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Miami 2012 Art Basel Guide Art's Winter Playground

Art Basel Miami Beach is once again upon us bringing with it a swarm of satellite art fairs and parties that envelope the entire city. Detailing the non-stop activity is SocialMiami's Art Basel Guide. From Fairchild to Wynwood, the Design District, MiMo, Brickell, Downtown, Midtown, North Beach and South Beach, all of Miami-Dade is ready to host inarguably the largest convergence of people from the international art world to descend upon a single locale for the entire year.

Opening Reception for Talented Exhibition – Affordable Original Artwork

Thursday, November 29 at 5:30 p.m.

New World School of the Arts high school and college visual arts alumni will make more than 100 works of art available for purchase at just $25, $50, and $100, with all the funds from purchased work going to NWSA visual arts division for its scholarship coffers. The works, which vary in size and scope, offer something for everyone – from larger than life paintings to minute etches and drawings. Free and open to the public. Work not sold during the reception will remain for sale through December 21, Monday – Friday from 3 to 5 p.m.

New World Gallery 25 N.E. 2nd Street, Downtown Miami 305-237-3135 http://www.nwsa.mdc.edu

OPENING FOR EUROPEAN PHOTOGRAPHER MAURICE RENOMA

Friday, December 7 from 6 to 9 p.m.

One of France’s most well-known designers and photographers will share his artistic genius with an exclusive exhibit of his photographic works. Maurice Renoma will make a rare U.S. appearance during Art Basel to showcase his work, which will include pieces from his Mythology Collection and Dean Collection, both signature and classic examples of Renoma’s career.

Markowicz Fine Art Gallery 1114 N.E. 40th Street, Miami Design District 305-308-6398 http://www.markowiczfineart.com/MauriceRenoma.cfm

RECEPTION FOR FOREVERGLADES

Friday, November 30 at 7 p.m.

See large-scale brightly-colored, recyclable plastic alligators, sea turtles, frogs and marsh bunnies crawling up and down and in and around Downtown Miami’s historic Freedom Tower at MDC during Miami Art Week. These unique native South Floridian creatures are part of FOREVERGLADES, an environmentally-minded public installation by William Sweetlove and other members of Cracking Art Group. The animals were selected by the participating artists because of the important role each species plays in the development and history of the local landscape. The exhibition aims to establish a locally conscious perspective focusing on environmental protection, sustainability and advocacy of South Florida’s National Parks and Preserves. Hosted by Miami Dade College’s Museum of Art + Design, in collaboration with Galleria Ca’ D’Oro, the exhibition is generously underwritten by famed Swiss watchmaker Girard-Perregaux. It opens with a public reception that is free and open to all. Open throughout Miami Art Week and until January 26,2013, Foreverglades can be viewed Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m.

Freedom Tower at MDC 600 Biscayne Boulevard, Downtown Miami 305-237-7700 http://www.mdcmoad.org

Unveiling of Sunshine Culture

Friday, November 30 from 7 to 10 p.m.

Join Real Miami Housewife Karent Sierra, artist Eleazar Delgado and a host of South Florida socialites for a fundraising evening to benefit Gene Spotlight. View Delgado’s newest collection inspired by South Florida living. RSVP please.

Eleazar Delgado Studio 2703 N.W. 2nd Avenue, Wynwood Art District RSVP@IL-PR.com

DESIGN AT FAIRCHILD: SITTING NATURALLY & PARDO ON THE Allée

Opening Saturday, December 1

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden will present the inaugural exhibition, Design at Fairchild: Sitting Naturally that opens during Art Basel Miami Beach Week. Sitting Naturally showcases a diverse collection of new works by seven internationally renowned artists commissioned by the Cristina Grajales Gallery in New York City. Inspired by Fairchild’s lush, tropical landscape, each artist has created two sculptures for sitting to be exhibited amid the backdrop of exotic palms, cycads, flowering trees, vines, orchids and other foliage. The artists are Gael Appler, Sam Baron, Pedro Barrail, Christophe Côme, Michele Oka Doner, Sebastian Errazuriz and John Paul Philippe. On view concurrently with Sitting Naturally will be Pardo on the Allée, an installation by Havana-born Jorge Pardo. Fairchild Garden will be illuminated with hundreds of lamps by Pardo set along the Garden’s glorious tree-lined paths. These delightful permutations of red, orange, and white powder-coated steel are reminiscent of blooming flowers romantically dangling from trees. Adding to Fairchild’s 2012-13 art program will be Chamberlain at Fairchild, highlighting four of John Chamberlain’s sculptures produced from 2008 to 2010. Up to fifteen feet high, the works are constructed from silver, green, and copper-colored industrial aluminum, which has been looped and flexed into quirky biomorphic forms that make an interesting correlation with the lush plant life at Fairchild Garden. Open Monday – Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is $25 for adults, $18 for seniors, $12 for children 6-17 and free to children 5 and under and to Fairchild members.

