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Thursday, December 7 Abba Fine Art. ¬Sicilian Set¬ and ¬911 Revisited¬: Lower gallery features Sicilian Set, showcasing the paintings of Emanuele Cacciatore and photography by Tony Caltabiano. The upper gallery presents 911 Revisited, a mixed-media installation by Debra Holt. Mondays-Sundays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 10. 305-576-4278. 233 NW...
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Thursday, December 7

Abba Fine Art. ¬Sicilian Set¬ and ¬911 Revisited¬: Lower gallery features Sicilian Set, showcasing the paintings of Emanuele Cacciatore and photography by Tony Caltabiano. The upper gallery presents 911 Revisited, a mixed-media installation by Debra Holt. Mondays-Sundays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 10. 305-576-4278. 233 NW 36th St, Miami, 305-576-4248, www.abbafineart.com.

Adamar South at Pop n Art. Celebrity portraits and nudes with nature: photographs by Jonathan Skow. Mondays-Sundays, 6-9 p.m. Continues through Dec. 15. 358 San Lorenzo Ave, Coral Gables, 305-448-5578, www.popnart.com.

Aqua Hotel & Lounge. Aqua Art Miami: Group show featuring dozens of top artists from around the nation. Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 10. Aqua Art Miami: Seattle competitors with Basel bring work from 40 galleries to the hotel. Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 10. 1530 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 305-538-4361.

Artformz. ¬Its So unFair¬: Artists Earl Bronsteen, Laura Cerwinske, Onofre Frias, Danny Mansmith, Alejandro Mendoza, Maria Caridad Perez, Rosario Rivera-Bond, and Alette Simmons-Jimenez. Open from 6 p.m. until late through the street party on Saturday. Tuesdays-Fridays, 12-7 p.m.; Saturdays, 12-4 p.m. Continues through Jan. 31. 130 NE 40th St #2, Miami, 305-572-0040, www.artformz.net.

Atelier Feyerabend & Hubler. ¬Strokes and Stones¬: Current paintings, sculpture, and mosaics by resident artists Gina Hubler and Hans Feyerabend. Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Jan. 30. 3863 Shipping Ave, Miami, 305-569-9990, www.atelier.bz.

Atlas Plaza. Artist Chats and Cocktails: Thursdays-Saturdays, 6-9 p.m. Continues through Dec. 9. 130 NE 40th St, Miami, 305-572-0040.

Barbara Gillman Gallery. Selected Artists: Thu., Dec. 7. 4141 NE Second Ave, Miami, 305-573-1920, www.artnet.com/bgillman.html.

Bass Museum of Art. Kaarina Kaikkonen: The Finnish installation artist brings her latest work to the courtyard of the museum in honor of Art Basel. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Continues through Jan. 31. ¬Constructing New Berlin¬: German art made since the fall of the Berlin Wall. Other current exhibitions include Five Fridays, Tom Schmitt: Digital Abstractions, and Austrian Art: The Golden Age of Emperor Franz Joseph. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 21. 2121 Park Ave, Miami Beach, 305-673-7530, www.bassmuseum.org.

Bernice Steinbaum Gallery. ¬Matriarchs¬: Works by Chinese artist Hung Liu. Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Jan. 4. ¬Warrior Pit #5¬: By Wanxin Zhang. Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Jan. 12. 3550 N Miami Ave, Miami, 305-573-2700, www.bernicesteinbaumgallery.com.

Books & Books, Miami Beach. Reclamation Project: Mangroves: Miami artist Xavier Cortadas installation of some 2500 mangrove seedlings in clear cups at businesses throughout South Beach. (See Website for a list of participants.). Dec. 7-Jan. 31. www.reclamationproject.net. 933 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, 305-532-3222, www.booksandbooks.com.

Bridge Art Fair: ¬Y.M.A.¬: Young Miami Artists features Carol Jazzar, GisMo (photography), Kulh & Leyton (work on tape), Matthias Saillard (drawing), Lou Anne Colodny (video), Felice Grodin (drawing), Brad Kuhl (photography), Monique Leyton (print). Thu., Dec. 7; Sun., Dec. 10. Bridge Party: Featuring 64 galleries and even more cocktails, with exhibitions in the lobby, lounge, and guest rooms. Thu., Dec. 7, 7-10 p.m. Catalina Hotel & Beach Club, 1732 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 305-674-1160, www.bridgeartfair.com.

The Catalina Hotel & Beach Club. Bridge Art Fair: ¬Y.M.A.¬: Young Miami Artists features Carol Jazzar, GisMo (photography), Kulh & Leyton (work on tape), Matthias Saillard (drawing), Lou Anne Colodny (video), Felice Grodin (drawing), Brad Kuhl (photography), Monique Leyton (print). Thu., Dec. 7; Sun., Dec. 10. 1732 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 305-674-1160, www.bridgeartfair.com. Bridge Party: Featuring 64 galleries and even more cocktails, with exhibitions in the lobby, lounge, and guest rooms. Thu., Dec. 7, 7-10 p.m. 1732 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 305-674-1160. Flow Art Fair: Galleries from around the nation are represented. Thursdays, Fridays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 9, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 1732 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 305-674-1160, www.flowfair.com.

The Chatham Building. ¬Out of True¬: Group exhibition of contemporary art sponsored by Byblos, part of Art Loves Design events. The exhibition will take place in a 4800-square-foot space and includes artists such as Eric Baudelaire, Sebastiaan Bremer, Jay Davis, Dan Kopp, Robert Lazzarini, Joshua Levine, Mary Mattingly, Oliver Michaels, Beatriz Millar, Enrico Tommaso de Paris, Carlos Salgado, Pawel Wojtasik, Tobias Wong, and Cheryl Yun. Opening receptions take place Thursday, Dec. 7, 8 p.m."midnight, and Saturday Dec. 9, 8 p.m."midnight. Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 10. 155 NE 40th St, Miami.

Chelsea Galleria. ¬20/20¬: Twenty artists for the gallerys twentieth anniversary include Albert Chong, Kenwyn Crichlow, Sheila Elias. Thu., Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-noon; Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 9, 8 p.m.-midnight. Continues through Dec. 31. 32 NE 39th St, Miami, 305-576-2950, www.chelseagalleria.com.

Contemporary Arts Foundation. Rubell Family Collection: The Contemporary Arts Foundation boasts a 30,000-volume library open to the public, 27 galleries, a new media room, and sculpture garden. The Rubell collection is world-famous and roundly revered. Mondays-Sundays. 95 NW 29th St, Miami, 305-573-6090.

David Castillo Modern & Contemporary Art. Quisqueya Henriquez, Beth Reisman, Wendy Wischer: Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 10. 2234 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, 305-573-8110.

Damien B. Art Center. ¬I Love My Box¬: Artists featured are m lafille, Jon Davis, and Reeve Schumacher. Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Jan. 8. 282 NW 36th St, Miami, 305-573-4949, www.damienb.com.

Deluxe Arts Gallery. Billie Lynn: Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 10. 2051 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, 305-858-7735.

Diaspora Vibe Gallery. ¬Rituals: Perceptions and Visualizations¬: A look at rituals in daily life includes installation, video, paintings, photographs, and performance by artists from Jamaica, Haiti, St. Martin, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, and the U.S. Daily, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Dec. 11-31, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 3938 N Miami Ave, 2nd Level, Miami, 305-573-4046, www.diasporavibe.com.

Directions. Haute Peinture: Tanya Slingsby. Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 10. 50 NE 40th St, Miami, 305-571-5595, www.directions-miami.com.

DiVA Fair: The Digital and Video Art Fair actually takes place in a container across the street from the Hotel Victor. This is one of 224 container exhibits. Use the 12th Street entrance. Thursdays-Sundays, 2-10 p.m. Continues through Dec. 10. Hotel Victor, 1144 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, 305-428-1234.

Dorsch Gallery. ¬20 Questions¬: Reception takes place Saturday, Dec. 9, at 7 p.m. Thu., Dec. 7. 151 NW 24th St, Miami, 305-576-1278.

Dot Fiftyone. ¬The Inflatable Villa¬ and ¬unBurden¬: Exhibitions by Luis G. Pons and Mauro Giaconi. Through Jan. 15. Opening cocktail reception with live music 8 p.m.-midnight, Sat., Dec. 9. 51 NW 36th St, Miami, 305-573-9994, www.dotfiftyone.com.

Edge Zones. Various Artists: Joy Christensen, Kari Snyder, and many others. Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 10. 2214 N Miami Ave, Miami, 305-303-8852, www.edgezones.org.

Faktura Gallery. ¬Pimp My Kart¬: See pimped karts throughout the city every afternoon during Basel. Visit www.pimpmykartmiami.com for times and locations. Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 10. 7128 NW 2nd Ct, Miami, 305-758-9005.

Filtro — a foto space. ¬Abstract Humanity¬: Photos by 2006 Lucie Award recipient Ghada Khunji, Pulitzer Prize finalist Angel Enrique Valentin, and independent photographer Mark Craemer. Film installation by photographer David Tamargo. Screening in the back room will be 90 Miles, by Juan Carlos Zaldvar. Opening reception Saturday, Dec. 9, at 7 p.m. Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Jan. 31. 2320-B, N Miami Ave, Miami, 305-571-9565, www.filtrofoto.com.

Flow Art Fair: Galleries from around the nation are represented. Thursdays, Fridays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 9, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 1732 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 305-674-1160, www.flowfair.com.

Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin. ¬Now Miami¬: Elmgreen et Dragset, Xavier Veilhan, Wim Delvoye. Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through March 2. 194 NW 30th St, Miami, 305-573-2130, www.galerieperrotin.com/accueil.php.

Gary Nader Fine Art. ¬Coleccion Gary Nader¬: Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Dec. 31. 62 NE 27th St, Miami, 305-576-0256.

Grazie Italian Cuisine. Tour Abitare Miami: Showroom representatives talk about the latest in high-end Italian furniture and home furnishing design. Thu., Dec. 7. www.tourabitareitalia.com. 701 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, 305-673-1312, www.graziesouthbeach.com.

Hotel Victor. DiVA Fair: The Digital and Video Art Fair actually takes place in a container across the street from the Hotel Victor. This is one of 224 container exhibits. Use the 12th Street entrance. Thursdays-Sundays, 2-10 p.m. Continues through Dec. 10. 1144 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, 305-428-1234.

Ice Palace Studios. NADA Art Fair: New Art Dealers Alliance show. First Thursday-Saturday of every month, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 10, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 59 NW 14th St, Miami, 305-347-7400, www.newartdealers.org.

Ink Miami Art Fair: Works on paper. Thu., Dec. 7, 12-8 p.m.; Fridays, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Continues through Dec. 10. Suites of Dorchester, 1850 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, www.inkartfair.com.

InterFlight Studio. Aviation Art: Thu., Dec. 7. 250 NW 23rd St, St 206, Miami, 305-400-6789, www.interflightstudio.com.

Karpio + Facchini Gallery. Group Show: Artists: David Rosenbloom and Robert Schrabel. Thu., Dec. 7. 1929 NW 1st Ave, Miami, 305-576-4454, www.facchinigallery.com.

Kevin Bruk Gallery. Fabian Marcaccio, Daniel Hesidence: Tuesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 9, 12-5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 30. 2249 NW 1st Pl, Miami, 305-576-2000, www.kevinbrukgallery.com.

Kunsthaus Miami. Exhibition: Thu., Dec. 7. 3312 N Miami Ave, Miami.

Laude De Mazieres. Receptions: Colombian artist Ofelia Rodriguez. Thu., Dec. 7, 7-11 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 9, 7-11 p.m. 3817 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, 305-576-6454, www.lauredemazieres.com.

Lemon Sky Projects. ¬Toffee Armistice: British Art Now¬: Chris Dorely Brown, Alexander De Cadenet, Jimmy Cauty, Shezad Dawood, Graham Dolphin, Flan Flanagan, Gimpo, Anton Goldenstein, HMC, Robert Holyhead, Andy Harper, Lee Holden, Stewart Home, Piers Jackson, Dick Jewel, Caroline Jones, Ronnie Kray, Wolfe Lenkiewicz, Truth Machine, Jamie Reid, Count Rodo, Martin Sexton, Stella Vine, Unknown Artist, and Zanna. Thursdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Dec. 10. 167 NW 23rd St, Miami.

Leonard Tachmes Gallery. Selected Artists: Thursdays-Sundays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 10. 3930 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, 305-572-9015, leonardtachmesgallery.com.

Lincoln Road and Lenox Avenue. ¬Liquid Sapphire¬: Designer Kiran Shiva Akals sculpture using one-liter bottles to create a curved glass installation changes from white to dark blue. Each hour the lights dance to Vivaldi. Mondays-Sundays, 7:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Continues through Dec. 21. Lincoln Road and Lenox Avenue, Miami Beach.

