The First Art Basel was scheduled for 2001. It was cancelled due to 9/11. When I my journalistic career took me to Miami in 2002 , I was privileged to attend the first one. Admission was $ 5 and we went in our bathing suits. Fast forward to 20 years later, including in the video above. It’s a very different scene now.

Back in 2002 some Argentine friends had picked up a couple Picassos and had them propped up on the floor of their Venetian Island house. Now there don’t seem to be many Picassos.

Angel Of Anger.

Big and Beautiful !

Devil In Disguise.

A Deathly Dig.

A Wall Streeter On Vacation.

Since 2002 – only one shaw did not happen – in the COVID lockdowns of 2020.

All Hail To The Great Helmsman !

Teatime Troubles.

We wished I picked up a Warhol for $2000 back in 1987 ,just before he died.

Terror Or Tyranny ?

Imperial Irony. The Forerunner of the NFT Craze. Will NFTs continue by 2023 ?,