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Locals and visitors present for the Art Basel Miami during Miami Art Week will have the unique experience of seeing one of the world's most recognizable designs.

A private reception took place at The New World Center to open the exhibit, attended by 200 guests.

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Remarks were given by Steven Gombinski, President of the Lincoln Road BID; Lyle Stern, Director of Lincoln Road BID; Howard Herring, President of New World Symphony; Ambassador Paul Cejas; Gary Nader, Founder of Nader Art Museum; and Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber. After the speeches, attendees headed to Lincoln Road for the official unveiling of the exhibit. After, a dinner was held at Time Out Market.

The guests included Bass Museum Director Silvia Karman Cubiñá, music mogul Emilio Estefan, Fernando Botero’s son Juan Carlos Botero, real estate developer David Martin, Miami Beach Commissioner Ricky Arriola, Michael Comras, architect Rene Gonzalez, Jorge Plasencia, artist Soraya Abu Naba’a, Telemundo TV personality and host Azucena Cierco, among others.

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Previous locations that have held exhibitions of the Colombian artist's outdoor sculptures include the Champs-Élysées in Paris, Yebisu Garden in Tokyo, Lustgarten in Berlin and Park Avenue in New York City.

On his own sculptures, Botero once said, "I never give particular traits to my figures. I don’t want them to have personality, but rather represent a type that I create. My sculptures do not carry any messages, social or otherwise. What matters for me is the form, the voluptuous surfaces, which emphasize the sensuality of my work. I like the enormous size; it is the fulfillment of my longing for voluptuous round forms.”

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Gary Nader Art Centre

The famous works of art to be viewed while enjoying the pleasant South Florida winter weather include "Male Torso", "Adam", "Eve", "Leda and the Swan", "Bird", "Rape of Europa", and others. Gary Nader Art Centre (62 NE, 27th street, Miami, Fla. 33137) will host the "Espacio Botero" painting, drawing and sculpture exhibit starting on December 1, 2019.

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Collaborations between designers and design institutions, panels and lectures with experts in the world of design, architecture, art and fashion have made Design Miami/ a yearly pilgrimage for all. The trading that takes place in Design Miami/ has far reaches in the design industry, setting trends and creating new ones.

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It takes place December 4-8, alongs the Art Basel Miami fair. This year marks Aric Chen's debut as Curatorial Director of Design Miami/, and second overall. His first fair in the role was this year's Design Miami/Basel in Basel, Switzerland in June.

Chen will continue to direct the fair’s focus toward the material future of the planet with the theme Elements: Water, a companion to Design Miami/ Basel’s theme Elements: Earth.

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Design Miami/ 2019 welcomes 33 galleries and 14 Curio presentations from 13 countries, including three galleries exhibiting for the first time at Design Miami/, AGO Projects, Erik Thomsen Gallery and Galerie Scene Ouverte. This is Aric Chen’s second fair as Curatorial Director, following his debut at Design Miami/ Basel in June.

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For a complete list of galleries, expositions, solo projects and more, visit www.designmiami.com.

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Famous faces are making regular appearances at Art Basel, museum benefits, and auctions. While personal tastes vary–these art collecting celebs have walls in their homes that would rival any gallery show.

Leonardo DiCaprio's Art Collection

Call DiCaprio "The Wolf of Wall Art." This guy is a fixture on the art auction circuit. He may try to keep a low profile with a cap pulled low over his eyes, but it's hard for him to hide once the bidding starts.

One of DiCaprio's first big art purchases was a Jean-Michel Basquiat drawing. He told the Wall Street Journal, "I’ve continued to be a huge admirer of Basquiat.”

He has also purchased work by Andy Warhol, Picasso, Takashi Murakami, Oscar Murillo, Walton Ford, Ed Ruscha, and Mark Ryden.

DiCaprio has even found ways to combine his philanthropic work with art appreciation. In 2013, he held "The 11th Hour Sale" a Christie's charity auction to benefit some of his environmental causes. During the event, DiCaprio purchased a painting by his friend Walton Ford for $250,000. At Sean Penn’s Haiti Rising Gala charity auction in Beverly Hills, DiCaprio purchased a work by Ed Ruscha for $125,000.

Last year, DiCaprio made headlines for having to surrender a $3.2 million Picasso and a $9 million Basquiat to the US government. The works were connected to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad embezzlement scandal. Because the art in question were gifts, DiCaprio was not charged with any crimes or implicated in any wrongdoing. A statement from the actor about the pieces read, "Mr. DiCaprio is grateful for the support of the government in this effort and continues to hope that justice is done in this matter."

Because of the immense value of the artwork DiCaprio deals in, he often consults advisors, like his art dealer friend David Nahmad, before making large purchases.

