The Who, What, Where, When and Why of Art Basel Miami

WHY: Listen in on conversations between icons in the worlds of design, fashion, art and architecture. WHERE: Assouline Culture Lounge at Design Miami WHO: Guests include Ron Arad, Francisco Costa, Pharrell Williams, Silvia Fendi, and Stefano Pilati among others. WHEN: December 1 through 5

WHAT: Artist Claude Caillol at Marni WHY: France-based artist Claude Caillol teamed with Marni in the past for the Plastic 2010 collection and will exhibit an exclusive selection of paintings at Marni’s Miami store. WHERE: Marni Flagship Miami, 3930 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 100

WHAT: Tomas Maier art + design WHO: The exhibition features artist Lisa Eisner, jewelry designer Deflinfa Delettrez and Nymphenburg. WHERE: Tomas Maier Maimi, 170 NE 40th Street

WHAT: Lehmann Maupin Gallery WHY: In addition to recent works from its major artists, the gallery will debut Tony Oursler’s installation, Synchronistic Lick. WHERE: Art Basel Miami Beach – Stand J16

WHAT: New Art Dealers Alliance (NADA) Art Fair WHY: The fair highlights contemporary art from emerging art galleries along with Let’s Talk, a series of curater-led tours. WHERE: Deauville Beach Resort, Collins Avenue & 67th Street, Miami Beach WHEN: December 2 through 5

WHAT: AQUA Art Miami WHY: This Seattle-based fair showcases showcases lesser-known artists from the West Coast. WHERE: Aqua Hotel 1530 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

WHAT: SCOPE Art Fair WHY: Browse art from 75 international galleries, specializing in emerging contemporary artists. WHERE: Wynwood Gallery Arts District, 3055 North Miami Avenue WHEN: November 30 through December 5

__WHAT: Pulse Contemporary Art Fair WHY: In addition to North American and European galleries, PLUSE features Asian galleries as well, including Silverlens Gallery (Philippines) and Ai Kowada Gallery (Japan). WHERE: The Ice Palace, 1400 North Miami Avenue WHEN:__December 2 through 5

Photos: Alexis Dahan