"For a week each December, Miami is bursting at the seams with collectors, artists, and cultural savants for Art Basel Miami Beach. During the fair's largest global edition, the city turns into a spectacle of art, fashion, and events for the informed. But the version of Miami revealed during ABMB is only one layer of its intricate identity. As a beacon of culture, the city pulsates with vibrant diasporic communities, acclaimed hospitality, and serves as the reference point for recreation-all while being a postcard of paradise."
"These layers are understood with fluency by Art Basel Miami Beach Director Bridget Finn, who has been leading the fair since 2023 with conviction and merit. The Detroit born, New York resident has become an honorary local, with her time in the city shaped by early childhood visits and nearly twenty years of working for galleries in fair booths, now spending countless hours exploring the city throughout the year, away from the noise."
Art Basel Miami Beach turns Miami into a concentrated spectacle of art, fashion, collectors, and events each December. The fair represents one visible layer of Miami, while the city also sustains vibrant diasporic communities, notable hospitality, and abundant recreational life that contribute to its identity. Bridget Finn leads the fair and navigates the complex ecosystem of artists, dealers, collectors, and partners. Her background spans Detroit and New York, with long experience in galleries and fair booths. She spends time in Miami year-round, engaging with local exhibitions and exploring quieter facets of the city beyond the fair.
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