Guide to Art Basel Miami Beach 2018
Heading to Art Basel Miami Beach 2018? We have everything you need to know, from the top galleries to satellite fairs.
Some 268 of America’s top galleries and art museums will be showing us what they’ve got at annual contemporary art bonanza, Art Basel Miami Beach 2018. Since launching in 2002, Art Basel has become North America’s premier art fair, so expect amazing contemporary paintings, films and videos, sculptures, drawings, photography, digital art and installations from more than 4,000 artists—you might even see them if you can tear yourself away from the parties and buzzing rooftop bars. Take a road trip or book your flight and use our guide for all your art, event, party, eating, drinking and hotel needs.
What is Art Basel Miami Beach?
Art Basel Miami Beach is an annual art show held at Miami Beach, first staged in 2002. Art Basel, which stages three major fairs each year—in Hong Kong, Basel and Miami Beach—focuses on modern and contemporary art and puts more than 250 galleries and 4,000 artists from across the globe in front of the art world’s top curators, museums and collectors. The weekend of Art Basel has become a major draw for Miami, with parties, satellite fairs and major events being held in conjunction with the show—have fun celebrity-spotting.
When is Art Basel Miami Beach?
Art Basel Miami Beach is held December 5, 2018, through December 9, 2018.
Where is Art Basel Miami Beach held?
Art Basel Miami Beach 2018 is at the Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Drive, at Miami Beach. Check out a floorplan of the Convention Center to see who’s showing and where. Several large-scale works, film screenings and performances take place close by at Collins Park and SoundScape Park.
I found the best parking for art Basel. It was $20 to park all day and night at the high school across the street. I talked with them and found out that the PTA Moms and Teachers volunteer their time to help raise money for their school. This was the 1st year they did this. Their lot is closest to the the convention center with it being across the street. They were very helpful with directions to the venues, places to eat, cool exhibits that either they went to or others told them about and even directions back to the highway. I also felt good that my money was going to a school. I was able to park my own car and have easy in and out and avoid some of the traffic. Great experience. Highly recommend.
Art Basel was amazing and I look forward to next year and my secret parking lot.