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Art Basel Miami Beach is back for its 21st edition in what appears to be a not as sunny South Beach this year. Apart from the weather, which is actually fine (relative to rest of the country), the mega fair presents 277 galleries from 39 countries and a seemingly infinite amount of events and fairs orbiting the city — from NADA to Untitled to Scope. Two decades on and the fair's Miami Beach edition has unofficially become the key week within art and design calendars to showcase both the best the creative world has to offer, as well as a gathering point for brand activations, micro influencers seeking to escape the cold and all the debauchery in between. Housed at the Miami Beach Convention Center, the 2023 edition will be mapped out across seven sections. The main area, Galleries, consists...

Amsterdam-born, Paris-based artist and typographer Pieter Ceizer has readied a swath of new work for Art Miami: a wood sculpture dubbed No Tears and a quartet of steel paintings-slash-structures. The latest addition to Ceizer's ongoing Woody sculpture series after previous Amour and Good Vibes releases, No Tears is equal parts playful and poignant, while the metal artworks show Ceizer's unique blend of typography and industrial practices.Crafted by hand at Ceizer's Paris atelier, No Tears is a nine-inch-tall wood figure painted either peach orange or strawberry red and screen printed with a teardrop pattern and script and contour line detailing. Each is limited to 15 units, signed and numbered on the bottom of its feet, and packaged in a wooden box.Meanwhile, the four metal artworks are ti...

Spanish porcelain brand Lladró is taking its first steps into the fine art world with its first-ever art collection, Art Editions – a series of limited-edition collaborative releases with big-name and emerging artists. Kicking off the first installment of Art Editions is famed Spanish artist Javier Calleja; in a presentation dubbed “You Choose One,” Calleja has crafted three original wide-eyed designs."You Choose You" spans 25 hand-painted designs in “Boy,” “Devil Cat,” and “Angel Cat," iterations, each of which is complete with glossy glass eyes, evocative of Calleja's signature Pop Art-inspired style. Lladró’s in-house chemists physically created a custom palette of over 4000 color shades solely for "You Choose You." Each collectible is hand-signed by Calleja and comes complete with cust...

Spanish porcelain brand Lladró is taking its first steps into the fine art world with its first-ever art collection, Art Editions – a series of limited-edition collaborative releases with big-name and emerging artists. Kicking off the first installment of Art Editions is famed Spanish artist Javier Calleja; in a presentation dubbed “You Choose One,” Calleja has crafted three original wide-eyed designs."You Choose You" spans 25 hand-painted designs in “Boy,” “Devil Cat,” and “Angel Cat," iterations, each of which is complete with glossy glass eyes, evocative of Calleja's signature Pop Art-inspired style. Lladró’s in-house chemists physically created a custom palette of over 4000 color shades solely for "You Choose You." Each collectible is hand-signed by Calleja and comes complete with cust...

Easy Otabor, owner and curator of Chicago's Anthony Gallery, has joined forces with Nike to produce a group exhibition highlighting the Air Force 1's timeless influence, during Art Basel Miami. Titled Sole Perspectives, the showcase will platform 20 artists whose work pays homage to the signature sneaker across a wide range of mediums, including photography, painting, collage, sculpture and video.The featured artists, which include Andrew Park, Bradley Ward, Henry Swanson, Jewel Ham, Lindsay Dawn, Michael C. Thorpe and Okey Ofomata, among others, exist "at the intersection of fashion, sport, and contemporary art," per Otabor.The exhibition's official description reads: "Varied media and subject matter speak to a universal language of style that transcends time, geography, or utilitarian pu...

