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ARTBASEL MIAMIBEACH Facts & Figures

BY BERNARDO HERRERO




• What’s Basel? – Basel is a City in Der Schweiz (that’s Switzerland). It’s a medieval city on the Rhine River where Switzerland, Germany and France meet.
• It’s an event that only takes place once a year in Basel and once a year in Miami Beach, Florida.
• Last Art Basel took place from December 1st to the 4th at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
• There was a record of 36,000 visitors. • 195 galleries around the world participated. • 28 countries were present. • Over 1500 artists exhibited their work.
• We confirmed that it is definitely one of the best cultural events in the world.
• Art Basel Miami Beach generated a fascinating atmosphere around the city with many museum and gallery supported activities, outdoor sculptures, parties, and crossover events combining exciting music, film and design.
• Art Basel Miami Beach offers the most important cultural and social art show to the American Continent.
• It’s a magnificent event that showcases artists and attendees in their best humor and attires, while they have a drink in the central bar, sitting on minimalist sofas surrounded by a blissful mood.