Art | Basel 2011: Designer of the Year - David Adjaye & Full Event Calendar Verbatim: W South Beach in the News Interview: Katy Stoka W Hotels the Store: M

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Art | basel 2011: Designer of the Year - David Adjaye & Full Event Calendar verbatim: W South Beach in the News Interview: Katy Stoka W Hotels The Store: M. Cohen, Jewelery Designer W Insider: The Dutch, from Soho to Sobe Center of the style universe, heart of the action laced with edgy cool and an eclectic Welcome mix of personalities that push the boundaries. Welcome to W South Beach, where at-a-glance you can walk out of the Atlantic Ocean and cross pristine white sands into a world to South Beach of sizzling nightlife, world-class dining and hip shopping. Just a short walk away is Lincoln Road, lined with chic boutiques, retro-fabulous antique stories, funky galleries and cozy cafés, a low-vibe/high-art complement to Ocean and the Wonderful Drive. Venture further and lose yourself in Miami’s diverse cultural assemblage of neighborhoods, finding yourself with a delicious café con leche in Little Havana, an avant-garde art piece in the Bohemian cool Design District or fully World of W! immersed in retail therapy.

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Beverly Hills and New York City, the out, daydreaming and enjoying the seashore – from umbrellas, chaise Michael Chow-designed restaurant warm Miami sun. At night, lounge with lounges and towels to gourmet Take some time to enjoy some of the museums and private art is a design masterpiece displaying friends under sensual lanterns and beverage and food service for a collections that grace our city. In the pages that follow, we artwork from his renowned private enjoy the music from the pool or from glorious picnic. Go for spills and thrills are pleased to present information on the fairs, museums, collection. Authentic and aromatic, Wall Lounge. 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Our 11:30 AM - Midnight (Sun - Wed) Whatever/Whenever® team are 11:30 AM - 2 AM (Thu - Sat) dedicated and readyto provide you Cover Image: Magistral with whatever you want, whenever by Sebastian Errazuriz, you want it. courtesy of Cristina Grajales Gallery Grove at W South Beach When Robinson Callen finally the worst moment in the history district, but Edelstein was celebrated its grand opening in the news decided to sell his Miami Beach of the financial world.” confident because the Holiday on July 14, 2009. It was the 31st Holiday Inn six years ago, he Inn wasn’t exactly historic, and W to open, the brand’s first, and made buyer David Edelstein When basketball star LeBron it didn’t resemble anything Art to date, only condo-hotel. promise one thing: The New James jilted Cleveland and Deco. York City real estate developer took his talents to South Unlike the famous boutique Verbatim had to build on the prime Beach, his first stop was the Callen knew the site was hotels lining Collins Avenue beachfront real estate and not W to celebrate with his new underutilized, but he wasn’t to the south, the W has two flip the property. teammates and city. European ready to sell his still successful distinct advantages: It is on soccer stars (Italy’s Alessandro hotel. Edelstein didn’t give up, the beach and it has spacious, Lodging Hospitality The $77-million acquisition of Nesta, for example), NBA and and the two became friends, residential-sized rooms that the Holiday Inn by Edelstein’s NFL players, tycoons and even traveling together and come as a result of being built Tristar Capital and joint- socialites from the U.S., Europe partnering on some other real new — not repurposed from an W Makes venture partner and fellow and Brazil have bought condo estate deals. older building — as a condo- New Yorker Aby Rosen was a units. Celebrities like Tom Cruise, hotel. long time coming, just like the Leonardo DiCaprio, Bono and Then one day in 2005, W to South Beach. Although Jamie Foxx, to name just a few, Edelstein got the call. Callen “The orientation and its Mark in Edelstein’s deal with Callen was have been spotted there and was ready to sell. A year later, design of it is spectacular,” quickly consummated with a other A-list celebrities can be Edelstein cut another deal, this says Scott Berman, the handshake, the courtship was seen there on any given night. time with an old friend. “I knew principal and industry leader South Beach. a much longer process. For Barry [Sternlicht] and I knew he for PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Starwood, finding the right spot The property has become wanted to be in Miami,” says hospitality & leisure practice. and person the place to Edelstein, who also considered “You walk into those rooms and By Eric Stoessel to develop be. Its unique luxury brands like Peninsula, you feel like you are in a special its stylish and approach, Four Seasons, Shangri-La and resort.” design-led “South Beach from being others for his condo-hotel. “He W brand in needed a developed as wanted it bad.” The smallest guestrooms, at The only thing that hasn’t changed is the Miami, was a a condo-hotel 574 square feet, would qualify decade in the world-class to its cutting- Sternlicht, who was on his way as mini-suites in most hotels, address. The decades-old Holiday Inn no making. hote