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A weary art world is gearing up for the last major event of 2024, Art Basel Miami Beach, which will take place from December 6 to 8. With a fresh approach led by veteran gallerist Bridget Finn as the fair’s director, this year’s event will showcase 286 galleries from 38 countries at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Notable changes include 34 first-time galleries and a redesigned layout that includes the Meridians section in the main exhibition space. Following a successful round of auctions in New York and the conclusion of the US elections, advisors are optimistic about the fair’s impact on the market.
The historic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, which was ravaged by a fire five years ago, has been fully restored and is set to reopen on December 8. The restoration project involved thousands of artisans and meticulous efforts to restore the cathedral’s stained-glass windows, marble mosaics, and frescoes. French President Emmanuel Macron described the restoration as a testament to the country’s resilience and preservation of history.
Gagosian’s Burlington Arcade in London will release a limited edition of 200 Takashi Murakami t-shirts on December 10, inspired by the artist’s exhibition at the gallery. Other highlights include the public display of a painting by Joaquín Sorolla in Madrid, a collaboration between artist Kawita Vatanajyankur and scientist Pat Pataranutaporn, and Forbes‘ list of 30 artists and designers under 30 redefining the future.
In Swindon, UK, a simple metal barn has been constructed to store the reserve collections of London’s Science Museum and its partners, housing 300,000 objects including historical and scientific artifacts. Lastly, Duncan McCabe’s 27-second video created over 10 months by running 700 miles in Toronto has gone viral, showcasing the growing GPS art movement. Das endgültige Produkt wurde Millionen Mal auf sozialen Medien angesehen, einschließlich über 25 Millionen Mal auf X.