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Galbes 305-667-1651 http://www.fairchildgarden.org

ORNARE TASTEMAKER’S SHOWCASE

Monday, December 3 at 7 p.m.

Ornare’s Tastemaker’s Showcase, how in its sixth year, has become known as the unofficial kick off to Miami Art Week. The Brazilian ultra-luxury home design brand will honor top architects and interior designers with a chic evening event in its new location in the historic Moore Building. Enjoy music, cocktails and projections as you mix and mingle with Miami's design elite. RSVP please!

Ornare Miami 4040 N.E. 2nd Avenue, Miami Design District Events@OrnareUSA.com to RSVP

WILLY RONIS: PARIS BOOK SIGNING AND RECEPTION

Monday, December 3 at 7 p.m.

Dina Mitrani Gallery, in collaboration with Peter Fetterman Gallery, Santa Monica, California, will present Willy Ronis: Paris, a photography exhibition. See some of the artist’s most celebrated images, which capture the simple pleasures of everyday life in Paris during the 1930s, 40s and 50s. Ronis’ photographs are poetic, light-hearted, humor-filled, and full of compassion as they capture the delight of French "joie de vivre." Meet Peter Fetterman, gallerist and author of “Woman.”

Dina Mitrani Gallery 2620 N.W. 2nd Avenue, Wynwood Art District 786-486-7248 http://www.dinamitranigallery.com/

Marine Stadium Photography Exhibit Opening

Monday, December 3 from 7 to 9 p.m.

An exhibit of images of the Miami Marine Stadium by Jay Koenigsberg will be displayed at the opening reception held in honor of Hilario Candela, the architect who designed the stadium in 1963. The exhibit is co-sponsored by Friends of Miami Marine Stadium, a group this is developing a plan to restore and operate the stadium. An architectural marvel when it was built, the Miami Marine Stadium’s 326 foot long roof was the longest span of cantilevered concrete in the world. Located on Virginia Key, it was the only stadium ever constructed in the United States to view boat racing. It operated from 1963 to 1992 and was host to hundreds of boat races and concerts on a floating stage with performers such as Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops, Jimmy Buffett, Ray Charles. Reception is free and open to the public.

National Hotel 1677 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach http://www.marinestadium.org/

Helmut Newton: A Liberating Focus

Monday – Sunday, December 3 – 9

World Erotic Art Museum, in association with the Museum dr Moderne Salzburg, Austria, will present Helmut Newton: A Liberating Focus during Art Basel Miami Beach. The exhibition, the first Miami solo show of the world famous photo/artist, will feature major works from 1982-2000. Berlin-born in 1920 to Jewish parents, Newton purchased his first camera at age 12. Following the infamous “Kristallnacht,” his family was briefly interned in a concentration camp. His parents fled to South America while Helmut, 18, secured a passport leaving Germany in December, 1938. In Trieste, along with 200 others escaping the Nazis, Newton boarded a ship for China, landed in Singapore and began an odyssey which took him to Sydney, Australia in 1940, to London in 1945 and ultimately to Paris. It was in Paris that he worked at French Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar creating what was to become a lifelong career as a photo/artist. The legendary iconic photographer shook off all constraints via his broad view of capturing the provocative worlds of beauty, eroticism, humor, money, power and, at times, violence. WEAM is open Monday – Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to midnight. Admission is $15 for those 18 and over.

World Erotic Art Museum (WEAM) 1205 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach 305-532-9336 http://www.weam.com

René Gruau

Monday – Sunday, December 3 – 9 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

See the work of one of the world's most heralded fashion illustrators of the 20th century René Gruau. His unprecedented artwork, including originals, lacquers and lithographs from private collections, will be on view through February 15. Art prices range from $2,500 to over $100,000.

Pampaloni 91 N.E. 40th Street, Miami Design District 305-695-9370 info@pampaloni-usa.com

The Black Lords by Desi Santiago

Monday - Sunday, December 3 – 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.

An innovative, larger-than-life public art installation by The New York Times "Artist in the Moment,” Desi Santiago will literally use Lords South Beach as a canvas for the work. This building-sized commission stands out in the traditional art deco neighborhood, shifting the venue to a wicked Wonderland that will make you stop and wonder! Lords South Beach will be transformed into a ravenous black dog named Gypsy, an image that often appears throughout Santiago's work. Upon close inspection, you’ll find an assemblage of low-fi materials such as construction netting and inflatable parts. A looming head overlooks the courtyard, menacing paws flank the entrance, and a whipping tail finds its way in the back. This eerie multi-sensory ritual takes over, evoking the dark and macabre subculture Santiago is known for. If you dare, Gypsy will tell your fortune. Ask a simple question, and Gypsy will respond through her laser eyes, smoke, and sounds of her running, panting, and barking. The project is sponsored by BOFFO in partnership with Perrier®Sparkling Natural Mineral Water and Lords South Beach.

