This year’s edition of Art Basel Miami Beach — which plays a host to the world’s most successful artists — has come and gone. As one of my favorite things to do all year long, Art Basel offers the thrill of seeing new art, going to the hippest parties, and waking up to do this days on end — combined with the dread of the crowds and not being able to see everything. This year there were even more satellite fairs, pop-ups and artist talks, and if the fairs themselves weren’t enough to keep you busy, there was also live street art happening in Wynwood. My one complaint would be that many restaurants were not prepared for this year’s crowd. And they weren’t even overflowing with copious crowds. Sugarcane in Midtown was the exception — they had their act together.
Epic Uno, A Dying Breed, Sen2, Vera Times and Zimer art overlaps to create a stunning overlap of street art. Credit: NICOLE ABBETTBoston-based Wolftits’ new mural creeps around the backside of the old R.C. Cola plant. Credit: NICOLE ABBETTIron fences now set apart a once solid wall, offering a glimpse into the old R.C. Cola plant. Credit: NICOLE ABBETTGraffiti artist Dolla puts the finishing touches on his mural in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood Dec. 7, 2014. Credit: NICOLE ABBETTSpanish artist Francisco de Pájaro, aka, Art is Trash, was seen all over Wynwood. Credit: NICOLE ABBETTI’m in love with Marina Capdevila’s peculiar sense of humor. Credit: NICOLE ABBETTOpire & Bonar adorn the walls of Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood. Credit: NICOLE ABBETTWhimsical Wynwood Walls gets a partial facelift from graffiti artist Kenny Sharf. Credit: NICOLE ABBETTA graffiti artist’s paradise with reflections to boot inside of the old R.C. Cola plant. Credit: NICOLE ABBETTNafis White’s neon and acrylic “Can I Get a Witness” at the Scope Art Fair on Miami Beach. Credit: NICOLE ABBETTEitan Vitkon exquisitely captures movement in his Barcelona series. Credit: NICOLE ABBETTJuxtapoz’ pop up newsstand re-imagines the traditional format of a classic subway newsstand by offering a wide selection of zines and artists publications. Credit: NICOLE ABBETTDetail of Doug Prince’s “Photo-Sculptures.” Credit: NICOLE ABBETT3804 Artgoers stop to take a photo of Vincent George’s “An Enlightening Experience” (L) and “Selfie” (R). Credit: NICOLE ABBETTBanksy’s “Grumpier Truck Door” from his 2013 NYC residency. Credit: NICOLE ABBETTA sneak peak from the Woolff Gallery into Russell West’s new oil on wire on board piece. Credit: NICOLE ABBETTGood things happen to those who hustle. Brett Murray, “A Quest for Economic Freedom.” Credit: NICOLE ABBETTBanksy protege Mr. Brainwash’s spatters at Art Miami in Midtown. Credit: NICOLE ABBETTErika Rothenburg’s “America the Great Nation”, 2012 & “Greetings IV”, 2014. Credit: NICOLE ABBETTThe London Police go from walls on the street to walls inside of the Scope Art Fair with “Bork and the Minions Save the Day”. Credit: NICOLE ABBETTA favorite from last year is back again thanks to the Stolen Space Gallery. D*Face, “Peace is a Dirty Word”. Credit: NICOLE ABBETTWell known for setting his street sculptures in uncommon positions and situations, Mark Jenkins penetrates urban environments by placing sculptures (like the ones seen here) to create surreal and enigmatic landscapes. Credit: NICOLE ABBETTSpeedy Graphito playfully poses in front of one of his pieces at the Art Miami Art Fair. Credit: NICOLE ABBETTZach Puchowitz’ glass sculpture “Four Eyed Phil” sits on the toilet and reads his iPad. Credit: NICOLE ABBETTRecycled spray cans construct Ian Ross’ “Pledge of Resistance”. Credit: NICOLE ABBETTDenver’s Black Book Gallery featured brilliant artists like Ravi Pupa. “Mightier Than” — Sub machine gun assembled from typewriter parts and found objects. Credit: NICOLE ABBETTDonuts were the resounding theme at this year’s Art Basel. Aqua Art Fair, Dec. 6, 2014. Credit: NICOLE ABBETTPhotographer Jordan Matter’s new “Dancers after Dark” series. Credit: NICOLE ABBETTLeonor Anthony brings her painting to life. Credit: NICOLE ABBETTHerakut, a two-person Germany street artist team wins for the most epic street art in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood. Their most famous projects is “The Giant Storybook Project”, which tells the story of two imaginary young people, Jay and Lily. Credit: NICOLE ABBETT