Locust Projects. ¬Page 6 Head¬: Artist Scott Hug presents 40 portraits. New York band Mirror Mirror will perform during the reception Saturday, Dec. 9, from 7-11 p.m. Also, sculpture and wall works by Jesse Bercowetz and Matt Bua. Thu., Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri., Dec. 8, 12-5 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 9, 12-11 p.m.; Mondays-Sundays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 28. 105 NW 23rd St, Miami, 305-609-5384, www.locustprojects.org.

Lowe Art Museum. ¬Humberto Calzada: In Dreams Awake¬: Architectural settings inspired by the Cuba of his birth and his exile highlight this 30-year retrospective featuring 50 paintings. Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Jan. 28. 1301 Stanford Dr, South Miami, 305-284-3603.

Luis Adelantado Gallery. Lisette Castillo: Thu., Dec. 7. 85 NW 29 St, Miami, 305-438-0069.

Luminaire. ¬Puppy Love¬: More than 25 artists decorate a plastic puppy to raise funds for cancer research. Thu., Dec. 7, 11-midnight; Fri., Dec. 8, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 9, 5 p.m.-midnight; Sun., Dec. 10, 1-7 p.m. 8950 NW 33 St, Doral.

Margulies Warehouse. Sculpture: Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 31. 591 NW 27th St, Miami, 305-576-1051.

The Mark. VIPimp Party: Thu., Dec. 7, 10 p.m. 500 S Point Dr, Miami Beach, 305-531-0185.

Miami Art Central (MAC). ¬Video: An Art, a History, 1965-2005¬: Saturday, Dec. 9, at 11 a.m., the New Media Collection, Centre Pompidou features international experts participating in a panel discussion about curating, collecting, and conserving video art, prime examples of which are on display during Art Basel. On Sunday, Dec. 10, at 9 a.m., Dominic McIver Lopes, a leading scholar, lectures. Thursdays-Sundays, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Continues through Dec. 10. 5960 SW 57th Ave, South Miami, 305-455-3333, www.miamiartcentral.org.

Miami Art Group Gallery. Receptions for various artists: Receptions for artists James Kitchen and Sara Lord, Alberto Godoy, and Fuentes Ferrin. Thursdays-Saturdays, 6-9 p.m. Continues through Dec. 9. 126 NE 40th St, Miami, 305-576-2633, www.miamiartgroup.com.

Miami Art Museum (MAM). ¬The Machine, the Body, and the City¬: More than 200 photographs from the Charles Cowles Collection. Mondays-Sundays. Continues through April 15. Lorna Simpson: Large-scale photographic and text works that are formally elegant and subtly provocative. Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Feb. 4. Jacques Herzog: Architect Jacques Herzog talks with Miami Art Museum director. Thu., Dec. 7, 10 a.m. 101 W Flagler St, Miami, 305-375-3000.

Miami Beach Convention Center. Videos: By Mathilde ter Heijne, Jenny Marketow, Martha Rosier, Nathalie Djurberg, Joan Jonas, and others in the Art Video Lounge. Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 10. ¬Women in Miami: TFAP-FL Recommends...¬: The Feminist Art Project-Florida (TFAP-FL) has created cards to publicize recommended exhibitions by 62 artists at Basel. The cards will be handed out at the Convention Center and many other venues during the event. Visit feministartproject.rutgers.edu for more information. First Thursday-Sunday of every month. Continues through Dec. 10. 1901 Convention Center Dr, Miami Beach, 305-673-7000.

Miami Dade College. Nall: The Alabama-born, world-traveling master of the sacred and profane displays more than 200 of his big-theme works at the Wolfson Campuss New World School of the Arts. Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Jan. 14. 25 NE 2nd St, Miami, 305-237-3135.

Miami Womans Club. Casa Decor: Sixty spaces replicate apartments, homes, lofts, studios, libraries, a full-service restaurant, lounges, rooftop gardens, staircases, terraces, and a hotel. Featured designers include Santiago Bernal with Sylvia Naziazeni, Michael Wolk, Alfredo Brito, Marcos Zucaratto, Sam Robin, and Jeffrey Thrasher. Mondays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Dec. 17. $20. 305-373-3700. www.casadecor-usa.com. 1737 N. Bayshore Dr, Miami, 305-374-5671.

MoCA at Goldman Warehouse. ¬Artificial Light¬: Influenced by the pioneers of light sculpture such as Dan Flavin and Bruce Nauman, the younger artists in this exhibition expand the capacity of light as a sculptural form to incorporate a surprising spectrum of associations and experiences. Reception takes place Thursday, Dec. 7, at 9 a.m. Mondays, Thursdays-Sundays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wednesdays-Saturdays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through Feb. 18. 404 NW 26th St, Miami, 305-573-5441.

The Moore Loft. ¬Clamor¬ and ¬Twilight Town¬: Opening reception: Thursday, Dec. 7, 9 p.m.-midnight. Clamor, by Allora & Calzadilla, is produced in collaboration with the Renaissance Society of the University of Chicago and the San Francisco Arts Institute. Twilight Town features videos by Sean Dack. Thursdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 9, 9 p.m.-midnight. Continues through March 1. 3627 NE 1st Ct, Miami, 305-438-1163, www.themoorespace.org.

The Moore Space. ¬Zero Hero¬: John Bocks major installation and performance. Wednesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 4040 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, 305-573-1622, www.themoorespace.org.

Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA). ¬Pablo Cano: City Beneath the Sea¬: Performances take place Saturday, Dec. 9, Sunday, Dec. 10, and Thursday, Dec. 23, at 2 p.m. Canos marionettes are crafted from found objects. City Beneath the Sea tells the story of life hundreds of feet below the oceans surface. When not in performance, the marionettes and set will be on view as an exhibition. Wednesdays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 23. $10. ¬Elusive Signs: Bruce Nauman Works with Light¬: Thu., Dec. 7, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 12-5 p.m.; Wednesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 7. $5. 770 NE 125th St, Miami Shores, 305-893-6211.

NADA Art Fair: New Art Dealers Alliance show. First Thursday-Saturday of every month, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 10, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Ice Palace Studios, 59 NW 14th St, Miami, 305-347-7400, www.newartdealers.org.

Poltrona Frau Miami. Symposium with Jean Marie Massaud: French designer Jean Marie Massaud talks about his collection, current projects, and plans at 11 a.m. A luncheon follows at noon. Thu., Dec. 7. 10 NE 39th Street, Miami, 305-576-3636, www.frauatlantica.net.

Photo Miami. During this art fair, 40 galleries, including Miami-based Daniel Azoulay Gallery and Karpio + Facchini Gallery, will peddle their best in photography, video, and new media, December 7-10, noon to 7:00 p.m. Admission is $10 for a one-day pass. Soho Building, 2136 NW 1st Ave, Miami, www.photomiami.com. Artist Lecture with Enrique Martinez Celaya and Carrie Mae Weems: December 8, 1-4 p.m. Admission is free. Miami Art Museum, 101 W Flagler St, Miami, www.miamiartmuseum.org.

PS 14. ¬Art Bastard¬: Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 10. 28 NE 14th St, Miami, 305-358-3600, www.ps14.com.

Pulse Miami Art Fair: Thu., Dec. 7, 1-8 p.m.; Fri., Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 9, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 2700 NW 2nd Ave, Miami.

Ritz-Carlton South Beach. Morris Lapidus Collection: Debut of five pieces of furniture by the acclaimed architect known for his hotels in Miami Beach features a U-curved armchair from the Eden Roc (1955), a wood-framed upholstered open-back lounge chair from the Sans Souci (1949), a two-piece bench and a round armless barrel chair with a butterfly back from a New Jersey apartment building lobby (1948), and an acrylic-arm sofa from a Miami Beach apartment (1963). More pieces will be added for the January exhibition. Thursdays-Saturdays. Continues through Dec. 9. 212-684-0070. www.dennismiller.com. ¬Third Annual Masters Mystery Art Show¬: Featuring 1500 postcards by more than 300 artists, including Romero Britto, Carlos Betancourt, Madonna, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Zac Posen, and Roberto Cavalli. Proceeds benefit Florida International University Masters in Fine Arts Program. Thursdays, Fridays; Fri., Dec. 8. Continues through Dec. 31. 786-525-2239. 1 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, 786-276-4000.

Roberto Clemente Park. Culture on the Verge: The opening night party for the Scope Miami Art Fair includes a preview, live performances, and interactive installations courtesy of Gen Art and Scope Miami in association with Flamingo South Beach. Advance tickets are $15 at www.genart.org or 305-695-8200. Tickets at the door are $20. Thu., Dec. 7, 7-11 p.m. Scope Miami 2006: Alternative art fair (in its fifth year) challenges passive viewing by giving visitors a view of the contemporary art world available nowhere else. Thursdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Continues through Dec. 10. 101 NW 34th St, Miami, 305-573-9530, www.scope-art.com.

Rubell Family Collection: The Contemporary Arts Foundation boasts a 30,000-volume library open to the public, 27 galleries, a new media room, and sculpture garden. The Rubell collection is world-famous and roundly revered. Mondays-Sundays. 95 NW 29th St, Miami, 305-573-6090.

Sagamore Hotel. The Sagamore Hotel Art Collection: Comprising 450 pieces of contemporary art by recognized emerging and major artists, including Alyson Shotz, Jacqueline Humphries, Leo Villareal, Roxy Payne, and Christine Borland. Daily. Sagamore Video Lounge: Inauguration of the new Sagamore Video Lounge with ongoing screenings of works by Yoko Ono, Cao Fei, Liselot van der Heijden, Timothy Hutchings, Oliver Michaels, Tracey Moffatt, Christina Petterson, Hiraki Sawa, Doug & Mike Starn, and many others. Thursdays-Sundays, 9 a.m. Continues through Dec. 10. Offstage with Yoko Ono: Yoko Ono will be the guest of honor at a party celebrating the debut of her radio series on XM, Offstage with Yoko Ono. Thu., Dec. 7, 8-11 p.m. 1671 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 305-535-8088, sagamorehotel.com.

The Savoy Hotel. ¬Scion Installation 3¬: Featured: Skywalkers (a parade with floats created by artists), refreshments and DJs. Thu., Dec. 7, 3 p.m. 455 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, 305-532-0200.

Scope Miami 2006: Alternative art fair (in its fifth year) challenges passive viewing by giving visitors a view of the contemporary art world available nowhere else. Thursdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Continues through Dec. 10. Roberto Clemente Park, 101 NW 34th St, Miami, 305-573-9530, www.scope-art.com.

Seth Jason Beitler Gallery. ¬Water¬: Studies by Miami-based photographer Laura Paresky Gould. Artist reception Saturday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. Thu., Dec. 7; Sun., Jan. 14. www.paresky.com. 250 NW 23rd St, Suite 202, Miami, 305-438-0218, www.sethjason.com.

¬Skywalkers¬: Presented by Friends with You, a parade of floats created by artists, Thu., Dec. 7, 2 p.m. From 17th to 5th Street along the beach, Miami Beach, www.friendswithyou.com.

Soho Building. Photography, Video, and New Media: Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 10. 2136 NW 1st Ave, Miami.

Soho Lounge. DJ Contra: Another party celebrating Fakturas Pimp My Kart interactive display. Thu., Dec. 7, 10 p.m. 175-193 NE 36th St, Miami, 305-576-1988, www.soholoungemiami.com.

Solange Rabello Art Gallery. Cesar Barroso: Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 31. 180 NE 39 St St 122, Miami, 305-571-9302.

Spinello Gallery. Santiago Rubino/Adriana Farmiga: Reception Saturday, Dec. 9, 7 p.m. Thu., Dec. 7. 3436 N Miami Ave #1, Miami, 305-576-0208, www.spinellogallery.com.

Steve Martin Studio. ¬New Orleans: The Best of the Best¬: Seven top artists from New Orleans. Features work from gallery owner Steve Martin (no relation to the actor) along with Raine Bedsole, Mark Bercier, Francis Pavy, Nicole Charbonnet, Blake Boyd, and Alan Gerson. First Thursday-Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Dec. 31. 66 NE 40th St, Miami, 305-576-9221, www.stevemartinstudio.com.

Tides Gallery Atlas Plaza. Tides Gallery: Tides Gallery presents its inaugural exhibition. Receptions will be held Dec. 8 and 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 15. [email protected]. 114 NE 40th St, Miami, www.tidesgallery.com.

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. Organic Pipes: Gustavo Matamoross musical installation. The artist will be on hand Saturday, Dec. 9, at 9:30 a.m. Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Feb. 15. 3251 S Miami Ave, Miami, 305-250-9133.

The Wolfsonian-FIU. ¬Inside Out¬: Richard Tuttles continuous painting uses the Wolfsonians building as its canvas. Daily. ¬The Jewelry of Sheva Fruitman¬: A selection of minimalist silver jewelry, designed by artist Sheva Fruitman, from Dec. 7-10, for sale at The Dynamo Museum Shop. Thursdays, Fridays, 12-9 p.m.; Saturdays, Sundays, 12-6 p.m. Continues through Dec. 10. $7 adults and $5 seniors, students, and children six-twelve. 1001 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, 305-531-1001.


