstein, the auction will continue to expand its luxury market to offer cars, antiques and even wine, becoming Miami’s first-ever full auction house and marking a major moment for the Miami and international art scene. As a response to Miami’s affluent internationals, Nader continues to impress his Rolodex of impressive contacts and clientele. Gary Nader fine art, 62 N.E. 27 Street, Miami, FL.

Christie’s Exhibition

Christies, the world’s leading art business and fine arts auction house had global auction and private sales in the first half of 2011 that totaled $3.2 billion. Highlights from Christie’s London Sale of Post-War and Contemporary Art will reside at the JW Marriott Marquis Miami, featuring a selection of extraordinary works of art to be offered on auction at Christie’s London in February. JW Marriott Marquis Miami, 345 Avenue of the Americas, Miami, FL.

Eighth Annual Masters’ Mystery Art Show

The 8th installment of Master’s Mystery Art Show kicks off on November 30 at The Ritz-Carlton presenting original pieces of 6×9 Art created by top designers using T-shirts as their canvases to benefit Florida International University Masters in Fine Arts Program.

The mystery lies on the back of each piece, revealing the artist’s signature only after the piece is purchased. As the only party of its kind during Art Basel, it is a coveted invitation and one of the most entertaining opening night parties. The show will be open to the public on December 1 only.

ELLE DECOR Showhouse at Paramount Bay

During Basel week, Miami’s most prominent address will be a 43rd story, 10,000 square foot penthouse with 360 degree panoramic views at Paramount Bay when ELLE DECOR presents its second Showhouse designed by notable designers such as Juan Carlos Arcila-Duque, Vincenzo Avanzato and more. Each designer will use national and local brands to bring ELLE DECOR’s signature style to life in the indoor and outdoor spaces. Proceeds from ticket sales benefit Design and Architecture Senior High (DASH), the Miami Design District-based magnet school for the design arts. The new condo development on Biscayne Bay will open December 2 though December 18 as an official satellite exhibit of Design Miami.

Ruinart: Official sponsor of Art Basel Miami Beach

Having sponsored last year’s Art Basel Miami Beach and Art Basel in Switzerland for the past 10 years, Ruinart, the oldest producer of champagne will again be the featured drink of choice during the week’s festivities in the Collectors Lounge as well as throughout the convention center. On December 2, those invited to artist Gideon Rubin’s rooftop party at the Dream Hotel will enjoy specialty Ruinart champagne cocktails. Continuing the ongoing partnership with Louis Vuitton, Ruinart will supply the bubbly for the Louis Vuitton art show.

Dsquared and The Webster Miami

The funky and fashionable flock to this global luxury lifestyle brand famous for its glamorous and pioneering designs for men and women. In partnership with VMAN Magazine and The Webster Miami, the brand lead by identical twin brothers, Dean and Dan Caten, will host an exclusive cocktail event at The Webster Miami on the evening of December 2, followed by a 75-person VIP dinner. Expect to find a captivating mix of fashion leaders, social innovators, celebrities, and tastemakers.

NYC’s Pop-Up Piano Pops Up On the Basel Scene

Steinway Piano Gallery and The Black Key Group along with a host committee of young, local professionals bring you the premiere of Pop-Up Pianos—a New York based project brought to Miami for the first time this Art Basel. Ten carefully selected artists will each customize a piano that will be placed in key areas of the city. From Miami Beach to Brickell, special concerts and events will celebrate the collaborative process and after Art Basel week, the pianos will be presented to Miami-Dade Public Schools with arts programs in an effort to enrich the cultural community in South Florida. For event dates and performance details visit www.popupianomia.com

Aby Rosen’s Party at The Wall

The Thursday of Art Basel is notoriously Aby’s night. Once again, Rosen and his elite group of VIP friends will find themselves at the W South Beach for a private dinner, inaugurating the hotel’s newest culinary edition, The Dutch. Those lucky enough to get through the endless velvet rope check points and iPad-armed PR girls will find themselves partying at The Wall until the sun comes up with the likes of Vito Schnabel, Alex Dellal and Stavros Niarchos for a Dom Perignon-infused after party.

The Bass Museum of Art and MAM Ball

In collaboration with Art Public, Collins Park will be transformed with unique artworks and performances by famous artists and emerging talents that will engage viewers in shocking ways. On November 30, a museum member and VIP reception will be held for artist Erwin Wurm’s exhibit Beauty Business. Not to be missed is Miami’s most elite formal affair since 1983- the MAM Ball. With celebrity hosts like Gloria Estefan, artist ambassadors and the first-ever “crash the ball” party, this fancy fete won’t disappoint posh patrons. In addition, each centerpiece will be designed by one of MAM’s featured artists, available for guests to take home at $500 each, offering a meaningful memory and piece of art from an epic evening.

Maison Martin Margiela Exhibition

Fashion favorite Maison Martin Margiela will have an off-site exhibition in the Miami Design District featuring Line 13, dedicated to objects & publications, and will also explore the Maison’s relationship with interiors.

Sagamore, The Art Hotel

Artist Will Ryman’s installation of 65th Street that has transformed New York City’s Park Avenue with larger than life roses will make a Miami debut on the beachfront of the Sagamore. On December 1 the hotel will also host the “Vogue Lounge at Art Basel,” a two-day, VIP shopping experience featuring never-before-seen contemporary art fused with cutting edge fashion by some of the world’s most reputable brands as such Alejandro Ingelmo and Eddie Borgo.

Dewar’s presents MOCA & Vanity Fair International Party

To kick off one decade of Art Basel in Miami Beach, Dewar’s Scotch Whisky will honor the dynamic “Double Act” of Ingrid Sischy and Sandra Brant, the two International Editors of the European editions of Vanity Fair magazine and celebrate 15 years of MOCA, North Miami. Dewar’s recognized dynamic duos behind some of the most fashionable, ingenious and bespoke fashions, films, innovations, art works, and concepts. Playing off the story of the Dewar’s brothers and what Dewar’s believes is worth doing (the double-ageing process); these iconic men and women have created dynamic businesses and enterprises, excelling in their fields, with the power of two. Dewar’s will host the MOCA/Vanity Fair Art Basel Miami kickoff party honoring Ingrid & Sandy on Tuesday, November 29 at MOCA Miami from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and sponsor MOCA’S upcoming exhibition, “Mark Handforth: Rolling Stop,” starting November 29.  The party will be followed by a private dinner attended by Sischy, Brant and top VIPs.

Art Basel Miami Beach
http://www.artbaselmiamibeach.com/

Design Miami
http://www.designmiami.com/ Design District

Art Asia
http://artasiafair.com/ Wynwood

Art Miami
http://www.art-miami.com/ Midtown

Aqua Art Miami
http://aquaartmiami.com/ Wynwood

Fountain Miami
http://fountainartfair.com/ Wynwood

Ink Miami Fair
http://www.inkartfair.com/ South Beach

NOBE 67 ART
http://nobe67art.com/ Miami Beach

Pool Art Fair
http://www.poolartfair.com/home.html / South Beach

Pulse
http://www.pulse-art.com/ Miami

Red Dot Fair
http://www.reddotfair.com/ Wynwood

SCOPE
http://www.scope-art.com/ Wynwood

Verge Art Fair Miami
http://www.vergeartfair.com/ South Beach