Lords South Beach 1120 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach http://www.boffo-ny.org

ART ASIA MIAMI - VIP VERNISSAGE

Tuesday, December 4 from 4 to 8 p.m.

Art Asia, the premier international Asian contemporary art fair, is returning to Miami for its fifth edition and will move to a new location. With galleries participating from Asia, North America, Europe and the Middle East, Art Asia 2012 celebrates and honors its mission to present the best of established and emerging contemporary artists from throughout Asia, uniting a vibrant, growing community of international artists and enthusiasts. The Fair will host programming, including artist talks, curatorial tours and discussion panels. The Vernissage is open to VIP cardholders, press and invited guests. Fair hours are Wednesday - Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. One day admission is $20; students $15.

Art Asia Pavilion N.E. 36th Street at North Miami Avenue, Miami Midtown 212-268-6148 www.ArtAsiaFair.com

ART MIAMI AND CONTEXT ART MIAMI VIP BENEFIT PREVIEW

Tuesday, December 4 from 5:30 to 10 p.m.

Art Miami, the city’s longest-running contemporary and modern art fair, will return for its 23rd edition with the addition of CONTEXT Art Miami, an international emerging and cutting-edge contemporary art fair, in a 45,000 square foot pavilion adjacent to the Art Miami Pavilion. The outdoor area connecting the two will include a café and bar, performance stage and curated projects showcasing a renowned wall relief by acclaimed street artist, Banksy. The two fairs will open with a “can’t miss” VIP Preview benefiting Miami Art Museum. This exclusive evening will serve as the first opportunity for art collectors and connoisseurs to acquire important works of art before the Fairs open to the general public. The Preview is open to VIP cardholders, the press and benefit guests who pay $25 to benefit Miami Art Museum.

The Art Miami Pavilion 3101 N.E. 1st Avenue, Midtown | Wynwood Arts District http://www.art-miami.com

Facing the Future

Tuesday, December 4 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Anima Domus, in partnership with street artist collaborative UR New York (Mike Baca, a/k/a 2ESAE, and Fernando Romero, a/k/a SKI), will host a fundraising event to benefit the Children’s Bereavement Center, a local organization that supports children, teens, young adults and caregivers who are grieving the death of a loved one. A one-of-a-kind painted Nemo Armchair by Fabio Novembre will be created by UR New York in their cutting-edge urban industrial style at a live painting event at Pop International Galleries in New York. During the “Facing the Future” event, a raffle will determine the lucky collector who will take home this unique work of art. Enjoy the evening’s festivities, including catering by Egg & Dart. Tickets are $150 for you and a guest with all proceeds going to the Children’s Bereavement Center. Winner of the art need not be present to win.

Anima Domus 25 N.E. 39th Street, Miami Design District 305-576-9088 http://www.childbereavement.org

OPENING RECEPTION FOR ART AFRICA MIAMI

Tuesday, December 4 from 6 to 10 p.m.

Art Africa Miami Art Fair 2012 will be open to the public from Friday through December in Downtown Miami. The Fair opens with an Opening Reception held at TheUrbanCollective, one of the new lifestyle boutiques in Miami’s Midtown District. Enjoy musical stylings of the Miami Jazz Society as you take in the adorned walls and unique art shown. TheUrbanCollective is a sustainable lifestyle brand that supports the work of artisans whose work combines authentic African craftsmanship with modern sleekness. It offers a collection of beautiful products that are innovative and crafted by skilled artisans in developing countries who design beautifully hand crafted items and artifacts.

TheUrbanCollective 3246 N. Miami Avenue, Midtown Art District 954-372-6241 http://www.artafricamiami.com/

PREVIEW FOR INTERNATIONAL CONTEMPORARY JEWELRY FAIR

Tuesday, December 4 from 6 to 10 p.m.

The premiere of the International Contemporary Jewelry Fair (ICJF) will offer a global collection of innovative jewelry design. Taking place aboard the 228’ megayacht SeaFair, docked at Miami's downtown Chopin Plaza, the Fair is easily accessible with valet and self-parking available. ICJF provides a new forum for jewelers, art collectors and artistically focused connoisseurs. The Fair’s exciting new format features a broad range of contemporary jewelry, many one-of-a-kind by designers, major brands and artisans. Preview party admission is $50 online and $60 at the door and is valid for return Fair admission on any day. Regular Fair hours are from 1 to 10 p.m. Wednesday – Sunday, offering the only nighttime fair venue in Miami's exciting downtown. Admission is $15 online and $20 at the door.

