The art fair brought together 83 galleries from 43 countries and territories, including 48 participating for the first time, in an edition marked by geographical diversity and market dynamism. The audience—comprising private collectors, representatives of cultural institutions, and visitors from the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East—affirmed the fair's role as the main platform for the exhibition and commercialization of modern and contemporary art in the Western Hemisphere, as highlighted by Art Basel in a press release. While no figures were detailed, the organization stated that galleries recorded sales across all market segments. Among the most notable placements were works by Ruth Asawa, Sam Gilliam, Alice Neel, Andy Warhol, and Martin Wong, alongside rediscoveries of Emma Amos, Eva Olivetti, and Juliette Roche. Interest was also reported in emerging artists such as Kelsey Isaacs, Cisco Merel, and Adriel Visoto. The fair was visited by representatives of over 240 international museums and foundations from the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, reinforcing the institutional reach of the event. One of the central sections of this edition was Meridians, which featured 19 large-scale works by international artists, with monumental installations aimed at expanding the contemporary narrative of the Americas. In parallel, Zero 10, Art Basel's new global platform dedicated to digital-era art, made its debut. Buenos Aires, Dec 9 (NA) – Art Basel Miami Beach 2025 concluded this weekend with attendance exceeding 80,000 people, the organization reported. The initiative sparked strong interest among established collectors, new buyers, institutions, and the general public. According to the organizers, generative, hybrid physical-digital works, and NFTs showed sustained demand, consolidating the presence of digital art within the contemporary ecosystem and confirming its growing integration into the market.
