Art Basel Miami Beach 2020 Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Art Basel has cancelled its Miami Beach fair for 2020, which was planned for December 3–6 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Organizers cited multiple pandemic-related factors including impacts across South Florida and globally, restrictions on large gatherings, international travel bans, and quarantine regulations. The decision was described as having no alternative given current circumstances. Selected galleries for the 2020 edition will not be charged participation or booth fees, with application fees carried over to the 2021 fair for accepted exhibitors. The cancellation affects one of the art world's most significant annual events in the United States.
Key facts
- Art Basel Miami Beach 2020 has been cancelled
- The fair was scheduled for December 3–6, 2020
- The event was to be held at Miami Beach Convention Center
- Cancellation was due to COVID-19 pandemic impacts
- Factors included travel restrictions and quarantine regulations
- Large-scale event limitations contributed to the decision
- Selected galleries will not be charged participation fees
- Application fees will be rolled over to 2021 for accepted galleries
Entities
Institutions
- Art Basel
Locations
- Miami Beach
- United States
- South Florida