l” edge design, out of Starwood then, launched boasts W General Manager nightlife and W in 1998 with the opening George Cozonis. One-bedroom longer resides on the beachfront property After the David Edelstein overall vibe, of the first property in New suites offer more than 1,000 purchase in is now paying York. The luxury lifestyle brand square feet, the brand’s Wow at 2201 Collins Ave, on the northern fringe 2005, the off for Edelstein known for its personality, design Suites feature two bedrooms Holiday Inn was closed and and Starwood. and nightlife, was almost by and 2,000 square feet, and of South Beach. Now the W South Beach then demolished a year later, definition a perfect match for the Extreme Wow Suites offer making way for the 408-unit “South Beach needed a world- South Beach. three bedrooms and almost Hotel & Residences sits on the 3 ½ acre- condo-hotel, the W South class hotel,” says Edelstein, 3,000 square feet. A bi-level Beach. At the long-awaited who was very familiar with the “If you think about markets W penthouse has a rooftop deck plot of land between 22nd and 23rd grand opening in 2009, W area as owner of real estate should be in, South Beach was and small private pool. brand leader Eva Ziegler on nearby Lincoln Road. “It always at the top of the list,” avenues, which isn’t considered the boldly said the property would had great ones, but mostly all says Carlos Becil, Starwood’s Forty percent of the 408 units “serve as a flagship hotel for the rehabs like the Delano, Raleigh vice president of North America are suites, and all rooms feature edge of South Beach anymore. W brand globally.” and other smaller [boutiques] brand management for W a balcony with ocean views, – well executed, but they still Hotels. thanks to the unique building The W has become the Despite opening in the midst lacked, with small rooms and design by famed architect of the worst recession since challenging views. I knew there With the property and plan in Costas Kondylis that positions epicenter, the hottest spot in the Great Depression, the was an opportunity.” place, it took another two years rooms on a 25-degree angle. 20-story W South Beach stands to get the project approved. Anna Busta of Studio B Design a destination known for its tall: The hotel’s occupancy is He met with Callen, who was Tristar and Rosen’s RFW authored the interiors and the more than 80% this year, with nearing 80s years old, for the Holding secured a $370-million Living Room — W’s take on sizzle. some months topping 90%. first time in 2002 to discuss his construction loan from German the lobby — which features Rates for a basic room start beachfront property. South lender Hypo Real Estate and stunning artwork (Warhol, at $500 a night during slow Beach was in the midst of a ground was finally broken in Basquiat, Damien Hirst, as times and escalate all the way renaissance, beginning to inch 20 07. examples) from collector Rosen, up to $8,500 for penthouse north, and Edelstein knew he Edelstein’s financial partner on suites during peak times. And could win approval to tear Seven years after Edelstein first the project. more than $240 million worth down the plain-looking Holiday contacted Callen and 11 years of condo units have been Inn. Demolishing buildings, or after Starwood launched the Hotel business has been great. Copyrighted 2011. sold, despite opening in what even building new, wasn’t a innovative brand, the W South Edelstein proudly says it’s Penton Media, Inc. Edelstein describes as “close to given in the historic Art Deco Beach Hotel & Residences operated in the black since 83387:1111SH from the sun and sizzle found focus is “selling dollars, not of the financial and real estate true. The W South Beach has in the news everywhere else at the W. units.” markets, [158] units is a stellar been a flagship location, number,” says Kevin Tomlinson, drawing international guests European soccer “This is such a unique project, Through June 30, according to a vice president of ONE from all over, while helping day one, and occupancy for in every respect,” says GM Condo Vultures, the units were Sotheby’s International Realty extend brand recognition and stars, NBA and NFL the year tops 80%. The W is Cozonis. “David was involved in selling for $1,839 per square in Miami Beach. “If financing the global footprint. achieving an average daily every phase of development, foot. The third-quarter numbers were abundant, that number players, tycoons rate index of 135 and a revenue- every aspect of design, which were down a little, to $1,704, but would be higher. W South “South Beach has a dynamic per-available-room index is really what has made this a Zalewski cautions that could be Beach has flourished and will that few markets in the world more than 150. In comparison special place. He really is the the result of the types of units be one of the most successful have,” says HFF’s Peek. “It’s at and socialites to other Ws, Starwood’s Becil visionary behind this project … being sold. And if not, he says, condo-hotels. The velocity of crossroads, with tremendous says the South Beach property This is his favorite home away they’re still overachieving. sales is really picking up and U.S. and North America from the U.S., is in the top tier of the global from home.” every owner I’ve chatted with demand, but you also