BitBasel is coming back to Miami Beach for its sixth year, running December 3 through 7 at the Sagamore Hotel. The art and technology fair has grown since its start, and this year's event is being billed as the largest edition so far under the theme "Fingerprints of Humanity."

The fair blends exhibitions, panel discussions, performances, and nighttime events, drawing artists, collectors, tech figures, and cultural players from different parts of the world. It's become a regular fixture during Miami Art Week, offering an alternative programming mix that leans into the intersection of traditional art and newer digital formats.

What's on Display This Year

BitBasel 2025 features several major exhibitions and installations spanning different artistic periods and mediums. The lineup includes a rare silver casting of Michelangelo's "Battle of the Centaurs," presented in a fractionalized ownership format that allows multiple collectors to participate in acquiring the piece.

A Jean-Michel Basquiat exhibition is being organized in partnership with Dr. Glenn Toby, focusing on works that connect to the artist's cultural and social commentary. Former NASA astronaut and artist Nicole Stott is curating "Ocean Planet," an exhibition combining visual art with environmental themes around ocean conservation.

The AstroGLPH project aims to archive human cultural artifacts on the moon through art and blockchain technology, with a launch scheduled for December from Cape Canaveral. Contemporary artists featured this year include Spanish actor and painter Jordi Mollà, Florida-based collage artist Bruce Helander, and action film actor Steven Seagal. The Studio 54 Collection will also be on view.

Full Week of Events

BitBasel includes a packed schedule of daytime talks and nighttime gatherings across all five days.

December 3 kicks off with a VIP opening ceremony for invited collectors. December 4 features the Sea & Space Summit during the day, followed by Mooon.Party Vol. 3 at night, timed to coincide with the full moon.

December 5 brings the Art & Fintech Forum examining how blockchain technology intersects with art market finance, followed by NFT Miami in collaboration with Superchief NFT Gallery that evening. December 6 centers on the Iconic Sagamore Brunch, described as a social centerpiece of Miami Art Week.

The final day, December 7, features The Queens Gathering celebrating women's roles in the arts during the day, followed by The King's Exhibition with Dr. Glenn Toby at night, focusing on Basquiat's legacy.

Mixing Old Masters with New Technology

BitBasel's programming approach puts Renaissance sculpture next to blockchain projects and digital art alongside traditional painting. The fair occupies a specific niche within Miami Art Week's broader landscape, which includes the main Art Basel fair plus dozens of satellite events.

The fractionalized ownership model being used for the Michelangelo casting represents one example of how the fair experiments with alternative art market structures. Instead of one buyer acquiring the entire work, multiple parties can purchase shares, lowering the entry barrier for high-value art acquisitions.

The Venue and Audience

The Sagamore Hotel has hosted BitBasel for multiple years, providing a Miami Beach location that combines indoor gallery space with outdoor areas. Using a hotel venue creates a different atmosphere than larger convention center fairs, allowing attendees to move between exhibitions, panels, and social gatherings without traveling across the city.

BitBasel draws a mix of traditional art collectors, cryptocurrency and blockchain enthusiasts, tech investors, and general art week attendees. The combination of fine art and technology content means the audience skews younger than some traditional art fairs while still attracting established collectors interested in newer market formats.

Looking Ahead

BitBasel's sixth year represents sustained growth for a fair that started during the height of NFT and cryptocurrency market enthusiasm. The fair has survived subsequent market corrections and shifting interest in digital art formats, suggesting it's found an audience beyond just crypto speculation.

The mix of programming suggests BitBasel is hedging its bets rather than going all-in on any single trend. Historical artworks provide credibility and appeal to traditional collectors, while newer technology projects keep the fair positioned as forward-looking. The social events create reasons to attend beyond just viewing art, building community around the fair itself.