Everything You Need to kown about Art Basel Miami Beach 2016 – At the nexus of North America and Latin America, Miami Beach show presents artworks from across the globe. The world’s leading galleries participate, drawing over 70,000 visitors each year.
With miles of sandy beaches dotted with classic Art Deco architecture, world-class art museums, and a glittering nightlife, Miami Beach ranks among America’s most iconic cities. During Art Basel, it embraces the artworld with special exhibitions at museums and galleries across the city, transforming the week into a dense and dynamic cultural event.
Venue
Miami Beach Convention Center1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Opening hours
First Choice (by invitation only)
Wednesday, November 30, 2016, 11am to 4pmPreview (by invitation only)
Wednesday, November 30, 2016, 4pm to 8pmVernissage (by invitation only)
Thursday, December 1, 2016, 11am to 3pmPublic days
Thursday, December 1, 2016, 3pm to 8pm
Friday, December 2, 2016, 12 noon to 8pm
Saturday, December 3, 2016, 12 noon to 8pm
Sunday, December 4, 2016, 12 noon to 6pm
PUBLIC OPENING HOURS
Thursday, December 1, 2016, 3pm to 8pm
Friday, December 2, 2016, 12 noon to 8pm
Saturday, December 3, 2016, 12 noon to 8pm
Sunday, December 4, 2016, 12 noon to 6pm
Tickets for the show
Regular price tickets
Day ticket (valid one day, either Dec 1, 2, 3 or 4): USD 50 if purchased online, USD 55 if purchased onsite.
Permanent ticket (valid all days, Dec 1 to 4): USD 105 if purchased online, USD 115 if purchased onsite.
Combination day ticket for both the Art Basel in Miami Beach 2016 show and Design Miami (valid one day, either Dec 1, 2, 3 or 4): USD 60 if purchased online, USD 65 if purchased onsite.
Reduced tickets
Reduced day ticket for students and seniors (valid one day, either Dec 1, 2, 3 or 4): USD 34. Students are individuals attending a college or university. Seniors are individuals ages 62 and up. Please fill out the application form here.
Group tickets
Groups of 10 people or more: USD 34 per person (valid one day, either Dec 1, 2, 3 or 4). Please fill out the application form here.
School group tickets
School groups (grades K–12 accompanied by max. 3 teachers and/or chaperones per group): USD 17 per person. Please fill out the application form here and read the guidelines. Groups are limited to 30 children and to 3 teachers and/or chaperones per group. College and university students need to purchase the reduced day ticket at USD 34 per person.
*Admission is free for children aged 12 and under, when accompanied by an adult.
Where to buy tickets
You can conveniently purchase your admission tickets online, print them out or save them on your smartphone and bring them to the venue. Online tickets are available for sale up to the last day of the show. Buy tickets online
Tickets can be purchased at box offices outside of halls C and D on the west side of the Miami Beach Convention Center building beginning December 1, 2016.
Please note that there are no box offices on the east side of the building at halls A and B.
Avoid lines and save time by purchasing your tickets online. You will benefit from reduced online pricing for the Day, Permanent and Combination tickets if you purchase them in advance.
What to expect
Leading galleries from North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa show work from the masters of Modern and contemporary art, as well as pieces by a new generation of emerging stars. Paintings, sculptures, installations, photographs, films, and editioned works of the highest quality are on display in the main exhibition hall. Ambitious large‐scale artworks, film and performance become part of the landscape at nearby beaches, Collins Park and SoundScape Park.
Galleries
This year, over 200 of the world’s leading international Modern and contemporary art galleries display artworks by over 4,000 artists, including paintings, sculptures, installations, photography, film, video, and digital art. Visitors can find works ranging from editioned pieces by young artists to museum-caliber masterpieces.
See the 2016 Galleries exhibitors
Nova
Designed for galleries to present one, two or three artists showing works created within the last three years, the Nova sector features strong juxtapositions and never-before-seen pieces fresh from the artist’s studio.
Positions
This sector allows curators, critics, and collectors to discover ambitious new talents from across the globe, by providing a platform for a single artist to present one major project.
See the 2016 Positions exhibitors
Kabinett
In a separately delineated space within their booths, Galleries present a curated exhibition by an artist of their choice. The diverse curatorial concepts for Kabinett include thematic group exhibitions, art-historical showcases and solo shows for rising stars.
See the 2016 Kabinett exhibitors
Survey
Survey presents precise art historical projects. These may include solo presentations by an individual artist, juxtapositions and thematic exhibits from artists representing a range of cultures, generations and artistic approaches.
See the 2016 Survey exhibitors
Public
As part of Art Basel’s show in Miami Beach, over 20 large-scale sculptures and installations by leading and emerging international artists will be installed in Collins Park. Public is curated by Nicholas Baume, Director and Chief Curator of Public Art Fund. The sector is produced in collaboration with the Bass Museum of Art and supported by MGM Resorts Art & Culture.
Film
Organized in association with David Gryn, Director of Daata Editions and London’s Artprojx, the Film sector presents a dynamic program of films. Outdoor screenings take place at SoundScape Park, where works are shown on the 7,000-square-foot projection wall of the Frank Gehry-designed New World Center; and inside the Miami Beach Convention Center. In addition, New York-based film curator Marian Masone selects a feature-length film for a special screening at the Colony Theatre.
Magazines
Art publications from around the world display their magazines in single-magazine stands, or the collective booth. Editors and publishers often attend the show and many magazines contribute presentations to Salon, our afternoon series of lectures and discussions by prominent members of the artworld.
Edition
Leading publishers of editioned works, prints, and multiples exhibit the results of their collaboration with renowned artists, providing visitors the opportunity to see significant, and rare publications.
See the 2016 Edition exhibitors
Events
Travel & accommodations
On this planning page, you will find useful information for arranging your trip, including getting to Miami Beach, booking accommodations, finding your way around town and to our show. With miles of beautiful beaches, top-notch restaurants, and a vibrant nightlife, Miami Beach ranks among the world’s most exciting destinations.
Hotel program
Miami Beach’s history as one of the world’s premier resort destinations makes it easy to find a wide range of accommodations, from the small Art Deco boutique hotels to luxurious beachfront resorts.
Official Hotel Partners
Nautilus
7min walk from the exhibition center
Prices from $699
W South Beach
11min walk from exhibition center
Prices from $1304
The Confidante
6min drive from the exhibiton center
Prices from $399
The Gale
8min walk from exhibition center
Prices from $529
Loews
11min walk from the exhibiton center
Prices from $249
EAST, Miami
20min drive from exhibition center
Prices from $329
1 Hotel South Beach
13min walk from the exhibition center
Prices from $982
Mondrian South Beach
8min drive from the exhibition center
Prices from $529
Croydon
6min drive from the exhibition center
Prices from $365
Riviera
5min walk from the exhibition center
Prices from $395
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