have portfolio performance wise. Since the real estate boom is extremely happy with their significant airlift, access and Europe and The condo approach to hotel began in 2003, 5,555 units purchase.” desire for Europeans. The new The huge guestrooms at the W development so popular were added in South Beach, wealth in eastern Europe and Brazil have all feature ocean views. in Miami and other resort and 1,177 remain unsold, Approximately 65% of the South and Latin American locations during the mid-2000s according to Condo Vultures. buyers have been international, markets has an affinity for South bought Other W brand staples highlight has slowed, and in almost all Beach.” the property, with a little South cases, stopped completely as condo Beach flare. The Wet deck a result of the collapse of the W now has 41 properties pool and outdoor area has credit and real estate markets. “The orientation open worldwide, with 28 in become a “dynamic spot and Sales at the W have been slow North America. Twenty-two units. extension of the Living Room,” and steady, but Dan Peek, a and design of it are in the pipeline, and only Becil says. It features fashion senior managing director at one (Philadelphia) isn’t an shows and music events, and real estate advisory firm HFF, international location. the programming has been says patience in South Beach is spectacular, so successful the concept has will yield big rewards. “Miami is such an international been expanded to other Ws in You walk into destination, this hotel is part of similar locations. Of the 408 units, all of which what has positioned the brand are being sold as condos, globally,” says Cozonis, the The Wall nightclub has become 158 have been sold through those rooms GM. “At the same time, W has one of the most exclusive Sept. 30, according to Condo had a tremendous impact on locations in Miami, and if you Vultures, a South Florida condo and you feel the hotel. Our passion points can get in, it’s the place you’re real estate tracking and are music, fashion, design, bound to bump into someone analytics firm, for $241 million. entertainment, and that’s what you’ve read about in the gossip like you are in a Miami is known for. There is such pages. Famed celebrity eatery “This has turned into a a compatibility.” Mr Chow draws a similar crowd, marathon, when the special resort.” and a new restaurant, Dutch, expectation was probably Whether the W has benefitted will open at the W next month a sprint,” says Peter Zalewski, Scott Berman, from the market’s shift north, or when Andrew Carmellini brings founder and principal of been the driver of that, it’s clear his popular New York City Condo Vultures. Edelstein PricewaterhouseCoopers’ South Beach has evolved since eatery from SoHo to SoBe. had $300 million in presales the W’s opening two years before the economy collapsed The average sales price of and the units are being used ago. An outdoor basketball court in 2008. “It was a bitch,” he those was $600 per square as second and third vacation has become a favorite spot says. “I lost a lot of weight, I foot, making the W “rock stars — homes. Edelstein is personally “The W has helped an area for Miami Heat players was sweating over banks in absolutely and positively rock invested as well, with a bi-level that seemed too far out of like Dwyane Wade, who Germany going under and stars,” Zalewski says of the W’s penthouse suite he bought for reach and too far north to celebrates his birthday with a I didn’t know if I was getting pricing premium. $3.5 million that he uses monthly, walk five years ago,” says huge bash at Wall every year, funding. It was a very tough and a $2.5 million bungalow Starwood’s Becil, who as a child and other NBA stars. emotional fight to keep the The $240 million in sales have suite he has in the rental pool. took family vacations to Miami property afloat and to open.” allowed Edelstein to restructure Approximately 77% of the units and stayed at the old Holiday Edelstein’s favorite part of the his loan, which he says makes sold have been placed in Inn at 2201 Collins Ave. hotel is the Grove, a garden At the end of 2009, 43 of the him “very comfortable with low the rental program Starwood area, inspired, he says, from 408 units had sold, and each leverage.” manages. Edelstein kept his promise “little old hotels in France quarter has since brought a and even remains friends with with great gardens and minimum of 11 closings up to 23 The rooftop deck on a The success hasn’t been just Robinson Callen. The former lawn chairs.” Developed by in the third quarter of this year. penthouse suite at the property level. The W owner, now into his 80s, has landscape artist Paula Hayes, Although 60% of the inventory brand has benefitted, proving been back, Edelstein says, and the tranquil setting offers respite is unsold, Edelstein says his “Considering the contraction Ziegler’s bold early statement loves the new property. David Edelstein W_JamiKirk_Ad.indd 2 1/26/10 2:54 PM W_JamiKirk_Ad.indd 3 1/26/10 2:54 PM Design Miami/’s The Award presented Adjaye with the world’s leading architects. His environment throughout the disparate artbasel the opportunity to design a site- ingenious use of materials and unique countries of Africa. The resulting Designer of the Year specific installation for Design Miami/ ability to showcase