Gagosian at Art Basel Miami Beach 2023: Celebrating Modern and Contemporary Masterpieces
December 4, 2023
Gagosian returns with a flourish to Art Basel Miami Beach 2023, commemorating the fair's twenty-first anniversary with a vast array of works that explore the human form and psyche. Each year, their participation has been a cornerstone of the fair, and this year's exhibition continues the tradition of excellence.
Yellow Crater, 1963–64
Oil on canvas
80 3/4 x 68 3/4 inches (205.1 x 174.6 cm)
© 2023 Helen Frankenthaler Foundation, Inc./Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Photo: Rob McKeever
Courtesy Gagosian
Sculptural Dialogues: Carol Bove to Jeff Koons
The booth is a dialogue of forms and ideas, starting with Carol Bove’s sculpture which twists stainless steel into seemingly soft contortions, to Donald Judd's exploration of space through serial composition. Jeff Koons' whimsical 'Cracked Egg (Yellow)' adds a playful touch to the serious artistry on display.
Untitled, 1990
Orange anodized aluminum and light gray plexiglass
6 x 27 x 24 inches (15.2 x 68.6 x 61 cm)
© Judd Foundation/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Photo: Rob McKeever
Courtesy the Foundation and Gagosian
Painterly Battles and Digital Overload: Oehlen to Sze
Albert Oehlen's 'Untitled' battles chaos with control, splashing watercolor over obscured forms. Sarah Sze’s 'Slicker' is a frenetic whirl of oil and photographic fragments, capturing the tension between the digital and the physical.
Bakelite Robot, 2002
Single-channel video (color, silent), LCD monitors, Bakelite radios, electric lights, and media player
46 3/4 x 54 3/4 x 7 1/2 inches (118.7 x 139.1 x 19.1 cm)
© Nam June Paik Estate
Courtesy the Estate and Gagosian
Optimistic Contextualizations: Derrick Adams to Rick Lowe
Derrick Adams’s 'The Game Called Me' makes visible the dreams of the subconscious, while Rick Lowe’s 'Rift' delves into the textures of urban life through his work in social sculpture.
Pleasures, 2023
Aluminum panel, aluminum honeycomb, polyurethane adhesive, epoxy primer, gesso, solvent-based screen printing paint, and water-based screen printing paint
96 x 72 inches (243.8 x 182.9 cm)
© Urs Fischer
Courtesy the studio and Gagosian
Iconic Imagery and Ephemeral Celebrations: Avedon to Halsey
Richard Avedon's 'Marilyn Monroe' is a rhythmic dance of imagery, while Lauren Halsey's columnar sculpture paints South Central Los Angeles as a place of celebration.
Fin (Nightswimming), 2023
Plexiglass
82 3/8 x 78 3/8 x 3 1/8 inches (209 x 199 x 8 cm)
© Alex Israel
Photo: Matteo D'Eletto
Courtesy Gagosian
Gagosian's showcase at Art Basel Miami Beach this year is a testament to their commitment to displaying significant works that challenge, entertain, and invite introspection. From the monumental to the whimsical, the pieces on display are a testament to the gallery's keen eye for art that resonates across spectrums.
About, 2023
Oil on canvas
72 1/4 x 60 1/8 inches (183.5 x 152.7 cm)
© Mark Tansey
Photo: Rob McKeever
Courtesy Gagosian
Visit Gagosian at Booth D25 to witness this convergence of artistic mastery that continues to shape the landscape of modern and contemporary art.
ArtBasel Miami Beach Convention Center, December 8–10, 2023. Discover more online at gagosian.com.