With miles of sandy beaches dotted with classic Art Deco architecture, world-class art museums, and a glittering nightlife, Miami Beach ranks among America’s most iconic cities. During Art Basel it embraces the international art world with special exhibitions at museums and galleries across the city, transforming the week into a dense and dynamic cultural event. At the nexus of North America and Latin America, this Art Basel show presents outstanding works of art from across the globe. Over 250 of the world’s leading galleries exhibit art of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries by over 4,000 artists. The accompanying catalogue is a valuable tool for understanding current art trends and developments on the global art market, and is an essential reference book for all art professionals and collectors, with a special focus on the Americas. Art Basel, Miami Beach, December 5–8, 2013