Art Basel, the international art fair that sells the works of established and emerging artists, kicks off in Miami on December 3rd at the Miami Beach Convention Center. For the American show, top galleries from North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia show significant work from the masters of Modern and contemporary art, as well as 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.
Below is more information about the Art Basel 2019 Miami galleries, sectors and artworks on display:
Galleries
Over 200 of the world’s leading international Modern and contemporary art galleries display artworks by over 4,000 artists, including paintings, sculptures, installations, photography, film, video, and digital art. Visitors can find works ranging from editioned pieces by young artists to museum-caliber masterpieces. See the 2019 Galleries artworks
Nova
Designed for galleries to present one, two or three artists showing works created within the last three years, the Nova sector features strong juxtapositions and never-before-seen pieces fresh from the artist’s studio. See the 2019 Nova artworks
Positions
This sector allows curators, critics, and collectors to discover ambitious new talents from across the globe by providing a platform for a single artist to present one major project. See the 2019 Positions artworks
Edition
Leading publishers of editioned works, prints and multiples exhibit the results of their collaboration with renowned artists, providing visitors with the opportunity to see significant and rare publications. See the 2019 Edition artworks
Meridians
Curated by Mexico City-based Magali Arriola, Meridians, which is located in the Miami Beach Convention Center’s new Grand Ballroom, will provide galleries with a unique opportunity to present ambitious, monumental works that push the boundaries of a traditional art fair layout, including large-scale sculptures and paintings, installations, video projections, and live performances. See the 2019 Meridians catalog
Kabinett
In a separately delineated space within their booths, galleries present a curated exhibition by an artist of their choice. The diverse curatorial concepts for Kabinett include thematic group exhibitions, art historical showcases and solo shows for rising stars. See the 2019 Kabinett catalog
Tickets
Tickets may be purchased online here. Tickets can also be purchased at the box office in the West Lobby of the Miami Beach Convention Center, beginning December 5, 2019.
Private Opening Hours
- Meridians Opening (by invitation only): Tuesday, December 3, 2019, 4pm to 7pm
- Private Day (by invitation only): Wednesday, December 4, 2019, 11am to 8pm
- Vernissage (by invitation only): Thursday, December 5, 2019, 11am to 3pm
Public Days
- Thursday, December 5, 2019, 3pm to 8pm
- Friday, December 6, 2019, 12 noon to 8pm
- Saturday, December 7, 2019, 12 noon to 8pm
- Sunday, December 8, 2019, 12 noon to 6pm
Venue
Miami
Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
For more information about Art|Basel Miami please visit: https://www.artbasel.com/miami-beach.
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