Aboard SeaFair docked at Intercontinental Hotel 100 Chopin Plaza, Downtown Miami http://www.icjfmiami.com

RED DOT MIAMI – OPENING BENEFIT RECEPTION

Tuesday, December 4 from 6 to 10 p.m.

Red Dot Miami has created a fair for galleries specializing in works by emerging, mid-career and established artists who seek to present work of lasting value and beyond current trends. International modern and contemporary art galleries will exhibit paintings, sculpture, photography and works on paper in the luxurious layout of Red Dot’s 30,000 square foot tented venue. This year the Wynwood Cigar Factory will host a 5,000 square foot outdoor cocktail lounge, sponsored by LVMH. Tickets for the Opening Benefit Reception for The National Gay & Lesbian Tast Force are $25, which includes daily access to the fair. Fair hours are Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday - Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Red Dot Miami 3011 N.E. 1st Avenue, Wynwood Art District 917-273-8621 (Isabela Gabrielson) Info@RedDotFair.com

VANITY FAIR INTERNATIONAL PARTY

Tuesday, December 4 from 7 to 9 p.m.

The Vanity Fair International Party, MOCA’s official kick off for Miami Art Week, Art Basel Miami Beach and Design Miami/, coincides with the opening reception of Bill Viola; Liber Insularum. Recognized as one of the pioneers and leading practitioners of video art, Viola is an iconic contemporary artiar who draws from Eastern and Western spiritual traditions. His video installations explore human subjects such as birth, death and the nature of consciousness. The exhibition is part of the Knight Exhibition Series. The reception is free for MOCA members, North Miami residents, ABMB and Design Miami/ VIP card holders and $35 for all others. RSVP’s are strongly recommended.

Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) 770 N.E. 123rd Street, North Miami 305-893-6211 RSVP@MoCaNoMi.org

SEVEN MIAMI

Tuesday - Sunday, December 4 - 9 from 1 to 7 p.m.

Organized by seven galleries - BravinLee Programs, Hales Gallery, Pierogi Gallery, Postmasters, P.P.O.W., Ronald Feldman Fine Arts and Winkleman Gallery – Seven Miami will return to Miami for the third year at a new location. It offers a collaborative, exhibition-like presentation that co-mingles galleries and artists, and looks beyond the typical art fair model to create a new platform for viewing and acquiring works of art. Admission to Seven is free.

Seven Miami 2200 N.W. 2nd Avenue, Wynwood Art District www.Seven-Miami.com

DESIGN MIAMI/

Tuesday – Sunday, December 4 - 9

Design Miami/ is the global forum for design, bringing together the most influential collectors, gallerists, designers, curators and critics from around the world in celebration of design, culture and commerce. In 2012 Design Miami/ will create a new exhibition venue adjacent to the Miami Beach Convention Center, a short walk from Art Basel Miami Beach. Tuesday is Preview Day (by invitation) – Collector’s Preview from noon to 6 p.m. and Vernissage from 6 to 10 p.m. Fair hours are Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Thursday – Saturday from noon to 8 p.m.; and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Tickets are $25 for general admission and $15 for students and seniors.

Meridian Avenue at 19th Street, Miami Beach Adjacent to the Miami Beach Convention Center 800-952-7646 www.DesignMiami.com

MIAMI PROJECT

Tuesday – Sunday, December 4 - 9

The inaugural Miami Project, a new contemporary and modern art fair will debut in Miami's Midtown / Wynwood Art District. Miami Project will consist of presentations by 65 galleries from around the world selected based on the strength and relevance of their programs. This year's Fair will be housed in a comfortable and centrally located modular structure. Preview is Tuesday from 5:30 to 10 p.m., and Fair hours are December from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost to attend is unavailable at this time.

MIAMI PROJECT N.E. 1st Avenue at 30th Street, Midtown / Wynwood Air District http://www.miami-project.com/

AOA Tribal Art Miami Show

Tuesday – Sunday, December 4 - 9

Established in 2011, the AOA Tribal Art features the arts of AOA, an acronym used by major museums, auction houses and galleries that stands for Africa (usually sub-saharan), Oceania and the Americas. Oceania typically includes Australia, Melanesia, New Zealand and Polynesia. Art lovers, collectors and scholars are aware of the link between AOA and it's influence on modern art by way of works by Picasso, Matisse, Modigliani and their contemporaries. See the highest quality traditional arts of Africa, Oceania & the Americas, curated by a selective number of international primitive art experts. The Fair opens with a reception on Tuesday from 6 to 10 p.m. Fair hours are Wednesday – Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $15 for a one-day pass.

