{"id":31074,"date":"2018-11-12T15:08:28","date_gmt":"2018-11-12T15:08:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/artzealous.com\/?p=31074"},"modified":"2018-11-12T15:29:37","modified_gmt":"2018-11-12T15:29:37","slug":"art-insider-nahema-mehta-shares-her-art-basel-miami-picks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artzealous.com\/art-insider-nahema-mehta-shares-her-art-basel-miami-picks\/","title":{"rendered":"Art Insider Nahema Mehta Shares Her Art Basel Miami Picks"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nahema Mehta is the co-founder and CEO of Absolut Art<\/a>, which collaborates with local artists to produce limited-edition artworks that are signed, framed, and delivered to your door.\u00a0 Nahema is a\u00a0seasoned pro in the art world. She scours the world finding and handpicking artists for her company, so she knows a thing or two about the best spots and locations around the world.<\/p>\n

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With Art Basel Miami less than a month away, we knew we had to pick her brain about Miami’s must-sees, dining spots and favorite locations for that full Miami experience.<\/p>\n

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Art Zealous: Favorite hotel?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nahema Mehta:<\/strong>\u00a0Faena Hotel<\/a><\/p>\n

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AZ: When you only have 20 minutes between fairs during Basel, you go to….<\/strong><\/p>\n

NM<\/strong>: To unwind, Tierra Santa Healing House<\/a> at Faena Hotel<\/a> is always a welcome indulgence. Fair warning, this is more than 20 minutes \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

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AZ: Walk us through a typical day for you down in Miami during Basel.<\/strong><\/p>\n

NM<\/strong>: Fairs, exhibits, dinners, repeat.<\/p>\n

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photo \/\/ courtesy of AbsolutArt<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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AZ: Will Absolut Art have a presence down in Miami this year?<\/strong><\/p>\n

NM<\/strong>: Yes! Absolut Art<\/a> will exhibit at NADA from December 6\u20139, 2018 at Ice Palace Studios.<\/p>\n

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AZ: Favorite fairs to check out while you’re in town?<\/strong><\/p>\n

NM<\/strong>: To scout for any upcoming talents I\u2019ll be stopping by Pulse<\/a> and Prizm<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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AZ: Must-see galleries and collections?<\/strong><\/p>\n

NM<\/strong>: Classics like the P\u00e9rez Art Museum<\/a> and the collections of De La Cruz Collection<\/a> and Rubell<\/a> are all showcasing strong exhibits that I\u2019m quite excited for. In addition, The Bass<\/a> is presenting a must-see exhibit with works from Paola Pivi, Aaron Curry and The Haas Brothers.<\/p>\n

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AZ: Describe your perfect Art Basel outfit.<\/strong><\/p>\n

NM:<\/strong> Statement colour jumpsuits like this one<\/a> and comfortable pointed-toe flats like these<\/a> that I\u2019ve been wearing daily.<\/p>\n

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AZ: We’re likely to find you at these restaurants in Miami\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

NM<\/strong>: For dinner, I love private dinners at people\u2019s homes which are always a breath of fresh air, but in terms of restaurants I would say Casa Tua<\/a> for truffle and wild mushroom fettuccine – tried and true, made complete by a drink in the lounge upstairs. Lunch is all about multitasking for me and Soho Beach House<\/a> fits the bill: I can have a lunch meeting at Cecconi\u2019s<\/a>, regroup with my team on the beach, and play email catch-up in the library. If I\u2019m in the Design District and want to escape the scene, OTL<\/a> is tasty and unassuming – it\u2019s from the same people behind NYC\u2019s The Smile.<\/p>\n

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photo \/\/ courtesy of AbsolutArt<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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AZ: Best spot to have a drink after a long day?<\/strong><\/p>\n

NM: Juvia\u2019s<\/a> Herzog & de Meuron-designed rooftop serves up cocktails against Miami\u2019s heady art deco skyline, Watr at The 1 Rooftop<\/a> is a choice spot for sunset drinks, and nightcaps are best enjoyed at Saxony Bar<\/a>. That said, sometimes you just need a caffeine jolt to keep you going and for that the cafecito cubano at The Dutch<\/a> or a shot of Panther Coffee<\/a>\u2019s East Coast blend both deliver.<\/p>\n

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AZ: Advice for a first-timer?<\/strong><\/p>\n

NM<\/strong>: To fully escape the busy day, the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden<\/a> is quite lovely\u2014a rainforest peppered with art installations minus the Art Basel madness.<\/p>\n

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top image \/\/\u00a0Nahema Mehta, photographed by Robert Chamorro\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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