T H E G U I D E T O B A S E L

PRESENTED BY

THE ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE TO MIAMI FOR ART BASEL IS IN

FULL EFFECT. FOR ONE WEEK, ART BASEL TRANSFORMS THE

CITY OF MIAMI INTO THE EPICENTER OF CONTEMPORARY

CULTURE ATTRACTING A CORNUCOPIA OF INDIVIDUALS IN

SEARCH OF ART, INSPIRATION, FAME AND THE MAGIC OF

BASEL. WHILE YOU PREPARE TO EMBARK ON YOUR ART

BASEL ADVENTURE, WE’VE CREATED A ROADMAP DESIGNED

TO CAPTURE THE CULTURAL VIBRANCE OF MIAMI. JOIN

ARTNOIR AS WE HELP YOU NAVIGATE THE INS AND OUTS

OF THE BASEL MATRIX LIKE A G. WHETHER YOU ARE A

SEASONED BASEL VET OR A NEWBIE, THIS GUIDE HAS BEEN

CURATED WITH YOU IN MIND. SEE YOU ON THE BEACH!

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ART-ON EXHIBIT IONS + FAIRS

PLAY EVENTS + PARTIES

NOSH UNIQUE DRINKING + DINING EXPERIENCES

POPPIN ’ TAGS SHOPPING

D ISCOVER OFF THE BEATEN PATH EXPERIENCES

RECHARGE HOTELS , SPAS , HEALTH + WELLNESS

A R T- O NE X H I B I T I O N S + FA I R S

“ “THE YEARLY EXCURSION TO SOUTH BEACH FOR ART BASEL MIAMI IS A MUST

FOR THE CULTURALLY ASTUTE DILETTANTE. A WEEK OF SOCIAL IZ ING, PARTYING

AND CONSUMING COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF CHAMPAGNE IS JUST THE T IP OF THE

ICEBERG. AT THE END OF THE DAY, ART BASEL IS ABOUT THE ART. WITH A

PLETHORA OF ART FAIRS AND SPECIAL EXHIBIT IONS THAT SHOWCASE WORLD-

CLASS ARTISTS, ART BASEL MIAMI PROVIDES AN AMAZING OPPORTUNITY TO

V IEW, QUESTION, D ISCOVER AND COLLECT SOME AMAZING ART.

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PULSE gets the week started on December 1st with their private VIP opening 1PM - 4PM. The fair continues to up their game with Projects (a series of interactive sculptures and performances) and Play (a showcase of new media art) designed to create a truly immersive art fair experience.

D E C E M B E R 1 - 5IND IAN BEACH PARK 4601 COLL INS AVEPULSE -ART.COM

DESIGN MIAMIis a forum that celebrates the brightest and best in design culture and commerce. Be sure to stop by Design Miami on the morning of December 2nd for Audi’s Bavarian Breakfast from 10AM - 11:30AM.

DECEMBER 1 - 7DES IGN M IAMIMER ID IAN & 19TH STDES IGNMIAMI .COM

ART BASELPREVIEW gets popping on December 2nd with the First Choice at 11AM - 3PM. Don’t be surprised if you spot a celebrity or two looking to buy their next artistic masterpiece.

DECEMBER 2 - 6 MB CONVENT ION CTR1901 CONVENT ION CTR ARTBASEL.COM/MIAMI-BEACH

PRIZM Art Fair focuses on showcasing the work of artists from the African Diaspora and emerging markets. In their second year, PRIZM is giving the big boys a run for their money. In addition to showcasing amazing art, PRIZM will be hosting a block party on December 5th from 12PM to 7PM featuring the sounds of King Britt!

DECEMBER 1 - 137300 B ISCAYNE BLVDPR IZMARTFA IR .COM

WYNWOODWALLS GARDENArtist Peter Tunney, in conjunction with Goldman Global Arts will be continuing the GIANT POLAROID PROJECT at the newly constructed Wynwood Walls Garden. Tunney will use a vintage camera to document muralists and graffiti writers who have helped transform the Wynwood neighborhood into an internationally recognized destination for street art.

DECEMBER 1 - 611AM - 12AM2516 NW 2ND AVE

YELEEN GALLERY Recognized as one of the top galleries in Little Haiti, Yeelen Gallery presents what’s INSIDE HER never dies…a Black Woman’s Legacy. Curated by Karla Ferguson in collaboration with Poets & Artists Magazine, the exhibition features portraiture, drawing, photography and installation celebrating the influence of Black Women.

