{"id":24177,"date":"2017-11-29T15:02:11","date_gmt":"2017-11-29T15:02:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/artzealous.com\/?p=24177"},"modified":"2017-11-30T21:02:33","modified_gmt":"2017-11-30T21:02:33","slug":"art-basel-miami-40-events-you-should-add-to-your-calendar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artzealous.com\/art-basel-miami-40-events-you-should-add-to-your-calendar\/","title":{"rendered":"Art Basel Miami: 40 Events You Should Add to Your Calendar"},"content":{"rendered":"

Art Basel Miami Beach 2017 is just days away and the art world will once again descend upon the city of Miami. Most fairs open December 7th, which leaves you plenty of time to check out the cultural\u00a0experiences\u00a0taking place throughout the city. With hundreds of events happening, our editors narrowed it down to\u00a040 we’re really pumped for. From star-studded galas to fashion cocktail parties, most are open to the public unless marked invite only. We’ll be adding more events as they come, so watch this space. Check out our food<\/a> and bar<\/a> guide. Download our\u00a0Art Basel playlist<\/a> while your at it<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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1. The ICA<\/a> Ribbon Cutting Ceremony + Opening Day will be taking place just before most people head down to Miami.\u00a0The Museum will be hosting\u00a0tours and special events throughout the week, so make sure to stop by!\u00a061 NE 41st St, Miami<\/em><\/p>\n

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2. Sagamore Hotel Miami Beach<\/a>\u00a0returns to Miami Art Week for the 16th<\/sup>\u00a0year, celebrating its claim to fame as a \u201chot-spot\u201d for artists, collectors, and exhibitors from around the globe. This year, the hotel will continue the tradition with its ongoing series\u00a0#SagamoreisArt, presenting\u00a0URBAN LEGENDS<\/span>, a curated selling exhibit showcasing the works of iconic and emerging urban artists that will remain on display from\u00a0December 4, 2017 \u2013 January 4, 2018.\u00a01671 Collins Ave, Miami Beach<\/em><\/p>\n

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3. Surface Magazine<\/a> is teaming up with chef Daniel Humm and his team from Eleven Madison Park<\/a> to create Surface<\/em> x EMP Experience for a two-day, invite-only lunch and dinner series on December 4th and 5th.<\/p>\n

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photo \/\/ Sagamore Hotel, @sagamorehotel<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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4.\u00a0The Hole Gallery<\/a> and Tara Subkoff will present an all-female performance entitled “Doe\u00a0a\u00a0deer\u00a0a\u00a0female\u00a0deer\u00a0in the head lights\u00a0and other cliches that\u00a0are real<\/em>” at everyone’s favorite Art Basel hotel, the EDITION<\/a> on their Tropicale Lawn on December 5th at 8PM. Invite only.\u00a02901 Collins Ave, Miami Beach<\/em><\/p>\n

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5. White Wall and Vilebrequin<\/a> will be taking over the Nautilus pool on December 5th from 6-8PM. Drinks by\u00a0Chateau d’Esclans, Whispering Angel. #ros\u00e9allday<\/p>\n

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6. Visual artist\u00a0Suzy Kellems Dominik<\/a>, known for dissecting intimate moments in human relations and interactions, will present a multi-sensory neon sculpture installation that she calls a\u00a0\u201c12-foot orgasm” from\u00a0December\u00a03rd through December 10th at The Nautilus\u00a0Hotel<\/a> with an artist talk taking place on December 6 at noon. RSVP<\/a>, space limited.\u00a01825 Collins Ave, Miami Beach<\/em><\/p>\n

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photo \/\/ courtesy of @suzykellemsdominik<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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7. The Prada<\/a> Double Club, a\u00a0Carsten H\u00f6ller project, will be happening December 5th through December 7th. Invite only.<\/p>\n

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8. On December 4th, enjoy free admission to both the\u00a0P\u00e9rez Art Museum Miami<\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science<\/a>, plus performances by\u00a0Knight Arts<\/a> Challenge\u00a0winners and more. Jam to live musical performances by Spam Allstars, Locos Por Juana and Afrobeta. Free with RSVP<\/a>.\u00a0Knight Plaza – between PAMM and Frost Science, 1103 Biscayne Blvd.<\/em><\/p>\n