Red Dot Art Fair Pavilion 3011 N.E.1st Avenue, Wynwood Art District http://tribalartmiami.com/

INK MIAMI 2012 - PREVIEW BREAKFAST

Wednesday, December 5 from 10 a.m. to noon

INK Miami is a contemporary art fair that is unique among the satellite fairs for its focus on contemporary prints and works on paper by internationally renowned artists. Sponsored by the International Fine Print Dealers Association, exhibitors are selected for their ability to offer collectors a diverse survey of 20th century masterworks and just-published editions by leading artists. This year’s dealers will present a coordinated show of works on paper that feature language as a compositional element. The Fair opens with Desayuno Cubano!, a preview breakfast, and offers A Pulp Party sponsored by XL Insurance on Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. to celebrate INK Miami as the premiere venue for works on paper; cash bar, complimentary hors d’oeuvres and music by DJ King Eulas for VIP registration. Fair hours areat 1 p.m.; a Curator-Led Tour on Fri at 2 p.m.; and a Pulp Party on Thurs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fair hours are Wednesday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Thursday – Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Café con leche and Cuban pastries served Thursday – Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. to start your day. Admission to the Fair is free.

Suites of Dorchester Hotel 1850 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach 212-674-6095 http://www.InkArtFair.com

NEW, USED & ABUSED VERNISSAGE

Wednesday, December 5 from 8 to 11 p.m.

Miami-based pop artist Miguel Paredes and his longtime friend and mentor Ronnie Cutrane will debut collaborative works during Art Basel Miami Beach. The collection includes 5 paintings that incorporate Paredes style on Cutrone’s animated pieces of famed characters. They will also show Cutrone’s most prized series, “Supermodels Suite,” which has been re-imagined by combining different styles such as Street, Pop and Anime, as well as Paredes’ own collection, “Culture In A Bag.” The gallery will be open to the public from Wednesday to Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. with special events planned nightly from 7 to 11 p.m. The Vernissage, a throw-back to the 1980s in New York City, will feature cocktails and music. An after-party follows in Midtown.

Miguel Paredes Fine Art Gallery 173 N.W. 23rd Street, Wynwood Art District

POP-UP PIANOS MIAMI – OPENING FUNDRAISING PARTY

Wednesday, December 5 from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.

In collaboration with the Friends of the New World Symphony, Pop-Up Pianos Miami will host an opening fundraising party featuring a performance by a renowned musician and a silent auction offering unique treats and donated gifts from event partners. The cost to attend will be announced shortly, and all proceeds raised from the event will be donated to Central Africa’s only symphony orchestra, Kimbangus Symphony Orchestra, located in the heart of the Congo. The funds will be used to help them build a music school, particularly for the street children. During Art Basel Miami Beach, Steinway & Sons Miami will present Pop-Up Piano Miami 2012, a public arts project that premiered in 2011 to support local music and arts programs. Five to seven donated pianos will be strategically placed across Wynwood, Midtown and the Miami Design Districts.

Perry Hotel (Fundraising Party) 2377 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach 404-272-3600 http://www.PopUpPianoMia.com

VIP Reception for The Endless Renaissance – Six Solo Artist Projects

Wednesday, December 5 from 9 p.m. to midnight

The Bass Museum of Art will present six individual solo artist projects by contemporary artists: Eija-Liisa Ahtila (Finland), Barry X Ball (USA), Walead Beshty (UK), Hans-Peter Feldmann (Germany), Ged Quinn (UK) and Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook (Thailand). The exhibition pays homage to the Museum’s mission statement, “we educate and inspire by exploring the connections between our historical collection and contemporary art," furthering the notion that all art was once contemporary and inversely, that all contemporary works of art are part of a continuum of art history. View the exhibition during special museum hours: Thursday – Monday of Miami Art Week from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Bass Museum of Art 2100 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach 305-673-7530 http://www.bassmuseum.org

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE ART OF THE SURREAL EVENING SALE

Wednesday – Friday, December 5 – 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Christie’s third annual exhibition during Art Basel Miami Beach, Highlights from the Art of the Surreal Evening Sale, will be open for the public to see a selection of extraordinary works by major artists such as René Magritte and Paul Delvaux, which will be offered at auction at Christie's London in February of 2013.

