Art Basel 2011

Art Basel Miami Beach 2011:

Celebrating the 10^th Edition

December 1-4

Miami Beach Convention Center

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Miami Beach will host the 10^th edition of Art Basel Miami Beach, sister event of Switzerland’s Art Basel and the most prestigious are show in the Americas.  Art Basel Miami Beach combines an international selection of over 260 top national and international galleries exhibiting 20^th and 21^st century artworks by over 2,000 artists.  An exciting program of special exhibitions, parties, crossover EVENTS featuring music, film, architecture and design will provide a vital source for art lovers, allowing them to both discover new developments in contemporary art and experience rare museum-caliber artworks.  Exhibition sites are located in the city’s beautiful Art Deco District, within walking distance of the beach and many hotels.

To mark its 10^th edition, Art Basel Miami Beach will inaugurate a new collaboration with the Bass Museum of Art on the Art Public sector, transforming Collins Park with unique artworks and performances by renowned artists and emerging talents.  For the first time, Art Video will be presented on the large-scale outdoor projection wall of the New World Center designed by frank Gehry.  The free public viewings will be part of a number of special events and performances taking place across Miami Beach for the duration of the show.