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Hernan Bas’s ‘The Conceptualists’ at The Bass Miami

December 8th, 2023

Hernan Bas's 'The Conceptualists' at The Bas

Hernan Bas’s recent works, particularly his series “The Conceptualists,” showcase his continued exploration into the realms of queerness, desire, the occult, and the absurd. This series, which was inspired by the unique hobbies and activities people engaged in during the pandemic, involves the creation of fictitious conceptual artists engaged in eccentric behaviors. These characters are depicted doing bizarre things, which Bas labels as activities of conceptual artists, humorously challenging the boundaries and perceptions of conceptual art itself. 
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Art Basel Miami Preview 2023

December 7th, 2023

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Art Basel Miami Beach 2023 is currently taking place from December 8 to December 10, 2023, at the Miami Beach Convention Center. This edition features 277 international galleries, with a notable presence from North and Latin America, including 25 galleries participating for the first time. The event includes different sectors such as the Meridians, dedicated to large-scale artworks, and the Kabinett, with curated installations. Additionally, the Conversations program offers live debates on art and culture, with a focus on Latin America. The fair also collaborates with various institutions and collections for events across Miami Beach. 
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British Museum to Digitize Collection

October 18th, 2023

Following a string of controversial thefts, the British Museum has announced ambitious plans to digitize its collection. “Following the discovery that objects have been stolen from the collection, we have taken steps to improve security and are now confident that a theft of this kind can never happen again,” says interim director Mark Jones. “It is my belief that the single most important response to the thefts is to increase access, because the better a collection is known – and the more it is used – the sooner any absences are noticed.”
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REFERENCE LIBRARY

Museum of Modern Art

11 West 53rd Street (between 5th & 6th Aves)
New York, NY 10019
212.708.9400
Saturday 10:30am – 5:30pm
Sunday 10:30am – 5:30pm
Monday 10:30am – 5:30pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 10:30am – 5:30pm
Thursday 10:30am – 5:30pm
Friday 10:30am – 8:00pm
Closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
Adults : $20
Seniors (65+ with ID) : $16
Students (Full-time with current ID) : $12
Children (16 & Under) : Free
*Does not apply to children in groups
Members : Free
Admission free for all visitors during Target Free Friday Nights, every Friday evening from 4 – 8 pm. Tickets not available in advance.

Film Admission
*Does not include Museum admission; can only be purchased in person
Adults : $10
Seniors (65+ with ID) : $8
Students (Full-time with current ID) : $6
Children (16 & Under) : Free but ticket required

The Museum of Modern Art’s extensive collection goes beyond painting and sculpture to include Architecture and Design, Drawings, Film, Media, Photography, Prints and Illustrated Books. Highlights include Post-Impressionist through Contemporary works by Paul Cezanne, Henri Matisse, Paul Gaughin, Marcel Duchamp, Alexander Calder, James Rosenquist, Roy Lichtenstein, Ellsworth Kelly, Edward Ruscha, Jeff Koons, Chuck Close and Matthew Barney.

Recent and upcoming exhibitions of note:
What is Painting? Contemporary Art from the Collection
July 7 – September 17, 2007
Richard Serra Sculpture: Forty Years
June 3 – September 10, 2007