The most buzzed-about event in the art world — Art Basel Miami Beach — wrapped up Sunday after five design-filled, party-filled days and nights.
Photographer Nick Vlcek was on hand to capture the action at the main fair and numerous satellite fairs and events taking place during Art Basel.
He shared his photos of the most outrageous art he saw, and shared some insight into those works.
"More 250 major galleries from around the world gathered in the Miami Beach Convention Center for the eleventh year of Art Basel Miami, where this year the works of over 2,000 artists were offered for sale. Spanish sculptor Jaume Plensa was featured prominently by an outdoor work and in this piece titled Marianna H at the Galerie Lelong booth."
"A look inside one of several black canisters by Ivan Navarro that contained phrases like 'SHOU,' 'MOUTH,' and 'WHISPER,' at the Paul Kasmin Gallery where they were reportedly snatched up at $65,000 each."
"Life Breathes the Breath (In) is a lacquered bronze work by Marc Quinn showcased in the booth of Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac of Paris, France."
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