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SOuTH BEACH, MIAMI BEACH
COuRTESy “ART BASEL MIAMI BEACH

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Welcome to art Basel miami Beach

the international art show

eagerly anticipated by the international art world, art Basel miami Beach will make
its debut from december 5-8, 2002. this new international art show in miami Beach
(Florida) is the american sister event of art Basel in switzerland, the most important
annual art show worldwide for the past 33 years. art Basel miami Beach is a new type of

cultural event, combining a contemporary art show with an exciting program of special
exhibitions, parties and crossover events including music, film, fashion, architecture
and design. exhibition sites are located in the city’s beautiful art deco district, within
walking distance of the beach and most hotels and restaurants.

an exclusive selection of 150 leading art galleries from north america, latin america,
europe, africa and asia will exhibit 20th and 21st century art works by over 1000 artists.
the exhibiting galleries are among the world’s most respected art dealers. they will

be showing exeptional works by both renowned established artists and cutting-edge
newcomers. special exhibitions will feature emerging artists, young galleries, outdoor
sculptures, video and digital art. the show will be a vital source for discovering new
developments in contemporary art and rare museum-calibre art works. art collectors,

artists, dealers, curators, critics and art enthusiasts from around the world will participate
in the event, along with prominent members of the entertainment industry. art Basel
miami Beach is set to become the most important art show on the american continent
and a cultural and social highlight of the americas.

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