Art Basel Vernissage 2011

An eager crowd of prominent social figures visited the Miami Beach Convention Center yesterday, in celebration of the 10^th edition of Art Basel Miami Beach. Holding the title as the most prestigious art show in the United States, this year Art Basel will feature works from over 2,000 artists and galleries from around the world. From December 1-4, the Miami Beach Convention Center will be the epicenter for distinguished works of art, as well as the most affluent art enthusiasts.

The show, sponsored by UBS, includes partnerships with companies such as BMW, Southern Wine & Spirits, W South Beach, The Palms Hotel & Spa, Hotel Beaux Arts Miami and The Webster. The grand opening of Art Basel Miami Beach attracted A-list art aficionados such as Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Brett Ratner, Pharrell Williams, Julian Schnabel, Sean Combs, Johan Lindeberg, Monique Lhuillier and Jill Sander.

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