Art Basel Miami Beach 2014: Satellite Fairs and Notable Sales

Art Basel Miami Beach 2014 attracted over 250 galleries from 31 countries, with satellite fairs NADA and Untitled also drawing significant attention. The fair's Kabinett sector was integrated throughout, allowing galleries like Lehmann Maupin to showcase Teresita Fernández's Rorschach (2013–14), which sold to a private collector within an hour. Berlin's Galerie Thomas Schulte featured Robert Wilson's video-portraits of Louvre masterpieces, some starring Lady Gaga. At NADA, Gabriel Pionkowski's deconstructed canvas piece sold for $8,500 immediately, while Pae White's popcorn sculptures sold out quickly. Untitled emphasized curated, buyable work, including Dustin Yellin's layered glass sculptures and Guillermo Mora's cr_O_ma 2013. The Survey sector debuted with 13 galleries offering art-historical projects, such as Charim Galerie's Alfons Schilling spin paintings. The fair's vernissage moved to Thursday morning, altering the opening mood. Published online on 10 December 2014.