Dec 10, 2016 
Many unexpected events surrounded the start of Art Basel Miami Beach 15th edition. A travel warning was issued for Miami for its active Zika virus transmission in some popular areas of the city; uncertainty was felt by many with the newly elected president; and just 20 minutes away at Calle Ocho in Little Havana, there was a nonstop celebration out in the streets over Fidel Castro’s death.
Art Basel Miami Beach opened to the public on December 1st and run through December 4th. It brought 269 galleries from 30 countries and showcased 21 first time exhibitors. 20 satellite fairs participated during this art week including Design Miami, NADA, and Untitled among others. We compiled a set of images showing some of the best of Art Basel in this year’s edition.
Installation view of Toiletpaper for Fondation Beyeler, Maze of Quotes
Installation view of Toiletpaper for Fondation Beyeler, Maze of Quotes
Ryan McGinley, Dan Dusted
Suzanne McClelland, Eminem
Banks Violette, Legalize Crime
Barbara Kruger, Look For The Moment When Pride Becomes Contempt
Nan Goldin, Brian with the Flintstones
Man Ray, Untitled (Marcel Duchamp as Rrose Selavy)
Solange Pessoa, Cathedral (at Rubell Family Collection)
Harold Ancart, Untitled (at Rubell Family Collection)
Jeppe Hein, Let's fly away
Wong Ping, installation view of "Jungle of Desire"
Wong Ping, installation view of "Jungle of Desire"
Jonathan Gonzalez, Jonathan Nesci, Lex Pott and Deon Rubi, Under the Endless Sky
John McAllister