Friday, December 8

Abba Fine Art. ¬Sicilian Set¬ and ¬911 Revisited¬: Lower gallery features Sicilian Set, showcasing the paintings of Emanuele Cacciatore and photography by Tony Caltabiano. The upper gallery presents 911 Revisited, a mixed-media installation by Debra Holt. Mondays-Sundays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 10. 305-576-4278. 233 NW 36th St, Miami, 305-576-4248, www.abbafineart.com.

Adamar South at Pop n Art. Celebrity portraits and nudes with nature: photographs by Jonathan Skow. Mondays-Sundays, 6-9 p.m. Continues through Dec. 15. 358 San Lorenzo Ave, Coral Gables, 305-448-5578, www.popnart.com.

Ambrosino Gallery. ¬No Room for You¬: In the NoMi gallery a five-artist collaborative installation features Aramis Gutierrez, Nicolas Lobo, Daniel Newman, Jonathan Peck, and Matthew Schreiber. Fri., Dec. 8. 769 NE 125th St, Miami Shores, 305-891-5577, www.ambrosinogallery.com.

Ambrosino Gallery Wynwood. Works by Barbara Strasen: One-person exhibition by LA artist Barbara Strasen. Fri., Dec. 8. 2628 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, 305-798-3421, www.ambrosinogallery.com.

Aqua Hotel & Lounge. Aqua Art Miami: Group show featuring dozens of top artists from around the nation. Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 10. Aqua Art Miami: Seattle competitors with Basel bring work from 40 galleries to the hotel. Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 10. 1530 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 305-538-4361.

ArtCenter/South Florida Gallery. ¬Well Make a Lover of You¬: Exhibition of Lowbrow works by artists including Van Arno, Anthony Ausgang, Gary Baseman, Shawn Barber, Tim Biskup, Andrew Brandou, Ray Caesar, Colin Christian, Sas Christian, Richard Coleman, Dave Cooper, Curve, Dalek, Mike Davis, Cardiac Design, Ron English, Shepard Fairey, Doze Green, R. Grimes, Alex Gross, Thomas Han, Jim Houser, Yumiko Kayukawa, Lebo, Kris Lewis, Travis Louie, Mars 1, Chris Mars, Scott Musgrove, Niagara, Anne Faith Nicholls, Kevin Peterson, Chris Ryniak, Todd Schorr, Nathan Spoor, Jeff Soto, Miss Van, Jonathan Weiner, Robert Williams, and Francesco LoCastro. Events include the opening reception Friday, Dec. 8, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. and book signing Saturday, Dec. 9, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Starting Dec. 8. Mondays-Sundays, 7-11 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 9, 7-9 p.m. Continues through Jan. 7. 800 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, 305-674-8278, www.artcentersf.org.

Artformz. ¬Its So unFair¬: Artists Earl Bronsteen, Laura Cerwinske, Onofre Frias, Danny Mansmith, Alejandro Mendoza, Maria Caridad Perez, Rosario Rivera-Bond, and Alette Simmons-Jimenez. Open from 6 p.m. until late through the street party on Saturday. Tuesdays-Fridays, 12-7 p.m.; Saturdays, 12-4 p.m. Continues through Jan. 31. 130 NE 40th St #2, Miami, 305-572-0040, www.artformz.net.

Atelier Feyerabend & Hubler. ¬Strokes and Stones¬: Current paintings, sculpture, and mosaics by resident artists Gina Hubler and Hans Feyerabend. Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Jan. 30. 3863 Shipping Ave, Miami, 305-569-9990, www.atelier.bz.

Atlas Plaza. Artist Chats and Cocktails: Thursdays-Saturdays, 6-9 p.m. Continues through Dec. 9. 130 NE 40th St, Miami, 305-572-0040.

Bass Museum of Art. Kaarina Kaikkonen: The Finnish installation artist brings her latest work to the courtyard of the museum in honor of Art Basel. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Continues through Jan. 31. ¬Constructing New Berlin¬: German art made since the fall of the Berlin Wall. Other current exhibitions include Five Fridas, Tom Schmitt: Digital Abstractions, and Austrian Art: The Golden Age of Emperor Franz Joseph. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 21. 2121 Park Ave, Miami Beach, 305-673-7530, www.bassmuseum.org.

Bernice Steinbaum Gallery. ¬Matriarchs¬: Works by Chinese artist Hung Liu. Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Jan. 4. ¬Warrior Pit #5¬: By Wanxin Zhang. Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Jan. 12. 3550 N Miami Ave, Miami, 305-573-2700, www.bernicesteinbaumgallery.com.

Books & Books, Miami Beach. Reclamation Project: Mangroves: Miami artist Xavier Cortadas installation of some 2500 mangrove seedlings in clear cups at businesses throughout South Beach. (See Website for a list of participants.). Dec. 7-Jan. 31. www.reclamationproject.net. 933 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, 305-532-3222, www.booksandbooks.com.

Bullfrog Eatz. ¬Arroz con Frijoles¬: Curated by musician Jose Elias, this free event opens the Community Arts and Cultures new season. Frijoles features black-and-white works by top local artists, including Lebo, Bhakti Baxter, Karelle Levy, Jo Franco, and PixelCrash. Lucky Bruno will host. The Peoples Palette will allow visitors to contribute their own paintings. Musical performances include Conjunto Progreso and Los Herederos, as well as DJs Le Spam, the Cooltura DJ Collective, and Hugo. Fri., Dec. 8, 9 p.m. 2344 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, 305-576-3289.

Bridge Art Fair: ¬Y.M.A.¬: Young Miami Artists features Carol Jazzar, GisMo (photography), Kulh & Leyton (work on tape), Matthias Saillard (drawing), Lou Anne Colodny (video), Felice Grodin (drawing), Brad Kuhl (photography), Monique Leyton (print). Thu., Dec. 7; Sun., Dec. 10. Catalina Hotel & Beach Club, 1732 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 305-674-1160, www.bridgeartfair.com.

The Catalina Hotel & Beach Club. Bridge Art Fair: ¬Y.M.A.¬: Young Miami Artists features Carol Jazzar, GisMo (photography), Kulh & Leyton (work on tape), Matthias Saillard (drawing), Lou Anne Colodny (video), Felice Grodin (drawing), Brad Kuhl (photography), Monique Leyton (print). Thu., Dec. 7; Sun., Dec. 10. 1732 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 305-674-1160, www.bridgeartfair.com. Bridge Party: Featuring 64 galleries and even more cocktails, with exhibitions in the lobby, lounge, and guest rooms. Thu., Dec. 7, 7-10 p.m. 1732 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 305-674-1160. ¬Well Make a Lover of You¬ After Party: Live silk-screening party. Fri., Dec. 8, 11 p.m.-1 a.m. 1732 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 305-674-1160. Flow Art Fair: Galleries from around the nation are represented. Thursdays, Fridays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 9, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 9. 1732 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 305-674-1160, www.flowfair.com.

The Chatham Building. ¬Out of True¬: Group exhibition of contemporary art sponsored by Byblos, part of Art Loves Design events. The exhibition will take place in a 4800-square-foot space and includes artists such as Eric Baudelaire, Sebastiaan Bremer, Jay Davis, Dan Kopp, Robert Lazzarini, Joshua Levine, Mary Mattingly, Oliver Michaels, Beatriz Millar, Enrico Tommaso de Paris, Carlos Salgado, Pawel Wojtasik, Tobias Wong, and Cheryl Yun. Opening reception Saturday Dec. 9, 8 p.m.-midnight. Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 10. 155 NE 40th St, Miami.

Chelsea Galleria. ¬20/20¬: Twenty artists for the gallerys twentieth anniversary include Albert Chong, Kenwyn Crichlow, Sheila Elias. Thu., Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-noon; Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 9, 8 p.m.-midnight. Continues through Dec. 31. 32 NE 39th St, Miami, 305-576-2950, www.chelseagalleria.com.

Contemporary Arts Foundation. Rubell Family Collection: The Contemporary Arts Foundation boasts a 30,000-volume library open to the public, 27 galleries, a new media room, and sculpture garden. The Rubell collection is world-famous and roundly revered. Mondays-Sundays. 95 NW 29th St, Miami, 305-573-6090.

David Castillo Modern & Contemporary Art. Quisqueya Henriquez, Beth Reisman, Wendy Wischer: Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 10. 2234 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, 305-573-8110.

Damien B. Art Center. ¬I Love My Box¬: Artists featured are m lafille, Jon Davis, and Reeve Schumacher. Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Jan. 8. 282 NW 36th St, Miami, 305-573-4949, www.damienb.com.

Delano Hotel. AXA Art NetJets Conservation Roundtable: Noted art conservation experts discuss ways to protect valuable artworks. A continental breakfast will be served. Fri., Dec. 8, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 1685 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 305-672-2000.

Deluxe Arts Gallery. Billie Lynn: Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 10. 2051 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, 305-858-7735.

Design Within Reach. Jon Gasca: Premiere exhibition of abstract photography by Jon Gasca, artistic director of Stua What. Fri., Dec. 8, 7 p.m. 927 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, www.dwr.com/studios.

Diaspora Vibe Gallery. ¬Rituals: Perceptions and Visualizations¬: A look at rituals in daily life includes installation, video, paintings, photographs, and performance by artists from Jamaica, Haiti, St. Martin, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, and the U.S. Daily, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Dec. 11-31, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 3938 N Miami Ave, 2nd Level, Miami, 305-573-4046, www.diasporavibe.com.

Directions. Haute Peinture: Tanya Slingsby. Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 10. 50 NE 40th St, Miami, 305-571-5595, www.directions-miami.com.

DiVA Fair: The Digital and Video Art Fair actually takes place in a container across the street from the Hotel Victor. This is one of 224 container exhibits. Use the 12th Street entrance. Thursdays-Sundays, 2-10 p.m. Continues through Dec. 10. Hotel Victor, 1144 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, 305-428-1234.

Dot Fiftyone. ¬The Inflatable Villa¬ and ¬unBurden¬: Exhibitions by Luis G. Pons and Mauro Giaconi. Through Jan. 15. Opening cocktail reception with live music 8 p.m.-midnight, Sat., Dec. 9. 51 NW 36th St, Miami, 305-573-9994, www.dotfiftyone.com.

Edge Zones. Various Artists: Joy Christensen, Kari Snyder, and many others. Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 10. 2214 N Miami Ave, Miami, 305-303-8852, www.edgezones.org.

Faktura Gallery. ¬Pimp My Kart¬: See pimped karts throughout the city every afternoon during Basel. Visit www.pimpmykartmiami.com for times and locations. Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 10. 7128 NW 2nd Ct, Miami, 305-758-9005.

Filtro — a foto space. ¬Abstract Humanity¬: Photos by 2006 Lucie Award recipient Ghada Khunji, Pulitzer Prize finalist Angel Enrique Valentin, and independent photographer Mark Craemer. Film installation by photographer David Tamargo. Screening in the back room will be 90 Miles, by Juan Carlos Zaldvar. Opening reception Saturday, Dec. 9, at 7 p.m. Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Jan. 31. 2320-B, N Miami Ave, Miami, 305-571-9565, www.filtrofoto.com.

Flow Art Fair: Galleries from around the nation are represented. Thursdays, Fridays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 9, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 1732 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 305-674-1160, www.flowfair.com.

Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin. ¬Now Miami¬: Elmgreen et Dragset, Xavier Veilhan, Wim Delvoye. Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through March 2. 194 NW 30th St, Miami, 305-573-2130, www.galerieperrotin.com/accueil.php.

Gary Nader Fine Art. ¬Coleccin Gary Nader¬: Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Dec. 31. 62 NE 27th St, Miami, 305-576-0256, www.garynader.com.

Hotel Victor. DiVA Fair: The Digital and Video Art Fair actually takes place in a container across the street from the Hotel Victor. This is one of 224 container exhibits. Use the 12th Street entrance. Thursdays-Sundays, 2-10 p.m. Continues through Dec. 10. 1144 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, 305-428-1234.

Ice Palace Studios. NADA Art Fair: New Art Dealers Alliance show. First Thursday-Saturday of every month, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 10, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 59 NW 14th St, Miami, 305-347-7400, www.newartdealers.org.

Ink Miami Art Fair: Works on paper. Thu., Dec. 7, 12-8 p.m.; Fridays, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Continues through Dec. 10. Suites of Dorchester, 1850 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, www.inkartfair.com.

Kevin Bruk Gallery. Fabian Marcaccio, Daniel Hesidence: Tuesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 9, 12-5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 30. 2249 NW 1st Pl, Miami, 305-576-2000, www.kevinbrukgallery.com.

