The Many Angles of Inspiration at Art Basel Miami Beach 2016

Art Basel (ABMB) is the world’s most important art fair!

This guide is your 101 on the best shows lined up, fashion must see’s, and a list of the best artsy restaurants to dine at during your daily adventures. Heck since I’m such a passionate foodie let’s start with this → The Ten Most Artistic Restaurants in Miami for Art Basel. You are Welcome.

OH. And just in case you’re wondering what Art Basel exactly is — don’t worry. We cover that as well.

To start things off …

Art is a phenomenal thing! It comes in all shapes, sizes, colors, and emotion. That’s right — even the sizes, shapes, colors, or emotions you don’t like. In my opinion, art has the ability to take on any formation depending on ones perspective. Therefore, it can produce a different result Every. Single. Time. 

So before you get stuck in an ocean of event listings → Check out these 15 Miami Shows You Need to See during Art Basel in Miami Beach.

Work by Christie van der Haak covers the exterior of The Wolfsonian. Photo courtesy of The Wolfsonian.

Because this is such an anticipated event — it’s only natural that fashion also takes center stage. From the street styles to the shows, this is your guide for → The Best Fashion Events During Art Basel Miami Beach 2016. 

And note:

Being street-style-ready is often as crucial as touring Basel‘s satellite fairs and cruising the museums, and style mavens come prepared. But they also come ready to be inspired: The most committed of fashionistas take it one step further, carving time out of their busy Miami Art Week schedules to scour shows centered on what they love most.

— Miami New Times

PHOTOS BY YESI FLORES

… But just in case you’re wondering ‘What is Art Basel?’

→ By WiKipedia standards (not an actual source) Art Basel is an international art fair with three shows staged annually in Basel, Miami Beach and Hong Kong. Each show is organized into sectors which showcase Modern and contemporary artworks by established and newly emerging artists.

Clockwise from left: performers at “Tide by Side,” the parade that inaugurated Faena District Miami Beach on Monday; more parade participants; a view of the new Faena Forum from Collins Avenue. Credit Clockwise from left: Gato Suaya; Jorge Mina; Mariana Gatto, courtesy of Faena

Art Basel in America
Miami Beach, December 1 – 4, 2016

→ On their website, this is the breakdown: In our American show, 267 leading galleries from North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa show significant works from the masters of Modern and contemporary art, as well the new generation of emerging stars. Paintings, sculptures, installations, photographs, films, and editioned works of the highest quality are on display in the main exhibition hall. Ambitious large‐scale artworks, films and performances become part of the city’s outdoor landscape at nearby Collins Park and SoundScape Park.

After all, art is the universal language of the world.

Note: Main image that is oh so brilliant → is an installation by Peter Hammar.