RESERVE NOW - ACCA ARTS SPECIAL EDITION XXII, AN INSIDER’S GUIDE  WITH STREAMLINED ACCESS TO COLLECTOR PREVIEWS – ‘INVITATION-ONLY’ RECEPTIONS AND EXHIBITS CURATED TO BE MUSE - REFRESH AND ENGAGE

By Cristiane Roget,  Senior Correspondent – AccaArts Journal - EIN Press Wire Affiliate – ArtBAsil.org, and formally  AdAvenueGroup-Forbes FR and Conde Nast Vogue

Gauging how the looming Presidential election in November will impact the 21st Annual Art Basel – Miami sees the prevailing mood rife with unease, uncertainty, and a modicum of hope.  With 10’s of thousands descending on Florida’s balmy shores, by train, plane and in more Gulfstreams than tarmacs to land them;  Art Basel – Miami and a constellation of art-centric gatherings will commence days after the  polls close.  Ranked  as the premier contemporary  Art occasion in the Americas, the global mash-up will embrace serious collectors, gallerists, curators, entrepreneurs, artisans and the  art-curious.  The ubiquitous ‘influencers’ and glitterati are posed for their selfies.  One thing is certain Art Fest attendees are already invigorated by this portentous election.Since Art Basel-Miami’s inception in 2002, the convergence has historically been curated to cater to the top ‘ten percenters’.  Not only do they  steer the course in the Art World but the world at large.  Channeling a ‘butterfly effect’ that rests on the notion the world is deeply interconnected; the  occasion of Art Week Miami will undoubtedly serve as a litmus test determining how the election results will influence the future of art, artists, and their entourages. Will this year’s iteration serve as a ‘Shake Down’ where freshly minted discretionary funds (derived from tax cuts and deregulation for the wealthy) stimulate robust investment in the artistic inventory on display?  Will trickle-down economics provide upward mobility for struggling artistes and the journeymen and women servicing the gazillion dollar Art Industry? An Industry, where the boundaries between Art, Fashion, Lifestyle Design, Multimedia Entertainment and Finance (fungible or otherwise) are becoming increasingly blurred.  Or is Art Basel-Miami 2024 harken a new beginning where an incumbent Vice President and her feisty crew aim to re-tilt the scales of social justice to on the side of fair play, sharing more, consuming less as precursor to a global creative renaissance? With a current climate fraught with uncertainty, encroaching tyranny and extreme disparity, Art Basel and its associated Fairs “serve up a groundswell of hope” to paraphrase Paul Hawkins in his prophetic tome ‘Blessed Unrest’.  Irrespective of the citizen’s P.O.V one thing is beyond dispute,  Art Basel and Miami Art WeekS™ thrive in a spirited celebration of ingenuity, resourcefulness, and creativity as an exuberant riot of free expression. The 21st annual Art Basel Miami Beach, from December 6-8 will once again anchor the satellite pavilions.  Art Miami , Untitled Art, Red Dot Fair founded by New York and Los Angeles Gallerist George Billis, AfriKin Art Fair and ArtBasil.com among them.  A complement of spontaneous street art performances and multi-sensory destinations like Temple House, Superblue Miami metaverse – and boundless , immersive experiences are already in full-tilt, pre-production. South Florida as an epicenter for Art and Cultural expression continues to evolve  as a ‘City of the Future’. What was once a rum-soaked, Coppertoned tropical getaway and a mere brush stroke on art aficionados annual calendar has become the singular must-attend Art Activation in the Western Hemisphere. The balmy Winter breezes and ‘that light!’ is available to all free of charge.The occasion puts the event neck and neck with Frieze London & Los Angeles – Art Dubai – The Armory NYC- the Emerging European Fine Art Foundation (TEFAF), Arco Marid, La Biennale in Paris & Venice and the emerging  Investec Cape Town Art Fair ‘allegedly the largest art fair in Africa’.  