NOV 30 - FEB 28YELEEN GALLERY294 NW 54TH ST YELEENART.COM

THE RUBELLCOLLECTION is one of the biggest private contemporary art collections in the USA. Their latest exhibition NO MAN’S LAND celebrates work made by more than one hundred female artists from different generations, cultures and disciplines. Be sure to check out the opening reception on December 3rd from 9AM to Noon featuring an interactive food installation by Jennifer Rubell.

DECEMBER 2 - MAY 2895 NW 29 ST, RFC.MUSEUM

N O S HUNIQUE DRINKING + DINING EXPERIENCES

“ “BREAKING BREAD WITH FRIENDS, FAMILY

AND COLLEAGUES IS AN INTEGRAL PART TO

THE ART BASEL MIAMI BEACH EXPERIENCE.

THIS IS WHERE RELATIONSHIPS ARE FORGED

AND DEALS GET DONE. SO IT IS OUR DUTY TO

SHARE WITH YOU AN ECLECTIC MIX OF OUR

FAVORITE SPOTS IN MIAMI WHERE YOU CAN

GRUB AND POLIT IC AT ANY T IME OF THE DAY.

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ZAK THE BAKER HOOD : WYNWOOD405 NW 26TH STZAKTHEBAKER .COM786 .347 .7100TIP: A Local Favorite. MUST try the open faced avocado toast.

CRUMB ON PARCHMENT HOOD : DES IGN D ISTR ICT3930 NE 2ND AVE FACEBOOK .COM /CRUMBMIAMI 305 .572 .9444TIP: Hidden in the shopping center by Marc Jacobs. This is a gem worth discovering.

JAR + FORKHOOD : DOWNTOWN MIAMI 270 E FLAGLER STJARANDFORK .COM 305 .364 .5643TIP: The almond butter, jam and banana sandwich is banging!

LAS OLAS CAFEHOOD : M IAMI BEACH 644 6TH STINSTAGRAM.COM/OGROUPMIA 305 .534 .9333TIP: A cuban Cortadito and buttered tostada will soak up that hangover in no time.

BYBLOS HOOD : M IAMI BEACH1545 COLL INS AVEBYBLOSMIAMI .COM 305 .508 .5041TIP: Lamb ribs. Hands down.

MERCATO HOOD : DES IGN D ISTR ICT4141 NE 2ND AVE INSTAGRAM.COM/MERCATO4141 786 .332 .3772TIP: Italian. Fresh. Healthy. Awesome.

CHEF CREOLEHOOD : L I TTLE HA IT I 200 NW 54TH STCHEFCREOLE .COM 305 .754 .2223TIP: Our favorite Haitian Seafood spot in all of Miami. The fried shrimp though?

JOEY’SHOOD : WYNWOOD 2506 NW 2ND AVEJOEYSWYNWOOD .COM 305 .438 .0488TIP: Grab a seat outside, order the gnocchi with four cheese sauce and a glass of Rosé. You can thank us later!

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27 RESTAURANT HOOD : M IAMI BEACH2727 IND IAN CREEK DRTHEFREEHAND .COM305 .531 .2727

TIP: Doctor Zhivago Draft + Kimchi Fried Rice make the perfect pairing.

TALDE HOOD: MIAMI BEACH4041 COLLINS AVE TALDEMIAMIBEACH.COM 786.605.4094

TIP: Get an ‘awesome fucking bowl of ramen at 2am’ Chef Dale Talde said so.

VAGABOND RESTAURANTHOOD: MIMO HISTORIC DIST7301 BISCAYNE BLVDVAGABONDRESTAURANT.COM786.409.5635

TIP: We hear the burger is crazy.

MICHAEL’S GENUINEHOOD: DESIGN DISTRICT 130 NE 40TH STMICHAELSGENUINE.COM305.573.5550

TIP: Start with the deviled eggs. End with the funnel cake.

1 ROOFTOP LOUNGE HOOD : M IAMI BEACH2341 COLL INS AVE1HOTELS.COM/SOUTH-BEACH305 .604 .1000

TIP: The sexy vibes will have you feeling all types of ways.

SWEET LIBERTYDRINKS & SUPPLY HOOD : M IAMI BEACH237 20TH STMYSWEETL IBERTY.COM305 .763 .8217

TIP: The new kid on the block serving mean drinks like The Beast of Bourbon.

