My 10 Favorite Art Basel 2011 Moments:
1. Fell in love with the work of Lorraine O’Grady. Her images of the ancient Egyptian Queen, Nefertiti paralleled with her sister stopped me dead in my tracks. Gallery Owner Alexander Gray, was right, I’d later find myself spending hours researching her body of work.
2. Chloe Resort 2012 Presentation on Fisher Island. Fashion is art. Period.
3. Me and the beautiful Gabrielle Union. Such a sweetheart.
4. Without question one of the best parties EVER in Miami. The Art of Night Exhibit by Seth Browarnik at The Shelborne Grand Opening.
5. Totally freaked out by this piece from Patricia Piccini. At first I was uncomfortable to even walk over to the “Prone.” Then I found myself right up in it’s face feeling empathy and awe. It looked so real. I wondered, “What if …” Then I stopped myself from thinking further and walked away – a little too heavy for me.
6. Kicked it with my friends at Ricochet for an incredible Nas and Theophilus London performance [Art loves Music Series]
7. Was transported home to my bright and colorful Haiti.
8. Had my first S’more and danced on the beach under the stars at Soho Beach House.
9. Attended a Cartier party showcasing a jewel-encrusted mobile by rising art star Beatriz Milhazes. Beautiful.
10. Me and my man’s perfect ending to Art Basel.
P.S. If you have not already, you MUST read this brilliant essay in Vanity Fair on the “Greatest Art Basel Party in the History of Mankind.” So true, funny and sad.
by Nathalie Cadet-James
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