Easy Otabor, owner and curator of Chicago's Anthony Gallery, has joined forces with Nike to produce a group exhibition highlighting the Air Force 1's timeless influence, during Art Basel Miami. Titled Sole Perspectives, the showcase will platform 20 artists whose work pays homage to the signature sneaker across a wide range of mediums, including photography, painting, collage, sculpture and video.The featured artists, which include Andrew Park, Bradley Ward, Henry Swanson, Jewel Ham, Lindsay Dawn, Michael C. Thorpe and Okey Ofomata, among others, exist "at the intersection of fashion, sport, and contemporary art," per Otabor.The exhibition's official description reads: "Varied media and subject matter speak to a universal language of style that transcends time, geography, or utilitarian pu...

Hot Wheels, through Mattel Creations, has revealed the second "Lap" of its four-part collaboration with artist Daniel Arsham, a project two years in the making that sees original Hot Wheels models in the 1:64 scale reimagined in Arsham's signature future relic aesthetic.The collaboration kicked off with Lap One, which featured an eroded version of the artist’s Porsche 930 Turbo and a crystalized version of the Rodger Dodger. For those in New York City, there was also a dedicated launch event in October, which included a range of other collectibles as well and opportunities to meet the artist.As for Lap Two, it introduces two new vehicles to the collaboration, a crystalized and eroded version of the Deora II, notably one of Hot Wheels' "Original Sweet 16" castings that were first released i...

Hot Wheels, through Mattel Creations, has revealed the second "Lap" of its four-part collaboration with artist Daniel Arsham, a project two years in the making that sees original Hot Wheels models in the 1:64 scale reimagined in Arsham's signature future relic aesthetic.The collaboration kicked off with Lap One, which featured an eroded version of the artist’s Porsche 930 Turbo and a crystalized version of the Rodger Dodger. For those in New York City, there was also a dedicated launch event in October, which included a range of other collectibles as well and opportunities to meet the artist.As for Lap Two, it introduces two new vehicles to the collaboration, a crystalized and eroded version of the Deora II, notably one of Hot Wheels' "Original Sweet 16" castings that were first released i...

Singaporean contemporary artist, Jahan Loh, renowned for his unique blend of street art, pop culture and Eastern iconography, is set to reveal his latest solo exhibition, COSMIC DREAMING, his very first in Bangkok, Thailand.Spanning over two decades, Loh's career has been marked by a profound engagement with themes of identity, consumerism and the interplay between Eastern and Western cultures.Born in 1976, Loh's artistic journey began with an early fascination for the 1980s street art and hip-hop culture. This formative period laid the groundwork for his exploration of deeper themes, encapsulated in his art. Loh's work is distinguished by its ability to transcend cultural boundaries, merging Western elements like graffiti and manga with traditional Eastern art forms. This fusion invites v...

For NADA Miami 2023, Olympia is presenting the latest creations from rising contemporary artist Heather Benjamin. Benjamin’s art delves into surreal self-representation, featuring avatars ranging from female warriors to cowgirls, fairies, and sphinxes, all navigating a cosmic desert adorned with psychedelic plants and illuminated by electric storms in its perpetual night.Her figures serve as conduits for personal narratives, exploring the psychological landscapes of womanhood amid emotional contrasts, touching on themes like sexuality, power, self-image, and the complexities faced by women and girls. This is all vividly portrayed through an overload of aesthetics, showcasing Benjamin’s exploration of her own mythologies with recurring symbols like flaming roses, mirrors, heart planets, and...

Rising interdisciplinary artist and designer Gustavo Barroso is set to challenge perceptions of glass art with his exhibition titled "Infinite Growth" at The Set as part of the incoming Miami Art Week 2023 festivities. Barroso’s innovative use of pâte de verre techniques spotlights a unique exploration of glass repurposing. Through inventive material composites, Barroso pushes the boundaries of traditional glass work, displaying versatility and a deep understanding of materiality. Found objects are transformed into new forms, emphasizing the regenerative potential of unconventional materials.Adding an interactive dimension to the exhibit, Barroso collaborates with Zach Umperovitch, a leading expert in chain-reaction machines. Attendees will engage with an installation featuring sculptures ...