Produce an Art Installation in One Easy (& Free) Step
Jan 11 2012
Last fall when french artist JR won the coveted TED prize, we were delighted to see his work pop up all over LA and speculate as to where it would appear next. We checked in with him while he was installing a show in Miami for Art Basel and couldn’t resist sharing his latest project when we saw it pop up on Twitter this week. To participate in Inside Out all you have to do is...
Five Art Basel Moments to Remember
Dec 07 2011
The week was, how shall we say, full, brimming, chockablock, a cyclonic onslaught of art, cocktails and collaborations such that the world should never, we mean has never seen (more on that later). For those who missed it and for those who were too lit to remember, we bring you the five what-have-you’s we’ll cherish always. 1) Art Basel Veterans From the blurry-eyed...
Closing out Art Basel on a Lazy Sunday
Dec 06 2011
Art Basel is finally over, however just before everyone pulled the big plug, there was one final bash by our pool attended by all the cuties who decided to stay the final Sunday. Thank god they did. The annual BBQ party, hosted together with Le Baron began at 2pm with delicious drinks and grub while oozing into the sunset hour. People kept dancing and didn’t leave our decks as the...
Behind the Scenes with PRISM + AWE + Helmut Newton
Dec 05 2011
A few years ago a German art director friend of ours thrust a late-70s Helmet Newton photograph in our face and proclaimed, “Zis is all you ever need to see. Zis is all you ever need to know.” The talented Brits at PRISM and ArtWednesday we guess had a similar experience as they were shooting this little Newton homage over in Collins Park for the launch of the new art and...
Graphic of the Day: Rubell Gallery
Dec 04 2011
Today’s graphic is not a piece of art ironically enough. Being the last day at Art Basel 2011, today is the day we find ourselves running around Miami to peek at all the art we have missed during our very busy week. This is the entrance to the Rubell Family Gallery, a 2 story building abundantly filled with art from all over the world. We snapped the sign by the doorbell which we...
Triple Threat Book Signing with Luis Gispert, Tim Barber and Leo Fitzpatrick
Dec 04 2011 / by al moran
Last night all three were here at The Standard Spa Miami Beach, each trying to keep their hands from cramping as they eagerly dedicated their books. OHWOW’s Al Moran was on hand to support each artist. The books are available for purchase at the OHWOW book store inside the hotel. Here are some of the guests who came to lounge and laugh. All Photos by...
Suitcase Confessions: Rafael de Cárdenas
Dec 04 2011
We were lucky to have architect and designer extraordinaire Rafael de Cárdenas spruce up our Shop at The Standard Spa, Miami Beach last Art Basel. This time we needed something else from him – we needed to know what his secret travel item is. “I don’t go anywhere without ear plugs because I am scared of noise when I sleep. I sleep with earplugs every night of my...
"Like" Ryder Ripps of LikeArtBasel
Dec 04 2011
25 year-old online impressario Ryder Ripps is in Miami and representing for the Facebook set. His group show at Workshop Collective is called LikeArtBasel and features work by more than a dozen upstarts and big shots from a 14 year-old in Arizona to Ryan Trecartin. We talked with him about some previous projects and his foray into curating via his creative agency OKFocus. The Standard:...
"What are You Most Excited to See"
Dec 04 2011
For the last installment of Mariko Munro’s video series, she asked the Art Basel experts who they’re most excited to see. Did you check this off your list? If not, you have one more day to see it! Though if you’re in town longer, many of the shows mentioned are up for several more weeks.
Top 5 Hangover Cures from The Spa
Dec 04 2011
Day 4, the final day of Art Basel and that means that you’re probably feeling like the folks in the beginning of this video. Well we’re here to help! We asked our spa team for their best hangover advice, so if you manage to get out of bed, follow these simple steps to feeling alive again: 1.Take a cold wet cloth, drop some peppermint oil on it, and press it on your eyes for...
