Art Basel Miami Beach 2023: Celebrities, Chaos, and Dazzling Parties

Art Basel Miami Beach 2023 concluded with strong sales and enthusiastic participation, signaling an optimistic shift in the art market. The fair attracted 79,000 visitors and featured 277 galleries, with notable sales including Philip Guston's "Painter at Night" for $20 million. Other top sales came from galleries such as Hauser & Wirth, Almine Rech, David Zwirner, Thaddaeus Ropac, White Cube, Xavier Hufkens, and Kasmin. Museum acquisitions were also prominent, with ICA Miami acquiring works by Alicia Adamerovich and Jordan Ann Craig. The fair set an optimistic tone for the year ahead, showcasing the resilience and vitality of the contemporary art world.