The 2023 Complete Guide To The Art, Parties, And Events At Art Basel Miami Beach And Art Week Miami

29.11.2023 - 19:13 / forbes.com / Art Basel / Jeff Bezos / Lionel Messi / Art

Here we go again...the best of the art world (not to mention the fashion world, culinary world, luxury brands, celebrities, and partygoers) descend on Miami for Miami Art Week, which includes a week long schedule of incredible art exhibits, parties, and events that are sprinkled around the Magic City. A lot has happened here since last year’s Art Week. Miami has welcomed more new high-profile residents to its shores - including Jeff Bezos, Shakira, and Lionel Messi. The level of cuisine has grown exponentially, as Miami now has 11 Michelin-rated restaurants with more on the way. As a native Miamian, I am blown away by the level of culture and sophistication Miami has achieved. Miami’s economy is still booming, with people flocking to the city both to live and to visit - and the attraction of Miami will be on full display during Art Week.

Art Week is packed with various events, exhibitions and fairs. To make the most of your visit, I have listed out many of the top events and their details below. Note that some are exclusive to certain guests and others are available to the public. Keep in mind that the dates and locations are subject to change.

Art Basel celebrates its 21st year of its USA-based art fair in Miami for the city's Art Week, hosting galleries from all over the world and displayed across seven key sections: Galleries, Meridians, Nova, Positions, Survey, Kabinett and Conversations. Galleries showcases modern and contemporary art, Meridians displays larger projects and sculptures, Nova hosts recent works by two of three artists while Positions is for new galleries and emerging artists. Survey is for historically-relevant pieces, Kabinett highlights works from galleries separate from their booths, and Conversations hosts talks led by noted cultural figures.

Art takes the form of collectible designs, including furniture and lighting, at this eclectic exhibition. Design Miami hosts its 19th fair, showcasing more than 50 international brands, galleries and designers' work across five days. This year, the fair follows the theme Where We Stand, set by curator, writer and editor Anna Carnick, who has been appointed curatorial director of Design Miami 2023.

This globally known event features art from the 20th and 21st centuries and works in conjunction with reputable galleries.

CONTEXT allows artists and collectors to network and elevate their platforms at this special exhibit. Check out some of the amazing, cutting edge works by contemporary and modern artists.

To view work by young, middle-of-career artists, swing by Aqua Art Miami. This exhibit expands into a quaint courtyard as part of the South Beach hotel.

This year’s main exhibit at Pinta Miami features Ibero American culture. Back for its