WHY IT MATTERS: HR Giger was the artist behind the Xenomorph in Ridley Scott’s “Alien” movies. Giger, who died 10 years ago, was not able to finish this sculpture until long after the original “Alien” movies were made because he didn’t have the money, said Henri Gisler, the Mai 36 director.

Discover Art Basel Miami and Miami Art Week 2024 hidden gem events to balance out your Miami Art Week with art, fine dining, fundraising and nightlife parties.

A stainless steel sculpture titled “Juana,” by artist Jaume Plensa, is displayed during Art Basel Miami Beach Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Miami Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) The Great Elephant Migration art installation,

Over in Miami, however, ’tis the season for Art Basel—the weeklong event merging the art world with the fashion and entertainment industry’s who’s who (think of it as fashion week for art, with a side of fashion,

From Chef’s Table’s official Art Basel dinners to Michelin-caliber collaborations, here’s where to eat and drink during Miami Art Week.

Located within walking distance (a rarity in Miami) of the Convention Center, Design Miami showcases museum-worthy collectible items. The fair features 20th- and 21st-century furniture, lighting and objets d’art from the world’s top galleries. In essence, it’s a design lover’s fantasy. This year’s fair is open to the public from December 3 to 8.

Silvia Karman Cubiñá, the Bass Museum of Art executive director for the past 16 years, recalled the rainy day in 2016 when “Miami Mountain,” a towering rainbow totem of six stones by artist Ugo Rondinone, was installed.

During Miami Art Week, you are more likely to encounter more interesting art at the satellite fairs than at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

Histograms, mirrored glass and aluminium titled Interference #18, by artist Sarah Meyohas, are displayed during Art Basel Miami Beach A wood carved sculpture portraying Justin Bieber's tattooed body parts titled Incarnator,

Gallerist Esther Kim Varet, ICA Miami’s Artistic Director Alex Gartenfeld, and W’s Executive Editor Armand Limnander. Photo by Chris Carter On Monday, December 2, one of the best places in Miami to admire art wasn’t at a fair preview or a gallery,