light coupled with project, “Urban Africa: David Adjaye’s 2011. His pavilion, entitled Genesis his democratized approach to the Photographic Survey,” includes over will welcome visitors to the fair’s architectural process have helped 36,000 pictures, 3,000 of which temporary structure on Miami Beach. establish his reputation as an architect were displayed at London’s Design Given an open brief for with an artist’s sensibility and vision. Museum before traveling to other the commission by Design Miami/, His many worldwide projects include locations around the world. Adjaye has created a pavilion the Moscow School of Management DAv i d that introduces the essence of his SKOLKOVO (winner of the 2011 First David Adjaye’s belief in working architectural ideas to a wider public Prize Public Buildings IX ARCHIP together with artists and other in a temporary context. Composed International Architecture Award); cultural thinkers has led to a number A DJAy e of hundreds of vertical wooden The Museum of Contemporary Art in of notable collaborations on planks morphing into organic interior Denver, CO; the Nobel Peace Center both building projects as well as seating and opening up to the sky in Oslo, Norway; flood-resistant exhibitions. The practice established Renowned for a focus on museum-quality exhibitions of and surrounding environment, the houses in New Orleans for Brad Pitt’s its early reputation with a series collectible design from the world’s top galleries, Design triangular pavilion will serve as Make It Right Foundation; and the of private houses where the artist Miami/ has utilized the fair as a platform for architectural entryway to the fair, a community Stirling Prize-nominated Idea Stores was client, and this dialogue innovation since its inception, with its award-winning gathering area and a space for in London, England. Adjaye’s current continues with recent public temporary structures, innovative exhibition designs and respite during the lively week. projects include the design of the buildings, exhibitions and research installations. Adjaye’s use of architecture as a catalyst Choreographing these diverse Smithsonian Institution’s National projects. Adjaye Associates was for generating community, his novel application of functions in one structure exhibits Museum of African American Culture responsible for: the exhibition design materials, and his diverse catalogue of projects that Adjaye’s ability to organize space and History (NMAACH) on the of the all-video SITE Santa Fe Eighth intersect architecture, design and art, complement in a way that effortlessly guides the National Mall in Washington, DC, set International Biennial Exhibition “the Design Miami’s objective of creating a forum that user and creates an engaging spatial to open in 2015. dissolve” (2010); Olafur Eliasson’s advances the discourse surrounding experimental experience through a transcendent “Your black horizon” light installation design while encouraging visitors to connect and use of materials. Tanzanian-born and of Ghanaian at the 51st Venice Biennale (2005); exchange ideas within its venue. descent, Adjaye has also spent and Chris Ofili’s “The Upper Room” Adjaye was chosen by a diverse ten years traveling to 53 cities exhibited (1999-2002 and 2010), “Winning Designer of the Year is huge for me,” says selection committee comprising throughout Africa to document the which is now in the permanent Adjaye. “To win an award like this from the design individuals who significantly impact continent within an urban context and collection of Tate Britain. community is really significant because so much of my international design discourse: address much of the world’s lack of work is about crossing platforms. Being recognized this Maarten Baas, Baas & Den knowledge of the built year, which culminates in all of the work and research Herder Studio; Daniel Charny, Design I’ve been doing in Africa, is extremely meaningful.” Curator and Critic; Pierre Doze, Design Critic; Marianne Goebl, Director for Design Miami/; Brooke Hodge, “To win an Hammer Museum; Ellen Lupton, Maryland Institute of College of Art award like this & Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum; Ravi Naidoo, Design Indaba & Interactive Africa; Deyan Sudjic, from the design Design Museum London; Noriko Takiguchi, Design Critic; Alexander community von Vegesack, Vitra Design Museum & Boisbuchet. is really “One thing that clearly sets David Adjaye apart from many of his contemporaries is the strong social significant agenda to his work,” says Goebl. “The democratic approach to design is because so much clearly a benchmark of what he does, but as you look more deeply, there are so many layers to David’s work. of my work is His projects show a real sensitivity to materiality, not just aesthetically, but in about crossing a performative and emotive sense.”

Based in London, with offices in Berlin platforms.” and New York City, Adjaye is one of Art Film artbasel Gerhard Richter Painting (2011) by Corinna Belz I 97’ I United States premiere. Friday, December 2, 2011 I 8.30pm The screening is followed by a Q&A with Corinna Belz Colony Theatre, 1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. Free public access, but seating is limited. Art | Basel Miami Beach Art Film is selected by Zurich film connoisseur This Brunner.