Lemon Sky Projects. ¬Toffee Armistice: British Art Now¬: Chris Dorely Brown, Alexander De Cadenet, Jimmy Cauty, Shezad Dawood, Graham Dolphin, Flan Flanagan, Gimpo, Anton Goldenstein, HMC, Robert Holyhead, Andy Harper, Lee Holden, Stewart Home, Piers Jackson, Dick Jewel, Caroline Jones, Ronnie Kray, Wolfe Lenkiewicz, Truth Machine, Jamie Reid, Count Rodo, Martin Sexton, Stella Vine, Unknown Artist, and Zanna. Thursdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Dec. 10. 167 NW 23rd St, Miami.

Leonard Tachmes Gallery. Selected Artists: Thursdays-Sundays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 10. 3930 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, 305-572-9015, leonardtachmesgallery.com.

Lincoln Road and Lenox Avenue. ¬Liquid Sapphire¬: Designer Kiran Shiva Akals sculpture using one-liter bottles to create a curved glass installation changes from white to dark blue. Each hour the lights dance to Vivaldi. Mondays-Sundays, 7:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Continues through Dec. 21. Lincoln Road and Lenox Avenue, Miami Beach.

Locust Projects. ¬Page 6 Head¬: Artist Scott Hug presents 40 portraits. New York band Mirror Mirror will perform during the reception Saturday, Dec. 9, from 7-11 p.m. Also, sculpture and wall works by Jesse Bercowetz and Matt Bua. Fri., Dec. 8, 12-5 p.m.; Mondays-Sundays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 28. 105 NW 23rd St, Miami, 305-609-5384, www.locustprojects.org.

Lowe Art Museum. ¬Humberto Calzada: In Dreams Awake¬: Architectural settings inspired by the Cuba of his birth and his exile highlight this 30-year retrospective featuring 50 paintings. Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Jan. 28. 1301 Stanford Dr, South Miami, 305-284-3603.

Luminaire. ¬Puppy Love¬: More than 25 artists decorate a plastic puppy to raise funds for cancer research. Fri., Dec. 8, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 8950 NW 33 St, Doral.

Mansion. ¬The MisShapes¬: The MisShapes take on Basel when the DJs spin at Mansions Friday-night party. Fri., Dec. 8, 11 p.m. 1235 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, 305-532-1525.

Margulies Warehouse. Sculpture: Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 31. 591 NW 27th St, Miami, 305-576-1051.

Miami Art Central. ¬Video: An Art, a History, 1965-2005¬: Saturday, Dec. 9, at 11 a.m., the New Media Collection, Centre Pompidou features international experts participating in a panel discussion about curating, collecting, and conserving video art, prime examples of which are on display during Art Basel. On Sunday, Dec. 10, at 9 a.m., Dominic McIver Lopes, a leading scholar, lectures. Thursdays-Sundays, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Continues through Dec. 10. 5960 SW 57th Ave, South Miami, 305-455-3333, www.miamiartcentral.org.

Miami Art Group Gallery. Receptions for various artists: Receptions for artists James Kitchen and Sara Lord, Alberto Godoy, and Fuentes Ferrin. Thursdays-Saturdays, 6-9 p.m. Continues through Dec. 9. 126 NE 40th St, Miami, 305-576-2633, www.miamiartgroup.com.

Miami Art Museum. ¬The Machine, the Body, and the City¬: More than 200 photographs from the Charles Cowles Collection. Mondays-Sundays. Continues through April 15. Lorna Simpson: Large-scale photographic and text works that are formally elegant and subtly provocative. Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Feb. 4. Lecture: Speakers: Carrie Mae Weems and Enrique Martinez Celaya. Fri., Dec. 8, 1-4 p.m. 101 W Flagler St, Miami, 305-375-3000.

Miami Beach Cinematheque. ¬Giving Visibility¬: A showcase of films by Michel Auder, Candice Breitz, Gabriel Lester, Jonas Mekas, and Francesco Vezzoli with a retrospective of films by Mekas and photographs. In addition to Art Basel festivities, which include a reception on Friday and Saturday from 8 to 11:30 p.m., films show on Thursdays. Art Basel Weekend: 8 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Starting Dec. 8. Fridays-Sundays, 8-11:30 p.m. Continues through Dec. 10. 512 Española Way, Miami Beach, 305-673-4567, www.mbcinema.com.

Miami Beach Convention Center. Videos: By Mathilde ter Heijne, Jenny Marketow, Martha Rosier, Nathalie Djurberg, Joan Jonas, and others in the Art Video Lounge. Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 10. ¬Women in Miami: TFAP-FL Recommends...¬: The Feminist Art Project-Florida (TFAP-FL) has created cards to publicize recommended exhibitions by 62 artists at Basel. The cards will be handed out at the Convention Center and many other venues during the event. Visit feministartproject.rutgers.edu for more information. First Thursday-Sunday of every month. Continues through Dec. 10. 1901 Convention Center Dr, Miami Beach, 305-673-7000.

Miami Dade College. Nall: The Alabama-born, world-traveling master of the sacred and profane displays more than 200 of his big-theme works at the Wolfson Campuss New World School of the Arts. Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Jan. 14. 25 NE 2nd St, Miami, 305-237-3135.

Miami Womans Club. Casa Decor: Sixty spaces replicate apartments, homes, lofts, studios, libraries, a full-service restaurant, lounges, rooftop gardens, staircases, terraces, and a hotel. Featured designers include Santiago Bernal with Sylvia Naziazeni, Michael Wolk, Alfredo Brito, Marcos Zucaratto, Sam Robin, and Jeffrey Thrasher. Mondays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Dec. 17. $20. 305-373-3700. www.casadecor-usa.com. 1737 N. Bayshore Dr, Miami, 305-374-5671.

The Mitchell Rubensteins Park Avenue Loft. Jose Parla: Miami-born, New York-based artist José Parl makes his Miami solo debut. Fri., Dec. 8. 2228 Park Ave., Miami Beach, Miami Beach.

MoCA at Goldman Warehouse. ¬Artificial Light¬: Influenced by the pioneers of light sculpture such as Dan Flavin and Bruce Nauman, the younger artists in this exhibition expand the capacity of light as a sculptural form to incorporate a surprising spectrum of associations and experiences. Mondays, Thursdays-Sundays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wednesdays-Saturdays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through Feb. 18. 404 NW 26th St, Miami, 305-573-5441.

The Moore Space. ¬Zero Hero¬: John Bocks major installation and performance. Wednesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 4040 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, 305-573-1622, www.themoorespace.org.

Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA). ¬Pablo Cano: City Beneath the Sea¬: Performances take place Saturday, Dec. 9, Sunday, Dec. 10, and Thursday, Dec. 23, at 2 p.m. Canos marionettes are crafted from found objects. City Beneath the Sea tells the story of life hundreds of feet below the oceans surface. When not in performance, the marionettes and set will be on view as an exhibition. Wednesdays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 23. $10. ¬Elusive Signs: Bruce Nauman Works with Light¬: Sundays, 12-5 p.m.; Wednesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 7. $5. 770 NE 125th St, Miami Shores, 305-893-6211.

NADA Art Fair: New Art Dealers Alliance show. First Thursday-Saturday of every month, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 10, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Ice Palace Studios, 59 NW 14th St, Miami, 305-347-7400, www.newartdealers.org.

Nikki Beach. ¬Parthenogenesis¬: Performance by Angelo Musco consists of an enormous white dress with a circular base 30 feet in diameter, which is held up by 11 statuesque pregnant women covered in white make-up, white wigs, and white contact lenses. Fri., Dec. 8, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 1 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, 305-538-1111.

Photo Miami. During this art fair, 40 galleries, including Miami-based Daniel Azoulay Gallery and Karpio + Facchini Gallery, will peddle their best in photography, video, and new media, December 7-10, noon to 7:00 p.m. Admission is $10 for a one-day pass. Soho Building, 2136 NW 1st Ave, Miami, www.photomiami.com. Artist Lecture with Enrique Martinez Celaya and Carrie Mae Weems: December 8, 1-4 p.m. Admission is free. Miami Art Museum, 101 W Flagler St, Miami, www.miamiartmuseum.org.

Pool Art Fair: Except for opening night, by appointment only. Starting Dec. 8. Fri., Dec. 8, 5-11 p.m.; Saturdays, Sundays, 3-8 p.m. Continues through Dec. 10. Cavalier Hotel, 1320 Ocean Dr, 305-531-3555.

PS 14. ¬Art Bastard¬: Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 10. 28 NE 14th St, Miami, 305-358-3600, www.ps14.com.

Pulse Miami Art Fair: Thu., Dec. 7, 1-8 p.m.; Fri., Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 9, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 2700 NW 2nd Ave, Miami.

Ritz-Carlton South Beach. Morris Lapidus Collection: Debut of five pieces of furniture by the acclaimed architect known for his hotels in Miami Beach features a U-curved armchair from the Eden Roc (1955), a wood-framed upholstered open-back lounge chair from the Sans Souci (1949), a two-piece bench and a round armless barrel chair with a butterfly back from a New Jersey apartment building lobby (1948), and an acrylic-arm sofa from a Miami Beach apartment (1963). More pieces will be added for the January exhibition. Thursdays-Saturdays. Continues through Dec. 9. 212-684-0070. www.dennismiller.com. ¬Third Annual Masters Mystery Art Show¬: Featuring 1500 postcards by more than 300 artists, including Romero Britto, Carlos Betancourt, Madonna, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Zac Posen, and Roberto Cavalli. Proceeds benefit Florida International University Masters in Fine Arts Program. Thursdays, Fridays; Fri., Dec. 8. Continues through Dec. 31. 786-525-2239. 1 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, 786-276-4000.

Roberto Clemente Park. Scope Miami 2006: Alternative art fair (in its fifth year) challenges passive viewing by giving visitors a view of the contemporary art world available nowhere else. Thursdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Continues through Dec. 10. 101 NW 34th St, Miami, 305-573-9530, www.scope-art.com.

Rubell Family Collection: The Contemporary Arts Foundation boasts a 30,000-volume library open to the public, 27 galleries, a new media room, and sculpture garden. The Rubell collection is world-famous and roundly revered. Mondays-Sundays. 95 NW 29th St, Miami, 305-573-6090.

Sagamore Hotel. The Sagamore Hotel Art Collection: Comprising 450 pieces of contemporary art by recognized emerging and major artists, including Alyson Shotz, Jacqueline Humphries, Leo Villareal, Roxy Payne, and Christine Borland. Daily. ¬Sagamore Video Lounge¬: Inauguration of the new Sagamore Video Lounge with ongoing screenings of works by Yoko Ono, Cao Fei, Liselot van der Heijden, Timothy Hutchings, Oliver Michaels, Tracey Moffatt, Christina Petterson, Hiraki Sawa, Doug & Mike Starn, and many others. Thursdays-Sundays, 9 a.m. Continues through Dec. 10. 1671 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 305-535-8088, sagamorehotel.com.

The Savoy Hotel. ¬Scion Installation 3¬: Featured: Skywalkers (a parade with floats created by artists), refreshments, and DJs. Thu., Dec. 7, 3 p.m. 455 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, 305-532-0200. Charity Auction: Proceeds from the Scion Installation 3 Art Auction will go to LegalArt and ArtCenter, charities supporting young visionaries and art education. Bidding begins at 3 p.m. Last years auction raised more than $90,000. Fri., Dec. 8, noon. 455 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, 305-532-0200.

Seth Jason Beitler Gallery. ¬Water¬: Studies by Miami-based photographer Laura Paresky Gould. Artist reception Saturday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. Thu., Dec. 7; Sun., Jan. 14. www.paresky.com. 250 NW 23rd St, Suite 202, Miami, 305-438-0218, www.sethjason.com.

Scope Miami 2006: Alternative art fair (in its fifth year) challenges passive viewing by giving visitors a view of the contemporary art world available nowhere else. Thursdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Continues through Dec. 10. Roberto Clemente Park, 101 NW 34th St, Miami, 305-573-9530, www.scope-art.com.

Soho Building. Photography, Video, and New Media: Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 10. 2136 NW 1st Ave, Miami.

Solange Rabello Art Gallery. Cesar Barroso: Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 31. 180 NE 39 St St 122, Miami, 305-571-9302.

Spinello Gallery. Santiago Rubino/Adriana Farmiga: Reception Saturday, Dec. 9, 7 p.m. Thu., Dec. 7. 3436 N Miami Ave #1, Miami, 305-576-0208, www.spinellogallery.com.

Steve Martin Studio. ¬New Orleans: The Best of the Best¬: Seven top artists from New Orleans. Features work from gallery owner Steve Martin (no relation to the actor) along with Raine Bedsole, Mark Bercier, Francis Pavy, Nicole Charbonnet, Blake Boyd, and Alan Gerson. First Thursday-Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Dec. 31. 66 NE 40th St, Miami, 305-576-9221, www.stevemartinstudio.com.