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9. WWD<\/a>\u00a0“The Art Of Fashion” sponsored by Shutterstock<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>is multi-day exhibit open from\u00a0December 4th through December 10th.\u00a0<\/span>WWD will use its extensive archives of more than 6 million fashion images to showcase the longstanding intersection of fashion and art<\/span>.\u00a0<\/strong>Paradise Plaza Event Space,\u00a0151 NE 41st<\/sup>\u00a0Street, 3RD<\/sup>\u00a0Floor, Miami Design District<\/em><\/p>\n

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10. Vanity Fair<\/a> & Genesis will be hosting a dinner honoring Bruce Weber on December 5th at 7:30PM at Forte dei Marmi<\/a>. Guests will enjoy\u00a0Perrier-Jou\u00ebt and hopefully some of Forte dei Marmi’s truffle pasta.\u00a0<\/span>Invite only.<\/p>\n

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11. White Cube<\/a> presents an off-site project by Ibrahim Mahama. Known for his large-scale installations incorporating jute sacks previously used to transport cocoa beans and charcoal, which are stitched together and draped over architectural structures, the project will feature\u00a0Non-Orientable Nkansa, a towering sculpture comprised of hundreds of \u2018shoemaker boxes\u2019. Open from\u00a0December 5 \u2013 December 10.\u00a03802 NE 1st\u00a0Avenue, #109, Miami Design District.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Ibrahim Mahama Non-Orientable Nkansa 2017 \u00a9 the artist. Photo \u00a9 White Cube (George Darrell)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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12. Jeffrey Deitch<\/a> and Larry Gagosian<\/a> are back with Present Abstract\/Not Abstract.\u00a0<\/em>This will be the\u00a0third thematic exhibition to be presented in the Miami Design District during Art Basel Miami Beach by Larry Gagosian and Jeffrey Deitch. The December 2017 exhibition will explore contemporary approaches to abstraction in painting. Abstract\/Not Abstract will include work by the greatest artists working today who redefine abstraction for our time. December 5 to\u00a0December 9 \u2013 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, December 10th \u2013 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.\u00a0191 NE 40th Street. <\/em>There will also be a cocktail event at Moore Elastika which is invite only.<\/p>\n

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13. Prada<\/a> is having a dinner at Ice Palace Studios on December 5th hosted by none other than Muccia Prada. Invite only. 59 NW 14th St, Miami.<\/em><\/p>\n

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14. On December 5th, there will be a lunch in honor of the Daniel Knorr newest sculpture Bonhomme Universe\u00a0<\/em>at Jade Signature<\/a>, a Herzog & de Meuron building with CULTURED<\/a> Magazine. December 5th, 11:30AM, invite only.<\/p>\n

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photo \/\/ courtesy of Jade Signature<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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15.\u00a0The Vibram<\/a> Sole Truck, a 38-foot mobile cobbler shop that upgrades footwear with a Vibram sole, will be in the Design District’s Jungle Plaza,\u00a0December 5-6<\/span>\u00a0from\u00a01-9pm.\u00a0<\/span>Guests can have their favorite pair of footwear upgraded for free with Vibram. There is also a private event happening on December 4th from 6-9 PM.\u00a03801 NE 1st Ave. in Miami\u2019s Design District.<\/em><\/p>\n

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16. Head to the\u00a0Faena<\/a>\u00a0hotel from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. on December 6th and look up for a swarm of drones by\u00a0Amsterdam-based duo\u00a0Studio Drift<\/a>\u00a0initiated by BMW. Date and time are subject to change due to weather.<\/p>\n

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photo \/\/ courtesy of @faena<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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17.\u00a0Cos<\/a>\u00a0x Studio Swine<\/a> will present \u201cnew spring\u201d a large-scale exhibition taking place throughout Miami Art Week designed by London-based design duo Studio Swine (Super Wide Interdisciplinary New Explorers) formed by Japanese architect Azusa Murakami and British artist, Alexander Groves. The installation will be open\u00a0December 6-10\u00a0at\u00a01415 Euclid Avenue, Miami Beach.<\/em><\/p>\n

