Art Basel Miami Beach 2016: Sales Strong, Atmosphere Subdued
In December 2016, Art Basel Miami Beach commenced with impressive sales, though the atmosphere was somewhat muted due to the political climate following the U.S. elections. The event featured exceptional artworks across the Survey, Nova, and Position sectors. Prominent galleries such as Pace, Gagosian, Hauser & Wirth, and White Cube delivered less striking presentations. Italian galleries stood out, with Noero (Turin) presenting Lara Favaretto and Tunga, Giò Marconi (Milan) featuring Nathalie Djurberg, and Lia Rumma (Milan/Naples) highlighting Vanessa Beecroft. Other notable participants included Gavin Brown, Massimo De Carlo, Sadie Coles HQ, Eva Presenhuber, Mehdi Chouakri, Regen Projects, Neugerriemschneider, Esther Schipper, and Kurimanzutto.
Key facts
- Art Basel Miami Beach 2016 opened with strong sales but subdued atmosphere.
- The fair took place in December 2016, post-U.S. presidential election.
- Mega-galleries Pace, Gagosian, Hauser & Wirth, and White Cube had less memorable displays.
- Italian galleries were prominently featured in the top twelve booths.
- Noero (Turin) showed works by Lara Favaretto, Tunga, Darren Bader, and Jason Dodge.
- Giò Marconi (Milan) featured Nathalie Djurberg and Oliver Osborne.
- Lia Rumma (Milan/Naples) presented Vanessa Beecroft and Ettore Spalletti.
- Kurimanzutto (Mexico City) exhibited Damian Ortega, Gabriel Orozco, and Jimmie Durham.
Entities
Artists
- Lara Favaretto
- Tunga
- Darren Bader
- Jason Dodge
- Nathalie Djurberg
- Oliver Osborne
- Vanessa Beecroft
- Ettore Spalletti
- William Kentridge
- Rirkrit Tiravanija
- Alex Katz
- John Armleder
- Andra Ursuta
- Matthew Monan
- Gelitin
- Carl Andre
- Urs Fischer
- Ugo Rondinone
- Hans-Peter Feldmann
- Saadane Afif
- Abraham Cruzvillegas
- Theaster Gates
- Wolfgang Tillmans
- Doug Aitken
- Matti Braun
- Liam Gillick
- Angela Bulloch
- Ryan Gander
- Damian Ortega
- Gabriel Orozco
- Jimmie Durham
Institutions
- Art Basel
- Pace Gallery
- Gagosian Gallery
- Hauser & Wirth
- White Cube
- Noero
- Giò Marconi
- Lia Rumma
- Gavin Brown's enterprise
- Massimo De Carlo
- Sadie Coles HQ
- Eva Presenhuber
- Mehdi Chouakri
- Regen Projects
- Neugerriemschneider
- Esther Schipper
- Kurimanzutto
- Artribune
Locations
- Miami Beach
- United States
- Turin
- Italy
- Milan
- Naples
- New York
- Rome
- London
- Zurich
- Switzerland
- Berlin
- Germany
- Los Angeles
- Mexico City
- Mexico