THE ART OF PARTYING IN MIAMI

November 28, 2008 --

THE art market is in a recession, like most other industries, but collectors are still expected in Miami in droves next week for the Art Basel convention - and despite tighter budgets, big parties are planned. On Tuesday, hotelier Andre Balazs and artist Ambra Medda are hosting a soirée at the Raleigh, while Cartier fetes artist Anri Sala at the Miami Beach Botanical Center. A day later, Rolling Stone salutes Takashi Murakami at French-electro lounge Louis at the Gansevoort, while Kelly Klein celebrates her new book, "Horses," at the Raleigh and the Deitch Gallery hosts a concert by the Gossip at Casa Tua. On Friday, Steven Soderbergh and Benicio Del Toro will hawk their epic movie, "Che," at the Raleigh, while Cartier has a dinner for David Lynch at the Botanical Center. Finally, on Dec. 5, Estelle is performing at the Fontainebleau.

via nypost.