Welcome to Art Basel 2023 in South Beach
Art and design fuse with music and libations at this year’s Loews Miami Beach Hotel Art Collective. Home to an expansive collection of curated art, the resort brings together celebrated artists, including Artist in Residence, Aaron T Stephan, for a series of unique events that capture the spirit of Art Basel and Miami Beach.
Artist in Residence: Aaron T Shephan
Meet Loews Miami Beach Hotel Art Collective Artist in Residence, Aaron T Stephan.
Aaron presents a wry look at the world around him – focusing on the complex web of information carried by everyday materials and objects. His recent work explores the role of public monuments, the impact of their history on public discourse and the possibility to reposition them for a new future.
Aaron was a Marguerite Zorach fellow at the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture, a Louise Bourgeois fellow at Yaddo, an artist in residence in the Arts/Industry Program at Kohler, and participated in the 2023 Digital Stone Residency in Gramolazza, IT. He graduated with an MFA from Maine College of Art in 2002.
His work has been featured at venues across the US including Locust Projects, DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, Samson Projects, The Portland Museum of Art, John Michael Kohler Art Center, California Center for the Arts, Farnsworth Art Museum, Weitz Center at Carlton College, Institute of Contemporary Art at MECA, DUMBO Center for the Arts, amongst others. Aaron T Stephan’s work is presented courtesy of Claire Oliver Gallery
Installation by Aaron T Stephan
Structures of Revolution
Aluminum, 6 x 6 x 12ft, 2021
Palm Court
Structures of Revolution merges three famous monuments: Tatlin’s Tower, Eifel Tower and the interior structure of the Statue of Liberty. The history of these structures is intensely interrelated as is their vision. Together they tell a story of revolution, industry, power, and collective identity.
This impactful piece by Stephan borrows iconic formal components from these three works to expose their shared history, as well as their shared ideals for revolution. Together, they form a dynamic intertwining whole that encompasses a swirling century of ideals.
Signature Events
An Evening with Derek Gores
6:30pm
South Lobby, by the Concierge Desk
Derek Gores once again brings his collage works to Loews Miami Beach Hotel live in the main lobby. Watch Derek create unique works of art using various mediums including paper, magazine pages, and more during this unique art studio in the round event.
View Derek’s larger-than-life permanent mural work at the hotel, next to Splash at the hotel's main entrance and by Preston’s Market.
Meet the Artist: Aaron T Shephan
Friday, December 8
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Bar Collins
Meet and mingle with our Artist in Residence Aaron T Stephan at a special meet and greet event. Learn the inspirations behind Aaron’s work, and how he creates his larger-than-life sculpture and impactful cyanotypes on paper. Enjoy spirit samples by Ruinart and Whispering Angel.
The Art of the Cocktail
St. Germain Check-In Experience
December 4 & 5
3pm – 5pm
Lobby
Sip on specially crafted St. Germain cocktails in our lobby. The perfect welcome to Miami Art Week.
Delola Spritz Pop-Up
December 6-9
3pm - 5pm
Take a break from Art Basel festivities at our pop up Delola lobby lounge. Enjoy sample sips and photo moments while savoring the flavors of this premium spritz sparkling cocktail.
Ruinart Rose & Whispering Angel Bar Collins Takeover
December 7-9
6pm - 9pm
Bar Collins
The flavors of France take over Bar Collins when Ruinart and Whispering Angel pop up this Miami Art Week. Enjoy samples, unique décor and by the glass specials at our Ruinart and Whispering Angel lounge.
Official Host Hotel - SCOPE Art Show
With over 90 art shows spanning more than 20 years, the SCOPE Art Show in Miami is celebrated as the premier showcase for international emerging contemporary art and multi-disciplinary creative programming. SCOPE has garnered extensive critical acclaim with cumulative sales of billions and attendance of millions. Honoring its perpetual mission to provide a platform for experiential innovation and discovery, Scope will welcome +130 diverse contemporary, a genre that stands as a critical contribution to both global politics and local community engagement.
SCOPE welcomes visitors to experience diverse contemporary art over the course of 6 days.
Scope Miami Beach Pavilion
801 Ocean Drive Miami Beach, FL
www.scope-art.com
VIP Card Holders | Tuesday, December 5, 4pm - 8pm
Public Hours | Wednesday - Sunday, December 6-10, 11am - 8pm
Acura VIP Transportation
VIP Fleet Transportation will be available to and from SCOPE, provided by Acura - the exclusive 2023 Automotive Sponsor of SCOPE Miami Beach.
Show our VIP SCOPE Card for access to the shuttle service, located on the south side of the hotel’s circle drive. Look for the Acura signage.
The Art of Shopping
Joseph Ribkoff Trunk Show
December 6 & 7
10am – 5pm
Splash entrance near Concierge Desk
Designed with a point of view, explore the latest Joseph Ribkoff selections of classic and contemporary garments for fashion-forward women with a youthful state of mind.
Patricia Arango Trunk Show
December 8-9
10am - 12pm & 3pm - 6pm
Splash entrance near Concierge Desk
Enjoy a bespoke jewelry trunk show featuring Colombian jewelry designer Patricia Arango and her soul jewelry for the modern nomad. Her exquisite designs are sold in exclusive boutiques worldwide, including Mad Lords in Paris, Comptoir102 in Dubai, Ounass in the UAE and Pitkin County Dry Goodsin in Aspen.
Sea Spa Zumba Body Painting Class - Art Basel Edition
$40 per person
December 9
12pm – 1pm
Sea Spash Terrace
Experience an immersive body painting and Zumba class this Art Basel at Sea Spa. Unleash your creativity by drawing and painting on the body, followed by a Zumba dance party. Enjoy snacks, beverages, and more after class. Linger longer and join Sea Spa’s HIIT challenge for a chance to win a complimentary day of self-care at the spa.