“For those who prefer their ‘reality in the real’ versus A.I. there is the Wynwood Art Walk,” according to  Silvio Pupo Co-Founder and CEO at Logos Capital Group, a Miami based private equity investment firm. There are plans in play for The Wynwood Building (site of the University of Miami Alumni Gallery, high-design showrooms, media agencies, production studios and a swoon worthy Gelateria ) will serve as a staging area for the ‘Wynwood Art Walk’ without the gridlock.  So don a pair of Brunello Cucinelli’s or any shoe made for walking in style and join in a mural infused meander. For a moment of pure respite, visit The Wynwood Building’s activations of museum quality art joining inspired emerging artists in a labyrinth of curated installations. The stand-alone location is available for short- or long-term lease.  “Lavishly decorated the one-story building is replete with 15 available galleries, reception areas that are ideal for runway fashion showcases, live performances and brick and mortar vending,” confirms Sandra Ward of CatWalkPros. 

Meet and mingle with the artists, patrons, and media celebrities.  For a moment of  ‘Festival Relief’  visit the ‘Out with the Dark and into the  Light - Health and Wellness Lounge’. Set to debut in late November through the 2nd Week in December, guests are invited to take a peek in the pop-up suites of upcycled and one-of-a-kind fashion and visit the derigueur gifting suite where tote bags of collectable swag will make perfect stocking stuffers.   

“it is only fitting that The Wynwood Building,  a ‘Tony’ Goldman property whose legacy includes the  South Beach and Wynwood Revival and an esteemed  patron of the Arts. Be included   in Art WeekS™ must experience  destinations,“ according celebrated interior designer Victoria Diaz, Founder of ‘Little Fighters’, a non-for-profit construction company gearing up to build new age, affordable family style housing.  She has called the Zebra striped building a ‘home away from home’ for over a decade.  Twice gifted performers, fancy receptions and a 24-hour theater is set to project Short Films, Works-in-Progress and engagement with the filmmakers will comprise the eclectic. onsite  grassroots program. “The entire activation is predicated on raising the funds from brand sponsors and underwriters.  It is our goal to keep the sponsorships affordable and the deliverables abundant,“ confirms Helena Juszczak, New York based Art Basil event coordinator. Pop suites of upcycled and one- of-a-kind fashion with an inhouse pod cast and streaming studio will round out the program. For a full endorsed Calendar of  Miami Art Events visit Acca Art online often. https://accaart.com. By extending the Art centric Miami season from days to weeks, Basel weary visitors and locals alike are encouraged to indulge at theirleisure the inspiring displays and exhibits they may have missed.  Now is the time  to procure the perfect holiday gift while attendees decompress from the  break neck speed of Basel.  One can taste and sate with ArtBasil.org demonstrations of culinary artistry led by Executive Chef Dannyology among the Michelin star style chefs slated to serve and sample basil infused amuse bouchée paired with the lip-smacking premium spirits, mocktinis and nature infused libations all to be found at a one stop destination, 2750 NW 3rd Avenue , Wynwood 33127.  

Ever broadening the scope of their esteemed Beverly Hills Quarterly Art Journal and Gallery, AccaArts Publisher’s Carlos Benitez and Maya Ito plan to dedicate their XXII edition to all things Art in Miami to be distributed prior to the Fair’s commencement.  The perfect-bound Collector’s Edition will include an ‘Insider’s Guide’ with streamlined access to collector previews – ‘invitation-only’ receptions and an endorsed calendar of eco friendly  events.    For inclusion in sponsored editorial or if you have a newsworthy insight or event to share reach out to  eat@artbasil.org. The robust  success of Art Basel and Miami Art WeekS™ proves once again “If you build it, they will come”.  The prediction is attributed both to Kevin Costner’s character, Ray Kinsella, in the  movie ‘Field of Dreams’ or Noah, son of Lamech, whom God recruited to build an Ark to house every breed and species of animal in the world.  As an aside, humankind may be in need of another Ark if we continue to decimate the planet’s bio diversity.“It truly is a  ‘Magic’ City where a foreign-born Art Expo can evolve into what is called by the New York Times, ‘the place where Big Money begats even Bigger Money‘and  ‘by a clear margin is the most significant Contempo art event in the Americas’.  “With an estimated  half billion dollars exchanging hands over the one Miami weekend,” confirms the beguiling  AccaArt Co-Publisher Maya Ito joined by Carlos Benitez turned out in his crisp, white linen suit and a bemused  Zen-like smile state in unison, “Art Miami is one occasion that will herald in a New Year that invites you to showcase your creations/company as never before!”  “Everything is still written in JELLO so at this juncture if you can imagine it, Bring it on!” confirms ArtBasil Creative Director and Strategist Shelby Stone of  Love Consciously Retreats and Productions.