JW Marriott Marquis Miami 255 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Downtown Miami

MASTERPIECES FROM THE BERARDO COLLECTION

Wednesday – Sunday, December 5 – 9 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

See the $700 million dollar show, Masterpieces from The Berardo Collecltion, during Miami Art Week through March 2013. The Berardo Collection is considered a main reference for modern and contemporary art in the world. This is the first time that a museum show of this unparalleled magnitude will be presented in an art gallery. Curated by Gary Nader, the exhibit will feature 110 masterpieces covering a period of about 100 years, valued at over $700 million. See work by Bacon, Balthus, Basquiat, Botero, Calder, Dali, De Chirico, Duchamp, Ernst, Fontana, Kapoor, Kiefer, Klein, Koons, Lam, Leger, Lichtenstein, Magritte, Manzoni, Matta, Miro, Mondrian, Picasso, Polke, Richter, Rivera, Soulages, Stella, Twombly, Vieira da Silva, Warhol, Wesselmann, to name a few. A full color book written by Professor Carol Damian will accompany the show, and several talks are being scheduled.

Gary Nader Art Centre 62 N.E. 27th Street, Wynwood Art District 305-576-0256 http://www.garynader.com

Overture Art Fair / Arts for a Better World

Wednesday – Sunday, December 5 – 9 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Returning for its 3rd edition during Miami Art Week, Arts for a Better World will add Overture Miami, its newly redesigned and enhanced international platform for contemporary art. Overture is dedicated to presenting major new trends from around the world with a focus on developments and arts from new geographies. For its inaugural edition, Overture Miami will present “100 Warhols an Overview: Painting, Drawing, Collage, Unique Work on Paper, Trial Proofs and Edition Prints,” a worldwide first in art fairs. The unprecedented exhibition of Warhol celebrates the artist’s accomplishments and contributions in the American Pop Art Movement. General admission is $15 ($30 with catalog); $10 for seniors and students; and $50 for multiple-day pass with catalog. Public parking available.

Scope Pavilion Buena Vista Avenue & N.W. 34th Street Midtown Art District Street Midtown Miami, http://www.overtureartfair.com

ART BASEL MIAMI BEACH 2012

Wednesday – Sunday, December 5 – 9

The 11th edition of Art Basel Miami Beach, the most prestigious art show in the Americas, will once again transform South Florida into an intense artistic, cultural and social phenomenon. More than 260 galleries will exhibit at Art Basel Miami Beach, showcasing works by more than 2,000 international artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. World-class artworks, by well-established artists and cutting-edge newcomers, exhibited by some of the world’s most revered galleries will complement the Fair’s exciting programs, special exhibitions and cultural happenings. Special exhibitions, events and satellite fairs will take place throughout Miami Beach in historic hotels and other venues and in Miami’s surging artistic neighborhoods of Wynwood and Midtown Art Districts and the Miami Design District. Art Basel Miami Beach opens on Wednesday with a vernissage, open to VIP card holders and invited guests from 6 to 9 p.m. Fair hours are Thursday to Saturday from noon to 8 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. One-day pass $42; permanent pass $90; and evening ticket (valid from 4 p.m.) $29; reduced one-day ticket $24 for students with ID and seniors 62 and above.

Miami Beach Convention Center 1901 Convention Center Drive (Hall D) and Washington Avenue (Hall B) 305-604-9737 http://miamibeach.artbasel.com

UNTITLED. VERNISSAGE

Monday, December 3 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Miami Beach’s newest, most forward-thinking and curated art fair makes its debut this year as the world’s first art fair on the beach. With internationally renowned, Cuban-born and Miami-raised Omar Lopez-Chahoud as curator, UNTITLED. ensures a focus on quality and simplicity with a well-edited fair, featuring approximately 50 international galleries. Housed in a customized beachfront pavilion, the Fair will present a cohesive collection of international works by contemporary artists, representing the most impactful living artists at the forefront of contemporary art. The Vernissage is open to VIP cardholders (request VIP access by registering online). Fair hours are Wednesday – Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $20 per day with a 20% discount for Miami Beach residents.

