Art Basel Miami Beach 2023 brings together art enthusiasts, collectors, and renowned artists from around the globe for a vibrant and immersive artistic experience. As an art lover, you are in for a treat as we dive into the heart of this iconic event and guide you through the must-see exhibits, installations, and events that will leave you inspired and in awe.
Get ready to be captivated, inspired, and perhaps even challenged as we embark on this Art Lover’s Guide to Art Basel Miami Beach 2023. Let’s dive into the world of art and uncover the hidden gems that await us in this vibrant and ever-evolving artistic paradise.
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1. The Preamble of Art Basel
Let the allure of the art world captivate you as we explore the phenomenon that is Art Basel. Serving as one of the world’s most thrilling intersection of art, culture, and design, Art Basel provides a platform for both established and emerging talent from around the globe. Established in 1970 by three Swiss gallerists, Art Basel’s commitment to fostering artistic prowess has cemented its place as a staple event in the art calendar.
Art Basel Miami Beach, taking place annually in December, is a beloved edition of this global art fair series. It plays host to a multicultural, multilingual audience, celebrating the creative energy of the region. From collectors to critics to the simply curious, Art Basel Miami is a hotspot for those with an eye for innovation and a passion for the avant-garde.
2. Becoming a Visitor at Art Basel: Venue, Private Days, Public Days
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Art Basel Miami 2023 will grace the sun-soaked city with its presence at the Miami Beach Convention Center. With its state-of-the-art facilities and ample space for exploration, it’s the perfect venue to indulge in the arts.
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Ctr Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Private Days, reserved for VIPs and invited guests, offer an exclusive preview of the fair. If you’re lucky enough to be on the guest list, expect an intimate look at Art Basel’s stunning line-up before it opens to the public.
Private days
Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., First Choice VIP guests
Wednesday, December 6, 2023, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Preview VIP guests
Thursday, December 7, 2023, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., First Choice and Preview VIP guests
Thursday, December 7, 2023, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Vernissage VIP guests
Public Days are open to all and offer a chance to soak up the vibrant atmosphere. Experience the thrill of discovery as you take in the breadth of exceptional works on show.
Public days
Friday, December 8, 2023, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m
Saturday, December 9, 2023, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m
Sunday, December 10, 2023, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m
3. What to Expect?
The 2023 fair promises to continue Art Basel’s tradition of elevating artistic exploration. Expect a diverse array of exhibitions featuring modern and contemporary art from top-tier galleries and emerging artists alike.
Submerge yourself in immersive installations, participatory works, live performances, film screenings, and exciting public artworks. It won’t just be about the visual arts; the fair will also feature sound and scent-based works, transforming the fair into a multi-sensory feast.
4. Acquiring Your Passage to the Art World
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For quick and prioritized entrance, consider the First Access Ticket. The Day Ticket offers access to the fair for one whole day, while the Reduced Day Ticket caters to students, seniors, and groups.
For those wanting a more luxurious experience, the Premium Card grants unlimited access throughout the duration of the fair, priority access, and entry to selected events. The Premium+ Card offers all the features of the Premium Card, plus access to the VIP lounge.
Art lovers with a passion for design can consider the Art Basel & Design Miami Combination Ticket, which provides access to both the Art Basel fair and the Design Miami show.
Now let’s look at each of the available ticket options in detail.
First Access Ticket
This ticket option allows one person to enter the show on any day between December 8 and 10, 2023. Priced at $95, this ticket gives you exclusive early access to the show starting at 11am. Plus, you will be among the first to enter the show floor.
Day Ticket
The Day Ticket gives you access to Art Basel Miami Beach 2023 for a single day. Priced at $75, this ticket option allows you to visit the extensive collection of artworks, installations and exhibitions on a day of your choosing between December 8 and 10 from 12pm to 4pm.
Reduced Day Ticket
Priced at $58, this ticket offers the same access as the Day Ticket, making it affordable for those on a budget. It is available to three categories of people. Students who are currently enrolled in a college or university and are over the age of 12. Residents who live in the city of Miami Beach. Seniors who are 62 years of age or older. Proof of eligibility is required to purchase this ticket. The ticket entitles one person to admission on any day between Dec. 8 and Dec.10, 2023, between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Premium Card
The Premium Card offers extended benefits and privileges for visitors to Art Basel Miami Beach 2023. Priced at $630, you will receive exclusive access to the Art Basel Vernissage on Thursday, December 7, 2023, from 4 to 7 pm. You will also receive a three-day pass to Art Basel valid on any day between December 8 and 10, 2023. In addition, ticket holders will receive complimentary admission to certain South Florida museums.
