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Art Basel Miami Beach Black galleries theGrio.com
December 2, 2022
After an internal reckoning in 2020, Art Basel organizers endeavored to include more Black galleries in its annual event—but progress…
January 4, 2022
Benjamin designs virtual reality spaces through 88 Ideas, his creative design company, named after his South Central L.A. streets.
December 5, 2021
There was an emotional tribute to legendary 41-year-old designer Virgil Abloh who died suddenly just days before Miami art week.
December 4, 2021
The lavish party, held during Miami Art week, is an annual affair hosted by business mogul and art collector Wayne…
Popeye's thegrio.com
December 10, 2019
Popeye's chicken sandwich has dominated social media in 2019, now the viral sensation has somehow made its way to Art…
April 2, 2019
It’s been a decade since Yasiin Bey (aka Mos Def) put out his last release The Ecstatic, choosing to retire
Serena Williams AP thegrio.com
December 10, 2018
Strong. Sophisticated. Sexy. Like the tennis champ herself, Serena Williams' fashion line is all about power moves and she's hoping…
Kanye West thegrio.com
December 8, 2018
Kanye West delivered a surprise performance at a tribute honoring slain rapper XXXTentacion during Art Basel Thursday night in Miami.
December 8, 2013
MIAMI BEACH. Fla - Basel Miami Beach 2013 turned 12 years old this year, and it has clearly come of…
December 6, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - Art dealer and collector Jeffrey Deitch apparently bumped into Diddy and said, 'Hi Kanye...'
December 4, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - The absence of hurricanes so far in 2013 bodes well for a sensational Art Basel Season...
December 9, 2012
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. - Art Basel Miami Beach 2012’s grand opening on Wednesday, December 5, 2012, was truly a world…
December 4, 2012
MIAMI - The eleventh edition of Art Basel Miami Beach 2012 commences on Thursday, December 6, 2012...
December 28, 2011
TheGRIO REPORT - There was a time when it would be unthinkable that a prize winner from Art Basel Miami…
December 4, 2011
TheGrio SLIDESHOW -- Black artists on display at Art Basel Miami 2011 ...
December 2, 2011
theGRIO REPORT - Art Basel Miami Beach, the premier international art show that takes place annually in Miami Beach, will…
December 2, 2011
TheGrio SLIDESHOW -- Black celebrities could be found roaming the Miami Beach Convention Center as Basel celebrated its 10th year…
October 3, 2011
SLIDESHOW - Kanye West's women's fashion line "DW" was the main event during the first five days of Paris' Fashion…