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DISCOVER ART BASEL MIAMI 2013
ART BASEL 2013
Well folks, it’s that time of year again—Art Basel is upon us once more. This year FRANK’s going down to celebrate the release of Chapter 54: PPP, our latest edition in collaboration with Paris collective Pigalle, for a chill weekend full of art, poolside cocktails, and Frenchie goodness. Thanks to exclusive sponsorship provided by Hennessy Black, we’ll be using a private South Beach villa as our personal base of operations for the daily festivities, hosting an assortment of invite-only mixers, dinners, and after-parties on-site. Invite got lost in the mail? Fret not, we’ve rounded up a selection of other exciting things to discover this week. From the female-run show at Wynwood Walls, to performances by the likes of De La Soul and Ghostface, to where to get the perfect Celine bag to match your swimwear kit, it’s all in the following pages.
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WHAT - Flaunt Magazine’s “Affordable Care” WHEN - : Wednesday, December 4th to Saturday, December 7th WHERE - Mana Wynwood WHY YOU SHOULD GO - Featuring a number of great artists including photographer David LaChapelle, Jeanette Hayes, and Manny Prieres, Flaunt Magazine’s “Affordable Care” group show opens curiously with a “private performance piece” by Vanessa Beecroft in collaboration with Kanye West. Kendrick Lamar, Darkside (the project of Nicolas Jaar and Dave Harrington), and friends of FRANK the Brothers Macklovitch (commonly known as A-Trak and Dave 1 from Chromeo) will also be playing… plus Boy George. WHAT - Private screening of Spike Jonze’s Her WHEN - 6.30 p.m. Thursday, December 5th WHERE - Regal Cinemas. WHY YOU SHOULD GO - Set for release early next year, this preview of Spike Jonze’s forthcoming (and presumably) odd love story featuring Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson, and Rooney Mara will also be followed by a Q&A moderated by contemporary art heavyweight Jeffrey Deitch.
WHAT - Kesh W@WW WHEN - 7 – 10 p.m. Friday, December 6th WHERE - Art Deco Welcome Center WHY YOU SHOULD GO - The UK-born, LA-based artist who American Apparel tapped earlier this year for a collaboration, KESH, reveals her one night only pop-up exhibition featuring ten large-scale works plus a video installation.
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WHAT - Max Fish x Klughaus WHEN - Wednesday, December 4th to Saturday, December 7th WHERE - 814 1st Street. WHY YOU SHOULD GO - Max Fish collaborates with the New York graffiti-grounded Klughaus Gallery and DKNY to bring their iconic LES bar to Miami. The walls are being taken care of by a superior lineup of artists including Gorey, Greg Lamarche a.k.a. Sp.One, Lewy, and Grotesk, with DJs and Max Fish’s infamous guitar battle bringing NYC south. We spoke with Victor Ving, the co-ower of Klughaus and Ulli from Max Fish; read more about this collaboration here.
WHAT - Faile & Bast Deluxx Fluxx Arcade 2013 WHEN - 3pm until late Tuesday, December 3rd to Saturday, December 7th WHERE - 1604 Washington Ave. WHY YOU SHOULD GO - NYC wheat-paste artists Faile and Bast’s interest in tackling unusual projects have seen collaborations with the likes of the New York City Ballet. For this year’s Miami Art Basel their Deluxx Fluxx Arcade mixed media installation throws back to the golden era of video games, fitted out with specially created machines.
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WHAT - Fool’s Gold Day Off WHEN - : 2 – 8 p.m. Sunday, December 8th WHERE - Mana Wynwood Soundstage WHY YOU SHOULD GO - Friends of FRANK and curators of Chapter 44, Fool’s Gold Records, close out Miami Art Basel weekend with their infamous Day Off party. With a lineup including label heads Nick Catchdubs and A-Trak, Trick Daddy, and Flosstradamus, Fool’s Gold Day Off seems like the perfect way to wrap things up.
WHAT - Ghostface Killah and De La Soul WHEN -10 pm-4 am Thursday, December 5th and Friday, December 6th WHERE - The Stage. WHY YOU SHOULD GO - Bringing our favorite old school hip-hop sounds down for Basel, The Stage near Wynwood is hosting Ghostface Killah and De La Soul for a two-night performance series kicking off tomorrow. Both acts are longtime friends of FRANK, each contributing to their own respective chapters. Chapter 37: De La Soul was curated by the trio themselves, with Chapter 17 featuring contributions from the entire Wu-Tang Clan.
WHAT - SZA WHEN - 9.30 p.m. Friday, December 6th WHERE - MoCA WHY YOU SHOULD GO - As the only female signed to Kendrick Lamar’s TDE label, singer SZA has already been tipped for big things. The vocalist brings her left field R&B to MoCA this Friday—get acquainted with the New Jersey-based singer ahead of this show via our interview.
