As the world’s premier art show – one that incorporates works of every imaginable variety – Art Basel features only the most accomplished galleries. And that certainly goes for Art Basel Miami Beach 2017 – which runs Dec. 7-10 and will play host to its biggest and most impressive display in its illustrious history.
So, without any further ado, let’s introduce you to some of gallerists from around North America who will be displaying their uniquely beautiful wares in December.
Founded in 1921 by family patriarch Nicholas Acquavella, this New York City-based, family-owned enterprise has a long and rich lineage. Originally, it specialized in Italian Renaissance work, but in the 1960s, when Nicholas’ son William joined the gallery, the focus grew to include more modern work from the 19th and 20th centuries – especially those from artists who were masters of Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Surrealism and Cubism.
A third generation – William’s children, Eleanor, Nicholas and Alexander – have since joined their father, ensuring that this iconic gallery will continue well into the 21st century.
This Spanish gallery opened in 1994 and has displayed such notable exhibitions as Rothko (1995), Picasso and Women (1996), 7,000 Years of Modern Sculpture, A Permanent Aesthetic (1997), Calder/Tanguy (1999), Minimal Art (2003), Alexander Calder (2011), and Michelangelo Pistoletto (2012).
The gallery also holds a vast, permanent selection of works curated from among the most notable artists of the early and mid 20th century.
Karsten Greve has been an internationally renowned art dealer for more than four decades and the list of his artists reads like a who’s who list of top-notch talent.
Among the myriad folks this German has worked with: Cy Twombly, Louise Bourgeois, Jannis Kounellis, John Chamberlain, Norbert Prangenberg, Georgia Russell, Claire Morgan, Gideon Rubin, Ding Yi, Raúl Illarramendi, Sergio Vega Paco Knöller and Leiko Ikemura, as well as many photographers, such as Sally Mann, Mimmo Jodice, Robert Polidori and Lynn Davis.
Founded in 1992, this international gallery has compiled an impressive array both established and emerging artists, including Mark Bradford, Christoph Büchel, Roni Horn, Paul McCarthy and Pipilotti Rist.
In addition, it reps estates, foundations and other entities, some of which include Louise Bourgeois Studio, the Estate of Philip Guston, the Eva Hesse Estate, Allan Kaprow Estate, Mike Kelley Foundation for the Arts, the Estate of Jason Rhoades, the Estate of David Smith and the Dieter Roth Estate.
Based in Samcheong-dong, South Korea, this three-building facility is the mecca for world-class artwork in this part of Pacific Rim.
Among the acclaimed Asian artists it represents: Haegue Yang, Kimsooja, Gimhongsok, Kyungah Ham, Yeondoo Jung, Sora Kim, Jae-Eun Choi, Ha Chong-Hyun, Lee Ufan, Chung Chang-Sup, Kwon Young-Woo, Park Seo-Bo, and Chung Sang-Hwa. No doubt, as the Asian art world continues to evolve, Kukje Gallery will be an important component of its development.
Based in Zurich, Switzerland, this gallery – which opened in 1992 – tends to feature artists who are often making socio-political statements with their works.
In addition, their gallery has a sizable collection of figurative and/or abstract paintings – making it one of Europe’s premier repositories of avant-garde surrealism.
Art aficionados might remember that this gallery located in Berlin, Germany was originally called Galerie Franck + Schulte when it opened in 1991. (In fact, it was one of the first galleries to be established after the reunification of East Germany and West Germany.)
The current name dates back to 2000. From its inception, this renowned spot has offered such talented artists as Richard Artschwager, Alighiero Boetti, Magdalena Jetelová, Sol LeWitt, Allan McCollum, Pat Steir, and Robert Mapplethorpe a suitable venue to display their eye-catching works.
Based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, this contemporary gallery, which opened in 1989, has hosted the countless works of the most accomplished artists in both South America and from around the globe. Among the renowned artists it features: Abraham Palatnik, Alberto Baraya, Alexandre Arrechea, Alice Miceli, Antonio Dias, Artur Lescher, Berna Reale, Bruno Dunley, Carlito, Carvalhosa, Cristina Canale and Daniel Buren.
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