Tides Gallery Atlas Plaza. Tides Gallery: Tides Gallery presents its inaugural exhibition. Receptions will be held Dec. 8 and 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 15. [email protected]. 114 NE 40th St, Miami, www.tidesgallery.com.

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. Organic Pipes: Gustavo Matamoross musical installation. The artist will be on hand Saturday, Dec. 9, at 9:30 a.m. Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Feb. 15. 3251 S Miami Ave, Miami, 305-250-9133.

The Wolfsonian-FIU. ¬Inside Out¬: Richard Tuttles continuous painting uses the Wolfsonians building as its canvas. Daily. ¬The Jewelry of Sheva Fruitman¬: A selection of minimalist silver jewelry, designed by artist Sheva Fruitman, from Dec. 7-10, for sale at The Dynamo Museum Shop. Thursdays, Fridays, 12-9 p.m.; Saturdays, Sundays, 12-6 p.m. Continues through Dec. 10. $7 adults and $5 seniors, students, and children six-twelve. 1001 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, 305-531-1001.


Saturday, December 9

Abba Fine Art. ¬Sicilian Set¬ and ¬911 Revisited¬: Lower gallery features Sicilian Set, showcasing the paintings of Emanuele Cacciatore and photography by Tony Caltabiano. The upper gallery presents 911 Revisited, a mixed-media installation by Debra Holt. Reception takes place Saturday, Dec. 9, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Mondays-Sundays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 10. 305-576-4278. 233 NW 36th St, Miami, 305-576-4248, www.abbafineart.com.

Adamar South at Pop n Art. Celebrity portraits and nudes with nature: photographs by Jonathan Skow. Mondays-Sundays, 6-9 p.m. Continues through Dec. 15. 358 San Lorenzo Ave, Coral Gables, 305-448-5578, www.popnart.com.

Aqua Hotel & Lounge. Aqua Art Miami: Group show featuring dozens of top artists from around the nation. Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 10. Aqua Art Miami: Seattle competitors with Basel bring work from 40 galleries to the hotel. Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 10. 1530 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 305-538-4361.

Artformz. ¬Its So unFair¬: Artists Earl Bronsteen, Laura Cerwinske, Onofre Frias, Danny Mansmith, Alejandro Mendoza, Maria Caridad Perez, Rosario Rivera-Bond, and Alette Simmons-Jimenez. Open from 6 p.m. until late through the street party on Saturday. Tuesdays-Fridays, 12-7 p.m.; Saturdays, 12-4 p.m. Continues through Jan. 31. 130 NE 40th St #2, Miami, 305-572-0040, www.artformz.net.

Art Fusion Gallery. ¬Mysteries and Masters: An International Group Show¬: Group exhibition featuring more than 30 international artists. Live music will be provided by The Oski Foundation and Shufly along with a complimentary wine bar. Sat., Dec. 9, 7 p.m. 1 NE 40th St, Miami, 305-573-5730.

Art Loves Design: Offical Design District Art Basel Party. More than 40 exhibitions and artists at various galleries and showrooms will be on view throughout the district. Sat., Dec. 9, 7 p.m.-midnight. www.designmiami.com. 3900 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, 305-573-8116.

Atelier Feyerabend & Hubler. ¬Strokes and Stones¬: Current paintings, sculpture, and mosaics by resident artists Gina Hubler and Hans Feyerabend. Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Jan. 30. 3863 Shipping Ave, Miami, 305-569-9990, www.atelier.bz.

Atlas Plaza. Artist Chats and Cocktails: Thursdays-Saturdays, 6-9 p.m. Continues through Dec. 9. 130 NE 40th St, Miami, 305-572-0040.

Bakehouse Art Complex. ¬Breakfast at the Bakehouse¬: Juried show featuring tenant and associate artists accompanied by music and refreshments. Saturday, Dec. 9, 9 a.m.-noon. Starting Dec. 9. Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Jan. 7. 561 NW 32nd St, Miami, 305-576-2828.

Bass Museum of Art. Kaarina Kaikkonen: The Finnish installation artist brings her latest work to the courtyard of the museum in honor of Art Basel. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Continues through Jan. 31. ¬Constructing New Berlin¬: German art made since the fall of the Berlin Wall. Other current exhibitions include Five Fridas, Tom Schmitt: Digital Abstractions, and Austrian Art: The Golden Age of Emperor Franz Joseph. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 21. 2121 Park Ave, Miami Beach, 305-673-7530, www.bassmuseum.org.

Bernice Steinbaum Gallery. ¬Matriarchs¬: Works by Chinese artist Hung Liu. Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Jan. 4. ¬Warrior Pit #5¬: By Wanxin Zhang. Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Jan. 12. 3550 N Miami Ave, Miami, 305-573-2700, www.bernicesteinbaumgallery.com.

Books & Books, Miami Beach. Reclamation Project: Mangroves: Miami artist Xavier Cortadas installation of some 2500 mangrove seedlings in clear cups at businesses throughout South Beach. (See Website for a list of participants.). Dec. 7-Jan. 31. www.reclamationproject.net. 933 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, 305-532-3222, www.booksandbooks.com.

Bridge Art Fair: ¬Y.M.A.¬: Young Miami Artists features Carol Jazzar, GisMo (photography), Kulh & Leyton (work on tape), Matthias Saillard (drawing), Lou Anne Colodny (video), Felice Grodin (drawing), Brad Kuhl (photography), Monique Leyton (print). Thu., Dec. 7; Sun., Dec. 10. Catalina Hotel & Beach Club, 1732 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 305-674-1160, www.bridgeartfair.com.

The Catalina Hotel & Beach Club. Flow Art Fair: Galleries from around the nation are represented. Thursdays, Fridays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 9, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 9. 1732 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 305-674-1160, www.flowfair.com.

The Chatham Building. ¬Out of True¬: Group exhibition of contemporary art sponsored by Byblos, part of Art Loves Design events. The exhibition will take place in a 4800-square-foot space and includes artists such as Eric Baudelaire, Sebastiaan Bremer, Jay Davis, Dan Kopp, Robert Lazzarini, Joshua Levine, Mary Mattingly, Oliver Michaels, Beatriz Millar, Enrico Tommaso de Paris, Carlos Salgado, Pawel Wojtasik, Tobias Wong, and Cheryl Yun. Opening reception Saturday Dec. 9, 8 p.m.-midnight. Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 10. 155 NE 40th St, Miami.

Chelsea Galleria. ¬20/20¬: Twenty artists for the gallerys twentieth anniversary include Albert Chong, Kenwyn Crichlow, Sheila Elias. Thu., Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-noon; Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 9, 8 p.m.-midnight. Continues through Dec. 31. 32 NE 39th St, Miami, 305-576-2950, www.chelseagalleria.com.

Colony Theater. ¬Matthew Barney: No Restraint¬: Premiere of the documentary No Restraint by director Alison Chernick. The film follows the creative process of Matthew Barney during the production of his latest opus, Drawing Restraint 9. Sat., Dec. 9, 8:30-11 p.m. www.matthewbarneynorestraint.com. 1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, 305-348-5555.

Contemporary Arts Foundation. Rubell Family Collection: The Contemporary Arts Foundation boasts a 30,000-volume library open to the public, 27 galleries, a new media room, and sculpture garden. The Rubell collection is world-famous and roundly revered. Mondays-Sundays. 95 NW 29th St, Miami, 305-573-6090.

David Castillo Modern & Contemporary Art. Quisqueya Henriquez, Beth Reisman, Wendy Wischer: Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 10. 2234 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, 305-573-8110.

Damien B. Art Center. ¬I Love My Box¬: Artists featured are m lafille, Jon Davis, and Reeve Schumacher. Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Jan. 8. 282 NW 36th St, Miami, 305-573-4949, www.damienb.com.

Deluxe Arts Gallery. Billie Lynn: Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 10. 2051 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, 305-858-7735.

Design District. Art Loves Design: Offical Design District Art Basel Party. More than 40 exhibitions and artists at various galleries and showrooms will be on view between 39th and 40th streets west of NE 2nd Ave . Sat., Dec. 9, 7 p.m.-midnight. www.designmiami.com. 3900 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, 305-573-8116.

Diana Lowenstein Fine Arts. Sterz: Sterz will create sculptural video installations that explore the structural potential of industrialized materials and the process of digital video. Starting Dec. 9. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Tuesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 6. ¬Daniel Verbis: El/Nudo/en/el/Laberinto: Opening reception: Saturday, Dec. 9, 7:30"10 p.m. New drawings, paintings, and a mural that will intersect to become a site-specific installation. Starting Dec. 9. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Tuesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 6. 3080 SW 38th Ct, Miami Beach, 305-774-5969, www.dlfinearts.com.

Diaspora Vibe Gallery. ¬Rituals: Perceptions and Visualizations¬: A look at rituals in daily life includes installation, video, paintings, photographs, and performance by artists from Jamaica, Haiti, St. Martin, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, and the U.S. Daily, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Dec. 11-31, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 3938 N Miami Ave, 2nd Level, Miami, 305-573-4046, www.diasporavibe.com.

Directions. Haute Peinture: Tanya Slingsby. Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 10. 50 NE 40th St, Miami, 305-571-5595, www.directions-miami.com.

DiVA Fair: The Digital and Video Art Fair actually takes place in a container across the street from the Hotel Victor. This is one of 224 container exhibits. Use the 12th Street entrance. Thursdays-Sundays, 2-10 p.m. Continues through Dec. 10. Hotel Victor, 1144 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, 305-428-1234.

Dorsch Gallery. ¬20 Questions¬: Reception takes place Saturday, Dec. 9, at 7 p.m. 151 NW 24th St, Miami, 305-576-1278.

Dot Fiftyone. ¬The Inflatable Villa¬ and ¬unBurden¬: Exhibitions by Luis G. Pons and Mauro Giaconi. Through Jan. 15. Opening cocktail reception with live music 8 p.m.-midnight, Sat., Dec. 9. 51 NW 36th St, Miami, 305-573-9994, www.dotfiftyone.com.

Edge Zones. Zones Contemporary Art Fair: Opening reception. Sat., Dec. 9, 8 p.m. 2214 N Miami Ave, Miami, 305-303-8852. Edge Zones. Various Artists: Joy Christensen, Kari Snyder, and many others. Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 10. 2214 N Miami Ave, Miami, 305-303-8852, www.edgezones.org.

Etra Fine Art. Group Show: Featuring Marco Otero, Beverly Brodsky, Douglas Freed, Silvia Poloto, and Mario Velez. Starting Dec. 9. Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 31. 56 NE 40th St, Miami, 305-438-4383, www.etrafineart.com.

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. Chihuly at Fairchild¬: Dale Chihuly returns. Sat., Dec. 9. Continues through May 31. 10901 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables, 305-667-1651, www.fairchildgarden.org.

The Fairfax. ¬Drunken Letters to Stray Balloons¬: Party hosted by designer Todd Oldham featuring an installation by artist Daniel Joseph, entitled Drunken Letters to Stray Balloons. Sat., Dec. 9, 6-8 p.m. 1776 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 305-398-7888, www.fairfaxsouthbeach.com/.

Faktura Gallery. ¬Pimp My Kart¬: See pimped karts throughout the city every afternoon during Basel. Visit www.pimpmykartmiami.com for times and locations. Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 10. 7128 NW 2nd Ct, Miami, 305-758-9005.

55th Street Station. ¬Kubik¬: A high school group called DASH will create a piece called Kubik. Free cocktail party at 6:00 p.m. Kubik is a condominium on the edge of Miamis Design District. Four students from the Design and Architecture Senior High School will create a piece of art — an abacus of hand-painted cubes — for its public spaces. The students are Julian Haddad, 16; Lazaro Gamio, 16; Jessica Ortega, 16; and Takamitsu Byrne, 17. Sat., Dec. 9, 10 a.m.-noon. & 2-4 p.m. on NE 4th Court between NE 55th and 57th streets, Miami.

Fight or Flight. ¬Fight or Flight¬: The participating artists are Loriel Beltran, Timothy Buwalda, Stephanie Marie Garcia, Carlene Muñoz, Luis Pinto, Vanessa Tomchik, and Christopher Vazquez. Sat., Dec. 9, 7-11 p.m. 2534 N Miami Ave, Miami, 305-297-1110.

Filtro — a foto space. ¬Abstract Humanity¬: Photos by 2006 Lucie Award recipient Ghada Khunji, Pulitzer Prize finalist Angel Enrique Valentin, and independent photographer Mark Craemer. Film installation by photographer David Tamargo. Screening in the back room will be 90 Miles, by Juan Carlos Zaldvar. Opening reception Saturday, Dec. 9, at 7 p.m. Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Jan. 31. 2320-B, N Miami Ave, Miami, 305-571-9565, www.filtrofoto.com.

Flow Art Fair: Galleries from around the nation are represented. Thursdays, Fridays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 9, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 1732 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 305-674-1160, www.flowfair.com.

