Stylist’s eye: Michael Reynolds’ photo diary of Design Miami and Art Basel Miami Beach 2014

By Rosa Bertoli
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(Image credit: Luc Coiffait)

Each December, as the double whammy of Design Miami and Art Basel Miami Beach rolls into town, we are presented with a vibrant visual feast that can often be as overwhelming as it is inspiring. Once again, we’ve called upon the discerning eye of our US editor Michael Reynolds to help us separate the wheat from the chaff. Seeking out the overlooked and alternative, Reynolds’ curated gallery presents us with the ultimate insider's view of Miami's annual art and design blockbuster.

Above, left: Massimo Uberti on location in the vehicle audit bay at the Bentley Factory in Crewe, England, 2014. Photography: Luc Coiffait. Right: 'Untitled #2 (Courtney Love)', by Leslie Lanxinger, 2014, exhibited at AQUA 14, Art Miami, courtesy of Coagula Curatorial

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(Image credit: John Chamberlain, courtesy of Anthony Meier Fine Arts)

From left: 'Blue Brownie', by John Chamberlain, 1979, courtesy of Anthony Meier Fine Arts, exhibited at Art Basel Miami Beach; and 'The Clown', by George Condo, 2010, courtesy of Skarstedt Gallery, exhibited at Art Basel Miami Beach

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(Image credit: Joan Miró, courtesy of Galerie Gmurznska)

Painting for the ballet ‘Jeux d’Enfants’, by Joan Miró, 1932, courtesy of Galerie Gmurznska, exhibited at Art Basel Miami Beach

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(Image credit: Robert Longo, courtesy of Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac, courtesy of Laffanour Galerie Downtown)

From left: 'Untitled (Archangel)', by Robert Longo, 2014, courtesy of Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac, exhibited at Art Basel Miami; and 'Trapezoid Table', by Jean Prouvé, 1954, courtesy of Laffanour Galerie Downtown, Paris, exhibited at Design Miami

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(Image credit: Pariano Angelantonio)

From left: 'Casablanca', by Ettore Sottsass, 1981, Memphis Milano Collection, courtesy of Joe Sheftel Gallery, exhibited at Design Miami. Photography: Pariano Angelantonio; and 'Anonymous, Modesto, CA 2013', by Katy Grannan, 2013, courtesy of Salon 94, exhibited at Art Basel Miami Beach

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'Reach', by Beth Diane Armstrong, 2014, courtesy of Southern Guild, exhibited at Design Miami

(Image credit: Beth Diane Armstrong, courtesy of Southern Guild)

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(Image credit: Marianna Rothen, courtesy of Kasher Potamkin)

From left: 'Vulva', by Alfred Steiner, 2014, courtesy of the Joshua Liner Gallery, exhibited at The Miami Project; and 'Untitled #2' (from the series In Despair), by Marianna Rothen, 2011, courtesy of Kasher Potamkin, exhibited at The Miami Project

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(Image credit: Robert Mapplethorpe)

From left: 'Taj Mahal Table II', by Studio Job, 2013, courtesy of Carpenters Workshop Gallery, exhibited at Design Miami; and 'Leather Crotch', by Robert Mapplethorpe, 1980, from Peter Marino: One Way, curated by Jérôme Sans, exhibited at the Bass Museum of Art, Miami Beach

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(Image credit: Richard Woods, Sebastian Wrong, courtesy of Galerie VIVID)

'Circle Line Table', by Richard Woods and Sebastian Wrong, 2014, and Logo Chair, 2013, courtesy of Galerie VIVID, exhibited at Design Miami

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(Image credit: Martin Ede, courtesy of Hauser & Wirth and Eigen + Art Leipzig/Berlin, Charles McGill, courtesy of the artist and Pavel Zoubok Gallery)

From left: 'The Giant', by Martin Eder, 2014, courtesy of Hauser & Wirth and Eigen + Art Leipzig/Berlin; and 'Black Tondo', by Charles McGill, 2014, courtesy of the artist and Pavel Zoubok Gallery, exhibited at The Miami Project