Art Basel Conversations Art Basel Miami Beach is the most important art show in the United Art Basel Conversations offers the show’s public access States, a cultural and social highlight for the Americas. to first-hand information on aspects of art collecting by As the sister event of Switzerland’s Art Basel, the most prestigious facilitating direct encounters between leading personalities art show worldwide for the past 42 years, Art Basel Miami Beach of the international art world. It is a forum that encourages combines an international selection of top galleries with an exciting the exchange of ideas through a series of platform program of special exhibitions, parties and crossover events discussions. featuring music, film, architecture and design. Daily from December 1, to December 4, 2011 10–11am Panel Discussion, 11–11.30am | Meet the Panelists From December 1 through 4, Miami Beach, Florida, will host the 10th Miami Beach Convention Centre, auditorium adjacent to edition of Art Basel Miami Beach, the most prestigious art show in Info Zone D the Americas. More than 260 leading galleries from North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia and Africa will take part, showcasing Art Salon works by more than 2,000 artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. Art Salon is an open platform for discussion, with an emphasis in current themes in contemporary art, informal in To mark its 10th edition, Art Basel Miami Beach will inaugurate a its format yet international in scope. Art Salon encourages new collaboration with the Bass Museum of Art on the Art Public experimental roundtable discussions with an array of sector, which will transform Collins Park with unique artworks and speakers ranging from artists and curators to authors and performances by renowned artists and emerging talents. For the first architects. The program offers an intimate experience for time, Art Video will be presented in SoundScape Park on the large- the audience to engage with prominent and thought- scale outdoor projection wall of the New World Center, designed provoking guests on a variety of art-related topics. by Frank Gehry. The free public viewings will be part of a number of General admission ticket includes access to Art Salon. special events and performances taking place across Miami Beach for the duration of the show to celebrate the 10th edition. Art Video Nights Art Video features film and video works by today’s most The exhibiting galleries are among the world’s most respected exciting international artists, presented by the galleries art dealers, offering exceptional pieces by both renowned artists of Art Basel Miami Beach. Organized in association and cutting-edge newcomers. Special exhibition sections feature with London’s Artprojx, Art Video will be screened in the young galleries, performance art, public art projects and video art. SoundScape Park, on the 7,000-square-foot outdoor The show will be a vital source for art lovers, allowing them to both projection wall of the New World Center, as well as within discover new developments in contemporary art and experience five viewing pods inside the Miami Beach Convention rare museum-caliber artworks. Center. Selected by David Gryn, Director of Artprojx. For the outdoor screenings at the New World Center, Artprojx Top-quality exhibitions in the museums of South Florida and special has selected six programs running over three nights. programs for art collectors and curators also help make the event a New World Center, SoundScape Park special time for encountering art. And every year, a greater number Free public access | Limited seating is available; of art collectors, artists, dealers, curators, critics and art enthusiasts Food and beverage available from Atelier Monnier from around the world participate in Art Basel Miami Beach - the favorite winter meeting place for the international art world. Art Public Opening Night Wednesday | November 30 | 8-10pm © www.artbaselmiamibeach.com Art Public Opening Night will feature special performances by Theaster Gates and the Black Monks of Mississippi, Sanford Biggers and Moon Medicine and the Alalâo collective presenting Ronald Duarte. 8pm | A Sermon On Art History by Theaster Gates and The Black Monks of Mississippi. 9pm | Mixtape by Sanford Biggers and Moon Medicine 10pm | Alalâo presents Nimbo Oxalà by Ronald Duarte

Collins Park and Oceanfront, Miami Beach. Free public access.