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18.\u00a0W South Beach<\/a>\u00a0will play host to Surf Lodge’s<\/a> temporary home during Art Basel happening December 6th through the 8th.<\/p>\n

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19.\u00a0Luminaire<\/a>, in the Design District, will play host to two events. On December 6th, they will host the launch of Cassina\u2019s<\/a> monograph, This Will Be the Place<\/em>, a book in honor of the brand\u2019s 90th anniversary that explores the future of domestic design. RSVP here<\/a>.\u00a04100 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 104<\/em>. On December 7,\u00a0Luminaire Lab will open its latest exhibition on Shiro Kuramata, featuring a collection of unique pieces that highlight his abundant creativity and sensitivity to form, including works that are a part of the permanent MoMA Collection.\u00a0Select pieces that are included in the Cappellini<\/a> collection will also be on display. RSVP here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>3901 NE 2nd Avenue.<\/em><\/p>\n

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20. Sant Ambroeus<\/a> x Superga<\/a> will celebrate a collaboration launch during Art Basel at\u00a0The Rooftop at The Webster<\/a> on Thursday, December 7th with music by\u00a0Harley Viera-Newton. Invite only.\u00a01220 Collins Ave, Miami Beach.<\/em><\/p>\n

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21. W Magazine<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Oliver Peoples<\/a> will\u00a0celebrate\u00a0The Next Wave of collectors in art, fashion, music and design\u00a0in Miami\u00a0on December 7th at\u00a0The Nautilus Hotel Tent<\/a>, 1825 Collins Avenue<\/em>. Invite only. You can also check out Oliver Peoples newest store when it opens December 4th at 30 NE 40th Street, Unit 130.<\/em><\/p>\n

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photo \/\/ courtesy of @nautilussobe<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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22.\u00a0Lexus and Whitewall Mag<\/a> will host\u00a0\u201cArt as Activism, The Role of the Feminist Artist Today” with Jasmine Wahl, Casey Fremont, Zoe Buckman, and Katy Donoghue. December 7th, 11AM. Faena Hotel<\/a>, 3201 Collins Ave<\/em>. Space is limited, email lexusartseries@whitewall.art.<\/p>\n

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23.\u00a0PAMM Presents<\/a>\u00a0is taking place\u00a0Thursday, December 7th from\u00a09pm-midnight.\u00a0PAMM\u2019s signature\u00a0Thursday<\/span><\/span>\u00a0night event featuring live music, libations, and more. Featured performers include\u00a0DJ Maseo of De La Soul, Young Paris, Holly Hunt,\u00a0and\u00a0Aja Monet. More information is available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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photo \/\/ courtesy of @pamm<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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24. Patricia Field<\/a>\u00a0is celebrating her\u00a0ARTFASHION\u00a0Opening Night with a gallery exhibition and pop-up shop featuring a curated selection of one-of-a-kind clothing, accessories, and art. There will also be sculptures by Kyle Brincefield,\u00a0Scooter Laforge,\u00a0Jody Morlock,\u00a0Suzan Pitt, Steven Wine\u00a0and\u00a0Iris Bonner. The launch party will take place at the\u00a0White Dot Galler<\/em>y<\/a>\u00a0on December 7th,\u00a0from\u00a07 to 9PM.<\/p>\n

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25.\u00a0Taking over Design Miami\/<\/a>, Perrier-Jou\u00ebt<\/a> has partnered with Chicago based artists, Luftwerk, to create an enchanted, immersive digital art installation for Eden by Perrier-Jou\u00ebt. To unveil the installation, Perrier-Jou\u00ebt will host an event the evening of\u00a0December 7th\u00a0at 1111 Lincoln Road<\/em>, with a live special guest performance by Ellie Goulding. Invite only. Perrier-Jou\u00ebt will also host an invite-only event at ORA on December 7th.<\/p>\n

