Behind the Scenes at Art Basel Miami Beach

Get a peek at the art, the fashion, the parties and more.

Rick Ross  - Between browsing priceless works of art, celebrities cut loose at Art Basel Miami Beach, the annual art festival that took over the city this past weekend. Read on for a peek at the parties, the fashion and more must-see photos. By Britt Middleton  Looking good, Bawse! On his Instagram page, the rapper shares a picture of a 17th century-inspired rendering of himself spotted while cruising the art galleries.  (photo: Rick Ross via Instagram)

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Rick Ross - Between browsing priceless works of art, celebrities cut loose at Art Basel Miami Beach, the annual art festival that took over the city this past weekend. Read on for a peek at the parties, the fashion and more must-see photos. By Britt Middleton Looking good, Bawse! On his Instagram page, the rapper shares a picture of a 17th century-inspired rendering of himself spotted while cruising the art galleries. (photo: Rick Ross via Instagram)

It Takes Two - Aw! Even P’s wife, Helen Lasichanh, is hip to his hat persuasion. We’re loving Pharrell’s classic brown fedora with striking black band.   (Photo: Mireya Acierto/Getty Images for Soho Beach House)

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Pharrell Williams - The hit producer with wife Helen Lasichanh, both sporting funky lids, take in the scene at the Tracey Emin dinner at Soho Beach House. (Photo: Mireya Acierto/Getty Images for Soho Beach House)

Diddy  - The rapper-mogul shows off his cultured side, taking time to admire a piece by famed graffiti artist Jean-Michel Basquiat.  (photo: Diddy via Instagram)

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Diddy - The rapper-mogul shows off his cultured side, taking time to admire a piece by famed graffiti artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. (photo: Diddy via Instagram)

Dynamism - Kanye West and Kim Kardashian attend DuJour magazine's event to honor artist Marc Quinn at Delano Beach Club during Art Basel in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo: Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for DuJour Magazine)

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Kanye West and Kim Kardashian - Rocking contrasting colors, Kanye and Kim keep their cute couple style intact at an event honoring artist Marc Quinn at Delano Beach Club. Kim’s definitely got that wifey-to-be glow going on! (Photo: Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for DuJour Magazine)

Kanye West   - Is the art world his next conquest? In the meantime, Yeezy chats it up with art curator Hans Ulrich Obrist and architect Jacques Herzog at Surface Magazine's DesignDialogues session.   (Photo: John Parra/Getty Images for Surface Magazine)

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Kanye West - Is the art world his next conquest? In the meantime, Yeezy chats it up with art curator Hans Ulrich Obrist and architect Jacques Herzog at Surface Magazine's DesignDialogues session.  (Photo: John Parra/Getty Images for Surface Magazine)

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Cassie  - While browsing the fine art, the singer nails Miami’s sexy-meets-casual style in a silky black leather camisole, white skinnies and patent nude pumps.   (Photo: WENN.com)

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Cassie - While browsing the fine art, the singer nails Miami’s sexy-meets-casual style in a silky black leather camisole, white skinnies and patent nude pumps. (Photo: WENN.com)

Angela Simmons  - Ang squeezes in time to support her friend, artist Alexander Mijares, at his exhibit.  (photo: Angela Simmons via Instagram)

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Angela Simmons - Ang squeezes in time to support her friend, artist Alexander Mijares, at his exhibit. (photo: Angela Simmons via Instagram)

Nicole Richie  - “Nothing's worse than running into your ex at a party...Until you run into your dad at a party.......in Miami,” the fashion designer jokes on her Instagram page about attending the same party as her dad, Lionel Richie.   (photo: Nicole Richie via Instagram)

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Nicole Richie - “Nothing's worse than running into your ex at a party...Until you run into your dad at a party.......in Miami,” the fashion designer jokes on her Instagram page about attending the same party as her dad, Lionel Richie. (photo: Nicole Richie via Instagram)

Zoë Kravitz  - The singer-actress follows in her rocker dad’s footsteps, treating the crowd to a performance with her band during the Porsche Design x Thierry Noir event at the Temple House. (Photo: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Porsche Design)