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Daily Collection Daily Program Museum of Art and produced Hosted by Debra and Dennis MAM Reception and Art Kabinett sectors. Free public access, but seating is 12 noon to 8pm. Miami Beach December 1-4, 2011 in collaboration with the Bass Scholl. “American People‘, ‘Black Light: 12 noon to 8pm. Miami Beach limited Convention Center. The Margulies Collection Museum of Art. Collins Park, 170 NW 23rd Street, Miami. Free Faith Ringgold‘s Paintings of Convention Center. at the Warehouse Art Basel Conversations Miami Beach. public access. 9am to 12 noon the 1960‘s‘, ‘Between Here December 3, 2011 Art Salon Sculpture: Nancy Rubins, Bruce Intimate conversations with Collins Park, Free public access. and There: Modern and Art Salon Discussion forum featuring Nauman, Yuichi Higashionna, today‘s leading artists, 4pm to 7pm Artist Studio Visits in Contemporary Art from the Discussion forum featuring Visit of Artist Studios wide-ranging hourly program Kaz Oshiro, Izaak Zwartjes; collectors, curators and Wynwood Permanent Collection‘; ‘Anchor wide-ranging hourly program View the studios of Carlos of artist talks, book signings, Photography: Mary Ellen Mark, museum directors. MOCA Reception Including visits to the studios Gallery: Enrique Martinez of artist talks, book signings, Betancourt, Robert Chambers, panels and presentations. John Baldessari,Jonathan 10am to 11am, Miami Beach Opening of ‘Mark Handforth: of: Timothy Buwalda, Enrique Celaya – Schneebett‘. Hosted panels and presentations. Lynn Golob Gelfman, Maria 1pm to 6pm . Miami Beach Monk, Ed Ruscha; Video: Convention Center, in the Rolling Stop‘ / Knight Exhibition Martinez Celaya, Ernesto by Thom Collins, Director, MAM 1pm to 6pm . Miami Beach Martinez-Cañas, Beatriz Convention Center, in the Hiraki Sawa, David Claerbout, auditorium adjacent to Series. Hosted by Bonnie Oroza, Bert Rodriguez, and MAM Contemporaries. Convention Center, in the Monteavaro, Gean Moreno, auditorium adjacent to Antonia Wright & Ruben, Entrance D. Free public access. Clearwater, Executive Director George Sanchez, Magnus 8pm to 12 midnight. Miami Art auditorium adjacent to Gavin Perry, Mette Tommerup Entrance D. General admission to Millares; Painting: Gregor and Chief Curator, MOCA. Sigurdarson and the 70 artist Museum, 101 West Flagler Street, Entrance D. General admission to and Michael Vasquez. Art Basel Miami Beach includes Hildebrandt, Lawrence Art Basel Miami Beach 7pm to 9pm, Museum of studios of The Bakehouse Art Miami. Access with special Art Basel Miami Beach includes 9am to 12 noon. Free public complimentary access to Art Carroll, Justin Beal Permanent The International Art Show, Contemporary Art, 770 NE 125 Complex. invitation, VIP Cards, exhibitor complimentary access to Art access. Maps of studio locations Salon. Installations: Ernesto Neto, featuring exhibitions by more Street, North Miami. Access with 9am to 12 noon. The Bakehouse pass. Salon. available by request via Olafur Eliasson, Donald Judd, than 250 leading galleries, VIP Cards, exhibitor pass and Art Complex. Free public access. [email protected] December 3, 2011 Magdalena Abakanowicz, presenting premier artworks press pass. December 2, 2011 Reception at The George Segal, Michael Heizer, of the 20th and 21st centuries Art Basel Conversations Wolfsonian-Florida Vizcaya Museum and Fairchild Tropical Botanic Richard Serra, Sol LeWitt, in the Art Galleries, Art Nova, November 30, 2011 Premiere | Artist Talk Artist Studio Visits in Miami International University Gardens Garden Brunch Isamu Noguchi, Michelangelo Art Positions and Art Kabinett The Art Basel Conversations Design District ‘Liberty, Equality, and ‘Jungle Sweat, Roseate‘ by Will Ryman at Fairchild Tropical Pistoletto, John Chamberlain. sectors. Bass Museum of Art premiere offers an intimate Including visits to studios of: Fraternity‘ organized by The Naomi Fisher. 9.30am to Botanic Garden, hosted by Lin Nov. 29 - Dec. 5, from 9am, The 12 noon to 8pm, Miami Beach Reception conversation with one of Bhakti Baxter, Jim Drain, Naomi Wolfsonian, drawn from 10.30am | Breakfast Reception. Lougheed and Bruce Greer. Margulies Collection at the Convention Center. ‘Erwin Wurm: Beauty Business‘. today‘s leading artists. Fisher, FriendsWithYou, Adler the collection of the Centre 10.30am | Performance 9am to 12 noon. 10901 Old Cutler Warehouse, 591 NW 27 Street, Hosted by Silvia Karman Speakers will be available for Guerrier, Jason Hedges, Jay national des arts plastiques, staged by the artist. Also on Road, Coral Gables. Access only Miami. Art Salon Cubiñá, Executive Director and informal discussion after the Hines, Cristina Lei Rodriguez, France. Installation view: ‘Archetype Vizcaya‘ by with VIP Cards and exhibitor Discussion Forum featuring Chief Curator, Bass Museum of panel. Nick D. Lobo, Martin Oppel, conceived in collaboration Ernesto Oroza. Hosted by: Joel pass. De la Cruz Collection wide-ranging hourly program Art. 10am to 11am. Miami Beach Tao Rey, Leyden Rodriguez- with Matali Crasset, M/M Hoffman, Executive Director, Contemporary Art Space of artist talks, book signings, 2100 Collins Avenue, Miami Convention Center, in the Casanova, Oliver Sanchez, Paris (Michael Amzalag and and Flaminia Gennari-Santori, Frost Art Museum Works from the collection. panels and presentations. Beach. Access with Bass auditorium adjacent to Frances Trombly and Legal Art. Mathias Augustyniak), and Deputy Director of Collections Breakfast in the Park, featuring Project room: ‘Maintain Right‘ General admission to Art Museum invitation, Bass Museum Entrance D. Free public access. 