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photo \/\/ courtesy of Perrier-Jouet<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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26. Marco de Vincenzo\u00a0and The Webster<\/a>\u00a0will host a cocktail to celebrate\u00a0the exclusive collection in collaboration with the artist, Agostino Iacurci<\/a> on December 7th from\u00a07 to\u00a09 pm\u00a0at The Webster Hotel. Invite only.<\/p>\n

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27.\u00a0It’s not Art Basel unless Moschino<\/a> throws a party. This year they will be taking over Eden Roc<\/a> on December 7th, and as per, it’s invite only.<\/p>\n

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photo \/\/ courtesy of @nobuedenroc<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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28. Artist Michael Wein’s<\/a> invite-only opening of “ROYGBIV”\u00a0on\u00a0Thursday, December 7th, 6-9PM\u00a0in the Wynwood Art District, 532 NW 29th Street, Miami FL. On view December 8th –\u00a0Sunday, December 10th 12PM-9PM.<\/p>\n

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29. Sin City arrives in Wynwood during Art Miami with an experiential art gallery.\u00a0LVCVA<\/a>\u00a0(Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority) has partnered up with five internationally-renowned artists to share their interpretations of Las Vegas in a\u00a0360\u00b0 virtual\u00a0reality\u00a0art form after their visits. Zadok Gallery,\u00a02534 N Miami Ave.<\/em> On view December 7- December 9.<\/p>\n

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30. American Express<\/a>\u00a0is offering a boatload of perks for its premium Card Members in Miami Beach from December 7th\u00a0through 10th.\u00a0Some perks include: Access to their Platinum House at The Miami Beach EDITION<\/a> which includes things like curated food & beverage, beauty services by MILK Makeup, Ouai and Paintbox, custom merch by Knowlita and musical performances.\u00a0Card Members will also have the chance to experience an artistic dining collaboration with Jos\u00e9 Andr\u00e9s at the SLS South Beach Hotel<\/a>. Event proceeds will be donated to World Central Kitchen\u2019s mission in Puerto Rico and other areas.<\/p>\n

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31.\u00a0The Freehand Miami<\/a> will host a \u201cNew York Takeover\u201d on\u00a0Friday, December 8th, giving guests a first look at the upcoming\u00a0Freehand New York<\/a>, opening in Gramercy Park in mid-January 2018. Bard College MFA student,\u00a0Martin\u00a0Katzoff, will paint a live large-format mural poolside at the Broken Shaker<\/a> to be unveiled on\u00a0Sunday, December 10th. 27 Restaurant will also feature a menu by Chef Matt Griffin who will head up Simon & The Whale, Freehand New York\u2019s standalone restaurant conceived by acclaimed restauranteur\u00a0Gabe Stulman.<\/p>\n

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32.\u00a0\u00a0The 8th Annual\u00a0Bombay\u00a0Sapphire<\/a>\u00a0Artisan Series Finale co-hosted by Issa Rae and Artsy will take place on\u00a0<\/span>Friday, December 8th<\/sup>\u00a0from\u00a0<\/span>9-11:30PM\u00a0at\u00a0Miami\u2019s infamous\u00a0Villa Casa Casuarina<\/a>\u00a0(formally known\u00a0as the\u00a0Versace Mansion) with beats by guest DJ\u00a0Heron. Invite only.<\/p>\n

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33. On December 8th, the Museum of Ice Cream<\/a> lands in Miami at Faena. The Sunset Soiree will include music, drinks, sweets and swimming in the sprinkle pool. Invite only.<\/p>\n

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34.\u00a0On December 9th, Artsy<\/a> and Lehmann Maupin<\/a> will co-host a conversation between Fern\u00e1ndez and Artsy’s Curator-at-Large, Matthew Israel in celebration of Teresita Fern\u00e1ndez: Wayfinding, the artist’s first major monograph on the Matador Terrace at the EDITION. Invite only.\u00a02901 Collins Ave, Miami Beach<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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35.\u00a0INTERCULTURAL Art Talk with\u00a0Sheinina Lolita Raj\u00a0will be happening at the\u00a0Miami Design Preservation League\u2019s<\/a> Art Deco Museum,\u00a01001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach\u00a0on Friday, December 8th from\u00a04:00-6:00PM.\u00a0RSVP<\/a> required.<\/p>\n

