The Best Booths at Art Basel Miami Beach, From Visions of Palestine to Scenes of Queer Life

Art Basel Miami Beach opened its 2025 edition on Wednesday morning to VIPs. While long lines formed at each of the fair’s entrances around the Miami Beach Convention Center ahead of the 11 a.m. opening time, the fair felt much quieter than last year’s iteration. Even at 4 p.m., when there’s usually a left-the-office-early wave, the aisles still felt relatively walkable.As New York gallerist Nicola Vassell told ARTnews, “It’s much quieter and a bit more serious, whic