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The June 2011 edition of Design Miami/ Basel celebrates its twelfth fair and will see an increase in both returning and first-time exhibitors, all of whom represent the world’s leading galleries specializing in 20th and 21st century collectible design. 
“Design Miami/ Basel is the strongest international fair strictly dedicated to twentieth and twenty-first century design,” says Patrick Seguin of Galerie Patrick Seguin. “Basel occupies a strategic geographical position in Europe, and collectors know they will only see the best the design market has to offer at Design Miami/ Basel.”
This year’s returning exhibitors from Europe, the United States, and Asia include Carpenters Workshop Gallery, Dansk Møbelkunst Gallery, David Gill Galleries, Demisch Danant, Galerie Downtown-François Laffanour, Galerie kreo, Galerie Patrick Seguin, Galerie Perrin, Galerie Pierre-Marie Giraud, Gallery Seomi, Hostler Burrows, Johnson Trading Gallery, Jousse Entreprise, Mitterand+Cramer, Nilufar Gallery, Priveekolektie, R 20th Century, and VIVID Gallery, among many other prestigious galleries.
First time exhibitors for Design Miami/ Basel this year include Galerie Doria from Paris, which specializes in furniture and decorative arts from the 1930’s including works by the Union des Artistes Modernes. Galerie Ulrich Fiedler, another first time exhibitor, is a Berlin-based gallery known for 20th century work with a specialization in the Bauhaus period. Finally, Modernity from Stockholm offers vintage high quality 20th century design with a particular emphasis on Italian and Scandinavian designers.
Design On/Site
Participants for June 2011’s Design On/Site program, which showcases solo shows of contemporary design that push the boundaries of design, craft, and technology, include Caroline Van Hoek, Galerie BSL, Gallery Libby Sellers, Galerie Maria Wettergren, Nathalie Karg/ Cumulus Studios, Particles Gallery, and Spring Projects. Works to be shown in the Design On/Site program reflect a diverse and international selection of designers and dealers collaborating in unexpected ways to bring new pieces to market.
Awards, Design Talks, and Satellite shows
In addition to the stellar gallery and On/Site exhibitions, Design Miami/ Basel will offer a new program of Awards, Design Talks, and Satellite shows aimed at contextualizing the gallery presentations with a diverse and lively cross pollination of ideas from the fields of art, fashion, design, and architecture. A striking VIP Lounge hosted by HSBC Private Bank will frame the launch of the fourth Connection Collection work, a newly commissioned piece by Dutch designer Hella Jongerius. VIP guests will also enjoy personal car service by exclusive automotive partner, Audi, in the progressively luxurious A8. Swarovski Crystal Palace will make their Basel debut, premiering an innovative design presentation by avant-garde design duo Frederikson Stallard.

Design Miami/ Basel runs until June 18th 2011.

For more information visit:  www.designmiami.com/

Publié le 16.06.2011