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Zoë Kravitz - The singer-actress follows in her rocker dad’s footsteps, treating the crowd to a performance with her band during the Porsche Design x Thierry Noir event at the Temple House. (Photo: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Porsche Design)

Eva Longoria - The actress cuts a fine form in a plunging LBD and strappy sandals at the unveiling of “Moments in Motion, an Exclusive Unveiling of Never Before Seen Photos at De Nolet.”   (Photo: Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Ketel One)

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Eva Longoria - The actress cuts a fine form in a plunging LBD and strappy sandals at the unveiling of “Moments in Motion, an Exclusive Unveiling of Never Before Seen Photos at De Nolet.” (Photo: Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Ketel One)

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Tyson Beckford - Never mind the art, check out those wheels! Model Tyson Beckford gets up close and personal with a sick, hot-pink Bugatti spotted on the Miami streets.    (photo: Tyson Beckford via Instagram)

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Tyson Beckford - Never mind the art, check out those wheels! Model Tyson Beckford gets up close and personal with a sick, hot-pink Bugatti spotted on the Miami streets.  (photo: Tyson Beckford via Instagram)

Russell Simmons  - The gang’s all here! Zoë and Lenny Kravitz and more friends turn up for Russell Simmons’ Bombay Sapphire event at Soho Beach House.  (photo: Russell Simmons via Instagram)

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Russell Simmons - The gang’s all here! Zoë and Lenny Kravitz and more friends turn up for Russell Simmons’ Bombay Sapphire event at Soho Beach House. (photo: Russell Simmons via Instagram)

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Nas  - The prolific MC keeps party goers hype during his performance at the Pulse Art Fair.  (Photo: Nas via Instagram)

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Nas - The prolific MC keeps party goers hype during his performance at the Pulse Art Fair. (Photo: Nas via Instagram)

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Gabrielle Union  - Looking lovely in an LBD and strappy sandals, the Being Mary Jane star kicks back at the AD Oasis event at the James Royal Palm Hotel.  (Photo: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Architectural Digest)

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Gabrielle Union - Looking lovely in an LBD and strappy sandals, the Being Mary Jane star kicks back at the AD Oasis event at the James Royal Palm Hotel. (Photo: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Architectural Digest)

Diddy and Pharrell  - “Me and @pharrell just killed the Congo line here at #artbasel,” Diddy writes on his IG page. Get it!  (photo: Diddy via Instagram)

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Diddy and Pharrell - “Me and @pharrell just killed the Congo line here at #artbasel,” Diddy writes on his IG page. Get it! (photo: Diddy via Instagram)

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The Legend - Don't miss the legendary DJ Cassidy tonight on 106! (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Bombay Sapphire)

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DJ Cassidy - The spin master keeps it casual in a navy polo, chunky cream cardigan and khaki shorts at Russell Simmons’ Bombay Sapphire party, topping off his laid-back look with a funky straw topper and crisp, shell-toe Adidas. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Bombay Sapphire)

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Alex Rodriguez - The embattled New York Yankee star takes a break from the limelight for dinner and good conversation at the Dutch.  (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Aby Rosen Dinner)

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Alex Rodriguez - The embattled New York Yankee star takes a break from the limelight for dinner and good conversation at the Dutch. (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Aby Rosen Dinner)

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Zoe Saldana  - The actress is a vision in winter white, setting off her boyfriend blazer and slim trousers with a pair of sharp python pumps for the Niche Media party.  (Photo: Sergi Alexander/Getty Images)

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Zoe Saldana - The actress is a vision in winter white, setting off her boyfriend blazer and slim trousers with a pair of sharp python pumps for the Niche Media party. (Photo: Sergi Alexander/Getty Images)

Padma Lakshmi - “Ouch, my hangover hurts!” the gorgeous Top Chef host writes on her Instagram page following a night of partying. If a hangover promises to make us look this good, sign us up!   (photo: Padma Lakshmi via Instagram)

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Padma Lakshmi - “Ouch, my hangover hurts!” the gorgeous Top Chef host writes on her Instagram page following a night of partying. If a hangover promises to make us look this good, sign us up! (photo: Padma Lakshmi via Instagram)