A look back at Art Basel's 2019 edition in Miami Beach by undefined

A look back at Art Basel's 2019 edition in Miami Beach

As this year's show comes to a close, revisit some of its most memorable artworks

At this year's edition of Art Basel Miami Beach, visitors experienced exceptional works by the likes of Ai Weiwei, Agnes Martin, Barbara Kruger, Wangechi Mutu, Kehinde Wiley, Faith Ringgold, Joyce Pensato, Neïl Beloufa, Portia Munson, Keith Haring, Lygia Clark, Elmgreen & Dragset, Tau Lewis, and Christina Quarles, among many others. From Brazilian textile sculpture to Indonesian figurative painting, there was a lot to discover in the halls. Here are some of this year's must-sees. 

Visitors discover Art Basel's 2019 Miami Beach edition, walking by a large Yayoi Kusama sculpture on view at Victoria Miro (H7)
Visitors discover Art Basel's 2019 Miami Beach edition, walking by a large Yayoi Kusama sculpture on view at Victoria Miro (H7)
Visitors in front of Frank Bowling's Africa to Australia, 1971, presented by Hales Gallery (M25) in the Meridians sector.
Visitors in front of Frank Bowling's Africa to Australia, 1971, presented by Hales Gallery (M25) in the Meridians sector.
David Hammons, Orange is the New Black (detail), 2015, on view at Mnuchin Gallery (C8).
David Hammons, Orange is the New Black (detail), 2015, on view at Mnuchin Gallery (C8).
Installation view of Cooper Cole's booth (P4), dedicated to Tau Lewis.
Installation view of Cooper Cole's booth (P4), dedicated to Tau Lewis.
In the Kabinett sector, Allison Jacques Gallery (E10) presents works by Brazilian artist Lygia Clark.
In the Kabinett sector, Allison Jacques Gallery (E10) presents works by Brazilian artist Lygia Clark.
Installation view of Neil Beloufa's solo presentation with Ghebaly Gallery (N22) in the Nova sector.
Installation view of Neil Beloufa's solo presentation with Ghebaly Gallery (N22) in the Nova sector.
Dogs abound at the booth of Marianne Boesky Gallery (B11) thanks to Jennifer Bartlett's work Dogs (2006) and a canine fair-goer.
Dogs abound at the booth of Marianne Boesky Gallery (B11) thanks to Jennifer Bartlett's work Dogs (2006) and a canine fair-goer.
In the Positions sector, Document's booth (P12) is entirely dedicated to photographer Paul Mpagi Sepuya.
In the Positions sector, Document's booth (P12) is entirely dedicated to photographer Paul Mpagi Sepuya.
Installation view of Pace Gallery (D8).
Installation view of Pace Gallery (D8).
Kaari Upson, Mirror Box, 2018, on view at Carolina Nitsch's booth in the Edition sector (E17).
Kaari Upson, Mirror Box, 2018, on view at Carolina Nitsch's booth in the Edition sector (E17).
Visitors discussing in front of works by Faith Ringgold, presented in the Survey sector by Pippy Houldsworth Gallery (S2).
Visitors discussing in front of works by Faith Ringgold, presented in the Survey sector by Pippy Houldsworth Gallery (S2).
Installation view of High Art's booth (B23).
Installation view of High Art's booth (B23).
Isa Melsheimer, Krater (detail), 2012, on view at galería elba benítez's booth (D17).
Isa Melsheimer, Krater (detail), 2012, on view at galería elba benítez's booth (D17).
Installation view of Altman Siegel's booth (H10).
Installation view of Altman Siegel's booth (H10).
Cinga Samson, Izilo Zomlambo 4, 2019, presented by blank projects in the Nova sector.
Cinga Samson, Izilo Zomlambo 4, 2019, presented by blank projects in the Nova sector.
Discussions under a painting by Christina Quarles, on view at Regen Projects,.
Discussions under a painting by Christina Quarles, on view at Regen Projects,.
An array of sculptures by Wangechi Mutu, presented by Gladstone Gallery in the Kabinett sector (E7).
An array of sculptures by Wangechi Mutu, presented by Gladstone Gallery in the Kabinett sector (E7).
Kehinde Wiley, Rumors of War, 2019, presented by Sean Kelly in the Galleries sector (D14).
Kehinde Wiley, Rumors of War, 2019, presented by Sean Kelly in the Galleries sector (D14).
Installation view of neugerriemschneider's booth (H16), with a sculpture by Ai Weiwei.
Installation view of neugerriemschneider's booth (H16), with a sculpture by Ai Weiwei.
Viewers experience Miguel Calderón's Caída Libre, 2017, in the Meridians sector (M31)
Viewers experience Miguel Calderón's Caída Libre, 2017, in the Meridians sector (M31)
Works by Cajsa von Zeipel are on view at the booth of Company Gallery (N8)
Works by Cajsa von Zeipel are on view at the booth of Company Gallery (N8)
Kukje is presenting a Kabinett with sculptures by artist duo Elmgreen & Dragset (F6).
Kukje is presenting a Kabinett with sculptures by artist duo Elmgreen & Dragset (F6).
Installation view of Petzel's booth (B16).
Installation view of Petzel's booth (B16).
Installation view of Kerlin's booth (D25)
Installation view of Kerlin's booth (D25)
A visitor inspects Candice Lin's La Charada China (Tobacco Version), 2019, presented by Ghebaly Gallery in the Meridians sector (M29).
A visitor inspects Candice Lin's La Charada China (Tobacco Version), 2019, presented by Ghebaly Gallery in the Meridians sector (M29).
Visitors at the booth of Galerie Chantal Crousel (D22).
Visitors at the booth of Galerie Chantal Crousel (D22).
This brand-new work by Arthur Jafa covers an entire wall of Gavin Brown's Enterprise's booth (J8)
This brand-new work by Arthur Jafa covers an entire wall of Gavin Brown's Enterprise's booth (J8)
Installation view of Edward Tyler Nahem Fine Art's booth (E4). A rare totemic sculpture by Keith Haring is prominently featured at the New York gallery's stand.
Installation view of Edward Tyler Nahem Fine Art's booth (E4). A rare totemic sculpture by Keith Haring is prominently featured at the New York gallery's stand.
Detail of Hernan Bas's a zombie and a flaming volcano, 2019, presented by Fredric Snitzer Gallery (A9).
Detail of Hernan Bas's a zombie and a flaming volcano, 2019, presented by Fredric Snitzer Gallery (A9).

Top image: Detail of a brand-new work by Arthur Jafa which covers an entire wall of Gavin Brown's Enterprise's booth (J8).