Premium+ Card
The Premium+ Card offers an exceptional package at a cost of$2200, granting ticket holders exclusive access to the Art Basel Vernissage, which will take place on Thursday, December 7, 2023, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. It also includes three days of early access to the fair, allowing ticket holders to explore the exhibition and enjoy the Collectors Lounge from December 8-10, 2023. Cardholders also have the privilege of visiting select South Florida museums for free. In addition, the Premium+ Card offers additional benefits such as a complimentary tour of ArtNexus and a pre-show guide that provides valuable insight into key events and the art market before the exhibition begins.
Art Basel & Design Miami Combination Ticket
For just $110, this ticket offers admission for one person to Art Basel or Design Miami on any day between December 8and 10, 2023 from 12pm to 4pm. You have the option to attend either show on different days if you wish. Please note that the admission time you choose is only valid for Art Basel; there are no fixed admission times for Design Miami.
5. The Tapestry of Exhibitors and Sectors
Every Art Basel edition is comprised of several sectors, each representing a distinct facet of the art world. The Galleries sector is the main hub, featuring works from leading contemporary and modern art galleries.
Meridians, curated by a guest curator, presents monumental installation pieces. The Nova sector showcases new works from emerging artists, while the Positions sector allows single artists to present individually curated projects.
Survey is dedicated to art historical projects, and Kabinett presents curated exhibitions within the galleries’ booths. The Conversations series dives into the world of artists, collectors, and art professionals, while Meridians Curators, the newest addition to the sectors, aims to delve deeper into the historical context and thematic resonance of the works on display.
6. Art Basel Miami Beach 2023 Exhibitors List
Art Basel Miami Beach 2023 is poised to deliver a magnificent spectacle of contemporary art. With the arrival of esteemed new director Bridget Finn, this year’s edition is expected to offer a fresh perspective and invigorate the art scene like never before. In addition to the change in leadership, the event is pleased to welcome 24 first-time exhibitors, rounding out the total of 277 and bringing a wave of emerging talent and innovative artistic vision.
Featuring a wide range of artistic styles and media, Art Basel offers an impressive selection of galleries from around the world. Here is the complete and extensive list of participating galleries that will undoubtedly delight art lovers and collectors alike:
Galleries
303 Gallery
47 Canal
A Gentil Carioca
Miguel Abreu Gallery
Acquavella Galleries
Almeida e Dale Galeria de Arte
Altman Siegel
Antenna Space
Galeria Raquel Arnaud
Alfonso Artiaco
Balice Hertling
Barro
Nicelle Beauchene Gallery
galería elba benítez
Ruth Benzacar Galeria de Arte
Berggruen Gallery
Blum & Poe
Peter Blum Gallery
Marianne Boesky Gallery
Tanya Bonakdar Gallery
Bortolami
Luciana Brito Galeria
Ben Brown Fine Arts
Galerie Buchholz
Canada
Cardi Gallery
Carlos/Ishikawa
Casa Triângulo
Casas Riegner
David Castillo
Chapter NY
Cheim & Read
Clearing
James Cohan Gallery
Sadie Coles HQ
Commonwealth and Council
Company Gallery
Galleria Continua
Paula Cooper Gallery
Corbett vs. Dempsey
Pilar Corrias
Galerie Crèvecœur
Cristea Roberts Gallery
Galerie Chantal Crousel
DAN Galeria
DC Moore Gallery
Tibor de Nagy
MASSIMODECARLO
Jeffrey Deitch
Anat Ebgi
Andrew Edlin Gallery
galerie frank elbaz
Derek Eller Gallery
Thomas Erben Gallery
Larkin Erdmann Gallery
Eric Firestone Gallery
Konrad Fischer Galerie
Fitzpatrick Gallery
Peter Freeman, Inc.
Stephen Friedman Gallery
Frith Street Gallery
James Fuentes
Gaga
Gagosian
Galerie Christophe Gaillard
Galerie 1900-2000
Gavlak
Gemini G.E.L.
