From December 5 to 7, the fair’s contemporary sector showcases a dynamic array of works reflecting current experimentation across painting, sculpture, performance, and installation. Highlighted projects include:
Mor Charpentier’s (Paris, Bogotá) installations address migration, violence, and environmental issues, redefining portraiture as a political, poetic act.
Commonwealth and Council (LA) presents eco-diasporic works by Cortez, Caycedo, Tossin, and Fifield-Pérez, blending tradition with resistance.
Document (Chicago, Lisbon) spotlights artists like Creuzet and Nelson exploring ecology and material history through sculpture and wall works.
Sikkema Malloy Jenkins (NY) features media dialogues by Hicks, Gibson, Walker, and Muniz, examining perception, craft, and cultural vocabularies.
James Cohan Gallery (NY) assembles artists like Nguyen, Nassar, Yanko, and Shonibare, whose practices examine material circulation, memory, and globalization.
von Bartha (Basel, Copenhagen) highlights Sierra’s surreal sunset series alongside Kosice’s neon experiments and Shirreff’s bronze sculptures.
Casa Triângulo (São Paulo) features Amaral’s politically charged paintings and avaf’s immersive installation, expanding themes of violence and desire.
This curated selection underscores contemporary art’s vital role in addressing global issues and celebrating diverse identities—an essential audience for art and cultural dialogue.
The show runs December 5–7, 2025, with Preview Days on December 3–4, and its Global Lead Partner is UBS. Tickets are available at artbasel.com/miami-beach/buy-tickets.