We Need More Science: 11 Things You Won’t Want to Miss at Art Basel This Week

“i feel ya: SCAD + André 3000 Benjamin”

Andre Benjamin is more than just a sonic artist---he's a visual one, as evidenced by this exhibit he developed with the Savannah College of Art & Design, as well as a painter and filmmaker. (Expand the gallery to widescreen for more details.) Chia Chong, courtesy of SCAD

“i feel ya: SCAD + André 3000 Benjamin”

When you think of André Benjamin you probably think, “Hey Ya!” And there’s nothing wrong with that. But in addition to being half of the legendary group Outkast. the Atlanta native is also a visual artist and a longtime supporter of the

Savannah College of Art & Design

. Which explains why he collaborated with the school, alongside filmmaker Greg Brunkalla and painter Jimmy O’Neal, to create this exhibition. Showcased are the 47 phrase-emblazoned jumpsuits that Benjamin wore on Outkast’s summer tour, all custom-designed by the man himself---one for each stop---as a reaction to that day’s biggest news stories.

Chia Chong, courtesy of SCAD

"Welcome to the Future"

Miami native Daniel Arsham is using Locust Projects as his stage for imagining of what an archaeological dig of the future might look like---by digging a trench into the exhibition space’s floor and filling it with soon-to-be artifacts (read: boomboxes, VHS tapes, cameras, and old-school Nintendo controllers). Art Basel

"Welcome to the Future"

In September, Art Basel proved that micro-patronage is alive and well when its

Crowdfunding Initiative

raised nearly $170,000 for nonprofit visual arts organizations. One of the beneficiaries was Miami native Daniel Arsham, who is using Locust Projects as his stage for imagining of what an archaeological dig of the future might look like---by digging a trench into the exhibition space’s floor and filling it with soon-to-be artifacts (read: boomboxes, VHS tapes, cameras, and old-school Nintendo controllers).

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"Airball"

Daniel Arsham’s handiwork will be also be on display when Snarkitecture, the art and architecture collective he co-founded with Alex Mustonen, partners with Del Toro Shoes and Alchemist to present this interactive installation. courtesy Del Toro Shoes

"Airball"

Daniel Arsham’s handiwork will be also be on display when Snarkitecture, the art and architecture collective he co-founded with Alex Mustonen, partners with Del Toro Shoes and Alchemist to present

"Airball"

. The interactive installation merges the worlds of art, architecture, and fashion, as visitors to the space---which takes place in the Herzog & de Meuron-designed parking lot on Lincoln Road---compete on two custom arcade-style basketball shootout games.

Del Toro

is creating a limited line of basketball-inspired sneakers for the occasion, which will be on sale on site and at Colette in Paris.

courtesy Del Toro Shoes

“I Will Make You a Star”

Hunter & Gatti's Jean-Michel Basquiat-inspired exhibition is a continuation of the pair’s desire to merge fashion photography with fine art by painting over a series of portraits of celebrities like Pharrell Williams, Bruno Mars, Diane Kruger, and Jamie Dornan. Image courtesy of Hunter & Gatti

“I Will Make You a Star”

Fresh sushi in sleek Philippe Starck surroundings isn’t the only reason to pop into

Katsuya by Starck at the SLS South Beach

hotel this month: Beginning tomorrow, the restaurant will feature some additional adornments, courtesy of creative duo

Hunter & Gatti

. The Jean-Michel Basquiat-inspired exhibition “I Will Make You a Star” is a continuation of the pair’s desire to merge fashion photography with fine art by painting over a series of portraits of celebrities like Pharrell Williams, Bruno Mars, Diane Kruger, and Jamie Dornan.