UNTITLED. 12th Street and Ocean Drive, Miami Beach http://art-untitled.com/

ART MIAMI AND CONTEXT ART MIAMI

Wednesday – Sunday, December 5 – 9

Known as Miami’s longest-running art fair, Art Miami has expanded for its 23rd edition to include CONTEXT Art Miami, a new fair that will collectively showcase international emerging and cutting-edge contemporary and modern paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography and prints. World-famous for its stylish gallery-like décor, outstanding quality and extraordinary variety, Art Miami and CONTEXT Art Miami will be housed in adjacent pavillons, connected by a café and bar, performance stage and curated projects. With Art Miami’s 125 exhibiting galleries and CONTEXT’s 65 galleries, the combined fair will feature 190 galleries from 21 countries within 250,000 square feet of curated indoor and outdoor space. A four-story parking garage is located directly across the street, and valet parking will be available. Highlights are Banksky Out of CONTEXT, presented in conjunction with a photo-sharing platform that will consist of four wall reliefs equaling six-and-a-half-tons, each featuring an iconic stencil from one of the world’s most irreverent graffiti artists; “Art from Berlin,” shown by seven Berlin-based galleries selected by a panel of experts; CONTEXT’s New Media Lounge; and special curated solo exhibitions and the latest developments in video art by renowned artists. Fair hours are Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $20 for one-day pass ($50 with catalog); $40 for multi-day pass ($65 with catalog); $10 for students 12 to 18 and seniors (under 12 children are free); and $10 p/p for groups of 10 or more. Catalog alone is $35.

The Art Miami Pavilion 3101 N.E. 1st Avenue, Midtown | Wynwood Arts District http://www.art-miami.com

Aqua Art Miami Contemporary Art Fair

Wednesday – Sunday, December 5 – 9

Aqua Art Miami Contemporary Art Fair is based in Seattle and has a distinctly west coast character set in the balmy indoor/outdoor atmosphere of the Aqua Hotel. The Fair began in 2005 as an experimental project to bring west coast galleries and artists to Miami during Art Basel week. Fair organizers continue to deliver vibrant and noteworthy programs from their region, as well as throughout the U.S. and abroad, with an emphasis in supporting young dealers and galleries with strong emerging and early mid-career artists. The Fair opens with a VIP Opening Preview on Wednesday from 7:30 to 11 p.m. – open to Art Basel VIP pass holders and persons who have joined Aqua Art Fairs mailing list. Fair hours are Thursday from noon to 9 p.m., which is Museum Day at Aqua with free entry for all art museum members worldwide; Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost to attend is $10, which includes re-entry.

Aqua Hotel 1530 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach Aqua12@aquaartmiami.com

SELECT Fair

Wednesday – Sunday, December 5 - 9

SELECT Fair is a contemporary art fair that features cutting edge contemporary work by galleries, print dealers, collectives, and artists. The venue offers 64 exhibition spaces for high end galleries, and the hotel’s public spaces will be taken over by installation and performance artists, creating a visual and sensory experience for fairgoers. SELECT Print is a special section of the Fair devoted to contemporary prints, work by established and emerging artists shown by print publishers. VIP Preview on Wednesday from 7 to 10 p.m.; Collectors Brunch on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Reception on Friday from 6 to 10 p.m. Fair hours for the general public are: Thursday – Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free.

The Catalina Hotel 1720-1756 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach 305-674-1160 (hotel) http://www.select-fair.com/

The Paintings of Ashley Collins

Wednesday – Sunday, December 5 – 9

Following a challenging upbringing and journey leading to establishing her studio in Venice, California, Ashley Collins has broken ground creating mega–scale, contemporary and layered paintings of horses. Collins’ technique incorporates collage with pages from the 1800s to mid-1900s, obscured historical images and book covers, among other unique layers. Her goal to create lasting works of passion, depth and hope has established her position as one of the most highly valued female contemporary artists of our time. Collins’ 900 plus work history is included in many of the most important art collections in the world. Today, Collins is among an elite group of valued contemporary artists, as her artworks are iconic in the lexicon of American art. Oxenberg Fine Art gallery hours are Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

OXENBERG FINE ART 50 N.E. 29th Street, Wynwood Art District 305-854-7104 http://www.oxenbergart.com

Miami River Art Fair

Wednesday – Sunday, December 5 - 9

Conceived as a showcase of world-class artists and galleries, the Miami River Art Fair will be the first fine art event in the area, laying the groundwork for this downtown area to become one of Miami’s newest art destinations. The Fair offers indoor booths located in Riverfront Hall as well as the outdoor Riverwalk Sculpture Mall featuring monumental-size sculpture along the banks of the Miami River. Special cutting-edge projects, collectives and visual art initiatives will be showcased throughout the Fair. Hours are Wednesday – Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Fair opens with a VIP First View on Tuesday from 6 to 10 p.m. aboard a yacht docked on the Riverwalk.

