What to See and Do at Art Basel Miami Beach

The world famous art festival runs through Dec. 8.

Your Guide to Miami's Biggest Party - From Dec. 4 through Dec. 8, South Florida is transformed for Art Basel Miami Beach, the annual meeting of the art world’s brightest stars. Aside from offering a venue for aficionados to buy and talk shop about art, it’s the place to be for the lavish parties and celebrity sightings. Not sure where to start? From sights to see to where to eat and party, we got you covered. By Britt Middleton  (Photo: Courtesy of MCH Messe Schweiz (Basel) AG/Art Basel)

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Your Guide to Miami's Biggest Party - From Dec. 4 through Dec. 8, South Florida is transformed for Art Basel Miami Beach, the annual meeting of the art world’s brightest stars. Aside from offering a venue for aficionados to buy and talk shop about art, it’s the place to be for the lavish parties and celebrity sightings. Not sure where to start? From sights to see to where to eat and party, we got you covered. By Britt Middleton (Photo: Courtesy of MCH Messe Schweiz (Basel) AG/Art Basel)

Artist Talk: Beyond Post-Black? - Fresh off his exhibition at the New Orleans Museum of Art, artist Rashaad Newsome participates in a forum with Paul Goodwin, independent curator and professor at Chelsea College of Art and Design, confronting the implications of a post-racial society. Check out the free talk Dec. 5 from 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. at the Miami Beach Convention Center.  (Photo: Courtesy of the New Orleans Museum of Art)

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Artist Talk: Beyond Post-Black? - Fresh off his exhibition at the New Orleans Museum of Art, artist Rashaad Newsome participates in a forum with Paul Goodwin, independent curator and professor at Chelsea College of Art and Design, confronting the implications of a post-racial society. Check out the free talk Dec. 5 from 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. at the Miami Beach Convention Center. (Photo: Courtesy of the New Orleans Museum of Art)

Wynwood Walls  - In 2009, celebrated real estate developer Tony Goldman transformed the rundown warehouse district of Wynwood into a living canvas of contemporary art, providing a venue for world-renowned graffiti and street artists to flex their skills. You’ll want to devote a few hours to browsing these incredible murals.  (Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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Wynwood Walls - In 2009, celebrated real estate developer Tony Goldman transformed the rundown warehouse district of Wynwood into a living canvas of contemporary art, providing a venue for world-renowned graffiti and street artists to flex their skills. You’ll want to devote a few hours to browsing these incredible murals. (Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Flaunt Magazine's “Affordable Care” Group Show - The “Affordable Care” group show at Mana Wynwood is a mixed bag of mediums including photography, performance art and sculpture. Vanessa Beercroft (frequent collaborator of Kanye West) and photographer David LaChapelle are among the dozen of artists participating in the exhibit, which is free to the public.   (Photo: Flaunt Magazine via Instagram)

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Flaunt Magazine's “Affordable Care” Group Show - The “Affordable Care” group show at Mana Wynwood is a mixed bag of mediums including photography, performance art and sculpture. Vanessa Beercroft (frequent collaborator of Kanye West) and photographer David LaChapelle are among the dozen of artists participating in the exhibit, which is free to the public. (Photo: Flaunt Magazine via Instagram)

Tracey Emin “Angel Without You” - Swing by the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami (770 NE 125th St.) to catch British artist Tracey Emin’s “Angel Without You,” a dreamscape of deeply personal messages scrawled in neon lights and grounded in the tenants of love, loss and longing.  (Photo: Courtesy of the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami)

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Tracey Emin “Angel Without You” - Swing by the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami (770 NE 125th St.) to catch British artist Tracey Emin’s “Angel Without You,” a dreamscape of deeply personal messages scrawled in neon lights and grounded in the tenants of love, loss and longing. (Photo: Courtesy of the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami)

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Where Is Le Baron? - You can’t have Art Basel Miami Beach without its over-the-top parties. Pop-up clubs dominate the nightlife scene, with Absolut Vodka’s “Where is Le Baron?” shindig garnering lots of hype. The party happens at a new location each night, but you’ll have to download the official “Where is Le Baron?” app to find out where it’s headed next.    (Photo: Courtesy of Le Baron)

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Where Is Le Baron? - You can’t have Art Basel Miami Beach without its over-the-top parties. Pop-up clubs dominate the nightlife scene, with Absolut Vodka’s “Where is Le Baron?” shindig garnering lots of hype. The party happens at a new location each night, but you’ll have to download the official “Where is Le Baron?” app to find out where it’s headed next.  (Photo: Courtesy of Le Baron)

