The fifth annual Art Basel Miami Beach is just days away. The spectacular international art show-- to take place from December 7-10 this year-- is the American sister event of Art Basel in Switzerland, one of the most important art shows in the world. Art Basel Miami Beach is an extraordinary event combining an international art show with special exhibitions, parties, and events featuring design, film, music and architecture. The exhibition sites will be located within the Art Deco district, just a few steps from the beach. A selection of 200 art galleries from all over the world will exhibit 20th and 21st century art from over 1,500 artists; the Miami Beach Convention Center will be packed with good stuff and there will be art fairs galore. (Check out the Catalina Hotel and Beach Club in South Beach, wholly converted into an art gallery for the event.)

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