Miami Art Events for 12/6

Today's the day things really start to bustle. Though most privileged collectors have already browsed the fairs and made their offers on artworks, the rest of the art world finally gets a chance to scope things out for themselves. As fairs begin to open their doors to the general public, so too do other esteemed local collectors, like the nearby Rubell Family Collection. (We spoke with collector Don Rubell earlier this week about his approach to the fairs.) There are a number of other activities and events happening all day long, ranging from Art Basel-sponsored artist talks to outdoor art tours, and even a Modern and Contemporary art auction at the Ritz Carlton. That said, After the sun goes down is when things start to get truly busy, as people of all walks get together in celebration at the numerous parties across the city.

— THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6TH —

Breakfast at the Cisneros Fontanals Art Foundation, 1018 North Miami Avenue, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Breakfast and exhibition opening at Bakehouse Art Complex, 561 NW 32nd Street, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Private exhibition viewing of “Alone Together” at the Rubell Family Collection, 95 NW 29th Street, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Tour of Wynwood Walls Murals at Wynwood Walls, 2528 NW 2nd Avenue, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., RSVP at Stacey@Goldmanproperties.com

VIP preview for the New Art Dealers Alliance (NADA) Art Fair at the Deauville Beach Resort, 6701 Collins Avenue, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Featuring 88 emerging galleries, the NADA Art Fair, which runs in conjunction with Art Basel Miami Beach, will be holding a private preview by invitation only. The fair will be open to the public from 2-8 p.m. on Thursday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

“Art Basel Conversations” with Richard Tuttle and Chris Dercon at the Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, 10-11 a.m.

Reception for "Marilyn Forever" by Chopard and W Magazine at Soho Beach House, 12-2 p.m.

At this cocktail luncheon and reception visitors will have the exclusive opportunity to view never-before-seen photographs of American icon Marilyn Monroe from the private collection of historic photographer Milton Greene.

Public opening reception of “Alone Together” at the Rubell Family Collection, 95 NW 29th Street, 12-6 p.m. (through August 2nd, 2013)

Public opening of Art Basel Miami Beach at the Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, 12-8 p.m. (through December 9th)

The main event. Though many collectors and VIPs will have surely perused its halls before its official opening, be sure to make the rounds yourself sometime over the weekend to see some of the surely stunning art dealers from around the world have brought in for this occasion.

“Art Salon: Art Market Talk: The Age of Empires” with Josh Baer and Marc Glimcher at the Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, 1 p.m.

“Art Salon: Curating in Context” with Juan A. Gaitán, Franklin Sirmans, and Michael Smooke at the Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, 2 p.m.

“Art Salon: Artist Talk” with Walead Beshty and Silvia Karman Cubiñá at the Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, 3 p.m.

“Art Salon: Artist Talk: The Poetics of Enchantment” with Jesper Just and David Gryn at the Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, 4 p.m.

“Art Salon: The Global Artworld: Focus on Biennial of the Americas” with Boris Hirmas, Gonzalo Lebrija, Moises Micha, and Abaseh Mirvali at the Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, 5 p.m.

“Art Salon: Artist Talk: Black Dada: How does it feel to be a problem?” with Adam Pendleton and Jenny Schlenzka at the Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, 6 p.m.

Modern, Contemporary, and Latin American Art Auction at the Ritz Carlton, 1 Lincoln Road, 6 p.m., RSVP at art@garynader.com

Opening reception for “It Ain’t Fair 2012” at OHWOW, 743 Washington Avenue, 6-9 p.m. (through December 9th)

In the fifth and final edition of the annual group show that has been known for its genre-defying fusion of visual arts, films, and performances, OHWOW presents It Ain’t Fair 2012, a selection of over 30 contemporary artists, including KAWS, James Franco, and Hanna Liden, among many others. IAF 2012 will also host a daily soup kitchen from 5-7 p.m., a social project that provides a free meal to anyone who stops by.

Opening reception for Ping Pong Miami 2012 at the Buena Vista Building, 180 NE 39th Street, Suite 120, 6-10 p.m.

Opening reception for Verge Art Miami Beach at the Essex House and the Clevelander Hotel, 1001 Collins Avenue and 1020 Ocean Drive, 6-10 p.m., $35 general admission, $20 students and seniors

Opening reception for “Raneytown” by Rebeca Raney at Primary Projects Gallery, 4141 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 104, 7-10 p.m.

Reception for “New Work Miami 2013” at the Miami Art Museum, 101 West Flagler Street, 7-11 p.m., RSVP at RSVP@miamiartmuseum.org

“Art Video: Universal, Dreams & Anthems Animation” at New World Center, SoundScape Park and the Miami Beach Convention Center, 500 17th Street and 1901 Convention Center Drive, 8 p.m.

Opening reception for “ShopBAZAAR” pop-up shop by Harper’s Bazaar Magazine at the Buena Vista Building, 180 NE 39th Street, Suite 107, 8 p.m. – 12 a.m.

“Walls of Artseen” presented by New World School of the Arts Visual Artists at the New World School of the Arts at Artseen, 2215 NW 2nd Avenue, 8-10 p.m. (through December 9th)

Opening reception for Andy Warhol exhibition at Fendi Casa Luxury Living Showroom, 90 NE 39th Street, 8-11 p.m.

NBA Basketball, New York Knicks versus the Miami Heat at AmericanAirlines Arena, 8 p.m.

New York artists and gallerists aren’t the only ones travelling down to Miami this week. The New York Knicks will also be in town to take the court against LeBron James and the defending champion Miami Heat.

“Art Video: Waltzing, Driving & Reflections” at New World Center, SoundScape Park and the Miami Beach Convention Center, 500 17th Street and 1901 Convention Center Drive, 9 p.m.