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36. The Nautilus Hotel<\/a>, hosts an exhibition of paintings by Paul Sevigny \u2014 followed by a party with Sevigny DJing \u2014 on Friday, December 8th at 9:00- 11:00PM. 1825 Collins Avenue<\/em>. Invite only.<\/p>\n

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37. Marriott International<\/a> will celebrate the premiere of a new documentary series, StoryBooked\u2122 which captures the journeys of four emerging artists venturing to Japan, Italy, Spain and Peru seeking the ultimate in creative inspiration. DJ Virgil Abloh will headline the opening at the W South Beach on Friday, December 8th. Invite only. W South Beach<\/a> Wet Pool, 2201 Collins Ave, Miami Beach<\/em><\/p>\n

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38. SCOPE<\/a>\u00a0will once again host its popular after-party with a special performance by\u00a0Jesse Boykins III, courtesy of Def Jam. Friday, December 8th, 9pm – 12am. Invite only.\u00a0ORA Nightclub<\/a>, 2000 Collins Ave, Miami Beach<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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39.\u00a0New York’s favorite downtown fashion brand\u00a0Public School<\/a> is celebrating a special one-off charity fundraiser with\u00a0SAKS raising money for Puerto Rico at the EDITION’s Basement Bowl on December 9th. The EDITION will also play host to The Academy<\/a> x Highsnobiety<\/a> x Galerie Perrotin’s<\/a> f\u00eate, Virgil Abloh & Friends, and\u00a0DJ’s Blondish and Abracadabra that same night. Invite only.\u00a02901 Collins Ave, Miami Beach<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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<\/u>40. Five-time GRAMMY\u00ae Award-winning music legend\u00a0Phil Collins\u00a0and wife\u00a0Orianne Collins will host their\u00a03rd annual Dreaming on the Beach Gala<\/a> on December 9th. Set to perform at this black-tie affair are Italian artist\u00a0Laura Pausini, KT Tunstall, Latin pop Venezuelan singer\u00a0Nacho, Spanish soul artist\u00a0Pitingo, and Miami-based rock band\u00a05800. Invite only.\u00a0Fillmore Theater – 1700 Washington Avenue.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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41. On December 7th, The National YoungArts Foundation<\/a> and\u00a0ONE Sotheby\u2019s International Realty<\/a><\/span>\u00a0 wi<\/span>ll host an exclusive brunch and tour at the Jewel Box at YoungArts to officially kick off the 16th edition of Art Basel Miami Beach for the fair\u2019s VIP ticket holders and YoungArts special guests. Guests will be treated to breakfast and libations with private gallery tours of the YoungArts alumni exhibition, IMAGINATION LAND: Fantastical Narrative, curated by Derrick Adams, followed by an intimate design conversation with Simon Haas in the Jewel Box. 2100 Biscayne Blvd<\/em>, Invite only.<\/span><\/p>\n

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42.\u00a0The LOEWE FOUNDATION<\/a> will present\u00a0Chance Encounters<\/em> series, bringing together artists from various disciplines in order to explore unexpected conversations. This year works by Sara Flynn, Richard Smith and Lionel Wendt are presented within the unique space of the LOEWE Miami Design District.\u00a0\u00a0For\u00a0\u201c<\/b>Chance Encounters III,\u201d\u00a0<\/b>on view from\u00a0December 4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0February 4. There is an invite-only event happening on December 5th. 110 NE 39th St, Miami<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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43.\u00a0Artsy<\/a> Projects Miami\u00a0will take over the historic Bath Club in Miami Beach on December 7th with immersive installations that draw on found materials and sculptural forms to explore tensions and anxieties of today\u2019s culture featuring new works by FlucT, Samara Golden, Jillian Mayer, and Maria Nepomuceno. Performances will take place at 1:00pm and 4:00pm. You can RSVP<\/a> here. There\u00a0is\u00a0an invite-only event happening the night before that’s sponsored by Gucci<\/a>. 5937 Collins Ave, Miami Beach<\/em><\/p>\n

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