WHAT - Bassform Philippines Relief Effort WHEN -10 p.m. until late Thursday, December 5th. WHERE - The Bank WHY YOU SHOULD GO - A chance to escape the Basel insanity and give back to an incredibly important cause, the Bassform Philippines Relief Effort is a double-charity event with 100 percent of proceeds going back to Typhoon Haiyan Appeal and The Life Of Freedom Center. Featuring music by the likes of DJ Craze, a contributor to FRANK’s Chapter 45: Philippines, it’s one of the few events this week that truly gives back while still celebrating Miami’s art and nightlife culture.
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WHAT - Contender by Kenton Parker WHEN - Until Friday, January 24th WHERE - Primary Projects WHY YOU SHOULD GO - Los Angeles native Kenton Parker brings his Contender show to the heart of downtown Miami at Primary Projects, a 5,000-sq. ft. space. Parker is affiliated with Known Gallery and the Seventh Letter artist collective, curators of our Chapter 41 FRANK Book.
WHAT - Win, Lose Or Draw by Ryan McGinness WHEN - 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. Friday, December 6th WHERE - The Standard Spa WHY YOU SHOULD GO - Dubbed an “interactive party,” Win, Lose or Draw is a celebration of artist Ryan McGinness’s new sketchbook selections at the Standard Hotel. Participate in a drawing class from the artist himself and maybe take a piece of his work home with you too.
WHAT - Miami Street Photography Festival WHEN - Wednesday, December 5th to Sunday, December 8th WHERE - Trendy Studio. WHY YOU SHOULD GO - The Miami Street Photography Festival showcases emerging artists and Basel veterans including Alex Webb, Maggie Steber and Constantine Manos. Several exhibiting photographers have also guest curated FRANK Books, including Ricky Powell and 13th Witness.
WHAT - Women on the Walls WHEN - Duration of Art Basel. WHERE - 3NW 2nd Avenue, between 25th and 26th Streets. WHY YOU SHOULD GO - Jeffrey Deitch comes together with Wynwood Walls to curate a show all for the love of female graffiti artists Aiko, Fafi, Lady Pink, Maya Hayuk, and Miss Van. Another leading lady, Jessica Goldman Srebnick, is set to co-curate.
WHAT - Gator in the Bay WHEN - Until Sunday, December 8th WHERE - Miami Yacht Club WHY YOU SHOULD GO - Wildlife photographer Lloyd Goradesky takes experiential art to new levels, creating a 230-ft gator lurking in the waters of Biscayne Bay. Made of recycled pieces and his own technology called SCALGio (a sort of light-up-photo-mosaic), at night the alligator’s neon lights take over Miami’s cove.
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WHAT - Colette x Alchemist Pop-Up Shop WHEN - Until Sunday, December 8th at 1111 Lincoln Road. WHERE - 1111 Lincoln Road. WHY YOU SHOULD GO - Famed French lifestyle boutique Colette is partnering with local Miami retailer Alchemist for what they’re calling an “Art Drive-Thru.” Inspired by a classic ’50s malt shop, the one-weekonly pop-up will offer a selection of exclusive pieces by an assortment of the creative industry’s biggest names, from Kenzo iPhone cases to custom Chrome Hearts roller skates. Oh, and they’re open 24/7, so you’ll be able to check out the goods even once the after-hours festivities wear off. WHAT - The Webster Boutique WHEN - Duration of Art Basel. WHERE - 1220 Collins Avenue.. WHY YOU SHOULD GO - If you’re looking for the best assortment of new designer goods available in South Beach, look no further than The Webster. A top destination for any true fashion lover, they carry a very discerning selection from all the top brands, all beautifully displayed in their two-story showroom. Often referred to as the “Colette of Miami,” the front entrance also doubles as a quaint café where you can sit down and sip a tea, glass of champagne, or leaf through some fashion books. It’s a necessary South Beach stop to get yourself extra spiffed up for all those Basel parties. WHAT - Apt. 606 WHEN - Duration of Art Basel WHERE - 4141 NE 2nd Avenue WHY YOU SHOULD GO - Apt 606 shies away from the plastic pink flamingo aesthetic that its city is renowned for, instead focusing on labels that concentrate on simple, slick lines. Amongst its mix of offerings are Rick Owens, Alexander Wang, and recent winners of a 2013 CDFA award, New York’s own Public School.
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WHAT - Shoe Gallery WHEN - Duration of Art Basel WHERE - 244 NE 1st Avenue WHY YOU SHOULD GO - If you’re trying to find Shoe Gallery’s website, don’t bother—they don’t have one. These pioneers of Miami sneaker culture rely on word of mouth and heads who know to keep their trade ticking over instead. From limited edition kicks and exclusive drops to events, Shoe Gallery is THE go-to spot for shoes, and magazines too… did we mention they stock FRANK?!
WHAT - UNKNWN WHEN - Duration of Art Basel. WHERE - 19501 Biscayne Boulevard. WHY YOU SHOULD GO - It probably says enough in itself that UNKNWN is owned by LeBron James. Stocked with streetwear staples like 10 Deep and The Hundreds as well as higher end labels including Band of Outsiders and A.P.C., UNKNWN curates its wears with one eye on trends and the other on making them.