Pérez Art Museum - While the majority of Art Basel galleries are held within the Miami Beach Convention Center, don’t be afraid to step outside and explore the dozens of other exhibits and events coinciding with Art Basel Miami. The recently opened Pérez Art Museum (1103 Biscayne Blvd.) is a great venue to peep the contemporary works of prominent African-American artists such as Theaster Gates and Mickalene Thomas.  (Photo: Courtesy of the Perez Art Museum)

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Pérez Art Museum - While the majority of Art Basel galleries are held within the Miami Beach Convention Center, don’t be afraid to step outside and explore the dozens of other exhibits and events coinciding with Art Basel Miami. The recently opened Pérez Art Museum (1103 Biscayne Blvd.) is a great venue to peep the contemporary works of prominent African-American artists such as Theaster Gates and Mickalene Thomas. (Photo: Courtesy of the Perez Art Museum)

MoMA PS1 Pool Party - The MoMA PS1 pool party at the swanky Delano Hotel (1685 Collins Ave) on Dec. 6 is one of the most buzzed-about and exclusive bashes of the weekend. It’s a private affair, with ticket information being kept under wraps, but that’s no reason not to go check out the newly renovated space and have a drink at the glamorous Rose Bar inside.  (Photo: Courtesy of the Delano Hotel)

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MoMA PS1 Pool Party - The MoMA PS1 pool party at the swanky Delano Hotel (1685 Collins Ave) on Dec. 6 is one of the most buzzed-about and exclusive bashes of the weekend. It’s a private affair, with ticket information being kept under wraps, but that’s no reason not to go check out the newly renovated space and have a drink at the glamorous Rose Bar inside. (Photo: Courtesy of the Delano Hotel)

Hakkasan Miami - For a more formal dinner (and the chance to rub elbows with the fashionable set) check out Hakkasan, located inside the Fontainebleau Resort (4441 Collins Avenue), a celebrity hotspot known for its modern Cantonese cuisine. Cavalli Restaurant and Bar (owned by fashion designer Roberto Cavalli), Cipriani Downtown Miami and Yardbird Southern Kitchen are also great alternatives.    (Photo: Courtesy of Hakkasan Miami)

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Hakkasan Miami - For a more formal dinner (and the chance to rub elbows with the fashionable set) check out Hakkasan, located inside the Fontainebleau Resort (4441 Collins Avenue), a celebrity hotspot known for its modern Cantonese cuisine. Cavalli Restaurant and Bar (owned by fashion designer Roberto Cavalli), Cipriani Downtown Miami and Yardbird Southern Kitchen are also great alternatives.  (Photo: Courtesy of Hakkasan Miami)

Garden Café By Michelle Bernstein - Looking to grab a quick bite and go, stop in at Garden Café By Michelle Bernstein, a pop-up restaurant in the Miami Beach Botanical Garden serving up freshly made sandwiches, salads and more. Dig even further to the local scene by hitting up the rotating selection of food trucks at the Wynwood Lot (210 NW 22nd Ln), open nightly until midnight. (Photo: Courtesy of Michy's Miami)

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Garden Café By Michelle Bernstein - Looking to grab a quick bite and go, stop in at Garden Café By Michelle Bernstein, a pop-up restaurant in the Miami Beach Botanical Garden serving up freshly made sandwiches, salads and more. Dig even further to the local scene by hitting up the rotating selection of food trucks at the Wynwood Lot (210 NW 22nd Ln), open nightly until midnight. (Photo: Courtesy of Michy's Miami)

Broken Shaker - After a day of browsing, refuel with a cool cocktail at Broken Shaker, a local favorite inside the Freehand Miami Hotel (2727 Indian Creek Drive). Each handcrafted drink is made with elixirs, syrups and infusions made from herbs and spices from the bar’s own garden and other exotic ingredients from the world. Not a bad way to cap off a long day, indeed.  (Photo: Courtesy of the Broken Shaker)

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Broken Shaker - After a day of browsing, refuel with a cool cocktail at Broken Shaker, a local favorite inside the Freehand Miami Hotel (2727 Indian Creek Drive). Each handcrafted drink is made with elixirs, syrups and infusions made from herbs and spices from the bar’s own garden and other exotic ingredients from the world. Not a bad way to cap off a long day, indeed. (Photo: Courtesy of the Broken Shaker)