The Forge. Michael Canitrot: Presented by the Council of France. Sat., Dec. 9, 10 p.m. 432 41st St, Miami Beach, 305-538-8533, www.theforge.com.

Fredric Snitzer Gallery. Naomi Fisher: Sat., Dec. 9, 7-10 p.m. 2247 NW 1st Pl, Miami, 305-448-8976, snitzer.com.

Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin. ¬Now Miami¬: Elmgreen et Dragset, Xavier Veilhan, Wim Delvoye. Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through March 2. 194 NW 30th St, Miami, 305-573-2130, www.galerieperrotin.com/accueil.php.

Gary Nader Fine Art. ¬Coleccin Gary Nader¬: Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Dec. 31. 62 NE 27th St, Miami, 305-576-0256, www.garynader.com.

Hotel Victor. DiVA Fair: The Digital and Video Art Fair takes place in a container across the street from the Hotel Victor. This is one of 224 container exhibits. Use the 12th Street entrance. Thursdays-Sundays, 2-10 p.m. Continues through Dec. 10. 1144 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, 305-428-1234.

Ice Palace Studios. NADA Art Fair: New Art Dealers Alliance show. First Thursday-Saturday of every month, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 10, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 59 NW 14th St, Miami, 305-347-7400, www.newartdealers.org.

Ink Miami Art Fair: Works on paper. Thu., Dec. 7, 12-8 p.m.; Fridays, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Continues through Dec. 9. Suites of Dorchester, 1850 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, www.inkartfair.com.

Kevin Bruk Gallery. Fabian Marcaccio, Daniel Hesidence: Tuesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 9, 12-5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 30. 2249 NW 1st Pl, Miami, 305-576-2000, www.kevinbrukgallery.com.

Laude De Mazieres. Receptions: Colombian artist Ofelia Rodriguez. Thu., Dec. 7, 7-11 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 9, 7-11 p.m. 3817 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, 305-576-6454, www.lauredemazieres.com.

Lemon Sky Projects. ¬Toffee Armistice: British Art Now¬: Chris Dorely Brown, Alexander De Cadenet, Jimmy Cauty, Shezad Dawood, Graham Dolphin, Flan Flanagan, Gimpo, Anton Goldenstein, HMC, Robert Holyhead, Andy Harper, Lee Holden, Stewart Home, Piers Jackson, Dick Jewel, Caroline Jones, Ronnie Kray, Wolfe Lenkiewicz, Truth Machine, Jamie Reid, Count Rodo, Martin Sexton, Stella Vine, Unknown Artist, and Zanna. Thursdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Dec. 10. 167 NW 23rd St, Miami.

Leonard Tachmes Gallery. Selected Artists: Thursdays-Sundays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 10. 3930 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, 305-572-9015, leonardtachmesgallery.com.

Lincoln Road and Lenox Avenue. ¬Liquid Sapphire¬: Designer Kiran Shiva Akals sculpture using one-liter bottles to create a curved glass installation changes from white to dark blue. Each hour the lights dance to Vivaldi. Mondays-Sundays, 7:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Continues through Dec. 21. Lincoln Road and Lenox Avenue, Miami Beach.

Locust Projects. ¬Page 6 Head¬: Artist Scott Hug presents 40 portraits. New York band Mirror Mirror will perform during the reception Saturday, Dec. 9, from 7-11 p.m. Also, sculpture and wall works by Jesse Bercowetz and Matt Bua. Thu., Sat., Dec. 9, 12-11 p.m.; Mondays-Sundays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 28. 105 NW 23rd St, Miami, 305-609-5384, www.locustprojects.org.

Lowe Art Museum. ¬Humberto Calzada: In Dreams Awake¬: Architectural settings inspired by the Cuba of his birth and his exile highlight this 30-year retrospective featuring 50 paintings. Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Jan. 28. 1301 Stanford Dr, South Miami, 305-284-3603.

Luminaire. ¬Puppy Love¬: More than 25 artists decorate a plastic puppy to raise funds for cancer research. Sat., Dec. 9, 5 p.m.-midnight; Sun., Dec. 10, 1-7 p.m. 8950 NW 33 St, Doral.

Margulies Warehouse. Sculpture: Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 31. 591 NW 27th St, Miami, 305-576-1051.

Miami Art Central. ¬Video: An Art, a History, 1965-2005¬: Saturday, Dec. 9, at 11 a.m., the New Media Collection, Centre Pompidou features international experts participating in a panel discussion about curating, collecting, and conserving video art, prime examples of which are on display during Art Basel. On Sunday, Dec. 10, at 9 a.m., Dominic McIver Lopes, a leading scholar, lectures. Thursdays-Sundays, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Continues through Dec. 10. 5960 SW 57th Ave, South Miami, 305-455-3333, www.miamiartcentral.org.

Miami Art Group Gallery. Receptions for various artists: Receptions for artists James Kitchen and Sara Lord, Alberto Godoy, and Fuentes Ferrin. Thursdays-Saturdays, 6-9 p.m. Continues through Dec. 9. 126 NE 40th St, Miami, 305-576-2633, www.miamiartgroup.com.

Miami Art Museum. ¬The Machine, the Body, and the City¬: More than 200 photographs from the Charles Cowles Collection. Mondays-Sundays. Continues through April 15. Lorna Simpson: Large-scale photographic and text works that are formally elegant and subtly provocative. Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Feb. 4. 101 W Flagler St, Miami, 305-375-3000.

Miami Beach Convention Center. Videos: By Mathilde ter Heijne, Jenny Marketow, Martha Rosier, Nathalie Djurberg, Joan Jonas, and others in the Art Video Lounge. Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 10. ¬Women in Miami: TFAP-FL Recommends...¬: The Feminist Art Project-Florida (TFAP-FL) has created cards to publicize recommended exhibitions by 62 artists at Basel. The cards will be handed out at the Convention Center and many other venues during the event. Visit feministartproject.rutgers.edu for more information. First Thursday-Sunday of every month. Continues through Dec. 10. 1901 Convention Center Dr, Miami Beach, 305-673-7000.

Miami Dade College. Nall: The Alabama-born, world-traveling master of the sacred and profane displays more than 200 of his big-theme works at the Wolfson Campuss New World School of the Arts. Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Jan. 14. 25 NE 2nd St, Miami, 305-237-3135.

Miami Womans Club. Casa Decor: Sixty spaces replicate apartments, homes, lofts, studios, libraries, a full-service restaurant, lounges, rooftop gardens, staircases, terraces, and a hotel. Featured designers include Santiago Bernal with Sylvia Naziazeni, Michael Wolk, Alfredo Brito, Marcos Zucaratto, Sam Robin, and Jeffrey Thrasher. Mondays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Dec. 17. $20. 305-373-3700. www.casadecor-usa.com. 1737 N. Bayshore Dr, Miami, 305-374-5671.

MoCA at Goldman Warehouse. MOCASONIC Presents ¬E-Merce in Fashion¬: A series of performances that celebrate the spirit and innovation of legendary choreographer Merce Cunningham. Sat., Dec. 9, 7 p.m. Continues through Dec. 31, Wednesdays-Sundays. ¬Artificial Light¬: Influenced by the pioneers of light sculpture such as Dan Flavin and Bruce Nauman, the younger artists in this exhibition expand the capacity of light as a sculptural form to incorporate a surprising spectrum of associations and experiences. Mondays, Thursdays-Sundays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wednesdays-Saturdays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through Feb. 18. 404 NW 26th St, Miami, 305-573-5441.

The Moore Loft. ¬Clamor¬ and ¬Twilight Town¬: Clamor, by Allora & Calzadilla, is produced in collaboration with the Renaissance Society of the University of Chicago and the San Francisco Arts Institute. Twilight Town features videos by Sean Dack. Thursdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 9, 9 p.m.-midnight. Continues through March 1. 3627 NE 1st Ct, Miami, 305-438-1163, www.themoorespace.org.

The Moore Space. ¬Zero Hero¬: John Bocks major installation and performance. Wednesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 4040 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, 305-573-1622, www.themoorespace.org.

Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA). ¬Pablo Cano: City Beneath the Sea¬: Performances take place Saturday, Dec. 9, Sunday, Dec. 10, and Thursday, Dec. 23, at 2 p.m. Canos marionettes are crafted from found objects. City Beneath the Sea tells the story of life hundreds of feet below the oceans surface. When not in performance, the marionettes and set will be on view as an exhibition. Wednesdays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 23. $10. ¬Elusive Signs: Bruce Nauman Works with Light¬: Sundays, 12-5 p.m.; Wednesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 7. $5. 770 NE 125th St, Miami Shores, 305-893-6211.

NADA Art Fair: New Art Dealers Alliance show. First Thursday-Saturday of every month, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 10, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Ice Palace Studios, 59 NW 14th St, Miami, 305-347-7400, www.newartdealers.org.

Photo Miami. During this art fair, 40 galleries, including Miami-based Daniel Azoulay Gallery and Karpio + Facchini Gallery, will peddle their best in photography, video, and new media, December 7-10, noon to 7:00 p.m. Admission is $10 for a one-day pass. Soho Building, 2136 NW 1st Ave, Miami, www.photomiami.com.

Pool Art Fair: Except for opening night, by appointment only. Starting Dec. 8. Fri., Dec. 8, 5-11 p.m.; Saturdays, Sundays, 3-8 p.m. Continues through Dec. 10. Cavalier Hotel, 1320 Ocean Dr, 305-531-3555.

Privé. ¬Couture Assassins¬: JC Cognac & Gran Centenario Tequila present Couture Assassins hosted by artists Futura, Dave White, and Methamphibian. Art meets fashion when street-wear visionaries host live installations of their graffiti and other art. With DJ Mr. Mauricio and DJ Irie. Sat., Dec. 9, 11 p.m. 136 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 305-531-5535.

PS 14. ¬Art Bastard¬: Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 10. 28 NE 14th St, Miami, 305-358-3600, www.ps14.com.

Pulse Miami Art Fair: Thu., Dec. 7, 1-8 p.m.; Fri., Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 9, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 2700 NW 2nd Ave, Miami.

Ritz-Carlton South Beach. Morris Lapidus Collection: Debut of five pieces of furniture by the acclaimed architect known for his hotels in Miami Beach features a U-curved armchair from the Eden Roc (1955), a wood-framed upholstered open-back lounge chair from the Sans Souci (1949), a two-piece bench and a round armless barrel chair with a butterfly back from a New Jersey apartment building lobby (1948), and an acrylic-arm sofa from a Miami Beach apartment (1963). More pieces will be added for the January exhibition. Thursdays-Saturdays. Continues through Dec. 9. 212-684-0070. www.dennismiller.com. ¬Third Annual Masters Mystery Art Show¬: Featuring 1500 postcards by more than 300 artists, including Romero Britto, Carlos Betancourt, Madonna, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Zac Posen, and Roberto Cavalli. Proceeds benefit Florida International University Masters in Fine Arts Program. Thursdays, Fridays; Continues through Dec. 31. 786-525-2239. 1 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, 786-276-4000.

Roberto Clemente Park. Scope Miami 2006: Alternative art fair (in its fifth year) challenges passive viewing by giving visitors a view of the contemporary art world available nowhere else. Thursdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Continues through Dec. 10. 101 NW 34th St, Miami, 305-573-9530, www.scope-art.com.

Rubell Family Collection: The Contemporary Arts Foundation boasts a 30,000-volume library open to the public, 27 galleries, a new media room, and sculpture garden. The Rubell collection is world-famous and roundly revered. Mondays-Sundays. 95 NW 29th St, Miami, 305-573-6090.

Sagamore Hotel. The Sagamore Hotel Art Collection: Comprising 450 pieces of contemporary art by recognized emerging and major artists, including Alyson Shotz, Jacqueline Humphries, Leo Villareal, Roxy Payne, and Christine Borland. Daily. ¬Sagamore Video Lounge¬: Inauguration of the new Sagamore Video Lounge with ongoing screenings of works by Yoko Ono, Cao Fei, Liselot van der Heijden, Timothy Hutchings, Oliver Michaels, Tracey Moffatt, Christina Petterson, Hiraki Sawa, Doug & Mike Starn, and many others. Thursdays-Sundays, 9 a.m. Continues through Dec. 10. 1671 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 305-535-8088, sagamorehotel.com.

Scope Miami 2006: Alternative art fair (in its fifth year) challenges passive viewing by giving visitors a view of the contemporary art world available nowhere else. Thursdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Continues through Dec. 10. Roberto Clemente Park, 101 NW 34th St, Miami, 305-573-9530, www.scope-art.com.

Seth Jason Beitler Gallery. ¬Water¬: Studies by Miami-based photographer Laura Paresky Gould. Artist reception Saturday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. Thu., Dec. 7; Sun., Jan. 14. www.paresky.com. 250 NW 23rd St, Suite 202, Miami, 305-438-0218, www.sethjason.com.