EL TUCANHOOD : BR ICKELL 1111SW 1ST AVEELTUCANMIAMI .COM305 .535 .0065

TIP: Fancy attire ONLY!

COYA MEMBERS LOUNGEHOOD : BR ICKELL 999 BR ICKELL AVECOYARESTAURANT.COM/MIAMI305 .415 .9990

TIP: Smile at the guard and hustle your way in that ish.

BODEGA TACQUERIA Y TEQUILA HOOD : M IAMI BEACH1220 16TH STBODEGASOUTHBEACH .COM305 .704 .2145

TIP: After you get your pork belly taco, find us at the secret bar behind the bathroom.

COYO HOOD : WYNWOOD2300 NW 2ND AVECOYOTACO .COM305 .573 .8228

TIP: More awesome tacos and a hidden tequila bar in a different part of town.

LE SANDWICHERIE HOOD : M IAMI BEACH229 14TH STLASANDWICHER IE .COM305 .532 .8934

TIP: Open til 530AM. Get up on that turkey and roast beef sandwich on a croissant.L

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P L AYE V E N T S & P A R T I E S

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“BASELTOV!” PLAYTIME DURING ART

BASEL MIAMI IS LEGENDARY. AFTER

HITTING THE PAVEMENT TO SCOPE

THE ART SCENE BY DAY, THE REAL

WORK OF INDULGING IN MIAMI ’S

NIGHTLIFE IS WHAT MAKES ART

BASEL EPIC . THERE IS A FÊTE FOR

ALL OCCASIONS AND IF YOU ARE

SAVVY ENOUGH YOU’LL END UP AT AN

ULTRA-EXCLUSIVE EVENT TOASTING

WITH YOUR “NEW” ART BASEL

BOO THANG. HERE ARE A COUPLE

SUGGESTIONS TO GET YOU TURNED

UP. GET YOUR GAME FACE ON AND

SEE YOU ON THE OTHER S IDE OF THE

VELVET ROPE!

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OPENING PARTY FOR SEAN KELLY X CHROME HEARTS DECEMBER 2 , 8PM - 11PM4025 NE 2ND AVENUEINV ITE ONLY

RYAN MCNAMARA + DEVONTÉ HYNES PERFORMANCE AT PAMMDECEMBER 3 , 9PM - M IDN IGHT1103 B ISCAYNE BLVD RSVP@CULTURALCOUNSEL .COM

RUSH ARTS X BOMBAY SAPPHIRE ARTISAN SERIES DECEMBER 4 , 8PM - 11PM NAUT ILUS , 1825 COLL INS AVE ,RSVP TO BOMBAY@NIKECOMM.COM

FADE TO BLACKDECEMBER 5TH , 10PM - UNT IL M IAMI ART SPACE , 244 NW 35TH ST, RSVP TO FADETOBLACKMIAMI@GMAIL.COM

III POINTS MUSIC FESTIVAL AT MANA WYNWOODDECEMBER 3 - 5 MANA WYNWOOD , 318 NW 23RD STT ICKETS : I I I PO INTS .COM

JACK SHAINMAN GALLERY AND SAINT HERON PRESENT WINE AND GRIND: ART BASELDECEMBER 4 , 9PM - 2AM SURFCOMBER , 1717 COLL INS AVERSVP@JACKSHA INMAN .COM

K-PAX + METRO BOOMINDECEMBER 4 , 5PM - 8PM ROOFTOP OF THE GALE HOTEL1690 COLLINS AVERSVP TO RSVP.THEDFM.COM/BG_AVF

KITH HOMAGE EXHIBIT CURATED BY JOSHUA LINER GALLERYDECEMBER 2 , DECEMBER 4727 COLL INS AVE , M IAMI BEACH

R E C H A R G EH O T E L S , S P A , H E A LT H A N D W E L L N E S S

“ “ONE THING THAT WE’VE LEARNED FROM ALMOST A DECADE OF ATTENDING

ART BASEL MIAMI IS THAT YOU CAN’T SURVIVE ON CHAMPAGNE ALONE! A

WEEK OF DANCING T IL THE DAWN TAKES A TOLL ON THE BODY AND ART

BASEL VETERANS KNOW IT IS ESSENTIAL TO BALANCE THE PARTYING WITH

SOME R&R. WE’VE PARTNERED WITH THE HOSPITALITY EXPERTS AT RA

TRAVEL TO CURATE A L IST OF “GO TO” OPTIONS THAT WILL HELP YOU F IND

YOUR ZEN AMONGST THE MADNESS OF MIAMI !