Image courtesy of Hunter & Gatti

“Dali In the Streets”

Make your way to the Hunter & Gatti exhibit through the main entrance of the SLS South Beach and you’ll be able to tick a second item off your must-see art list---the hotel’s façade has gotten a graffiti makeover courtesy of undercover artist Alec Monopoly. courtesy Andon Artists

“Dali In the Streets”

Make your way to the Hunter & Gatti exhibit through the main entrance of the SLS South Beach and you’ll be able to tick two items off your must-see art list---the hotel’s façade has gotten a graffiti makeover courtesy of undercover artist

Alec Monopoly

. The never-before-seen mural “Dali in the Streets” is part of Monopoly’s new “Masters” series, in which he channels the spirit of the many icons who have inspired him.

courtesy Andon Artists

Big Eyes

Moving pictures are a major part of the Art Basel lineup, as evidenced by its impressive Film Program, which this year features Tim Burton’s Big Eyes as its centerpiece. © 2014 The Weinstein Company. All rights reserved.

Big Eyes

Moving pictures are a major part of the Art Basel lineup, as evidenced by its impressive

Film Program

, which this year features Tim Burton’s

Big Eyes

as its centerpiece. The film, which officially hits theaters on Christmas Day, stars Christoph Waltz and Amy Adams as the key players in one of history’s most bizarre art frauds. In the 1950s, Walter Keane rose to art superstar status when his “wide-eyed waif” paintings became commercial hits. But in 1970, five years after their divorce, Walter’s former wife Margaret admitted that it was she who had painted them.

Scandale

“A Kid Could Do That”

Tim Burton isn’t the only nominee participating in Art Basel. The equally whimsical Baz Luhrmann and his Oscar-winning wife/costume designer Catherine Martin have designed the Basel booth of Switzerland’s Galerie Gmurzynska, which toys with criticisms of modern art. courtesy Galerie Gmurzynska

“A Kid Could Do That”

Tim Burton isn’t the only nominee participating in Art Basel. The equally whimsical Baz Luhrmann and his Oscar-winning wife/costume designer Catherine Martin have designed the Basel booth of Switzerland’s

Galerie Gmurzynska

. Titled “A Kid Could Do That,” the exhibit pokes fun at the now-cliché complaint against modern art by playing with the presentation of masterworks from a slate of artists including Pablo Picasso, Francis Bacon, Robert Indiana, Joan Miró, and Cy Twombly.

courtesy Galerie Gmurzynska

"Sanatorium"

"Fun" isn’t the word you’d typically use to describe a therapy session, unless it’s under the guidance of artist Pedro Reyes and his self-described "transient clinic" performance art installation. courtesy Pedro Reyes/Art Basel Miami Beach

"Sanatorium"

"Fun" isn’t the word you’d typically use to describe a therapy session, unless it’s under the guidance of artist Pedro Reyes. After this self-described "transient clinic" launched at the Guggenheim in New York, the performance art installation is appearing at the

Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami

, where it will remain through mid-March. You enter as a patient and start with an interview, where you’ll be diagnosed (perhaps accurately?) and recommended a series of therapies, which are doled out by trained performers. Whether it actually helps depends on your ability to suspend disbelief.

courtesy Pedro Reyes/Art Basel Miami Beach

"Stevie Nicks: Self-Portraits"

Before selfies were even a thing, Stevie Nicks was taking them. And a bunch of them will be on display in the lobby of Dream South Beach through tomorrow. © Stevie Nicks/Morrison Hotel Gallery

"Stevie Nicks: Self-Portraits"

Before selfies were even a thing, Stevie Nicks was taking them. And a bunch of them will be on display in the lobby of

Dream South Beach

through tomorrow, courtesy of New York City’s

Morrison Hotel Gallery

, where they debuted in October to coincide with the release of her new album,

24 Karat Gold - Songs From the Vault

. The images, which were taken between 1975 and 1987, show a very private side of the very public music icon, and are available for purchase both at the hotel or on the gallery’s website.

“Strandbeests”

Theo Jansen has spent the past 25 years playing around on the Dutch seacoast with his Strandbeests, a series of kinetic sculptures that respond to environmental conditions like wind and water---and now they’re getting ready to make their U.S. debut with a prime spot on Miami Beach. Theo Jansen

“Strandbeests”

Theo Jansen has spent the past 25 years playing around on the Dutch seacoast with his

Strandbeests

, a series of kinetic sculptures that respond to environmental conditions like wind and water---and now they’re getting ready to make their U.S. debut with a prime spot on Miami Beach. The artist will be on hand to discuss these PVC tube creations that blur the line between art and science before they tour the U.S. next September.