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(Image credit: Mika Tajima, courtesy of Eleven Rivington,  Mel Bochner, courtesy of Two Palms Gallery)

From left: 'Epimelesthai Sautou (Take Care), 2', by Mika Tajima, 2014, courtesy of Eleven Rivington, exhibited at NADA, Miami Beach; and 'Blah Blah Blah', by Mel Bochner, 2014, courtesy of Two Palms Gallery, exhibited at Art Basel Miami Beach

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(Image credit: courtesy of Volume Gallery)

'Truth Lies in Experience No Matter How Incomplete It May Be (man/desk/table)', by RO/LU, 2014, courtesy of Volume Gallery, exhibited at Design Miami

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(Image credit: courtesy of Jason Jacques Inc)

From left: 'Peter Marino, Stella Tennant, Ethan James Green', by Steven Meisel,  2013, from Peter Marino: One Way, curated by Jérôme Sans, exhibited at the Bass Museum of Art, Miami Beach; and 'Monumental Black Standing Object', by Michael Geertsen, 2013, courtesy of Jason Jacques Inc, exhibited at Design Miami

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(Image credit: courtesy of Kasher Potamkin)

From left: 'Vivara' mosaic pattern, from the 'Bisazza wears Emilio Pucci' collection, launched during Design Miami and Art Basel Miami Beach, 2014, at the Bisazza and Emilio Pucci showrooms located in the Miami Design District; and 'Sculpture for Lost Space or an Object', by Atsushi Tawa, 2011, courtesy of Kasher Potamkin, exhibited at The Miami Project

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(Image credit: Courtesy of Louis Vuitton and the Archives Pierre Paulin)

Pierre Paulin on a trip across the US to present his modular furniture design, conceptualised in partnership with American furniture manufacturer Herman Miller, 1972. Image from 'Playing with Shapes', unveiled and sponsored by Louis Vuitton as a satellite exhibit at Design Miami, showcasing a reproduction of the original 'Maquette', currently on display at the Centre Pompidou in Paris, along with 18 one-of-a-kind pieces of furniture from Paulin’s original design, produced for the first time ever. Courtesy of Louis Vuitton and the Archives Pierre Paulin. Exhibited at The Palm Court, Miami Design District

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(Image credit: Jack Early, courtesy of Fergus McCaffrey, Cindy Sherman, courtesy of Metro Pictures)

From left: 'Peek a Boo', by Jack Early, 2014, courtesy of Fergus McCaffrey, exhibited at Art Basel Miami Beach; and 'Untitled', Cindy Sherman, 2008, courtesy of Metro Pictures, exhibited at Art Basel Miami Beach

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(Image credit: Jean DuBuffet, courtesy of Galerie Gmurznska)

From left: 'Pisseur à droite II', by Jean DuBuffet, 1961, courtesy of Galerie Gmurznska, exhibited at Art Basel Miami Beach; and 'Girl Blowing a Bubble', by Justine Mahoney, 2014, courtesy of Southern Guild, exhibited at Design Miami

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'ASSHOLE', by Wayne White, 2014, courtesy of the Joshua Liner Gallery, exhibited at The Miami Project

(Image credit: Wayne White, courtesy of the Joshua Liner Gallery)

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(Image credit: James Harris)

From left: 'Anonymous, Modesto, CA 2014', by Katy Grannan, 2014, courtesy of Salon 94, exhibited at Art Basel Miami Beach; and 'Déchaînements' high console, by Vincenzo De Cotiis, 2014, courtesy of the Carwan Gallery, exhibited at Design Miami.