François Ghebaly
Gladstone Gallery
Gomide & Co
Galería Elvira González
Goodman Gallery
Marian Goodman Gallery
Galerie Bärbel Grässlin
Gray
Garth Greenan Gallery
Greene Naftali
Galerie Karsten Greve
Cristina Guerra Contemporary Art
Hales Gallery
Hauser & Wirth
Galerie Max Hetzler
High Art
Hirschl & Adler Modern
Rhona Hoffman Gallery
Edwynn Houk Gallery
Pippy Houldsworth Gallery
Xavier Hufkens
Gallery Hyundai
i8 Gallery
Ingleby Gallery
rodolphe janssen
Jenkins Johnson Gallery
Annely Juda Fine Art
Kalfayan Galleries
Casey Kaplan
Karma
Kasmin
kaufmann repetto
Sean Kelly
Kerlin Gallery
Anton Kern Gallery
Galerie Peter Kilchmann
Tina Kim Gallery
Kohn Gallery
David Kordansky Gallery
Andrew Kreps Gallery
KRINZINGER
Kukje Gallery
kurimanzutto
Labor
Lehmann Maupin
Tanya Leighton
Galerie Lelong & Co.
Lévy Gorvy Dayan
David Lewis
Josh Lilley
Lisson Gallery
Luhring Augustine
Mai 36 Galerie
Maisterravalbuena
Jorge Mara – La Ruche
Matthew Marks Gallery
Philip Martin Gallery
Barbara Mathes Gallery
Mayoral
Mazzoleni
Anthony Meier
Mendes Wood DM
Mennour
Meyer Riegger
Mignoni
Millan
Galerie Minsky
Victoria Miro
Mitchell-Innes & Nash
Mnuchin Gallery
The Modern Institute
moniquemeloche
mor charpentier
Morán Morán
Galerie nächst St. Stephan
Galerie Nagel Draxler
Edward Tyler Nahem
Helly Nahmad Gallery
Nanzuka
neugerriemschneider
Nicodim Gallery
Night Gallery
Carolina Nitsch
Galleria Franco Noero
David Nolan Gallery
Galerie Nordenhake
Galerie Nathalie Obadia
OMR
Galleria Lorcan O’Neill Roma
Ortuzar Projects
P.P.O.W
Pace Gallery
Pace Prints
Paragon
Parrasch Heijnen Gallery
Franklin Parrasch Gallery
Patron
Peres Projects
Perrotin
Petzel
Polígrafa Obra Gràfica
Galerie Eva Presenhuber
Proyectos Monclova
Almine Rech
Regen Projects
Roberts Projects
Nara Roesler
Thaddaeus Ropac
Michael Rosenfeld Gallery
Lia Rumma
SCAI The Bathhouse
Esther Schipper
Schoelkopf Gallery
Galerie Thomas Schulte
Marc Selwyn Fine Art
Jack Shainman Gallery
Susan Sheehan Gallery
Sicardi Ayers Bacino
Sies + Höke
Sikkema Jenkins & Co.
Jessica Silverman
Simões de Assis
Skarstedt
Fredric Snitzer Gallery
Société
Sperone Westwater
Sprüth Magers
Galleria Christian Stein
STPI
Galeria Luisa Strina
Simone Subal Gallery
Galería Sur
Timothy Taylor
Templon
Galerie Barbara Thumm
Tornabuoni Art
Travesía Cuatro
Two Palms
ULAE
Van de Weghe
Van Doren Waxter
Nicola Vassell
Vedovi Gallery
Venus Over Manhattan
Vermelho
Vielmetter Los Angeles
Waddington Custot
Galleri Nicolai Wallner
Weinstein Gallery
Wentrup
Michael Werner Gallery
White Cube
Yares Art
David Zwirner
Survey
1 Mira Madrid
Piero Atchugarry Gallery
Bank
Freight+Volume
Klaus Von Nichtssagend Gallery
Paulo Kuczynski
Elizabeth Leach Gallery
Magenta Plains
Polka Galerie
Galeria Marilia Razuk
Rolf Art
Meredith Rosen
Ryan Lee
Vito Schnabel
Stars
Louis Stern Fine Arts
Duane Thomas Gallery
Nova
Afriart Gallery
Arcadia Missa
Edel Assanti
80m2 Livia Benavides
Central Fine
Château Shatto
Luis De Jesus Los Angeles
Document
Emalin
Daniel Faria Gallery
Galería Agustina Ferreyra
Gypsum Gallery
Instituto de visión
Charlie James Gallery
Lyles & King
mother’s tankstation limited
Project Native Informant
Rele Gallery
Silverlens
Soft Opening
The Ranch
Welancora Gallery
Positions
56 Henry
Helena Anrather
Bradley Ertaskiran
Matthew Brown
Deli Gallery
Galatea
Isla Flotante
Llano
Lomex
Mrs. | Nickola Pottinger
Kendra Jayne Patrick
Pequod Co.
Proyectos Ultravioleta
Galeria Dawid Radziszewski
Residency Art Gallery
Spinello Projects