9am to 12 noon. Locust Projects, Alexandra Midal; ‘Manifest and Curatorial Affairs. an informal lecture by by Miami artists Justin Long and Basel Miami Beach includes membership Cards, VIP Cards, 155 NE 38th Street and BasFisher and Mundane: Scenes of 9.30am to 12 noon. 3251 South artist Joel Perlman and the Robert Lorie. complimentary access to Art exhibitor pass and Art Basel Miami Beach Invitational, 180 NE 39th Street, Modern America from The Miami Avenue, Miami. Access exhibition‘COLOR on ROLOC‘, Nov 29 to Dec 4, from 9am daily. Salon. press pass. 8pm to 11pm The International Art Show, Suite 210, Free public access. Wolfsonian Collection‘, ‘Art and with special invitation, VIP Cards, a collaboration of The Frost Art 23 NE 41 Street, Miami Design Miami Beach Convention Center, featuring exhibitions by more Design in the Modern Age: exhibitor pass and press pass. Museum at FIU, Miami, and the District. in the auditorium adjacent to Opening Art Public Night than 250 galleries, presenting Art Basel Conversations Selections from The Wolfsonian Museum of Contemporary Art, Entrance D. 1pm to 6pm. Special performance program. premier artworks of the 20th Public / Private Collection‘. Hosted by Cathy Art Basel Conversations Buenos Aires (MACBA). CIFO Collins Park, Miami Beach. and 21st centuries in the Art The Evolution of Museum Leff, Director. Collector Focus | Art Basel Curator event with Constanza ‘Frames and Documents: Art Public Free public access. 9pm to 12 Galleries, Art Nova, Art Positions Missions. Intimate conversations 8pm to 11pm. The Wolfsonian- Miami Beach and South Florida: Cerullo at 11am. Hosted by Conceptual Practices‘. Outdoor sculptures, site- midnight and Art Kabinett sectors. with today‘s leading artists, Florida International University. A Decade of Transformation. Carol Damian, Director. Selections from the Ella specific installations and public 12 noon to 8pm. Miami Beach collectors, curators and 1001 Washington Avenue, Miami Speakers will be available for 9.30am to 12 noon. The Patricia Fontanals-Cisneros artworks. Curated by Christine December 1, 2011 Convention Center. museum directors. Speakers Beach. Access only with VIP informal discussion after the and Phillip Frost Art Museum at Collection. Curated by Jesús Y. Kim, Associate Curator at will be available for informal Cards, exhibitor pass, press panel. FIU. SW 107th Avenue and 8th Fuenmayor and Philippe Los Angeles Contemporary Rubell Family Collection Art Salon discussion after the panel. pass and Wolfsonian Museum 10am to 11am. Miami Beach Street, Miami. Free public access. Pirotte. Museum of Art. Free public Private View, | ‘American Discussion forum featuring 10am to 11am. Miami Beach invitation. Convention Center, in the Nov 30, Dec1, 3, 4, from 9am to access. Exuberance‘. Opening with wide-ranging hourly program Convention Center, in the auditorium adjacent to Lowe Art Museum Brunch 12 noon daily. Cisneros Fontanals Collins Park. All day. Interactive Food Installation by of artist talks, book signings, auditorium adjacent to Art Film Entrance D. Free public access. ‘China: Insights’. Lecture by Art Foundation, 1018 North Miami Jennifer Rubell. Hosted by the panels and presentations. Entrance D. Free public access. An evening devoted to a Curator A.D. Coleman following Avenue, Miami. Free public access November 29, 2011 Rubell Family. 1pm to 6pm . Miami Beach single film with strong ties to the Art Basel Miami Beach brunch. Hosted by Brian A. 9am to 12 noon 95 NW 29 Street, Convention Center, in the Art Basel Miami Beach artworld, curated by Zurich film The International Art Show, Dursum, Director, Lowe Art Rubell Family Collection Art Public Preview Miami. Free public access. auditorium adjacent to The International Art Show, connoisseur This Brunner, featuring exhibitions by more Museum. American Exuberance Outdoor sculptures, site- Entrance D. General admission to featuring exhibitions by more and followed by a panel than 250 galleries, presenting 10am. University of Miami, 1301 Nov. 30 - Dec. 4, from 9am specific installations and public Visit, World Class Boxing Art Basel Miami Beach includes than 250 galleries, presenting discussion with key figures in premier artworks of the 20th Stanford Drive, Coral Gables. 95 NW 29 Street, Miami. artworks. Curated by Christine Exhibitions by Jillian Mayer, complimentary access to Art premier artworks of the 20th the film’s production. and 21st centuries in the Art Free for Art Basel VIP Card Y. Kim, Associate Curator at ‘Love Trip: A Triptych on Love‘ Salon. and 21st centuries in the Art 8.30pm. Colony Theatre, 1040 Galleries, Art Nova, Art Positions holders and exhibitors. 