Soho Building. Photography, Video, and New Media: Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 10. 2136 NW 1st Ave, Miami.

Solange Rabello Art Gallery. Cesar Barroso: Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 31. 180 NE 39 St St 122, Miami, 305-571-9302.

Spinello Gallery. Santiago Rubino/Adriana Farmiga: Reception Saturday, Dec. 9, 7 p.m. Thu., Dec. 7. 3436 N Miami Ave #1, Miami, 305-576-0208, www.spinellogallery.com.

Steve Martin Studio. ¬New Orleans: The Best of the Best¬: Seven top artists from New Orleans. Features work from gallery owner Steve Martin (no relation to the actor) along with Raine Bedsole, Mark Bercier, Francis Pavy, Nicole Charbonnet, Blake Boyd, and Alan Gerson. First Thursday-Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Dec. 31. 66 NE 40th St, Miami, 305-576-9221, www.stevemartinstudio.com.

Tides Gallery Atlas Plaza. Tides Gallery: Tides Gallery presents its inaugural exhibition. Receptions will be held Dec. 8 and 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 15. [email protected]. 114 NE 40th St, Miami, www.tidesgallery.com.

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. Organic Pipes: Gustavo Matamoross musical installation. The artist will be on hand Saturday, Dec. 9, at 9:30 a.m. Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Feb. 15. 3251 S Miami Ave, Miami, 305-250-9133.

The Wolfsonian-FIU. ¬Inside Out¬: Richard Tuttles continuous painting uses the Wolfsonians building as its canvas. Daily. ¬The Jewelry of Sheva Fruitman¬: A selection of minimalist silver jewelry, designed by artist Sheva Fruitman, from Dec. 7-10, for sale at The Dynamo Museum Shop. Thursdays, Fridays, 12-9 p.m.; Saturdays, Sundays, 12-6 p.m. Continues through Dec. 10. $7 adults and $5 seniors, students, and children six-twelve. 1001 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, 305-531-1001.

Zones Contemporary Art Fair: Opening reception. Sat., Dec. 9, 8 p.m. Continues through Dec. 10. Edge Zones, 2214 N Miami Ave, Miami, 305-303-8852, www.edgezones.org. Sunday, December 10

Abba Fine Art. ¬Sicilian Set¬ and ¬911 Revisited¬: Lower gallery features Sicilian Set, showcasing the paintings of Emanuele Cacciatore and photography by Tony Caltabiano. The upper gallery presents 911 Revisited, a mixed-media installation by Debra Holt. Mondays-Sundays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 10. 305-576-4278. 233 NW 36th St, Miami, 305-576-4248, www.abbafineart.com.

Adamar South at Pop n Art. Celebrity portraits and nudes with nature: photographs by Jonathan Skow. Mondays-Sundays, 6-9 p.m. Continues through Dec. 15. 358 San Lorenzo Ave, Coral Gables, 305-448-5578, www.popnart.com.

Aqua Hotel & Lounge. Aqua Art Miami: Group show featuring dozens of top artists from around the nation. Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 10. Aqua Art Miami: Seattle competitors with Basel bring work from 40 galleries to the hotel. Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 10. 1530 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 305-538-4361.

Artformz. ¬Its So unFair¬: Artists Earl Bronsteen, Laura Cerwinske, Onofre Frias, Danny Mansmith, Alejandro Mendoza, Maria Caridad Perez, Rosario Rivera-Bond, and Alette Simmons-Jimenez. Tuesdays-Fridays, 12-7 p.m.; Saturdays, 12-4 p.m. Continues through Jan. 31. 130 NE 40th St #2, Miami, 305-572-0040, www.artformz.net.

ArtSpace/Virginia Miller Galleries. ¬Humberto Castro: Paintings and Drawings 1990-2006¬: First 15-year retrospective of Cuban artist Humberto Castro. Starting Dec. 10. Mondays, Sundays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Jan. 31. 169 Madeira Ave, Coral Gables, 305-444-4493, www.virginiamiller.com.

Atelier Feyerabend & Hubler. ¬Strokes and Stones¬: Current paintings, sculpture, and mosaics by resident artists Gina Hubler and Hans Feyerabend. Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Jan. 30. 3863 Shipping Ave, Miami, 305-569-9990, www.atelier.bz.

Bakehouse Art Complex. ¬Breakfast at the Bakehouse¬: Juried show featuring tenant and associate artists accompanied by music and refreshments. Saturday, Dec. 9, 9 a.m.-noon. Starting Dec. 9. Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Jan. 7. 561 NW 32nd St, Miami, 305-576-2828.

Bass Museum of Art. Kaarina Kaikkonen: The Finnish installation artist brings her latest work to the courtyard of the museum in honor of Art Basel. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Continues through Jan. 31. 2121 Park Ave, Miami Beach, 305-673-7530, www.bassmuseum.org. ¬Constructing New Berlin¬: German art made since the fall of the Berlin Wall. Other current exhibitions include Five Fridas, Tom Schmitt: Digital Abstractions, and Austrian Art: The Golden Age of Emperor Franz Joseph. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 21. 2121 Park Ave, Miami Beach, 305-673-7530, www.bassmuseum.org.

Books & Books, Miami Beach. Reclamation Project: Mangroves: Miami artist Xavier Cortadas installation of some 2500 mangrove seedlings in clear cups at businesses throughout South Beach. (See Website for a list of participants.). Dec. 7-Jan. 31. www.reclamationproject.net. 933 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, 305-532-3222, www.booksandbooks.com.

Bridge Art Fair: ¬Y.M.A.¬: Young Miami Artists features Carol Jazzar, GisMo (photography), Kulh & Leyton (work on tape), Matthias Saillard (drawing), Lou Anne Colodny (video), Felice Grodin (drawing), Brad Kuhl (photography), Monique Leyton (print). Thu., Dec. 7; Sun., Dec. 10. Catalina Hotel & Beach Club, 1732 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 305-674-1160, www.bridgeartfair.com.

The Catalina Hotel & Beach Club. Bridge Art Fair: ¬Y.M.A.¬: Young Miami Artists features Carol Jazzar, GisMo (photography), Kulh & Leyton (work on tape), Matthias Saillard (drawing), Lou Anne Colodny (video), Felice Grodin (drawing), Brad Kuhl (photography), Monique Leyton (print). Thu., Dec. 7; Sun., Dec. 10. 1732 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 305-674-1160, www.bridgeartfair.com. Flow Art Fair: Galleries from around the nation are represented. Thursdays, Fridays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 9, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 1732 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 305-674-1160, www.flowfair.com.

The Chatham Building. ¬Out of True¬: Group exhibition of contemporary art sponsored by Byblos, part of Art Loves Design events. The exhibition will take place in a 4800-square-foot space and includes artists such as Eric Baudelaire, Sebastiaan Bremer, Jay Davis, Dan Kopp, Robert Lazzarini, Joshua Levine, Mary Mattingly, Oliver Michaels, Beatriz Millar, Enrico Tommaso de Paris, Carlos Salgado, Pawel Wojtasik, Tobias Wong, and Cheryl Yun. Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 10. 155 NE 40th St, Miami.

Contemporary Arts Foundation. Rubell Family Collection: The Contemporary Arts Foundation boasts a 30,000-volume library open to the public, 27 galleries, a new media room, and sculpture garden. The Rubell collection is world-famous and roundly revered. Mondays-Sundays. 95 NW 29th St, Miami, 305-573-6090.

David Castillo Modern & Contemporary Art. Quisqueya Henriquez, Beth Reisman, Wendy Wischer: Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 10. 2234 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, 305-573-8110.

Damien B. Art Center. ¬I Love My Box¬: Artists featured are m lafille, Jon Davis, and Reeve Schumacher. Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Jan. 8. 282 NW 36th St, Miami, 305-573-4949, www.damienb.com.

Deluxe Arts Gallery. Billie Lynn: Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 10. 2051 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, 305-858-7735.

Diana Lowenstein Fine Arts. Sterz: Sterz will create sculptural video installations that explore the structural potential of industrialized materials and the process of digital video. Starting Dec. 9. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Tuesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 6. ¬Daniel Verbis: El/Nudo/en/el/Laberinto: Opening reception: Saturday, Dec. 9, 7:30"10 p.m. New drawings, paintings, and a mural that will intersect to become a site specific installation. Starting Dec. 9. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Tuesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 6. 3080 SW 38th Ct, Miami Beach, 305-774-5969, www.dlfinearts.com.

Diaspora Vibe Gallery. ¬Rituals: Perceptions and Visualizations¬: A look at rituals in daily life includes installation, video, paintings, photographs, and performance by artists from Jamaica, Haiti, St. Martin, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, and the U.S. Daily, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Dec. 11-31, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 3938 N Miami Ave, 2nd Level, Miami, 305-573-4046, www.diasporavibe.com.

Directions. Haute Peinture: Tanya Slingsby. Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 10. 50 NE 40th St, Miami, 305-571-5595, www.directions-miami.com.

DiVA Fair: The Digital and Video Art Fair actually takes place in a container across the street from the Hotel Victor. This is one of 224 container exhibits. Use the 12th Street entrance. Thursdays-Sundays, 2-10 p.m. Continues through Dec. 10. Hotel Victor, 1144 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, 305-428-1234.

Dot Fiftyone. ¬The Inflatable Villa¬ and ¬unBurden¬: Exhibitions by Luis G. Pons and Mauro Giaconi. Through Jan. 15. 51 NW 36th St, Miami, 305-573-9994, www.dotfiftyone.com.

Edge Zones. Zones Contemporary Art Fair: Opening reception. Sat., Dec. 9, 8 p.m. Continues through Dec. 10. Various Artists: Joy Christensen, Kari Snyder, and many others. Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 10. 2214 N Miami Ave, Miami, 305-303-8852, www.edgezones.org.

Etra Fine Art. Group Show: Featuring Marco Otero, Beverly Brodsky, Douglas Freed, Silvia Poloto, and Mario Velez. Starting Dec. 9. Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 31. 56 NE 40th St, Miami, 305-438-4383, www.etrafineart.com.

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. Chihuly at Fairchild¬: Dale Chihuly returns. Continues through May 31. 10901 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables, 305-667-1651, www.fairchildgarden.org.

Faktura Gallery. ¬Pimp My Kart¬: See pimped karts throughout the city every afternoon during Basel. Visit www.pimpmykartmiami.com for times and locations. Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 10. 7128 NW 2nd Ct, Miami, 305-758-9005.

Filtro — a foto space. ¬Abstract Humanity¬: Photos by 2006 Lucie Award recipient Ghada Khunji, Pulitzer Prize finalist Angel Enrique Valentin, and independent photographer Mark Craemer. Film installation by photographer David Tamargo. Screening in the back room will be 90 Miles, by Juan Carlos Zaldvar. Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Jan. 31. 2320-B, N Miami Ave, Miami, 305-571-9565, www.filtrofoto.com.

Flow Art Fair: Galleries from around the nation are represented. Thursdays, Fridays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 9, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 1732 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 305-674-1160, www.flowfair.com.

The Forge. Michael Canitrot: Presented by the Council of France. Sat., Dec. 9, 10 p.m. The Ice Link Fashion Show: Art Basel Party featuring an evening of high couture jewels and fashion designed by Ice Link. Sun., Dec. 10, 10 p.m. 432 41st St, Miami Beach, 305-538-8533, www.theforge.com.

Frost Art Museum. ¬Breakfast in the Park¬: Sculptor Deborah Butterfield, known for her scrap-metal and found-wood renderings of horses, will lecture. Breakfast and a tour of the parks sculptures by 75 artists included. Sun., Dec. 10, 9:30 a.m.-noon. FIU, University Park Campus (SW 8th Street and 107th Avenue, PC 110), Coral Gables, 305-348-2890, www.frostartmuseum.org.

Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin. ¬Now Miami¬: Elmgreen et Dragset, Xavier Veilhan, Wim Delvoye. Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through March 2. 194 NW 30th St, Miami, 305-573-2130, www.galerieperrotin.com/accueil.php.

Gary Nader Fine Art. ¬Coleccin Gary Nader¬: Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Dec. 31. 62 NE 27th St, Miami, 305-576-0256, www.garynader.com.

Hotel Victor. DiVA Fair: The Digital and Video Art Fair actually takes place in a container across the street from the Hotel Victor. This is one of 224 container exhibits. Use the 12th Street entrance. Thursdays-Sundays, 2-10 p.m. Continues through Dec. 10. 1144 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, 305-428-1234.

Ice Palace Studios. NADA Art Fair: New Art Dealers Alliance show. First Thursday-Saturday of every month, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 10, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 59 NW 14th St, Miami, 305-347-7400, www.newartdealers.org.

Ink Miami Art Fair: Works on paper. Thu., Dec. 7, 12-8 p.m.; Fridays, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Continues through Dec. 10. Suites of Dorchester, 1850 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, www.inkartfair.com.

