Art Basel Miami Beach 2018 Features Historical Surveys and Crowded Satellite Fairs

Art Basel Miami Beach in 2018 presented a significant volume of notable artwork across its various sections. The Survey sector specifically featured 16 distinct historical projects, highlighting artists from diverse cultural backgrounds and different generations. Hackett Mill, a gallery based in San Francisco, exhibited a series of powerful late-career paintings. Concurrently, the Scope Art Show, another event during Miami's art week, was criticized for its cramped booth layouts and narrow aisles, which hindered proper viewing distances. The atmosphere at Scope was also noted for an excess of superficial political posturing rather than substantive critical engagement. The initial coverage from Miami was filed by critic Sharmistha Ray. An installation at collector Beth Rudin deWoody's venue involved a performance piece where two individuals portrayed the iconic comedian Lucille Ball.