/tags/basel-stories Basel stories en-US WLRN Mon, 16 Dec 2013 15:26:56 GMT /education/2013-12-16/studying-fine-arts-benefits-students-but-educators-want-to-know-which-ones When Allison Rojas looks at a painting by Alice Neel, the high-school junior sees more than a seated woman in a purple sari.“She uses very bold lines as… Mon, 16 Dec 2013 15:26:56 GMT /education/2013-12-16/studying-fine-arts-benefits-students-but-educators-want-to-know-which-ones Sammy Mack /art-basel/2013-12-11/the-basel-afterglow-still-shines-bright-in-broward If you missed out on the annual extravaganza that is Art Basel, not to worry. A Broward County gallery owner is inviting artists and art patrons to think… Wed, 11 Dec 2013 23:52:53 GMT /art-basel/2013-12-11/the-basel-afterglow-still-shines-bright-in-broward Christine DiMattei /art-basel/2013-12-10/basel-recap-what-we-saw-and-heard Art Basel 2013 is over. During it, Wynwood and Miami Beach were oozing with art, music, and people (some of whom could be considered art).Even though some… Tue, 10 Dec 2013 16:38:22 GMT /art-basel/2013-12-10/basel-recap-what-we-saw-and-heard /show/the-sunshine-economy/2013-12-10/beyond-basel-the-art-market-in-south-florida Emmett Moore is a South Florida artist through and through. He grew up in Miami and returned after college. That's when he set out to become an artist… Tue, 10 Dec 2013 12:57:15 GMT /show/the-sunshine-economy/2013-12-10/beyond-basel-the-art-market-in-south-florida Tom Hudson /art-basel/2013-12-09/brazil-artfair-pushing-latin-artists-to-basel-forefront Brazil has proved itself a global force in soccer and music, architecture and business. But there’s one area where the South American giant has yet to… Mon, 09 Dec 2013 13:12:58 GMT /art-basel/2013-12-09/brazil-artfair-pushing-latin-artists-to-basel-forefront Tim Padgett /art-basel/2013-12-07/women-in-art-symposium-tackles-inequality-in-galleries Art Miami, an Art Basel satellite fair, held a symposium this week on women in the arts.The event was designed to bring attention to inequality between… Sat, 07 Dec 2013 21:22:39 GMT /art-basel/2013-12-07/women-in-art-symposium-tackles-inequality-in-galleries /art-basel/2013-12-06/by-sculpting-through-his-grief-local-artist-finds-spotlight Charles Soto started tattooing four years ago, after his mother died following a long illness.“[It] was a moment in my life of desperation. I hit rock… Fri, 06 Dec 2013 16:59:45 GMT /art-basel/2013-12-06/by-sculpting-through-his-grief-local-artist-finds-spotlight /art-basel/2013-12-05/haitian-art-exhibit-represents-miamis-caribbean-flavor Miami's massive art event isn't particularly known for showcasing the art of the African diaspora. Babacar Mbow, owner and curator of Multitudes… Fri, 06 Dec 2013 03:08:59 GMT /art-basel/2013-12-05/haitian-art-exhibit-represents-miamis-caribbean-flavor Rachel Morello /art-basel/2013-12-05/now-you-see-it-now-you-dont-wynwoods-evolving-street-art If you’ve wandered around Wynwood, chances are you’ve noticed all the murals. And if you wander around there months later, you'll probably notice a lot of… Thu, 05 Dec 2013 21:12:09 GMT /art-basel/2013-12-05/now-you-see-it-now-you-dont-wynwoods-evolving-street-art /art-basel/2013-12-05/as-basel-expanded-beyond-the-beach-miami-became-its-muse Basel is back in town and the annual artistic spotlight is swiveling around Miami, highlighting nooks and crannies the city normally passes by with… Thu, 05 Dec 2013 21:01:15 GMT /art-basel/2013-12-05/as-basel-expanded-beyond-the-beach-miami-became-its-muse Nathaniel Sandler