Video: Art Basel 2015 Brings the Penis Sculptures

After a week of art partying during Art Basel Miami Beach 2015, we all looked a little haggard, like someone flogged us hard with the ugly paddle. But at New Times, we don't let soul crushing exhaustion keep us from joking about some fine art or boobs! No siree! In...

By Liz Tracy

December 8, 2015

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After a week of art partying during Art Basel Miami Beach 2015, we all looked a little haggard, like someone flogged us hard with the ugly paddle. But at New Times, we don't let soul crushing exhaustion keep us from joking about some fine art or boobs! No siree! In "Sophisticated Art with Liz," I braved the cruel traffic of last week to seek out the largest penis sculpture at the Miami Beach Convention Center and uncover whether it was the biggest spectators had seen.

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Liz Tracy is a culture and health journalist whose writing has appeared in the New York Times, the Atlantic, Glamour, and Vox. Previously, she served as New Times Broward-Palm Beach's music editor for three years. Wherever she goes, she brings a little bit of Miami with her.

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