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Exploring Painting’s Latest Renaissance as Art Basel Miami Beach Returns After a Rocky Year

The results are interesting, when they aren’t too clever by half.

Courtesy the artist, Luhring Augustine, New York and The Sunday Painter, London.
Emily Kraus, 'Cirrus' 2024, oil on canvas, 67" x 118". Courtesy the artist, Luhring Augustine, New York and The Sunday Painter, London.
DAVID HIROSHI JAGER
DAVID HIROSHI JAGER

Art Basel Miami Beach returned after a rocky year to re-establish an attitude of serenity and calm. Whether it’s a temporary lull after last year’s political storm or the alleged goosing of the “Trump Bump,” the atmosphere at the 286 galleries and their 4,000-plus artists was downright giddy and star-studded. 

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DAVID HIROSHI JAGER
DAVID HIROSHI JAGER

Mr. Jager is an arts and culture writer. He received his doctorate in philosophy from the University of Toronto. He also writes screenplays and rock musicals.

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