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ART BASEL

Thursday 12/6

MIAMI PROJECT
   Inaugural Art Basel show "Miami Project" showcases 65 international galleries. This year's festival is housed in a modular structure at Northeast First Avenue and 30th Street from Dec. 4-9. NE First Ave. & NE 30th St., Miami. $10-$20. Details: www.miami-project.com.
SEVEN
   Seven presents 7 galleries: Bravin Lee, Feldman, Hales, Pierogi, Postmasters, PPOW and Winkelman. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 4-9. Collaborative Project, 2200 NW Second Ave., Miami. Free. Details: www.seven-miami.com.
ART MIAMI
   Art Miami exhibits modern and contemporary art from 125 leading international galleries. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 5, 6 and 8. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Dec. 7. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 9. Art Miami Pavilion-Midtown, 3101 NE First Ave., Miami. $10-$40. Free shuttles. Details: www.art-miami.com.
CONTEXT
   CONTEXT art fair features new emerging and cutting-edge contemporary artwork. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 5, 6 and 8. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Dec. 7. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 9. CONTEXT Art Miami Pavilion-Midtown, 3101 NE First Ave., Miami. $10-$40. Free shuttles. Details: www.contextartfair.com.
SCOPE MIAMI
   Scope Miami features 20 Breeder Program galleries alongside 85 established international exhibitors. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 5-8. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 9. Scope Pavilion, 1100 NE 36th St., Miami. $15 students. $20 others. Details: www.scope-art.com.
DESIGN MIAMI
   Design Miami highlights this year include design from the early part of the 20th century through the vision of galleries such as Ulrich Fiedler, Galerie Anne-Sophie Duval and Galerie Chaste. Dec. 5-9. Meridian Ave. and 19th St., Miami Beach. $15 seniors and students. $25 others. $55 combination tickets. Details: www.designmiami.com.
UNTITLED
   Art Basel Miami Beach also showcases inaugural contemporary art fair "UNTITLED" at a customized beachfront pavilion on Ocean Drive and 13th Street.
   The fair presents a cohesive collection of international works by contemporary artists selected in collaboration with 50 galleries participating through invitation. Dec. 5-9. Details: www.art-untitled.com.
INK MIAMI
   Ink Miami Art Fair features 14 dealers with a focus on modern and contemporary works on paper. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 5. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 6-8. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 9. Suites of Dorchester Hotel, 1850 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Free. Details: www.inkartfair.com.
POP-UP MIAMI
   During Art Basel Miami Beach Steinway & Sons Miami present "Pop-Up Piano Miami 2012," a public arts project in which Steinway & Sons has donated eight pianos that will be strategically across Downtown Miami, Midtown Miami, Wynwood, and Design District. Surprise local musicians give "pop-up" performances announced via social media outlets throughout the duration of the project. Dec. 6-9. For map of pianos and to track performances visit www.popuppianomia.com.
TRIBAL ART
   AOA Tribal Art Miami features art from Africa, Oceania and the Americas. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 5-8. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 9. Merged with Red Dot Art Fair at Midtown Pavilion, 3011 NE First Ave., Miami. $15-$19. Details: www.tribalartmiami.com.
ART ASIA
   Art Asia Miami showcases established and emerging contemporary artists from throughout Asia. 11 a.m-7 p.m. Dec. 5-8. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 9. Midtown Pavilion, North Miami Ave. and 36th St., Miami. $15-$20. Details: www.artasiafair.com.
OVERTURE MIAMI
   Overture Miami by Arts for a Better World exhibits contemporary art and 100 pieces by Andy Warhol. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 5-8. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 9. 34th St. and Buena Vista South, Miami. $15. Details: www.overtureartfair.com.
RED DOT FAIR
   Red Dot Art Fair features emerging and established international modern and contemporary galleries. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 5-8. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 9. Midtown Pavilion, 3011 NE First Ave. at NE 31st St., Miami. $15. Details: www.reddotfair.com.
RIVER FAIR
   The Miami River Art Fair is the first waterfront art fair with over 60 international exhibitors. Installations and sculpture along the Miami River. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 5-8. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 9. Miami Convention Center inside the James L. Knight International Center, 400 SE Second Ave., Miami. $10. Details: www.miamiriverartfair.com.
BASEL BEACH
