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Johnny Depp (the artist) and lots of Botero: Take a look at the VIP opening of Art Miami

Art Miami, Miami’s longest running fair, is best known as a showcase for secondary-market art that collectors are looking to sell. This year, that includes ample showings of sculptures, paintings and drawings by Fernand Botero, the famed Colombian artist who died in September. In fact, the fair’s VIP lounge features an homage to the artist.

Take a look at Art Miami 2023.

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Fernando Botero’s “Mular Vestida” is on display during a VIP preview at Art Miami 2023 on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, in downtown Miami, Fla.
Fernando Botero’s “Mular Vestida” is on display during a VIP preview at Art Miami 2023 on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, in downtown Miami, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Artwork by Hijack on display during a VIP preview at Art Miami 2023 on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, in downtown Miami, Fla.
Artwork by Hijack on display during a VIP preview at Art Miami 2023 on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, in downtown Miami, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
WhIsBe’s “Vandal Gummy” is on display during a VIP preview at Art Miami 2023 on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, in downtown Miami, Fla.
WhIsBe’s “Vandal Gummy” is on display during a VIP preview at Art Miami 2023 on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, in downtown Miami, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Johnny Depp’s “Buy The Ticket, Take The Ride” is on display during a VIP preview at Art Miami 2023 on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, in downtown Miami, Fla.
Johnny Depp’s “Buy The Ticket, Take The Ride” is on display during a VIP preview at Art Miami 2023 on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, in downtown Miami, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Marck’s “Living in a deep neon square” is on display during a VIP preview at Art Miami 2023 on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, in downtown Miami, Fla.
Marck’s “Living in a deep neon square” is on display during a VIP preview at Art Miami 2023 on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, in downtown Miami, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Raymond S. Elman looks at show floor map next to Salustiano’s “Tenderness Land” during a VIP preview at Art Miami 2023 on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, in downtown Miami, Fla.
Raymond S. Elman looks at show floor map next to Salustiano’s “Tenderness Land” during a VIP preview at Art Miami 2023 on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, in downtown Miami, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Seth Fief AFFUL’s “Long Green Scarf” is on display during a VIP preview at Art Miami 2023 on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, in downtown Miami, Fla.
Seth Fief AFFUL’s “Long Green Scarf” is on display during a VIP preview at Art Miami 2023 on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, in downtown Miami, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Natan Elkanovich’s “Lionel Messi” is on display during a VIP preview at Art Miami 2023 on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, in downtown Miami, Fla.
Natan Elkanovich’s “Lionel Messi” is on display during a VIP preview at Art Miami 2023 on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, in downtown Miami, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Alexandra Karram’s “Quick Fix” is on display during a VIP preview at Art Miami 2023 on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, in downtown Miami, Fla.
Alexandra Karram’s “Quick Fix” is on display during a VIP preview at Art Miami 2023 on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, in downtown Miami, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Artist Gary James McQueen is photographed alongside his work “The Flayed Angel,” left, and “Savage Beauty” during Art Miami 2023 on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, in downtown Miami, Fla.
Artist Gary James McQueen is photographed alongside his work “The Flayed Angel,” left, and “Savage Beauty” during Art Miami 2023 on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, in downtown Miami, Fla. Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
A man makes his way past “Donna Sdraiata” by Fernando Botero on display at Art Miami, which opened Tuesday.
A man makes his way past “Donna Sdraiata” by Fernando Botero on display at Art Miami, which opened Tuesday. Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com

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