THE MIAMI BEACH EDITION2901 COLL INS AVE

ED IT IONHOTELS .COM /M IAMI -BEACH 786 .257 .4500

FAENA HOTEL MIAMI BEACH3201 COLL INS AVE

FAENA .COM305 .534 .8800

1 HOTEL SOUTH BEACH2341 COLL INS AVE , M IAMI BEACH

1HOTELS .COM /SOUTH -BEACH305 .604 .1000

W SOUTH BEACH2201 COLL INS AVE , M IAMI BEACH

WSOUTHBEACH .COM305 .938 .3000

NAUTILUS1825 COLL INS AVE , M IAMI BEACH

S IXTYHOTELS .COM /HOTEL /NAUT ILUS305 .503 .5700

THE VAGABOND HOTEL7301 B ISCAYNE BLVD , M IMO D ISTR ICT

THEVAGABONDHOTEL .COM305 .400 .8420

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CARILLON (OLD CANYON RANCH)6801 COLL INS AVEMIAMI BEACHCAR ILLONHOTEL .COM305 .514 .7000

PADDLE BOARDTHE STANDARD HOTEL40 ISLAND AVE , M IAMI BEACHSTANDARDHOTELS .COM /M IAMI305 673 .1717

JUGO FRESHHOODS : WYNWOOD , M IAMI BEACH , DOWNTOWN JUGOFRESH .COM 786 .472 .2552

THE STANDARD SPA40 ISLAND AVEMIAMI BEACHSTANDARDHOTELS .COM /M IAMI305 .673 .1717

YOGAGREEN MONKEY 1827 PURDY AVE , M IAMI BEACHGREENMONKEY.COM /M IAMIBEACH305 .397 .8566

PANTHER COFFEEHOODS : WYNWOOD + M IAMI BEACH PANTHERCOFFEE .COM 305 .677 .3952

SOHO BEACH HOUSE:COWSHED SPA4385 COLL INS AVENUEMIAMI BEACHSOHOBEACHHOUSE .COM786 .507 .7900

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THE STYLE SLAYAGE THAT GOES DOWN DURING

ART BASEL BEATS MANY OF BIGGEST GLOBAL

FASHION EVENTS IN THE WORLD. IF YOU’RE

L IKE US AND PACK 2 HOURS BEFORE YOUR

FL IGHT, CHANCES ARE YOU WILL FORGET TO

BRING YOUR FAVORITE BATHING SUIT BOTTOM,

YOUR BEADED CLUTCH OR THAT COMMES DES

GARCONS SHIRT YOU COPPED AT THE SUMMER

SALE TO ROCK JUST FOR BASEL. WE GOT YOU

COVERED FOR WHERE TO GO TO STEP YOUR

GAME UP BEFORE YOU STEP OUT INTO THE

MIAMI STREETS.

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VANITY PROJECTS7338 NW MIAMI COURT UN IT 2VAN ITYPROJECTSNYC .COM /M IAMI 786 .292 .3442STEP OUT: Feeling Fancy with your nails did.

FLY BOUTIQUE7235 B ISCAYNE BLVDFLYBOUT IQUEV INTAGE .COM305 .604 .8508FAMOUS FOR: Vintage. Vintage. & more Vintage.

SWEAT RECORDS5505 NE 2ND AVESWEATRECORDSMIAMI .COM786 .693 .9309GET: A donut & a rare collectors vinyl of Hector Lavoe.

FRANGIPANI2516 NW 2ND AVEFRANGIPAN IM IAMI .COM 305 .582 .6396JUST CAUSE: La Sardina in the Quadrat 35mm film camera from Lomography.

WYNWOOD LETTERPRESSWYNWOODLETTERPRESS .COM305 .747 .7559COP: Stationary you don’t need but can’t live without.

ALCHEMIST1109 L INCOLN RDSHOPALCHEMIST.COM 305 .531 .4653PEEP: EVERYTHING! No really. EVERYTHING!

THE WEBSTER1220 COLL INS AVE THEWEBSTER .US305 .674 .7899SPLURGE ON: That Chloe bag you been eyeing all over IG.

D I S C O V E RO F F T H E B E AT E N P AT H E X P E R I E N C E S

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EVERYONE HAS SEEN AND L IVED THE

SOUTH BEACH MIAMI L IFE… BUT DO

YOU KNOW THE OTHER AREAS OF MIAMI

THAT TRULY MAKE IT SPECIAL?? IT ’S

L IKE SAYING YOU KNOW NYC WITHOUT

EVER EXPLORING WHAT BROOKLYN, THE

BRONX AND QUEENS HAVE TO OFFER.