Theo Jansen

"Andy Warhol at Christie’s"

If you’ve ever wanted to own your own piece of Andy Warhol history, here’s your chance: Christie’s and the JW Marriott Marquis Miami are currently hosting a pop-up sale of the legendary artist’s work. (Like the above, 1986's La Plata River Dolphin.) The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc.

"Andy Warhol at Christie’s"

If you’ve ever wanted to own your own piece of Andy Warhol history, here’s your chance: Christie’s and the JW Marriott Marquis Miami are currently hosting

a pop-up sale

of the legendary artist’s work. (Like the above, 1986's

La Plata River Dolphin

.) More than 20 original pieces---paintings, photographs, prints, and drawings, and many of them never seen before---will be available for view and purchase, with prices ranging from $3,000 to $50,000. Window-shopping, thankfully, is free.

The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc.

“i feel ya: SCAD + André 3000 Benjamin”

Savannah College of Art & Design

Chia Chong, courtesy of SCAD

"Welcome to the Future"

In September, Art Basel proved that micro-patronage is alive and well when its

Crowdfunding Initiative

Art Basel

"Airball"

Daniel Arsham’s handiwork will be also be on display when Snarkitecture, the art and architecture collective he co-founded with Alex Mustonen, partners with Del Toro Shoes and Alchemist to present

"Airball"

Del Toro

is creating a limited line of basketball-inspired sneakers for the occasion, which will be on sale on site and at Colette in Paris.

courtesy Del Toro Shoes

“I Will Make You a Star”

Fresh sushi in sleek Philippe Starck surroundings isn’t the only reason to pop into

Katsuya by Starck at the SLS South Beach

hotel this month: Beginning tomorrow, the restaurant will feature some additional adornments, courtesy of creative duo

Hunter & Gatti

Image courtesy of Hunter & Gatti

“Dali In the Streets”

Alec Monopoly

. The never-before-seen mural “Dali in the Streets” is part of Monopoly’s new “Masters” series, in which he channels the spirit of the many icons who have inspired him.

courtesy Andon Artists

Big Eyes

Moving pictures are a major part of the Art Basel lineup, as evidenced by its impressive

Film Program

, which this year features Tim Burton’s

Big Eyes

Scandale

“A Kid Could Do That”

Galerie Gmurzynska

courtesy Galerie Gmurzynska

"Sanatorium"

Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami

courtesy Pedro Reyes/Art Basel Miami Beach

"Stevie Nicks: Self-Portraits"

Before selfies were even a thing, Stevie Nicks was taking them. And a bunch of them will be on display in the lobby of

Dream South Beach

through tomorrow, courtesy of New York City’s

Morrison Hotel Gallery

, where they debuted in October to coincide with the release of her new album,

24 Karat Gold - Songs From the Vault

. The images, which were taken between 1975 and 1987, show a very private side of the very public music icon, and are available for purchase both at the hotel or on the gallery’s website.

“Strandbeests”

Theo Jansen has spent the past 25 years playing around on the Dutch seacoast with his

Strandbeests

Theo Jansen

"Andy Warhol at Christie’s"

If you’ve ever wanted to own your own piece of Andy Warhol history, here’s your chance: Christie’s and the JW Marriott Marquis Miami are currently hosting

a pop-up sale

of the legendary artist’s work. (Like the above, 1986's

La Plata River Dolphin

The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc.

If Thanksgiving is behind us and Chrismakwanzukkah is ahead of us, that must mean it’s time for Art Basel Miami Beach. Starting today, over 50,000 people will descend on Miami to browse and buy wares from a global contingency of more than 1,000 galleries and thousands of individual artists who gather for the main event—as well as a dozen other art fairs with names like Design Miami, Scope, and Untitled. Which all adds up to this: You’re going to need some help in determining which people, places, and things are must-sees. That’s where we come in. If you’re among those 50,000 art fans and/or scenesters, here are the best of the best exhibitions and installations you’ll want to make sure you check out.