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Art Basel 2021: Top fashion events, art installations and private parties

This time art lovers and party-goers are promised to have the time of their lives.


Daniel Neira - Los Angeles
Senior WriterLos Angeles
NOVEMBER 24, 2021 8:30 PM EST

Miami Art Week is finally here! This time art lovers and party-goers are promised to have the time of their lives, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the most important art fair. And while the 50th edition of Art Basel was set to take place in 2020, the exclusive event is back and better than ever.

Since it’s first edition in 1970, Art Basel has become the center of coveted fashion events, international art galleries, outdoor installations and private parties with celebrity performances. So for this special edition of the festival, we decided to give you a guide to the top events of the season.

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Louis Vuitton at Art Basel Miami

Louis Vuitton is making a major appearance this year, opening a new men’s store in Miami, with a vibrant menswear runway show. The new facade will be inspired by the classic Louis Objets Nomades piece, the Diamond Screen by Marcel Wanders Studio.

The luxury brand also promises to transform their Design District women’s store into a unique Objets Nomades exhibition, with signature pieces from Spanish architect and designer Patricia Urquiola.

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Five Echoes by Es Devlin and Chanel

Chanel has partnered with London-based artist Es Devlon to unveil a multi-sensory labyrinth in Miami Design District’s Jungle Plaza on November 30. ‘Five Echoes’ will be open to the public, featuring light and sound effects inside a forest with over 1,000 plants and trees. The unforgettable experience was commissioned by Chanel, just in time to celebrate the centenary of Chanel N°5, and visitors can expect to “engage their senses of sight, smell, and sound as they retrace the winding dance route through the five concentric pathways of the labyrinth.”

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American Express Platinum Studio

Miami Beach EDITION is joining forces with American Express to host the perfect Art Basel experience, from December 2-4 the coveted hotel will feature a diverse exhibit from different artists, with special classes from Equinox that include yoga and pilates, as well as a performance from Lizzo on Saturday night.

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Shutterstock x Bradley Theodore

Shutterstock is taking over W South Beach for the most exclusive private party of the season, collaborating with renowned artist Bradley Theodore, featuring a gallery of his latest work and including Shutterstock’s exclusive collection of photography, with a live studio art wall, limited edition gifts and bespoke cocktails.

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La Prairie Beach Club

La Prairie Beach Club is opening exclusively during Art Basel Miami Beach from 12 to 4pm, with complimentary caviar and champagne, guests can expect to discover the latest artistic collaboration of the Swiss Luxury House with Taiwanese media artist and dance performer Wen-Chi Su, celebrating the Dance of Light and Water.

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Givenchy Boutique in Miami Design District

Givenchy has something special for fashion lovers, as the luxury brand prepares to transform their venue into an exhibition, showcasing exclusive collections of art in their boutique, from artist Ewan MacFarlane, featuring a variety of custom mannequins from their collaboration with graphic artist Chito, coming to Givenchy as part of the spring 2022 collection