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Basel Week Miami ’18 / Recap: Art Basel (Part II)

Posted by SAL, December 18, 2018

For our final look at Art Basel, we’ve included photos of the more striking and impressive pieces of work that were on view at Miami Beach Convention Center between December 5th – 8th. Comprising of sculptural works, paintings, drawings and installations, this selection includes both rarely or never before seen works by the big guns of the contemporary art world, as well as some pieces from new names and emerging artists debuting at one of the world’s leading art fairs. We’re starting off with a poetic wooden sculpture […]

Basel Week Switzerland ’17 / Highlights: Art Basel (Part I)

Posted by sleepboy, June 14, 2017

With the art world’s premiere event opening to the public tomorrow and running through the weekend, we now have a first look for you at some of the highlights. Art Basel’s 48th edition in Switzerland features 291 of the world’s leading galleries showing the works of over 4,000 artists including Jack Pierson who has one of his signature ransom note-like text-based wall pieces on display (seen above) at Cheim & Reid’s booth. Take a look at some of the other works on display below… Photo […]

Overtime: Aug 24 – Aug 30

Posted by Khoi, August 30, 2015

More stories from the week that ended Aug 30 (click on bolded words for more information): The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art acquires and installs site-specific outdoor Jack Pierson work. RIP: Marion Boulton “Kippy” Stroud, who died at her own hand at the age of 76. Tributes pour in. Islamic State destroys ancient temple of Baal Shamin in Syrian city of Palmyra using explosives. Satellite images confirm the destruction. UN’s cultural agency says that it is a war crime. A look at the extent of Isil’s antiquities trafficking. Isil bulldozes parts of […]

Basel Week Miami ’10 – The Island

Posted by Khoi, December 7, 2010

During the week of Art Basel Miami Beach, there are countless fairs to check out, parties to attend, street and public art to peruse, and fashionable people to gaze at. Although the city facilitates much of this with its warm weather in December and abundant day and night venues, it doesn’t make much use of Miami’s natural habitat and scenic wonders. Many who visit during Art Basel never even get to see a single wave or put on a pair of flip-flops. Enter The Island. […]

Teaser: Basel Week Miami ’10 – The Island

Posted by lowpro, November 30, 2010

Art collectors who are fans of the show Lost might just have their dream come true with this just revealed art project planned for Art Basel Week in Miami. Aptly dubbed The Island, those lucky enough to attend will be whisked away by motorboat from docks at the Mondrian Hotel to Flagler Memorial Island in Biscayne Bay for a first of it’s kind beachfront exhibition and sculpture park. Organized by Shamim M. Momin of non-profit art organization Los Angeles Nomadic Division (LAND) together with Aaron […]

Angel Art Auction 2010 @ Creative Artists Agency

Posted by Khoi, November 16, 2010

KAWS (piece pictured above), Jack Pierson, Taryn Simon, Mark Bradford, and Alexandra Grant are some of the artists who graciously donated (some in association with their respective galleries) artwork to the Angel Art Auction 2010, taking place Nov 18. If you’ve ever attempted to purchase a KAWS original, you know how hard it is to just get the opportunity to buy one. Now, you just need to be the highest bidder and it’s yours! Plus, you will be contributing money to a worthy cause. The […]

Basel Week Miami ‘09 – Regen Projects @ Art Basel

Posted by Khoi, January 10, 2010

We are not kidding when we say that there was a massive amount of art to be seen and shown from Miami during Art Basel Week. Continuing with our coverage, we are proud to show you the booth of Regen Projects, one of the most prestigious galleries, not only in Los Angeles, but internationally. Its stable of artists would make just about any other gallery insane with jealousy and collectors drool. It includes the top-tier, from John Currin, Richard Prince, Anish Kapoor, and Matthew Barney, […]