Art Basel begins on Thursday, and that means that Miami will transform into one big art-fest.
Artists, gallerists, celebrities, and fashionistas will descend on the city to see edgy art exhibitions, attend chic parties, and dine in the city's hottest restaurants.
The festival, which runs from December 6 to 9, allows artists from around the world to showcase their works in a highly-visible setting.
Art Basel events take place all over the city, but the main art fair is in the Miami Convention Center in Miami Beach. Elsewhere, galleries and design shops in the up-and-coming Design District will open their doors at all hours, hotels and restaurants in Miami Beach will throw celebrity-hosted events, and clubs in South Beach will host wild parties every night.
Visit Collins Park on opening night, Dec. 5, to kick off the festivities. Musicians and artists will perform at the event, while artists will show off large-scale sculptures and installations.
Grab a drink at Güiro, a pop-up art bar installation at the South Beach Oceanfront, across from the Bass Museum of Art. The bar, which is shaped like a Güiro (a Cuban percussion instrument), was designed by artists Los Carpinteros and sponsored by the Absolut Art Bureau. It'll be open from Dec. 5 to 8.
Source: Art Basel Miami Beach
Spend a night at the Betsy Hotel, a luxury Art Deco-era boutique hotel in South Beach. The historic hotel is near the wild bars and clubs of South Beach, but removed enough to ensure a quiet night's sleep.
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