James L. Knight International Center 400 S.E. 2nd Avenue, Downtown Miami http://www.miamiriverartfair.com

SCOPE MIAMI

Wednesday – Sunday, December 5 – 9

Located in the heart of Miami’s art districts, SCOPE Miami returns for its 11th year in a new location. This year’s edition will present 85 international galleries upholding a unique tradition of solo and thematic group shows presented alongside museum-quality programming, collector tours, screenings and special events. Complementing this year’s international galleries, SCOPE Miami will feature a selection of 20 innovative Breeder Program galleries. Celebrated as the premier launching pad for contemporary art, SCOPE Miami will run concurrent with Art Basel Miami Beach. The Fair is open Weds - Sat from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sun from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

SCOPE Miami 110 N.E. 36th Street (at Midtown Boulevard) Midtown Art District http://www.scope-art.com/

ARTEXPO MIAMI + MIAMI SOLO

Wednesday – Sunday, December 5 - 9

Artexpo Miami, now in its 34th year, returns to Miami along with Miami Solo, a showcase of contemporary works in a wide range of media. Exhibiting innovative works, Artexpo Miami and Miami SOLO offer a juried selection of fine art from an international slate of artists and galleries. Centrally located in Midtown Miami, the Fairs are expected to draw huge crowds of art enthusiasts. Fair hours are Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday – Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. General admission is $15, seniors and students, 3 to 17, $10, and children 12 and under free. Admission to the Fair will be free on Friday.

3011 N.E. 1st Avenue (at N.W. 31st Street) Midtown Art District http://artexpo-miami.com/

Brunch with Enrique Martínez Celaya

Thursday, December 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The studio of Enrique Martínez Celaya will be open for an informal brunch to unveil several monumental works he has created for his upcoming solo show at SITE Santa Fe next summer. For these new works, which include two large-scale paintings, and two massive sculptures, Martinez Celaya has relied on readings on the nature of memory and on his own experiences to create a world that belongs to the imagination of children, juxtaposing sadness and melancholia against fantasy. Open to the public.

Studio of Enrique Martinez Celaya 2215 N.W. First Place, Wynwood Art District http://Bwww.martinezcelaya.com

Modern, Contemporary and Latin American Art Auction

Thursday, December 6 at 6 p.m.

Bid on important modern, contemporary and Latin American artworks by such renowned artists as Botero, Degancay, Dubuffet, Indiana, Kuitca, Lam, Larraz, Martinez Celaya, Matta, Matisse, Monet, Muñiz, Picasso, Renoir, Stella, Tamayo, Torres Garcia, Valdes, Villeglee, Vlaminck and Warhol. The works will be on view from December 3 to 6, and full-color printed and online catalogues will be available. Seating arrangements and paddle registration are by reservation only. Contact Gary Nader for more information or to order a catalogue.

Ritz Carlton – South Beach One Lincoln Road, Miami Beach 305-576-0256 art@garynader.com

Kelly Klein Pools: Reflections Book Signing

Thursday, December 6 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Meet Kelly Klein at the Book Signing for her sixth book, “Pools: Reflections,” published in October. Klein explores the artistry of pools from examples of their appearance in David Hockney’s art, to pools decorated with sculptures and installations by artists such as James Turrell, Tom Sachs, Robert Rauschenberg, and Frank West. The book features the photography of Steven Klein, Bruce Weber, Robert Mapplethorpe, and Juergen Teller. All proceeds from the book will be donated to ACRIA.

The Webster 1220 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

VERGE ART MIAMI BEACH – Opening night party

Thursday, December 6 from 6 to 10 p.m.

Verge Art Fair is an international exposition of new contemporary and emerging art held annually concurrent with Art Basel Miami Beach. Launched in 2009, the fair defies convention as a unique exposition of artists and the galleries who represent them. This year Verge introduces two new initiatives for its Miami Beach edition: Light Assembly, a pilot video art and architecture exposition program, and Art Pages, a publication in partnership with the renowned VANlist email announcement service, slated for citywide distribution during Art Basel Miami Beach. The Fair’s Opening Night Party is Thursday from 6 to 10 p.m. Admission is $25 (after November 15 $35) for general admission and $15 for students and seniors ($20 after November 15). Fair hours are Friday and Saturday from noon to 8 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Admission to the Fair is free.

Verge Art Miami Beach Essex House, 1001 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach and Clevelander Hotel, 1020 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach http://www.vergeartfair.com/

LAUNCH OF TEL AVIV EDM RECORD LABEL

Thursday, December 6 from 6 p.m. to midnight

Tel Aviv-Based VEGA will launch its Electronic Music Initiative at Art Basel Miami Beach, mingling bass music and deep roots, feelings and flavors from the region (including camels!) will mix with the edgy, compelling sounds of the Middle East. The program will feature high-intensity sets by charismatic Yemenite-Israeli singer Ravid Kahalani, Israeli dub/grime DJ Laroz, and by uninhibited, jazz-inspired Lebanese DJ Morphosis. The goal is to show how eclectic, ecstatic music can inspire togetherness, and to shine a light on the traditions of tolerance and coexistence that continue in the Middle East—despite uncertain times. Free admission.

Pop-Up Tent 151 N.E. 41st Street, Miami Design District http://www.vega-now.org/