Tag Archives for Design Miami/ Basel

The Swiss Presence at Design Miami/ Basel 2013

Three Design Satellites at the 2013 fair in Basel have exemplified Switzerland’s robust and radical commitment to design – and the initiatives that are needed to push and sustain it. These programs represent the dynamism and innovation of Swiss designers and cultural institutions…

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Design Talk/ Jean Prouvé and The Power of Patronage

On Wednesday, June 12, Ginevra Elkann, President of Pinacoteca Agnelli, and Patrick Seguin gave personal accounts of their fascination with Jean Prouvé, and they discussed the significance of private museums in today’s cultural landscape in a talk titled The Power of Patronage.

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Artsy/ View and Purchase Work from Design Miami/ Basel 2013

Throughout the week, Artsy – the exclusive online platform for Design Miami/ Basel 2013 – has provided a wealth of information and coverage of the fair. Besides offering visitors a look at over 400 works that are present at the global forum for design, interested buyers can also browse works for sale, either directly from Artsy or via a simple contact form for galleries.

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Design On/Site Galleries at Design Miami/ Basel 2013

The Design On/Site Galleries at every Design Miami/ fair showcase new work by individual designers or studios, and are presented by galleries, guerrilla dealers, or independent curators. At this year’s fair they act as a platform for small-scale yet high-level design…

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Dinner with Craig Robins/ Design Miami/ Basel 2013

Last night, Craig Robins hosted 80 guests and friends at Krafft Basel in a celebration of Design Miami/ Basel 2013. The designers and notables enjoyed a dinner at the historic hotel…

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Kanye West Hosts a Listening Session at Design Miami/ Basel 2013

Yesterday, American rapper, platinum producer, and art/design aficionado Kanye West paid a visit to Hall 1 Süd to check out Design Miami/ Basel 2013…

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Preview Day/ Design Miami/ Basel 2013

Design Miami/ Basel 2013, the Global Forum for Design, has officially begun with a highly charged Collector’s Preview and Vernissage.

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Design Miami/ Basel Welcome Cocktail 2013

On Sunday evening, Design Miami/ Basel 2013 celebrated the opening of the fair with clinking glass and electric discussion. The welcome cocktail at the Volkshaus was a vibrant happening…

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Preview Design Miami/ Basel 2013 on Artsy

 
Artsy, a web platform for discovering art and design, partners again with Design Miami/ to bring a dynamic online experience to the Design Miami/ Basel 2013 show. From June 4th-21st, enthusiasts from all over the world may explore the fair, access top picks from nearly 50 international galleries, tour the show with elite tastemakers and remotely purchase select…

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Material Flow/ Judith Seng at Design Miami/ Basel

For this year’s Design Miami/ Basel, Seng will be conducting a project titled ACTING THINGS IV – Material Flow, the fourth in a series of experiments which probe the making of objects through the performing arts. For all seven days of the fair – and for eight hours each day – a group of dancers will engage with a continuous flow of materials…

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