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(Image credit: courtesy of The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts)

From left: 'TBT', by Marilyn Minter, 2014, courtesy of Salon 94, exhibited at Art Basel Miami Beach; and 'Self-Portrait in Fright Wig', by Andy Warhol, 1986, courtesy of The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc/Arts Rights Society (ARS), New York, courtesy of Christie’s Miami, exhibited jointly at Theory and Helmut Lang, Miami Design District

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'Waters', by Michelle Rogers, 2014, courtesy of Zorya Fine Art, exhibited at the Ukrainian Pavilion, The Temple House, Miami Beach

(Image credit: Michelle Roger, courtesy of Zorya Fine Art)

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(Image credit: John Giorno, courtesy of the artist and PPOW Gallery)

From left: 'Hurricane in a Drop of Cum', by John Giorno, 2012, courtesy of Elizabeth Dee, exhibited at Art Basel Miami Beach; and 'David Wojnarowicz (Silence=Death)', by Andreas Sterzing, 1989/2014, courtesy of the artist and PPOW Gallery, exhibited at Art Basel Miami Beach

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(Image credit: courtesy of Magen H Gallery XX Century Design, courtesy of Van Doren Waxter)

From left: 'Piege a reflets', by Antoine Poncet, 1958, courtesy of Magen H Gallery XX Century Design, exhibited at Design Miami; and 'Untitled', by Al Held, 1972, courtesy of Van Doren Waxter, exhibited at Art Basel Miami Beach

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(Image credit: Zanini de Zanine, courtesy of Espasso)

'Vazada Armchair', by Zanini de Zanine, 2011, courtesy of Espasso, exhibited at Em Transito, Espasso’s exhibitiion at The Shore Club, Miami Beach. At an event held at the New World Center on 4 December, de Zanine was announced as the first Designer of the Year for the inaugural Maison & Objet Americas, launching in Miami Beach 12 May 2015

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(Image credit: courtesy of Casati)

From left: 'MANIA' cabinet, by Alessandro Mendini, 2008, manufactured by Design Gallery, courtesy of Casati, exhibited at Design Miami; and 'Le Coq', by Constantin Brancusi, 1924-2013, courtesy of Paul Kasmin Gallery

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From left: poolside at the newly opened Thompson Miami Beach hotel; and 'Night & Day 62', by Jos Devriendt, 2014, courtesy of Pierre Marie Giraud, exhibited at Design Miami

(Image credit: courtesy of Pierre Marie Giraud)

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'Strap' coffee table, by Dubois David, 2013, courtesy of Galerie Kreo, exhibited at Design Miami.

(Image credit: Sylvie Chan-Liat)

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(Image credit: Nathalie Djurberg)

From left: 'Portrait of Peter Marino', by Francesco Clemente, 2012, from Peter Marino: One Way, curated by Jérôme Sans, exhibited at the Bass Museum of Art, Miami Beach; and 'Donut with Purple and White Glaze', by Nathalie Djurberg, 2013, courtesy of Giò Marconi Gallery, exhibited at Art Basel Miami Beach

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(Image credit: Nathalia Edenmont, courtesy of Edward Cella Art + Architecture)

From left: 'ASMI #5', by Adam Silverman, 2014, courtesy of Edward Cella Art + Architecture, exhibited at Design Miami; and 'Boy', by Nathalia Edenmont, 2009, courtesy of NGH / Nancy Hoffman Gallery, exhibited at The Miami Project

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'Savage Chair', by Jay Sae Jung Oh, 2014, courtesy of Johnson Trading Gallery, exhibited at Design Miami

(Image credit: courtesy of Johnson Trading Gallery)

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(Image credit: courtesy of Galerie Pascal Cuisinier)

From left: 'Blue Glove', by Amanda Ross-Ho, 2014, courtesy of The Approach, exhibited at Art Basel Miami Beach; and 'Desk 204, Meubles T.V. edition', by André Monopoix, 1954, courtesy of Galerie Pascal Cuisinier, exhibited at Design Miami

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(Image credit: Jack Early, courtesy of Fergus McCaffrey, Zanini de Zanine, courtesy of Espasso)

From left: 'Jeans and Ass', by Jack Early, 2014, courtesy of Fergus McCaffrey, exhibited at Art Basel Miami Beach; and 'Almofada Lamp', by Zanini de Zanine, 2014, courtesy of Espasso, exhibited at Em Transito, Espasso’s show of never-before-seen works by Brazil’s iconic architects and designers, located at The Shore Club, Miami Beach

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'Capri #8', by Olivo Barbieri, 2013, courtesy of Yancey Richardson Gallery, exhibited at The Miami Project

(Image credit: Olivo Barbieri, courtesy of Yancey Richardson Gallery)

