The story of artist Maurizio Cattelan’s $120,000 banana duct-taped to the wall—and the man who pulled it down and ate it—nearly broke the internet during Art Basel earlier this month.

Indeed, the annual art show that’s taken place in Miami Beach every year since 2002 in known for its out-there exhibitions, along with boundary-pushing paintings, installations and more.

More than just an event, Art Basel is a cultural movement, turning Miami into a city that thrives as an art destination year round. Vibe Agency was on the ground scoping out the scene this year—here’s what inspired us most.

SCOPE Miami Beach returned to its pavilion on Ocean drive and 8th Street for the 19th edition this year, featuring works from 134 contemporary exhibitors.

We were inspired by the juxtaposition and vibrant color of this statue and accompanying paintings.

We’re all about interactive art, which took center stage at Spectrum Miami in the Wynwood Arts District this year. Can you spot the hidden message in this clever piece? (Hint: Start at the top right corner and read backward.)

Also at Spectrum, these portraits of African women commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Rwanda genocide were very moving.

Co-located with Spectrum Miami at the Miami Beach Convention Center for the first time, Red Eye featured a very cool activation by sponsor Bulliet Bourbon: a 3-D printed bar experience complete with 3-D printed cocktails.

Co-located with Spectrum Miami at the Miami Beach Convention Center for the first time, Red Eye featured a very cool activation by sponsor Bulliet Bourbon: a 3-D printed bar experience complete with 3-D printed cocktails.

Co-located with Spectrum Miami at the Miami Beach Convention Center for the first time, Red Eye featured a very cool activation by sponsor Bulliet Bourbon: a 3-D printed bar experience complete with 3-D printed cocktails.

The famous banana that sparked thousands of Tweets and Instagram posts also launched a conversation about what makes art actually art.

Ludicrous or not, the piece is a perfect example of how doing something obscure can be highly engaging. We’re already thinking of ways we can apply this concept to events next year.

Wynwood inspired us again in a major way with colorful new installations during Art Basel. Did you know that Wynwood Walls doubles as an event venue, with spaces from galleries to gardens available for private events?

Another bonus: It’s filled with built-in Instagram moments, so you don’t have to worry about creating your own.

Talk about taking sandcastles to a new level. This installation, by artist Leandro Erlich, of 66 life-size car sculptures built out of sand on Miami Beach was one of the most Instagrammed pieces of Art Basel.

The historic 11th Street Diner in South Beach was transformed into performance art for a dinner by Bottega Veneta, serving up treats rather unexpected for a fashion company: milkshakes and fries included. Here’s proof that you don’t have to take F&B too seriously when planning your event menus—nostalgic and fun work.

Some media outlets reported that Dior upstaged Art Basel with its fantastic fashion show, which showcased its mens fall 2020 collection for attendees from Kim Kardashian to Ricky Martin on the grounds of the new Rubell Museum in Miami’s Allapattah neighborhood.

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