12/11/2025
Art Basel Miami Beach marked a milestone with its inaugural Art Basel Awards Night at the iconic Frank Gehry, designed New World Center.
An evening where contemporary culture, architecture, sound, and performance converged, celebrating the artists and trailblazers shaping the future.
Hosted by producer and collector Kasseem “Swizz Beatz” Dean, the night brought together influential creators and patrons including Beeple, Tavares Strachan, Anne Pasternak, and Don and Mera Rubell.
Leaders from the music and entertainment world: A$AP Ferg, Khalid, Fridayy, added to the cultural energy.
From the opening performance by the New World Symphony to a powerful finale by Kelsey Lu, the event was a masterclass in immersive storytelling and artistic excellence.
As brands and cultural institutions look ahead, one thing is clear: experiences like these define what meaningful engagement looks like in 2026.
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