hey people, check out the artist opening reception of the death by basel group show at frederic snitzer gallery on fri – dec 5 [7pm-9pm]. on display are a series of works by a kooky string of artists from tokyo, oslo, paris and miami, including ok fred, ida ekblad, item idem, chim↑pom and jim drain. location: 2258 nw 1st place [wynwood].

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italian luxury sports brand moncler makes its mark at art basel miami beach. l’uomo vogue editor-in-chief franca sozzani presents the moncler toy, a life-size [160 x 100 cm] duck sculpture, customized entirely by british urban artist stuart semple on fri - dec 5. the fibreglass artwork features snapshots of mountain landscapes in black and white pixels and hand drawn, plus splashes of colour. afterwards it will tour the brand’s flagship stores in aspen, st. moritz and milan where it will be auctioned in february 2009.

join the fusion of money, fashion and art that’s art basel miami beach. on dec 4-7 the hoopla lands at the miami beach convention center with a massive list of exhibitions and events. location: hall a and hall d, convention center drive [miami beach].