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(Image credit: Mel Chin, courtesy of Jonathan Ferrara Gallery, C Finley, courtesy of Robert Fontaine Gallery)

From left: 'Cross for the Unforgiven', by Mel Chin, 2012, courtesy of Jonathan Ferrara Gallery, exhibited at The Miami Project; and 'Double Pieta', by C Finley, 2014, courtesy of Robert Fontaine Gallery, exhibited at Context Art Miami

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(Image credit: Pariano Angelantonio)

From left: 'Untitled', by Clare Rojas, 2014, courtesy of Gallery Paule Anglim, exhibited at The Miami Project; and 'Tartar', by Ettore Sottsass, 1985, Memphis Milano Collection, courtesy of Joe Sheftel Gallery, exhibited at Design Miami.

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'IGNOTUS NOMEN' bench, by Pierre Charpin, 2011, courtesy Galerie kreo, exhibited at Design Miami. 

(Image credit: Fabrice Gousset)

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(Image credit: Mel Ramos, courtesy of George Adams Gallery)

From left: 'Susan', by Mel Ramos, 1966, courtesy of George Adams Gallery, exhibited at The Miami Project; and 'Knives', by Andy Warhol, 1981-2, from Peter Marino: One Way, curated by Jérôme Sans, exhibited at the Bass Museum of Art, Miami Beach

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From left: chandelier from 'Déchaînements' collection, by Vincenzo De Cotiis, 2014, courtesy of the Carwan Gallery, exhibited at Design Miami and 'Brittle Starfish Vase', by  Paul Dachsel, 1905, courtesy of Jason Jacques Inc, exhibited at Design Miami

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'Growth Table', by Mathias Bengtsson, 2014, courtesy of Maria Wettergren Galerie, exhibited at Design Miami

(Image credit: Mathias Bengtsson, courtesy of Maria Wettergren Galerie)

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(Image credit: Barlas Baylar, courtesy of Ammann Gallery, Ron Arad, courtesy of Paul Kasmin Gallery)

From left: 'META' standing lamp, by Barlas Baylar, 2014, courtesy of Ammann Gallery, exhibited at Design Miami; and 'Solid Rocker', by Ron Arad, 2009,  courtesy of Paul Kasmin Gallery, exhibited at Art Basel Miami Beach

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(Image credit: Thaddeus Wolfe, courtesy of R & Company, Eddie Martinez, courtesy of Timothy Taylor Gallery)

From left: a pair of unique glass 'Assemblage Vessels', by Thaddeus Wolfe, 2014, courtesy of R & Company, exhibited at Design Miami; and 'Sick Turtle', by Eddie Martinez, 2014, courtesy of Timothy Taylor Gallery, exhibited at Art Basel Miami Beach

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'Workhorse', by Kenton Nelson, 2014, courtesy of the Peter Mendenhall Gallery, exhibited at The Miami Project

(Image credit: Kenton Nelson, courtesy of the Peter Mendenhall Gallery)

'SUITCASES: Writing Table of Briefcases', by Maarten de Ceulaer, 2012, courtesy of Victor Hunt Designart Collection, exhibited at Design Miami


(Image credit: Maarten de Ceulaer, courtesy of Victor Hunt Designart Collection)

'SUITCASES: Writing Table of Briefcases', by Maarten de Ceulaer, 2012, courtesy of Victor Hunt Designart Collection, exhibited at Design Miami

Rosa Bertoli

Rosa Bertoli was born in Udine, Italy, and now lives in London. Since 2014, she has been the Design Editor of Wallpaper*, where she oversees design content for the print and online editions, as well as special editorial projects. Through her role at Wallpaper*, she has written extensively about all areas of design. Rosa has been speaker and moderator for various design talks and conferences including London Craft Week, Maison & Objet, The Italian Cultural Institute (London), Clippings, Zaha Hadid Design, Kartell and Frieze Art Fair. Rosa has been on judging panels for the Chart Architecture Award, the Dutch Design Awards and the DesignGuild Marks. She has written for numerous English and Italian language publications, and worked as a content and communication consultant for fashion and design brands.

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