"The inaugural Art Basel Awards took place on Thursday at Miami Beach's New World Center, honouring artists, institutions and patrons across ten categories. Dapper host Swizz Beatz told a packed audience: "Let's celebrate hustle, craft, the reward," welcoming feedback and grooving to the orchestra. Nairy Baghramian, joint winner of the Established Artist award, exclaimed: "Who the hell wants to be established? I want to keep emerging and be with the youngsters.""
"For those seeking an alternative to Art Basel, consider the Satellite Art Show, a unique fair on Collins Avenue. Off-beat treats served up by fair founder Brian Andrew Whiteley include Andy Warhol's blow-up doll, known as Randy Andy, which is displayed publicly for the first time. The doll, a fixture at Warhol's Factory parties, has a dubious claim to fame (it was allegedly peed on by Lou Reed in the 1960s)."
Art Basel held its inaugural awards at Miami Beach's New World Center, recognizing artists, institutions and patrons across ten categories. Swizz Beatz hosted the event, encouraging celebration of hustle, craft and reward while engaging the audience and orchestra. Nairy Baghramian won as a joint Established Artist and expressed a desire to keep emerging alongside younger artists. Cecilia Vicuña received the Icon Artist award and urged love and kindness to protect humanity and art. The Satellite Art Show presented offbeat attractions including Andy Warhol's Randy Andy doll and a shark installation. Rihanna and A$AP Rocky attended a Ray-Ban Clubhouse launch tied to Art Basel.
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