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T R A V E L & R E C R E A T I O N d i s p a t c h In the world of art, things are not always as they seem. What looks like paint can turn out to be peanut butter and jelly (see Vik Muniz), or the meaning behind a street cafe scene can be about the Last Supper (see Vincent van Gogh). So last year, when 77,000 attendees and 269 galleries from around the globe celebrated the 15th anniversary of Art Basel in Miami Beach, Fla., this was unexpected good news in the face of external forces working against the fair. Word on the street was that between the controversial U.S. elections, Brexit, the threat of Zika and renovations at Miami Beach Convention Center, ABMB would suffer setbacks similar to what the art world saw in 2008. Instead, a number of stunning sales were realized, including $6 million for Lee Krasner's "Another Storm" (1963). "e success of last year's fair speaks to the continued strength of the art market and the outstanding quality of the works," says Noah Horowitz, director Americas of Art Basel. "[It] underlined how art can be a powerful tool to address social and political issues, with Art Basel providing a vital platform for galleries and their artists to exhibit artworks that engage with these pressing matters." As is the case each year, the happenings at the museums and institutions surrounding Art Basel in Miami Beach are a palpable part of the overall fair experience. "2017 is an interesting year for cultural institutions in Miami Beach," shares Horowitz. "e new permanent home of the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami will open in the Design District, and the Bass Museum is reopening in October following a large-scale renovation. We are thrilled to see Miami's art institutions continue to grow, and are proud to be a part of the city's flourishing cultural scene." is year's edition of ABMB will kick off with a by-invitation- only private day for VIPs Dec. 6, and then open to the public Dec. 7 to 10. e usual buzz surrounding highly anticipated works and the introduction of new galleries—this year's ABMB will feature 20—will be heightened by an updated floor plan and show design within the convention center. e excitement will continue outdoors as Philipp Kaiser takes the helm as curator of the Public sector, presenting site- specific sculptures and performances in the beauty of Miami Beach's Collins Park. Press coverage surrounding the art world tends to focus on big ticket sales, like the $110.5 million garnered for the Jean-Michel The art world is revving up for its annual pilgrimage to the most prestigious and plenteous fair in the Americas, Art Basel in Miami Beach. By Matt Stewart A Fair to R EMEMBER "XILEMPASTO 9" (2016) BY HENRIQUE OLIVEIRA PHOTO COURTESY OF GALERIA MILLAN