   Art Basel Miami Beach convenes showcasing 257 international galleries exhibiting 20th and 21st century artworks. Noon-8 p.m. Dec. 6-8. Noon-6 p.m. Dec. 9. Miami Beach Convention Center Halls D and B, 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. $29-$42. Details: www.miamibeach.artbasel.com.
PULSE MIAMI
   Pulse Miami dedicates itself solely to contemporary art. This edition hosts local non-profits such as Dimensions Variable, LegalArt and the Girls Club. 1-7 p.m. Dec. 6. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 7-8. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 9. Ice Palace, 1440 N Miami Ave., Miami. $15 seniors and students. $20 others. Details: www.pulse-art.com.
NADA FAIR
   NADA Miami Beach showcases 100 contemporary exhibitors and is the only major contemporary art fair run by a non-profit organization. 2-8 p.m. Dec. 6. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 7-8. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 9. Deauville Beach Resort, 6701 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Free. Details: www.newartdealers.org.
POOL FAIR
   The Pool Art Fair is dedicated to give unrepresented artists a platform for their work. 5-10:30 p.m. Dec. 6. 3-10 p.m. Dec. 7-9. Carlton Hotel, 1433 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Free. Details: www.poolartfair.com.
JUST MAD
   JustMad Miami's first edition features emergent art, architecture, and gastronomy in partnership with the ArtCenter South Florida and Mercado de San Miguel. 2-10 p.m. Dec. 6. Noon-8 p.m. Dec. 7-8. Noon-7 p.m. Dec. 9. Soho Studios, 2136 NW First Ave., Miami. $10. Details: www.justmadmia.com.
VERGE ART
   Verge Art Miami Beach features exciting and interesting pieces in new and emerging art. 6-10 p.m. Dec. 6. Noon-8 p.m. Dec. 7-8. Noon-6 p.m. Dec. 9. Greenview Hotel, 1671 Washington Ave. and 17th St., Miami Beach. Free. Details: www.vergeartfair.com.
PLAZA PARTY
   Miami Art Museum hosts "Party on the Plaza," celebrating exhibit "New Work Miami 2013" during Art Basel week. Featuring a music performance by the Spam Allstars, cocktails and dancing. 7-11 p.m. Miami Art Museum, 101 W Flagler St., Miami. $250 contribution. Details: (305) 375-3000 or www.miamiartmuseum.org.
NEW PROJECTS
   Primary Projects presents a juxtaposed two-part, two-venue show featuring solo exhibit "Raneytown," of rainbow-coated drawings and sculptures by Rebeca Raney and Asif Farooq's "Asif's Guns." The latter show aims to stimulate a gun shop, with more than 300 pseudo-firearms handcrafted from cardboard designed to evoke contrasting impulses. Through Dec. 9. Primary Projects Gallery, 4141 NE Second Ave., Miami. Details: www.primaryprojecspace.com.
PRIVATE COLLECTION
   Gary Nader Fine Art offers an inside look at "Masterpieces from the Berardo Collection," boasting modern and contemporary pieces from the impressive private collection of Portuguese businessman and art collector Joe Berardo. Featured artists include Bacon, Basquiat, Dali, Duchamp, Lichtenstein, Picasso, Mondrian, Warhol and more. Gary Nader Fine Art, 62 NE 27th St., Coral Gables. Details: www.garynader.com.
NEW PHOTOGRAPHS
   Debuting in Miami, "Helmut Newton: A Liberating Focus," hosted by the World Erotic Art Museum, features prints from photographer Helmut Newton from 1982-2000. Newton has captured the provocative world of beauty for French Vogue and Harper's Bazaar. World Erotic Art Museum, 1205 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Details: www.weam.com.
MESTIZO CITY
   "Mestizo City" site-specific installation represents Latino culture and stimulates debate over the ways of incorporating Latino culture in the design world. Featuring a panel discussion about Latino imprint on design in the US and an "El Chingón" concert led by filmmaker Robert Rodriguez. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 6-8. Mestizo City, 81 NE 40th St., Miami. Free to attend. Details: www.mestizocity.com.

Friday 12/7

ART FOR FAMILIES
   Le Petit Papillon Montessori School hosts a second annual family-friendly event, "Street Funk," complementing Art Basel. Featuring photography installations, a documentary on oversize inflatable screens, and literary works by school toddlers, Pre-K and elementary students. Exhibits include "Did You See That Funk" and "Baby Funk," black and white photography installations; and "Street Funk," a film capturing student interpretations of funky breaking dancing moves. 6-8 p.m. Le Petit Papillon Montessori School, 1021 Biarritz Drive, Miami Beach. Free. Details: (305) 867-4244 or www.lepetitpapillonmontessori.com.
AQUA ART
   Aqua 12 at the Aqua Hotel contemporary art fair runs Dec. 7-9. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Dec. 7-8. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 9. Aqua Hotel South Beach, 1530 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. $10. Details: www.aquaartmiami.com.
FOUNTAIN MIAMI
   Fountain Art Fair Miami showcases smaller independent galleries, collectives and artists. Noon-midnight Dec. 7-8. Noon-5 p.m. Dec. 9. Midtown Pavilion, 2505 N Miami Ave., Miami. $10. Details: www.fountainartfair.com.


   

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