Lately I've been struggling to find blog-worthy stories on the Miami Herald's website. But when I visited the main page today, I noticed something new on the sidebar: a link to an interactive map that locates art galleries in Miami and on Miami Beach.
It turns out that, since 2002, Miami has hosted Art Basel, an international contemporary art fair and sister event to the fair of the same name held every June since 1970 in Basel, Switzerland. This year, the Miami Beach convention is taking place Dec. 6-9. I knew Miami had produced a number of famous artists, but when I think of Miami and art the first thing that comes to mind is Miami Ink. I had no idea the city had been hosting a prestigious and high culture event for so many years.
According to Hannah Sampson's recent article about Art Basel Miami Beach, however, the art gallery scene in the city itself is still developing. Of the 260 galleries showing work at the convention, only two are from Miami. Art collectors and gallery owners say that the fair has shed light on Miami as an art community, but as a result the galleries have some tough competition.
The article profiles five gallery owners from around Miami-Dade county, while the interactive map displays more than 60 art galleries, museums, fairs and organizations both on the mainland and Miami Beach. The map gives visitors important information like addresses, websites, phone numbers, visiting hours and admission fees.
I think the multimedia piece as a whole is a great way for people to learn about the evolving art scene in Miami and how they can support local artists and galleries. Instead of simply reporting on Art Basel itself, which takes place every year, the Miami Herald has taken an in-depth look at how the convention has affected the art scene in Miami so far and how locals can get involved and support the community.
It turns out that, since 2002, Miami has hosted Art Basel, an international contemporary art fair and sister event to the fair of the same name held every June since 1970 in Basel, Switzerland. This year, the Miami Beach convention is taking place Dec. 6-9. I knew Miami had produced a number of famous artists, but when I think of Miami and art the first thing that comes to mind is Miami Ink. I had no idea the city had been hosting a prestigious and high culture event for so many years.
According to Hannah Sampson's recent article about Art Basel Miami Beach, however, the art gallery scene in the city itself is still developing. Of the 260 galleries showing work at the convention, only two are from Miami. Art collectors and gallery owners say that the fair has shed light on Miami as an art community, but as a result the galleries have some tough competition.
The article profiles five gallery owners from around Miami-Dade county, while the interactive map displays more than 60 art galleries, museums, fairs and organizations both on the mainland and Miami Beach. The map gives visitors important information like addresses, websites, phone numbers, visiting hours and admission fees.
I think the multimedia piece as a whole is a great way for people to learn about the evolving art scene in Miami and how they can support local artists and galleries. Instead of simply reporting on Art Basel itself, which takes place every year, the Miami Herald has taken an in-depth look at how the convention has affected the art scene in Miami so far and how locals can get involved and support the community.
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