Art Basel is one of the most important events in the world of modern and contemporary art, recognized by all those interested in the subject. This year's edition celebrates
20 years since the event began in Miami . The event that takes place annually in Florida already has a date set for the 2022 edition: it will take place between
December 1st and 3rd , at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
History of Art Basel
Primeira edição em 1970- Basel, Suíça (Reprodução/CASACOR)
Art Basel was an example of "from zero to top". The fair was born at a turbulent time: its opening was scheduled for
December 2001 , but was
postponed until the following year because of the attack on the Twin Towers.
Primeira edição em 1970- Basel, Suíça (Reprodução/CASACOR)
The story of Art Basel Miami begins with collector
Norman Braman . He and his wife were among the few Americans who attended Art Basel in Switzerland in the 1980s. Having collected several works on his trips to Switzerland, Braman became close to
Lorenzo Rudolf , the fair's director, and head of communications,
Sam Keller - who were instrumental in bringing the show to the United States. It was Braman who championed the idea that
Art Basel in the US should take place in
Miami Beach . From there, the trio went looking for suitable infrastructure near the
Miami Convention Center - where the event is still held today - to create a welcoming space that
inspires people from all over the world . There were more than 1,500 hotel rooms just to welcome visitors to the first event that took place in 2002. Currently, in addition to Miami, there are also editions of Art Basel in Paris and Hong Kong.
Art Basel Miami 2022
Lucio Fontana na Cardi Gallery Art Basel Miami 2021. (Divulgação/CASACOR)
The 2022 show is expected to be even more special than the last ones, as a way to remember the fair's 20th anniversary in Miami. In addition to exhibitions, there will be some discussion groups and special guests from the art world - such as
Magalí Arriola , director of the Museo Tamayo Arte Contemporaneo, in Mexico. Tickets are being sold on the show's website, and
prices range from US$55 to US$2,200 (premium card).
Dates:
- December 1st (Thursday) from 11am to 7pm;
- December 2 (Friday) from 11am to 7pm;
- December 3rd (Saturday) from 11am to 6pm.
