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A lot of people question whether or not  the sexy city of Miami deserves Art Basel - are you kidding me?

Being the gateway to Latin America and Europe and with the cultural diversity that we have, there could not be a better place (thats obviously my opinion).   The best part of  Art Basel Miami is that it is not just limited to the Miami Beach Convention Center.  Miami is transformed into an overwhelming array of artful events and entertainment.

From special events in Miami Beach Hotels like The Delano and Loews, to subsidiary fairs like Design Miami at the Miami Design District.  Every single local art gallery partakes in the event to showcase artists from all over the world.  Home owners open their homes for showings of their private art collections.  You better have a plan if you are an art aficionado coming to Miami to experience the art frenzy.

Art Basel Miami is the perfect culmination of design style, glamour, ambience and culture which have led not only to the new $220 million Miami Art Museum (MAM) space in downtown, but also to the $18 million new wing of the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in North Miami.

Freelance jounalist Phoebe Hoban pulls it all together in Miami Splash, written for Smithsonian.com and gives you a taste of whats to come.

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I have to add that I am truly amazed at the scale of this event.  Art Basel grows each year and there are events all over Miami.  In a city where art was never a focus, its really amazing to see people really coming together to display the best art of the world.

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Ines.Hegedus-Garcia 6 feedbacks »

Comment from: Palmetto Bay Redland Real Estate [Visitor] · http://www.theblogthatatemiami.com

Miami certainly is not the sleepy little place I used to visit as a kid.  I agree with you Ines.  We deserve Art Basel.

Maggie

Permalink November 28, 2007 07:59:59

Comment from: Ines [Member]

Maggie - and the perfect weather does not hurt either! : )

Permalink November 28, 2007 09:11:36

Comment from: Boston Condos [Visitor] · http://boston.condodomain.com

Art Basel last year was insane.  Im assuming it will be the as good or better this year. Great article in Haute Living on Art Basel yesterday.

Permalink November 28, 2007 15:40:48

Comment from: Ines [Member]

Anthony - I missed the Haute article, I would love for you to include the link.

Permalink November 28, 2007 17:27:48

Comment from: Ricardo Bueno [Visitor] · http://www.industry-report.com

Hi Ines,

It's been years since I was last in Miami...I went there for a (1) one week conference and stayed an extra couple of days.

The culture there is definitely different and so is the lifestyle...I have to say that I loved it despite the humidity at times!

The next time I visit I'll have to say hello :)

Permalink November 30, 2007 04:18:54

Comment from: Ines [Member]

Ricardo - you do get used to the humidity (maybe), but you better call if you visit, would love to meet you.

Permalink November 30, 2007 11:15:48

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