It’s difficult to understate the importance of this year’s Art Basel Miami. As one of the premier art shows in the U.S., Basel has been home to some of the most important contemporary artists and creators of culture. And in 2021, it’s no surprise that many of the leading names featured in Miami come from the NFT community.
At this year’s Art Basel Miami, we have the opportunity to look into the future, in which the worlds of traditional art and NFTs coexist in creative harmony. From nft now’s “The Gateway” to numerous major crypto and NFT activations, here’s a list of some of Basel’s most exciting and influential happenings.
Dec. 1: Pre-Events
DCentral Miami Conference
Where: Miami Airport Convention Center – 711 NW 72nd Ave
When: Dec. 1 @ 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
DCentralCon, founded by influential entrepreneur Justin Wu, will be holding its first annual conference concurrent with Art Basel Miami. Featuring discussions with some of the crypto industry’s top leaders and builders, the event will be held on both Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, prior to Basel’s opening on Dec. 2.
OneOf World
Where: Miami Supercar Rooms – 2022 NW 1st Court
When: Dec. 1 – 2 @ 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
OneOf World will be two days of immersive art, music experiences and panels from OneOf, the eco-friendly NFT platform built on the Tezos blockchain. The event is invitation only, but RSVP is still open on the OneOf site.
Blast Off: Miami
Where: Briza on the Bay – 1717 North Bayshore Drive
When: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
J1mmy.eth and Coin Artist help kick off Art Basel with a discussion about their NFT journey, the basics of NFTs, and why artists should care about this exploding scene. The event will feature art and appearances from numerous different project teams including Doodles, Fly Frogs and more.
FWB & Foundation Art Basel
Where: Space Park – 298 NE 61st St.
When: 7 p.m. – 12 a.m.
DAO cornerstone Friends With Benefits is teaming up with NFT marketplace Foundation for a one-night event featuring an eclectic and truly mind-blowing lineup of artists. Attendees need to own 5 $FWB tokens to RSVP.
Wynwood Studios
Where: Wynwood Studios – 150 NW 21st St
When: Dec. 1 – 4 @ 7 p.m. – TBD
Wynwood Studios is hosting four days of NFT afterparty exhibitions. Powered by FTX, the parties will start around 7 p.m. each night and feature live music from BLOND:ISH, Seth Troxler, Diplo and more.
Proof of Party Degenerates
Where: 3930 NE 2nd Ave
When: Dec. 1 @ 8 p.m. – TBD
Following up on their NFT.NYC event, the Seedphrase x Party Degenerates led Proof of Party returns. Attendees can expect sets from Dillon Francis, Jauz, nft now’s own Matt Medved, seedphrase himself and more.
0N1 Force Art Basel
Where: Moxy South Beach – 915 Washington Ave, Miami Beach
When: Dec. 1 @ 8 p.m. – 11 p.m.
The team behind the influential 0N1 Force project will be in attendance for a one-night meetup at Art Basel. The event is open to the public for the first 300 attendees, and will feature an NFT panel discussion, live music and more.
Dec. 2: Day One
Art Basel Public Day One
Where: Miami Beach Convention Center – 1901 Convention Center Drive
When: Dec. 2 @ 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
The first day kicks off with guided and self tours of Art Basel’s American show. Each day will see leading galleries from five continents showing significant works by masters of modern and contemporary art, as well as the new generation of emerging stars.
Aku World
Where: Wynwood Arts 29 – 95 NW 29th St
When: Dec. 2-4 @ 12 p.m.
Micah Johnson is bringing his beloved Aku character to life for two days full of immersive art and entertainment during Art Basel. The event will feature live NFT minting, merch, interactive displays and even performances from Kehlani, Pusha T and more.
Black NFT Art Coffee Meetup
Where: Panther Coffee (Wynwood) – 2390 NW 2nd Ave
When: Dec. 2 @ 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Community staple Umba Daima and Black NFT Art will be hosting a range of events starting with a midday cafe meetup. Black NFT leaders will speak about empowering established and rising artists within the NFT marketplace.
Miami Heart Basel
Where: Location TBA
When: Dec. 2 @ 1 p.m. – 3 a.m.
Two prominent NFT collections — The Heart Project and Doodles — will be joining forces for a one-night event during Art Basel Miami. Featuring pieces from a laundry list of incredible artists, live NFT minting, as well as performances from Aminé, D33J and more, it’s sure to be a truly unique experience.
The Gateway
Where: Location TBA
When: Dec. 2 @ 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.; Dec 3. @ 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
nft now and Christie’s joined forces for an immersive art experience that aims to bridge the gap between the NFT and fine art worlds. Dec. 2 will be an invite-only VIP event, while on Dec. 3, the gallery opens to the registered public. Register at nftnow.com.
Dec. 3: Day Two
Art Basel Public Day Two
Where: Miami Beach Convention Center – 1901 Convention Center Drive
When: Dec. 3 @ 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Day two of Art Basel’s American show. Each day will see leading galleries from five continents showing significant works by masters of modern and contemporary art, as well as the new generation of emerging stars.
BAYC Basel
Where: Location TBA
When: Dec. 3-4 @ 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
This Ape event is an unofficial BAYC and MAYC showcase hosted by Florida Bored Ape owners. Held over two days, the meetup will feature exclusive BAYC beer, guest performers and more.
A-TRAK & Friends
Where: Oasis Wynwood – 2335 N Miami Ave
When: Dec. 3 @ 9 p.m. – TBD
Legendary DJ A-TRAK and his record label Fool’s Gold will be putting on a one-night event during Basel. The party will be free and feature sets from some serious heavyweight DJs.
Dec. 4: Day Three
Art Basel Public Day Three
Where: Miami Beach Convention Center – 1901 Convention Center Drive
When: Dec. 4 @ 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Day three of Art Basel’s American show. Each day will see leading galleries from five continents showing significant works by masters of modern and contemporary art, as well as the new generation of emerging stars.
Gutter Cat Gang: The Outpost
Where: The Outpost – 398 NE 78 Street
When: Dec. 2 – 4 @ 4 p.m. – 12 a.m.
The Gutter Cat Gang is bringing the metaverse to IRL with an immersive, multi-day exhibit. The event will feature collaborations with Coinbase, Sandbox, Nicky Diamonds of Diamond Supply Co., Gxng Yxng and many more!
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Photos courtesy of Art Basel.