It was ripe for the picking. Banana bandits scored a sweet steal worth a whopping $6.2 million, nabbing the yellow, crescent-shaped centerpiece of “Comedian,” a masterpiece by Italian visual artist Maurizio Cattelan, from the Centre Pompidou-Metz museum in France this weekend. The fruity theft comes just one year after a gallery visitor was discovered eating the banana that … Read more
From Japanese juiciness at Yamashiro, to a carnivore’s delight at Daniel’s and Rò, here’s where to nibble during Miami’s Art Week this year. Yamashiro | 159 NE Sixth St. A dish including sliced radishes and other veggies on a bed of ice. Courtesy of Yamashiro Hollywood Hills hobnobbing haven Yamashiro is dipping its toes into … Read more
Headed to Miami for Art Basel and the surrounding Art Week festivities? Here’s our roundup of the top fairs to visit for 2025 — whether you’re hunting for eyebrow-raising art or the ultimate celebrity sighting. ART BASEL MIAMI BEACH | @artbasel Show notes “Torre” by Ana Navas at Art Basel Miami Beach via Crisis Galería. … Read more
It’s bananas! A popular and pricey piece of art has been eaten — yet again. The artwork titled “Comedian” has been eaten for the fourth time. AFP via Getty Images Maurizio Cattelan’s “Comedian” — which features a real banana duct taped to a wall — has been replicated by the artist several times, most recently … Read more
Dropping $1.2 million during Miami Art Week isn’t that unusual. At Art Basel, which is just one of the 20+ fairs taking place in Miami taking place through Sunday, Picasso’s “Couple with Cup” has a price tag of $30 million — and the festivities kicked off with the $4.75 million sale of a David Hammons … Read more
The most ruthless bidding war during Art Basel Miami Beach may not be over a painting or a $6.2 million duct-tape banana installation. The toughest battle may be scoring the hottest table in town. Fortunately, we’ve rounded up the best new restaurants in Magic City for 2024. These sceney eateries are certain to draw A-listers, … Read more
As the glitterati descend on Miami for Art Week, a raft of luxe hotels have glammed up to serve their eclectic tastes. Here are a few of our new — and updated — favorites. Rooms at the Moore Miami start from $800. The Moore Miami Kudos to Dallas developer Brady Wood for reinventing the concept … Read more
On and off the court, Kyle Kuzma is a man in motion. He’s constantly evolving, whether it’s his approach to fashion, his innovative philanthropic moves or his gameplay. Just try to pin him down; he’s darting away before you can blink. The Washington Wizards forward joins Alexa on Zoom after a long afternoon practice — … Read more
It pays to be at the top! An unorthodox ATM is snapping photos of guests at Art Basel Miami Beach and ranking their bank account balance on its “leaderboard” for all in attendance to see. The ATM, which was created by the Brooklyn art collective MSCHF, has turned a private ordeal into a public spectacle … Read more