contemporary art

Living With Art - Art Basel 2015 - Marlborough Gallery

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Living With Art - Art Basel 2015 - Marlborough Gallery

Art Basel Miami 2015 - Marlborough Gallery

The main Art Basel event is held at the Convention Center where there are so many galleries, Philippe and I usually take 2 days to walk through.  In the past we've done it in one day, but at some point sensory overload sets in and for me at least, it all begins to blur.

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Living With Art - Art Basel Miami 2015

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Living With Art - Art Basel Miami 2015

Art Basel Miami 2015

We're here for another round of Art Basel Miami.  In its 14th year and still going strong, with more satellite shows than ever spread out all over Miami Beach, expanding as far as Little Haiti in Miami.  Art Basel is as much about socializing as looking and purchasing art and regarded as the contemporary art destination for big collectors and novices alike.  Here you can entertain clients, extend your network and yes, maybe buy some art.

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Living With Art - Art Basel 2014

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Living With Art - Art Basel 2014

Art Basel, held in Miami Beach for the 13th year, December 4th - 7th received an estimated 75,000 attendees.  It's an event that draws people from all over the world and is as much about socializing and connecting as it is about the art.  Art Basel, the main fair, is held in the Convention Center and Design Miami sits across the way.  Eighteen satellite fairs are scattered throughout Miami Beach and Wynwood in downtown Miami. 

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Design for Living: Michele Oka Doner

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Design for Living: Michele Oka Doner

Michele Oka Doner, the artist best known for her beautiful artwork A Walk on the Beach and its extension A Walk on the Beach: Tropical Gardens, exhibited in the Miami International Airport.  Composed of over 9000 bronzes embedded in terrazzo with mother-of-pearl, it's one of the largest public artworks in the world. Michele's apartment in Miami Beach is a study in minimalism, with the interior design consisting of white marble floors, a white sectional that wraps around the outer edges of the living area, framing the windows overlooking the ocean.  The space is constantly updated with new artwork made mostly from natural materials.  Her perfect world...

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Living With Art - Sylvanus Shaw

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Living With Art - Sylvanus Shaw

As I mentioned earlier this week, I'm very much focused at the moment on art and thought this would be the perfect opportunity to introduce my good friend, Sylvanus Shaw.  Sylvanus' site specific solo exhibition "Give Me Liberty" is currently on view at Fraunces Tavern.  These most recent works, invoke imagery of early American statehood in media ranging from oil on panel to collaged holograms, security envelopes and other mediums.  "Give Me Liberty" will be on view through March 16, 2015.

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Living With Art - Prospect 3 Biennial, New Orleans

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Living With Art - Prospect 3 Biennial, New Orleans

Recently my focus has been on the art world.  I’ve just returned from New Orleans for “Prospect 3: Notes for Now”, the International Contemporary Art Biennial, first held in 2008.  This third Biennial is spread throughout 15 indoor and outdoor venues, showcasing 61 leading and emerging contemporary artists from around the world, including artists local to New Orleans. The exhibition opened October 25 and will continue through January 25, 2015.

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