Art Basel Miami Beach, the international art show in Florida, is the American sister-event of Art Basel in Switzerland, the most important annual art fair in the world. An exclusive selection of 260 leading art galleries from North America, Latin America, Europe, South Africa, and Asia will exhibit art of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries by over two thousand artists. Art Basel Miami Beach is a new type of cultural event, combining an international art show with an exciting program of special exhibitions, parties, and crossover events including music, film, architecture and design. The accompanying catalogue, with around 330 color illustrations, is a valuable tool for understanding current art trends and the prevailing international art market. It is an essential reference book for all art professionals and collectors, with a special focus on the art world of the Americas. Exhibition schedule: Art Basel Miami Beach, December 6–9, 2012