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Art Basel Conversations November 30 to December 4 260 NE 59 Terrace, Miami In Public Places installations by The Future of Artistic Practice Information | Kathleen Murphy, José Bedia, Cundo Bermudez, The Artist as Poet Speakers Downtown Miami-Dade Executive Director, Haitian Cultural Gary Moore, Anna Valentina will be available for informal Public Art Projects Arts Alliance, Murch and Robert Rahway discussion after the panel. View works by artists including Zakanitch. Also on view is an 10am to 11am. Miami Beach Claes Oldenburg-Coosje van December 2 exhibition from New York‘s Convention Center, in the Bruggen, Edward Ruscha, Isamu Lincoln Center for the auditorium adjacent to Noguchi, Raymond Duchamp- ArtCenter/South Florida Performing Arts, featuring fine- Entrance D. Free public access. Villon, Roberto Behar and ‘Center of Attention: New Work art editions by many artists, Rosario Marquardt, Ronald by Current Artists in Residence‘. including works by Jennifer Art Basel Miami Beach Bladen, and José Bedia, 8pm to 10pm. 800 Lincoln Road Bartlett, Chuck Close, Robert The International Art Show, amongst others. at Meridian Avenue, Miami Beach. Longo, Elizabeth Murray and featuring exhibitions by more 9am to 12 noon. Downtown Miami. Free public access. Donald Sultan. than 250 galleries, presenting Free public access, self-guided 10am to 12 noon. Light brunch will premier artworks of the 20th tours. Brochure and maps of December 3 be served in the Carnival Studio and 21st centuries in the Art selected works available at the Theater Lobby inside the Ziff Ballet Galleries, Art Nova, Art Positions VIP Desk. MAM Ball Opera House. 1300 Biscayne Blvd. and Art Kabinett sectors. Annual fundraising gala event of 12 noon to 8pm. Miami Beach November 30 to December 4 the Miami Art Museum. December 4 Convention Center. 7pm to 12 midnight Design Miami/ Crash the Ball after party. Parodi Lecture in the Art Salon The global forum for collectible 11pm. Ticket purchase required for Philosophy of Art Discussion forum featuring wide- design, presenting the best both event and after party. ‘Portraits and Death: Rendering ranging hourly program of artist international galleries, exhibiting Absence and Loss in Art‘. Image: Shell Chair talks, book signings, panels and museum-quality historical and December 4 Miami Art Museum and University by Poul Kjærholm, presentations. contemporary furniture, lighting of Miami, Department of courtesy of Brahl fotografi 1pm to 6pm . Miami Beach and objets d’art. Museum of Art Fort Philosophy present Cynthia A. Convention Center, in the Access with Design Miami VIP Lauderdale Freeland, Professor and Chair, auditorium adjacent to Cards and Art Basel Miami Director‘s Breakfast celebrating Department of Philosophy, Entrance D. General admission to Beach VIP Cards. 12 noon to 8pm. newly commissioned wall University of Houston, Texas. Art Basel Miami Beach includes Sunday 12 noon to 6pm. Meridian paintings by Arturo Herrera, 11am to 1pm. Miami Art Museum, complimentary access to Art Avenue and 19th Street, adjacent Roberto Behar and Rosario 101 West Flagler Street, Miami. Salon. to the Miami Beach Convention Marquardt, Gavin Perr y and Jen Lecture is free to the public Center, Miami Beach. Stark. Also on view ‘Primordial: and begins at 11.30am, with Paintings and Sculpture by refreshments served afterwards. Other Events December 1 to 4 Isabel De Obaldía, 1985-2011‘ and ‘Offering of the Angels: November 30 to December 2 Hotbead Miami Paintings and Tapestries Presented by Wet Heat Projects. from the Uffizi Gallery‘. Hosted Design Miami/ Design Talks Installations and performances by: Irvin Lippman, Executive The Design Miami Design Talks by New World School of the Arts Director, Museum of Art Fort are free and open to the public. Students. Lauderdale. Exploring the issues surrounding 8pm to 10pm. New World School of 9am to 12 noon. One East Las Olas contemporary design practice the Arts at Artseen, 2215 NW 2nd Boulevard at Andrews Avenue, and collecting, Design Miami Avenue, Miami. Free public access. Fort Lauderdale. For VIP Card hosts panel discussions and holders and Museum members interviews with luminaries from December 2 at the Director‘s Circle level and the worlds of design, art, fashion above. and architecture. ‘Global Caribbean III: Haiti, 6pm to 7pm. Meridian Avenue Royaume de ce Monde‘ December 4 and 19th Street, adjacent to the Brunch served at 11am, access Miami Beach Convention Center, with VIP Cards, exhibitor and Brunch and Tour of the Image: Chaise Longue Flugstol by Miami Beach. press passes only. Adrienne Arsht Center Erling Christoffersen, courtesy of 10am. Little Haiti Cultural Center, Highlighting the Miami-Dade Art Galerie Maria Wettergren Indulge in your passion for fashion with W South Beach and Saks Fifth Avenue

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