Richard Phillips' "Most Wanted" Celebrated
Dec 03 2011
Last night Exhibition A and DETAILS celebrated the release of Richard Phillip’s “Most Wanted” prints at The Standard Spa, Miami Beach. The pop culture painter’s prints were so impressive to see up close and it was hard not to have fun with all the amazing people that showed up – Olaf Breuning, China Chow, Richard Phillips, Cynthia Rowley, Josephine Meckseper,...
Let’s Talk About Keith Sonnier’s Elephant in the Room
Dec 03 2011
OK it’s not an elephant and it’s not in a room. It’s a mastodon in our garden. Technically it’s an abstract neon light sculpture entitled Mastodon (2008) by post-minimalist Keith Sonnier. We partnered up with The Pace Gallery and installed it along with its friend Kgama (2007) in the lovely Standard Spa Gardens on the occasion of … wait for it … Art...
Luis Gispert for OHWOW Launch of It Ain't Fair
Dec 03 2011
The exhibit we’ve all been anticipating is OHWOW’s group show entitled IT AIN’T FAIR: MATERIALISM at this year’s Art Basel Miami Beach 2011. The opening reception was Thursday night and we can certify, the collection is a hit. The theme for this year’s installment (the fourth year for OHWOW) was “Materialism”. The group of artists featured in the show...
Last Night's Dzine Party! Plus a Special Video
Dec 03 2011
Last night we celebrated, together with Salon 94, the launched of Nailed, our new book featuring artist Dzine and presented by Perrier. While nails were bedazzled and delicious fizzy Kanon drinks were served, we also had a killer performance by Bridget Kelly. Also, while Dzine was in New York a few weeks ago putting the finishing touches on his book, we stopped by his...
"What Are Your Mornings Like In Miami?"
Dec 03 2011
Miami mornings: “dark”, “dizzy”, “difficult”, “painful”, and maybe you vomit. The second camp seems utterly productive, like Scott Campbell says, trying to “carpe the diem”. Let us know what camp you fall into, but first, watch Mariko Munro ask Johan Lindberg, Cheryl Dunn, Naomi Fischer, Nate Lowman, Richard Phillips, Isabel Venero...
Art Basel To Do List by Johnny Misheff: Day 3
Dec 03 2011
If you come down to Miami during ABMB for the ART, please seriously consider going to these three shows today. You won’t regret it! First up is a visit to the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, a public museum and National Historical Landmark, where South Florida-native Naomi Fisher’s video installation, “Jungle Sweat, Roseate” has taken over the main house of the museum....
Meet MOCA's Curator, Ruba Katrib
Dec 03 2011
Ruba Katrib has made both a home and name for herself in the six years she’s been in Miami as the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami’s Associate Curator. She has organized solo shows with artists like Cory Arcangel, Claire Fontaine and Ryan Trecartin, keeping Miami ahead of the curve all year round. We caught up with her during the city’s craziest week … The...
"What's Your Art Basel Survival Tip?"
Dec 02 2011
In the second installment of our Art Basel Video Series, Mariko Munro asks the question on everyone’s mind circa Day 2, “How does one survive?” Watch and learn from these Art Basel veterans. (Note: Richard Prince’s tip sounds very dubious.)
Interview Mag's Warhol Mob Last Night at The Standard
Dec 02 2011
Every Art Basel there is at least one party that manages to take partygoers by surprise. Last year it was Bruce Weber’s marching band and this time it was an Andy Warhol flash mob! Last night at The Standard Spa, Miami Beach Interview Magazine and The Andy Warhol Museum, together with Perrier presented San Diego Surf, Warhol’s unseen and recently discovered film. In true...
Art Basel 2011 Soundtrack by DJ Mia Moretti
Dec 02 2011
Our girl DJ Mia Moretti, who you’ll see at The Standard Spa, Miami Beach later this weekend, whipped up the perfect Art Basel playlist. From sipping on your morning smoothie, to perusing through exhibits all day long, or preparing for another fantastic party – these tunes will add just the right soundtrack to your weekend. Playlist includes: BENNY GOODMAN -...
