darek kondefer - instalation of contemporary art under the title boat
It is the end of the world, as we know it — it is time to cross the Styx. We have many obols, but we have no tongue. The ferryman — a possessive old man — cannot find his oar. The boat is gone as well, it rests ashore, broken. We all feel that we must get across to the other side. The City of Dis is there — perhaps it will be our rescue? But how? What for? Perhaps we shall stay right where we are?
No!
We must get over there. We have already drunk too much water from the river of sadness. Soon, there will be no room for us here. The boat is the key, but the angel has not sent the instrument. We are left alone, with no faith. The sages suggest boats made of stone. Let us listen to them. We have nothing to lose. In the end, they brought us here, to the shore. The crossing may be possible. From now on, our time will be counted down by floating white poplar leaves.
Art Basel
Art Basel is an internationally renowned art fair that takes place annually in Basel, Switzerland; Miami Beach; Hong Kong; and soon in Paris. The event, which showcases modern art, is a collaboration between the fair and the host city's local institutions to promote the growth and development of art programs. In addition to providing a platform for galleries to exhibit and sell their collections, Art Basel attracts a diverse audience of art enthusiasts and students from around the world.
Art Basel Miami Beach, Untitled Art, and NADA Miami 2024
The inaugural Art Basel Miami Beach event was organized by Sam Keller in 2002. Under the leadership of Noah Horowitz, Art Basel's Director Americas, the 2019 show in Miami Beach featured 269 galleries from 29 different countries, attracting 81,000 visitors over the course of five days. In 2020, the event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fortunately, Art Basel Miami Beach made a successful return in 2021 and continued in 2022, showcasing a diverse collection of modern art from around the world.