SO BEFORE YOUR DAY GETS HECTIC ,

GET UP EARLY AND GO EXPERIENCE

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THE JAPANESE MARKET One of Miami’s top secrets can be found at the Japanese Market. What looks like a whole-in-the wall deli houses the best sushi Miami has to offer courtesy of Chef Michio Kushi. It’s definitely worth the wait. M IAMI BEACH 1412 79TH ST CAUSEWAY

AZUCAR In the heart of Little Havana sits Azucar; an artisanal ice cream shop full of special Cuban frosties. Rumor has it their signature flavor Abuela Maria is phenomenal.CALLE OCHO & SW 15 AVE ACROSS FROM THE TOWER THEATER

MIAMI BEACH BOTANICAL GARDEN Most people think beach when it comes to Miami. We’ve found another hidden gem, the Miami Beach Botanical Garden. The garden is a great retreat from the hustle and bustle of Art Basel.200 CONVENT ION CENTER DR IVEMBGARDEN .ORG

WATER TAXI The beaches in Miami take all the love away from its historic lovely river. Hop in a Water Taxi and take a ride up the river to see a different side of the city.P ICKUP LOCAT ION : BAYS IDE MARKETPLACE OR M IAMI BEACH MAR INA

BALL + CHAIN This iconic Cuban nightclub from the 1930s-1950s is injecting some nightlife vibes into Little Havana. Ball & Chain reemerged last year as a beautiful live-music venue showcasing some of the best local musicians and bands. 1513 SW 8TH ST BALLANDCHA INMIAMI .COM

WHERE THE LOCALS BEACH 77th and Collins Avenue is a great beach spot that the locals frequent. There’s usually a good amount of street parking available plus local food and shops close by without the hassle and traffic of South Beach.77TH & COLL INS AVE

G E T T I N G A R O U N DTHE VENETIAN CAUSEWAY IS CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION.

MAKE SURE YOU (OR YOUR UBER DRIVER) USE THE 79TH

STREET BRIDGE, THE JULIA TUTTLE CAUSEWAY (36TH

STREET ON THE MAINLAND AND 41ST ON THE MID BEACH

S IDE) OR MACARTHUR CAUSEWAY (12TH STREET ON THE

MAINLAND S IDE AND 5TH STREET ON THE SOUTH BEACH

S IDE) TO GET AROUND TO AND FROM MIAMI BEACH AND

THE C ITY OF MIAMI .

HERE ARE A COUPLE OF OTHER SUGGESTIONS ON THE

BEST WAYS TO MOVE AROUND MIAMI .

MIAMI DADE TRANSIT If you ballin’ on a budget, this is probably your best bet getting around w/o burning a

hole in your pocket on taxis or ubers.M IAMIDADE .GOV / TRANS IT

CITI BIKE Don’t want to be stuck in traffic? This is a great option to get from point A - B quick.

C I T IB IKEMIAMI .COM

CAR2GO Looking for a cheap rental with no contract?

...Here is your answer! CAR2GO .COM

S P E C I A L T H A N K S T OJane Aiello, Sherlen Archibald, Isis Arias, Daniel Baez, Donnamarie Baptiste, Donae Burston, Dejha Carrington, Ian Christie, Carolyn Concepcion, Melle Hock, DJ Lindsey, Francine Madera, Nadia Nascimento, Folake Ologunja, Larry Ossei-Mensah, Michelle Papillion, RA Travel, Tigist Selam, and Shannon Washington.

D E S I G N E D B YEmily Kapsner

P H O T O S B YBrad Ogbonna

A R T N O I R . C O | @ A R T N O I R C O

IS A GLOBAL COLLECTIVE OF CULTURALISTS WHO DESIGN

EXPERIENCES A IMED TO ENGAGE THIS GENERATION’S DYNAMIC

AND DIVERSE CREATIVE CLASS. WE OFFER AN ALTERNATIVE

PERSPECTIVE TO THE TRADIT IONAL ARTS NARRATIVE, SUPPORT

THE FREEDOM OF ARTISTIC EXPRESSION FOR ALL , AND PROVIDE

A PLATFORM FOR BOLD ACTS OF CREATIV ITY AND STORYTELL ING.

#ARTNOIR