Art Basel today announced the gallery list for its 2016 show in Miami Beach, comprising 269 leading international galleries, drawn from 29 countries across North and South America, Europe, Asia and Africa. Exhibitors will present works of art from historically significant projects and film, to painting, photography and large-scale sculpture – by Modern and contemporary artists. With a reapplication rate of 98% for the Galleries sector and in addition to a strong selection of returning exhibitors, the show features 21 galleries who are completely new to the Miami Beach edition, including 12 first-time entrants to the Galleries sector. The fair, whose Lead Partner is UBS, takes place at the Miami Beach Convention Center from December 1 – 4, 2016.
Attracting leading collectors, curators, museum directors and critics from across the globe, Art Basel in Miami Beach is the premier art show of the Americas, with half of the galleries having exhibition spaces in the region. The geographically diverse list of participants spans 29 countries around the world, including Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Cuba, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Norway, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.
2016 marks the 15th edition of the Miami Beach show, which has expanded over the years to include dedicated sections for film, outdoor sculpture, works in edition and curated shows of historical significance. The show has always offered both exploration –with new works created by emerging artists – and a continuity of a high quality international roster. Over 85 galleries exhibiting this year also took part in the very first edition in Miami Beach in 2002.
Comprising 193 of the world’s leading galleries, the Galleries sector presents the highest quality of painting, sculpture, drawing, installation, photography and video works. Highly competitive, the sector is always a highlight. For the full gallery list, please visit artbasel.com/miami-beach/galleries
The Edition sector presents 11 global leaders in the field of prints and editioned works.
Survey returns with 14 focused presentations of work from before 2000. Further details on the individual projects will be announced in the coming months. For the full gallery list, please visit artbasel.com/miami-beach/survey
The 16 curated solo booths in Positions provide focused platforms for individual artists to present a major project. For the full gallery list, please visit artbasel.com/miami-beach/positions
Nova, the sector dedicated to younger galleries showing new work by up to three artists, will this year feature 35 exhibitors. For the full gallery list, please visit artbasel.com/miami-beach/nova
The Miami Beach Convention Center, Art Basel’s home since the Miami Beach edition launched in 2001, is currently undergoing renovation, to be completed in 2018. Carefully planned by city officials around the Art Basel shows, the construction will result in improved exhibition halls and state of the art facilities for exhibitors and visitors. During the renovation, Art Basel will continue to take place throughout the same four exhibition halls as in past years. For more information on the project, please visit mbccfuture.com.
Art Basel has always had a close relationship with regional arts organizations. As such, South Florida’s leading museums time their strongest exhibitions of the year to coincide with Art Basel. Recently rebranded as The Bass, Miami Beach’s contemporary art museum will present off-site activations throughout the week as the museum looks ahead to its re-opening in Spring 2017. Visitors from across the world will also have the opportunity to view the city’s internationally renowned private collections.
Design Miami is the global forum for design. Each fair brings together the most influential collectors, gallerists, designers, curators and critics from around the world in celebration of design culture and commerce. Occurring alongside the Art Basel fairs in Miami Beach, and Basel, Design Miami has become the premier venue for collecting, exhibiting, discussing and creating collectible design. In its 12th edition, Design Miami will take place from November 30 – December 4 at Meridian Avenue and 19th Street in Miami Beach opposite the Miami Beach Convention Center. For more information, please visit designmiami.com.
