Art Basel - Miami Beach

Art Basel Miami Beach is arguably the most important art show in the United States, a cultural and social highlight for the Americas. As the sister event of Switzerland's Art Basel, the most prestigious art show worldwide for the past 41 years, Art Basel Miami Beach combines an international selection of top galleries with an exciting program of special exhibitions, parties and crossover events featuring music, film, architecture and design.

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Gansevoort Miami Beach will feature a blown art glass exhibit in it's lobby with the works of Abby Modell, founder and creator of LLe-Dom Contemporary Art Glass, throughout Art Basel week. There will be a “Meet the Artist” cocktail reception on Saturday, Dec. 4, from 6-8 p.m.

Gansevoort Miami Beach captivates Art Basel crowds with hand-blown art exhibit

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – Nov. 4, 2010 – Anchored at the sophisticated end of Collins Avenue, Gansevoort Miami Beach invites Art Basel revelers to relax inside it’s oversized rooms and enjoy the works of Abby Modell, founder and creator of LLe-Dom Contemporary Art Glass, Dec. 1 – 5, 2010. Just blocks from the Miami Beach Convention Center, the epicenter of Art Basel, Gansevoort offers guests proximity to the week’s events, as well as a taste of art and culture within it’s own chic lobby. Abby Modell’s exhibition of her new collections will include a “Meet the Artist” cocktail reception on Saturday, Dec. 4, from 6-8 p.m. Modell will showcase sculptures inspired by the mythological strength, beauty and power of the Greek Gods and will premiere her Sherbet Collection in a variety of new organic free-flowing shapes created in vibrant citrus tones, a perfect complement to South Beach. Gansevoort Miami Beach boasts a luxurious, spirited vibe that is all South Beach and it’s SOBE style fusion of minimalist opulence and Art Deco influences create complete beachfront elegance for the “see and be seen.” The resort complex is an all-in-one destination, showcases 340 spacious rooms and suites including privileged amenities such as two exquisite restaurants, STK and Philippe, a rooftop bar and lounge, exclusive nightclub Louis, ultra-private beach cabanas and more. For more information, call Gansevoort Miami Beach at 1-866-932-6694 or visit Gansevoortmiamibeach.com.

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