Beyoncé and Jay-Z's Love of Art

Beyoncé and Jay-Z have several ties to the art world. Jay performed his song “Picasso Baby” at Pace Gallery in 2013. Beyoncé hired the Ethiopian artist Awol Erizku to take her pregnancy-announcement photos, and the resulting images "broke the internet." Erizku's work is known for colorful compositions that repurpose found objects. He said in a 2015 interview, "I make things that I want to see in the world." He wasn't the only artist to be inspired by Queen B and Jay. Damien Hirst has also made two artworks inspired by the couple.

Beyoncé and Jay-Z have collected art from Andy Warhol, Richard Prince, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Tim Noble and Sue Webster, George Condo, Laurie Simmons, David Hammons, Richard Prince, and Ed Ruscha.

"Dustheads" by Jean Michel Basquiat sold in 2015 for 49 million

The couple regularly attends Art Basel in Miami. Beyoncé also shared some insight into her love of the artist Basquiat on her blog, "What I find in the artwork of Jean-Michel Basquiat I search for every day in music. His art is musical, his broad strokes, he is lyrical and raw."

In 2014, Jay-Z dressed up like Basquiat and Beyoncé went out as artist Frida Kahlo for Halloween. Art is a way of life for these two.

Brad Pitt's Art and Furniture

In addition to his collaboration with Frank Pollaro making art deco furniture, Pitt made a splash at Art Basel Switzerland in 2009 when he dropped $1 million on Neo Rauch’s colorful 9-foot long racetrack painting "Etappe."

Pitt has also been a long-term donor to the Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art–even applying at one point to serve on their board.

Appraisers estimate Pitt's art collection to be worth $25 million. His holdings include works by Banksy, Dom Pattinson, Ed Ruscha and Richard Serra.

Since his split from Angelina Jolie, Pitt has turned his attention to art making. He spent a month at the studio of artist Thomas Houseago learning how to make sculpture.

Other Notable Celebrity Art Collectors

This painting by Fernand Legér hangs in Madonna's living room.

Madonna was a young club kid when the pop art movement and Andy Warhol's warehouse took over New York City. She dated Basquiat for a hot minute in the 1980s and now has an art collection worth $100 million. She has been friends with many successful artists during her long career.

Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka have a Harlem townhouse filled with art. They especially like the oil painting in their living room by artist Kehinde Wiley.

David and Victoria Beckham are well-known patrons on the art circuit too.

Victoria teamed up with Sotheby's earlier this year for a curated exhibition of 16 paintings by "Old Masters." She handpicked all of the pieces displayed.

David and Victoria have filled their home with "love-themed" art from some of the hottest artists on the market. For his daughter Harper's birthday, David commissioned a piece entitled "Daddy's Girl" from Damien Hirst. Victoria purchased a neon heart by Tracy Emin that says, "I Felt You And I Knew You Loved Me." The couple has gifted each other artwork by Emin for years.

Their enviable collection also includes works by Jeff Koons, Banksy, Eddie Peake, Yayoi Kusama and Andy Warhol.

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Zinc, one of the most innovative textile manufacturers in the design world, are celebrating the works of iconic fashion illustrator René Gruau. The company are set to unveil their highly-anticipated new ‘Runway’ collection, a fabric collection featuring the works of famed fashion illustrator René Gruau.

Zinc chose twelve of Gruau’s most iconic images to headline their January 2013 fashion-inspired ‘Runway’ collection. The launch of the collection during Art Basel coincides with the release of a major new book by Assouline called “Gruau: Portraits of Men”, as well as an exhibition of René Gruau’s works at the Pampaloni Gallery.

For those who can’t wait for the release of the Zinc collection, the exhibition at Pampaloni should sate the appetite; either check out the collection (which debuts December 3) or attend the unveiling cocktail reception at the Pampaloni Gallery on Thursday December 6th from 6:30-9:30pm. Guests at the unveiling will get a sneak preview of the fascinating collaboration between Zinc and Gruau’s famed works.

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Zinc chose twelve of Gruau's most iconic images to headline their January 2013 fashion-inspired 'Runway' collection. The launch of the collection during Art Basel coincides with the release of a major new book by Assouline called "Gruau: Portraits of Men", as well as an exhibition of René Gruau's works at the Pampaloni Gallery.

For those who can't wait for the release of the Zinc collection, the exhibition at Pampaloni should sate the appetite; either check out the collection (which debuts December 3) or attend the unveiling cocktail reception at the Pampaloni Gallery on Thursday December 6th from 6:30-9:30pm. Guests at the unveiling will get a sneak preview of the fascinating collaboration between Zinc and Gruau's famed works.

To RSVP for the Pampaloni exhibition cocktail reception, please contact marketing@romousa.com. The René Gruau exhibition at the Pampaloni Gallery will run from December 3rd. The gallery is located at 91 NE 40th Street, Miami, FL 33137. For more information please call (305) 695-9370 or visit their website. The 'Runway' collection launches at Art Basel from 6-9 December; for more information, please visit the Zinc website.

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