Highlights: Art Basel Miami Beach '13

For those of us who were unable to attend Art Basel Miami Beach this past weekend, take a quick 60 seconds to check out this video highlighting 60 works that were on view at the fair. VIDEO: 60 Works in 60 Seconds: Art Basel Miami Beach 2013

Better yet, spare two minutes and watch the second video too, which highlights 60 works from Pulse, one of the several satellite fairs that take place during Basel and by far my most favorite.  VIDEO: 60 Works in 60 Seconds: Pulse Miami 2013

Below is a sort of photo essay of works that I was particularly interested in while keeping up on the weekend's fairs, museum openings, and public art exhibits. In addition to the short videos above, the following pieces give us a glimpse into just some of the outstanding work of contemporary artists. To me, these pieces demonstrate the intrigue and intelligence of contemporary art - their forms, subjects, and ideas and what the works leave behind - and points to what artists are observing in society today. Buzzing with excitement, humor, aggression and more, they challenge our beliefs head on.

                              

       

     Magnus Opus (2013) by Ryan Gander at Lisson Gallery, Art Basel Miami Beach

Carta (2013) by Mark Bradford at Hauser & Wirth, Art Basel Miami Beach

 

  

 Detail, Face in the Crowd Film Strip #1 (2013) by Alex Prager's work at Lehmann Maupin Gallery, Art Basel Miami Beach

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THEYSAYIAMDIFFERENT (2013) by Markus Linnenbrink at Ameringer McEnery Yohe, Art Basel Miami Beach

 

No More Words (2013) by Sam Durant at Sadie Coles, Art Basel Miami Beach

Untitled (Don't Shoot) (2013) by Barbara Kruger at Spruth Magers, Art Basel Miami Beach

 Incident, Roxy Paine (2013) at Marianne Boesky Gallery, Art Basel Miami Beach

  There is no fucking peace 2003 is the year for hate (2003) by Tracey Emin at Lehmann Maupin Gallery, Art Basel Miami Beach (artist present at right side)

Psychic Heartbeat (2013) by Jenny Morgan at Driscoll Babcock Gallery, Pulse Miami

MOTHERFUCKER (2012) by Jack Pierson at Cheim & Read, Art Basel Miami Beach

 Candy Colts (2012) by Darren Lago at Davidson Contemporary, Pulse Miami

 Eddie Martinez (left) and Ryan McGinness (right) at Kohn Gallery, Art Basel Miami Beach   

Torrent (2013) by Marilyn Minter at Salon 94, Art Basel Miami Beach

Real Fake (2013) by Scott Reeder, Public Art Sector of Art Basel Miami Beach

Le Déjeuner Sur Bow Wow Wow (2013) by Amy Wong

Boat (2012) by Zhu Jinshi, part of the 28 Chinese exhibition at the Rubell Family Collection

Power and Kingdom (2007- 2010) by Zhu Jinshi, part of the 28 Chinese exhibition at the Rubell Family Collection

 The Death of Marat (2011) by He Xiangyu, part of the 28 Chinese exhibition at the Rubell Family Collection 

Forever (Stainless Steel Bicycles in Gilding) 3 Pairs (2013) by Ai Weiwei at Galerie Urs Meileby, Art Basel Miami Beach

Fuck Off Art Cunts (2011) by Simon Thompson at Robert Fontaine Gallery at Scope Art Fair

  

 Arrival of the King (Paradise Lost Series) (2011-2012) by Raqib Shaw at White Cube, Art Basel Miami Beach

Know What I Mean? (2013) by Mel Bochner at Two Palms, Art Basel Miami Beach

 

Striding Figure (Rome I) (2013) by Thomas Houseago on view in Collins Park, Public Art Sector of Art Basel Miami Beach 

Canal Street (2012) by Mishka Henner at Yossi Milo, Miami Project Art Fair

Pimp Barack Obama (2012) by Scott Scheidley at Spoke Art Gallery, SCOPE Art Fair

 Remain in Light #7 (2013) by Maya Hayuk, mural on Wynwood Walls, Art Basel 2013

 (clockwise) I know, I know, I know (2002), I listen to the Ocean and All I hear is You (2011), Never Again! (2012) by Tracey Emin at MOCA Miami's exhibition "Tracey Emin: Angel Without You"