Kevin Bruk Gallery. Fabian Marcaccio, Daniel Hesidence: Tuesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 9, 12-5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 30. 2249 NW 1st Pl, Miami, 305-576-2000, www.kevinbrukgallery.com.

Lemon Sky Projects. ¬Toffee Armistice: British Art Now¬: Chris Dorely Brown, Alexander De Cadenet, Jimmy Cauty, Shezad Dawood, Graham Dolphin, Flan Flanagan, Gimpo, Anton Goldenstein, HMC, Robert Holyhead, Andy Harper, Lee Holden, Stewart Home, Piers Jackson, Dick Jewel, Caroline Jones, Ronnie Kray, Wolfe Lenkiewicz, Truth Machine, Jamie Reid, Count Rodo, Martin Sexton, Stella Vine, Unknown Artist, and Zanna. Thursdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Dec. 10. 167 NW 23rd St, Miami.

Leonard Tachmes Gallery. Selected Artists: Thursdays-Sundays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 10. 3930 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, 305-572-9015, leonardtachmesgallery.com.

Lincoln Road and Lenox Avenue. ¬Liquid Sapphire¬: Designer Kiran Shiva Akals sculpture using one-liter bottles to create a curved glass installation changes from white to dark blue. Each hour the lights dance to Vivaldi. Mondays-Sundays, 7:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Continues through Dec. 21. Lincoln Road and Lenox Avenue, Miami Beach.

Locust Projects. ¬Page 6 Head¬: Artist Scott Hug presents 40 portraits. New York band Mirror Mirror will perform during the reception Saturday, Dec. 9, from 7-11 p.m. Also, sculpture and wall works by Jesse Bercowetz and Matt Bua. Mondays-Sundays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 28. 105 NW 23rd St, Miami, 305-609-5384, www.locustprojects.org.

Lowe Art Museum. Champagne Brunch: Celebrates the closing of Art Basel Miami Beach. RSVP at 305-284-6981. Sun., Dec. 10, 9 a.m.-noon. ¬Humberto Calzada: In Dreams Awake¬: Architectural settings inspired by the Cuba of his birth and his exile highlight this 30-year retrospective featuring 50 paintings. Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Jan. 28. 1301 Stanford Dr, South Miami, 305-284-3603.

Luminaire. ¬Puppy Love¬: More than 25 artists decorate a plastic puppy to raise funds for cancer research. Sun., Dec. 10, 1-7 p.m. 8950 NW 33 St, Doral.

Mansion. Lost Boys: Mansion presents Powerhouse Books Lost Boys with hosts author Slava Mogutin and iconic photographer Bruce la Bruce. Lost Boys, with photo and video installations, is described as a cross between porn and fashion, pop culture and marginal kink, a poetic and sometimes raunchy journey into different obsessions and fetishes of the cosmopolitan urban youth culture. Sun., Dec. 10, 11 p.m. 1235 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, 305-532-1525.

Margulies Warehouse. Sculpture: Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 31. 591 NW 27th St, Miami, 305-576-1051.

Miami Art Central. ¬Video: An Art, a History, 1965-2005¬: Saturday, Dec. 9, at 11 a.m., the New Media Collection, Centre Pompidou features international experts participating in a panel discussion about curating, collecting, and conserving video art, prime examples of which are on display during Art Basel. On Sunday, Dec. 10, at 9 a.m., Dominic McIver Lopes, a leading scholar, lectures. Thursdays-Sundays, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Continues through Dec. 10. 5960 SW 57th Ave, South Miami, 305-455-3333, www.miamiartcentral.org.

Miami Art Group Gallery. ¬Gestalt¬: Closing party featuring the convergence of art, music, fashion, and film. Sun., Dec. 10, 7-10 p.m. 126 NE 40th St, Miami, 305-576-2633, www.miamiartgroup.com.

Miami Art Museum. ¬The Machine, the Body, and the City¬: More than 200 photographs from the Charles Cowles Collection. Mondays-Sundays. Continues through April 15. 101 W Flagler St, Miami, 305-375-3000. Lorna Simpson: Large-scale photographic and text works that are formally elegant and subtly provocative. Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Feb. 4. 101 W Flagler St, Miami, 305-375-3000.

Miami Beach Botanical Garden. Champagne Breakfast: Performance by the South Beach Chamber Ensemble in the Art Cafe. Includes a ticket to Art Basel at the Miami Beach Convention Center and entrance to the Videolounge at the Garden, which will be open during Art Basel. For reservations call 305-673-7256 Ext. 206. Sun., Dec. 10, 8:30-10 a.m. $40. 2000 Convention Center Dr, Miami Beach, 305-673-7256.

Miami Beach Convention Center. Videos: By Mathilde ter Heijne, Jenny Marketow, Martha Rosier, Nathalie Djurberg, Joan Jonas, and others in the Art Video Lounge. Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 10. ¬Women in Miami: TFAP-FL Recommends...¬: The Feminist Art Project-Florida (TFAP-FL) has created cards to publicize recommended exhibitions by 62 artists at Basel. The cards will be handed out at the Convention Center and many other venues during the event. Visit feministartproject.rutgers.edu for more information. First Thursday-Sunday of every month. Continues through Dec. 10. 1901 Convention Center Dr, Miami Beach, 305-673-7000.

Miami Dade College. Nall: The Alabama-born, world-traveling master of the sacred and profane displays more than 200 of his big-theme works at the Wolfson Campuss New World School of the Arts. Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Jan. 14. 25 NE 2nd St, Miami, 305-237-3135.

Miami Womans Club. Casa Decor: Sixty spaces replicate apartments, homes, lofts, studios, libraries, a full-service restaurant, lounges, rooftop gardens, staircases, terraces, and a hotel. Featured designers include Santiago Bernal with Sylvia Naziazeni, Michael Wolk, Alfredo Brito, Marcos Zucaratto, Sam Robin, and Jeffrey Thrasher. Mondays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Dec. 17. $20. 305-373-3700. www.casadecor-usa.com. 1737 N. Bayshore Dr, Miami, 305-374-5671.

MoCA at Goldman Warehouse. ¬Artificial Light¬: Influenced by the pioneers of light sculpture such as Dan Flavin and Bruce Nauman, the younger artists in this exhibition expand the capacity of light as a sculptural form to incorporate a surprising spectrum of associations and experiences. Mondays, Thursdays-Sundays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wednesdays-Saturdays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through Feb. 18. 404 NW 26th St, Miami, 305-573-5441.

The Moore Loft. ¬Clamor¬ and ¬Twilight Town¬: Clamor, by Allora & Calzadilla, is produced in collaboration with the Renaissance Society of the University of Chicago and the San Francisco Arts Institute. Twilight Town features videos by Sean Dack. Thursdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Continues through March 1. 3627 NE 1st Ct, Miami, 305-438-1163, www.themoorespace.org.

The Moore Space. ¬Zero Hero¬: John Bocks major installation and performance. Wednesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 4040 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, 305-573-1622, www.themoorespace.org.

Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA). ¬Pablo Cano: City Beneath the Sea¬: Performances take place Saturday, Dec. 9, Sunday, Dec. 10, and Thursday, Dec. 23, at 2 p.m. Canos marionettes are crafted from found objects. City Beneath the Sea tells the story of life hundreds of feet below the oceans surface. When not in performance, the marionettes and set will be on view as an exhibition. Wednesdays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 23. $10. ¬Elusive Signs: Bruce Nauman Works with Light¬: Sundays, 12-5 p.m.; Wednesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 7. $5. 770 NE 125th St, Miami Shores, 305-893-6211.

NADA Art Fair: New Art Dealers Alliance show. First Thursday-Saturday of every month, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 10, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Ice Palace Studios, 59 NW 14th St, Miami, 305-347-7400, www.newartdealers.org.

Photo Miami. During this art fair, 40 galleries, including Miami-based Daniel Azoulay Gallery and Karpio + Facchini Gallery, will peddle their best in photography, video, and new media, December 7-10, noon to 7:00 p.m. Admission is $10 for a one-day pass. Soho Building, 2136 NW 1st Ave, Miami, www.photomiami.com.

Pool Art Fair: Except for opening night, by appointment only. Starting Dec. 8. Fri., Dec. 8, 5-11 p.m.; Saturdays, Sundays, 3-8 p.m. Continues through Dec. 10. Cavalier Hotel, 1320 Ocean Dr, 305-531-3555.

PS 14. ¬Art Bastard¬: Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 10. 28 NE 14th St, Miami, 305-358-3600, www.ps14.com.

Pulse Miami Art Fair: Thu., Dec. 7, 1-8 p.m.; Fri., Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 9, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 2700 NW 2nd Ave, Miami.

Ritz-Carlton South Beach. ¬Third Annual Masters Mystery Art Show¬: Featuring 1500 postcards by more than 300 artists, including Romero Britto, Carlos Betancourt, Madonna, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Zac Posen, and Roberto Cavalli. Proceeds benefit Florida International University Masters in Fine Arts Program. Thursdays, Fridays; Continues through Dec. 31. 786-525-2239. 1 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, 786-276-4000.

Roberto Clemente Park. Scope Miami 2006: Alternative art fair (in its fifth year) challenges passive viewing by giving visitors a view of the contemporary art world available nowhere else. Thursdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Continues through Dec. 10. 101 NW 34th St, Miami, 305-573-9530, www.scope-art.com.

Sagamore Hotel. The Sagamore Hotel Art Collection: Comprising 450 pieces of contemporary art by recognized emerging and major artists, including Alyson Shotz, Jacqueline Humphries, Leo Villareal, Roxy Payne, and Christine Borland. Daily. sagamorehotel.com. 1671 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 305-535-8088. ¬Sagamore Video Lounge¬: Inauguration of the new Sagamore Video Lounge with ongoing screenings of works by Yoko Ono, Cao Fei, Liselot van der Heijden, Timothy Hutchings, Oliver Michaels, Tracey Moffatt, Christina Petterson, Hiraki Sawa, Doug & Mike Starn, and many others. Thursdays-Sundays, 9 a.m. Continues through Dec. 10. 1671 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 305-535-8088.

Seth Jason Beitler Gallery. ¬Water¬: Studies by Miami-based photographer Laura Paresky Gould. Artist reception Saturday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. Thu., Dec. 7; Sun., Jan. 14. www.paresky.com. 250 NW 23rd St, Suite 202, Miami, 305-438-0218, www.sethjason.com.

Scope Miami 2006: Alternative art fair (in its fifth year) challenges passive viewing by giving visitors a view of the contemporary art world available nowhere else. Thursdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Continues through Dec. 10. Roberto Clemente Park, 101 NW 34th St, Miami, 305-573-9530, www.scope-art.com.

Seventh Circuit Studios. ¬Submecha¬: Multimedia (digital, video, animation, clothing, music) exhibition by Arnold Steiner. Opening reception Saturday from 7 p.m. to 4 a.m. Sun., Dec. 10, 1-7 p.m. 228 NE 59th St, Miami, 305-986-9379.

Soho Building. Photography, Video, and New Media: Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 10. 2136 NW 1st Ave, Miami.

Solange Rabello Art Gallery. Cesar Barroso: Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 31. 180 NE 39 St St 122, Miami, 305-571-9302.

Steve Martin Studio. ¬New Orleans: The Best of the Best¬: Seven top artists from New Orleans. Features work from gallery owner Steve Martin (no relation to the actor) along with Raine Bedsole, Mark Bercier, Francis Pavy, Nicole Charbonnet, Blake Boyd, and Alan Gerson. First Thursday-Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Dec. 31. 66 NE 40th St, Miami, 305-576-9221, www.stevemartinstudio.com.

Tides Gallery Atlas Plaza. Tides Gallery: Tides Gallery presents its inaugural exhibition. Receptions will be held Dec. 8 and 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 15. [email protected]. 114 NE 40th St, Miami, www.tidesgallery.com.

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. Organic Pipes: Gustavo Matamoross musical installation. The artist will be on hand Saturday, Dec. 9, at 9:30 a.m. Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Feb. 15. 3251 S Miami Ave, Miami, 305-250-9133.

The Wolfsonian-FIU. ¬Inside Out¬: Richard Tuttles continuous painting uses the Wolfsonians building as its canvas. Daily. 1001 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, 305-531-1001. ¬The Jewelry of Sheva Fruitman¬: A selection of minimalist silver jewelry, designed by artist Sheva Fruitman, from Dec. 7-10, for sale at The Dynamo Museum Shop. Thursdays, Fridays, 12-9 p.m.; Saturdays, Sundays, 12-6 p.m. Continues through Dec. 10. $7 adults and $5 seniors, students, and children six-twelve. 1001 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, 305-531-1001.

Zones Contemporary Art Fair: Opening reception. Sat., Dec. 9, 8 p.m. Continues through Dec. 10. Edge Zones, 2214 N Miami Ave, Miami, 305-303-8852, www.edgezones.org.

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