Art Basel Miami Beach to Feature more than 2,000 Leading International Artists
WOODBRIDGE, N.J. (November 30) - NetJets announced today that it will once again support Art Basel Miami Beach, the premier North American modern and contemporary art show. The international exhibit, with which NetJets has partnered since its inception in 2002, opens to the public at the Miami Beach Convention Center December 1, with a preview for invited guests on November 30.
Art Basel Miami Beach runs through December 4 in the city's famous Art Deco District, and features 20
th and 21
st century art works by more than 2,000 leading artists exhibited by 195 top galleries from North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa and Asia.
Art Basel Miami Beach is the U.S. sister event of Art Basel in Switzerland, which has long been known as one of the most important annual art shows in the world. The Swiss show, which attracts more than 50,000 art enthusiasts each year, was established in 1969.
"Art Basel Miami Beach showcases the most talented and innovative contemporary artists in the world, said NetJets Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Santulli. “As a company, NetJets reflects the innovation to be found at Art Basel Miami Beach and we are proud to be once again associated with this important cultural and social event.”
NetJets' sponsorship of Art Basel Miami Beach underscores its continued commitment to the support of the arts. In the past year NetJets has provided support for and held events at the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Aspen Music Festival and School, Sun Valley Center for the Arts, the Walker Art Center, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and Denver Art Museum. NetJets has also supported the Grand Teton Music Festival, and the Kansas City and Chicago symphonies.
NetJets will have a private lounge for its owners throughout the week in Miami, and will host a reception in honor of Samuel Keller, director of Art Basel Miami Beach. Mr. Keller said, "As one of our first partners in Art Basel Miami Beach, beginning with our debut in 2002, NetJets has demonstrated its commitment to the arts. They have provided exceptional access to our show and events to their clients, many of whom are some of the most esteemed art collectors in the world. We are thrilled to have NetJets as our partner in Art Basel Miami Beach for the fourth consecutive year."
Art Basel Miami Beach boasts leading gallery owners, art collectors, artists, curators and art enthusiasts from all over the world, who will have the opportunity to view modern and contemporary masters, as well as works by cutting-edge newcomers. Special exhibitions will feature emerging artists, young galleries, and video and digital art.
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