Located in the sprawling Miami Beach Convention Center, Art Basel Miami Beach has the luxury of being able to showcase a range of different sectors. One of the most exciting is the Meridians Sector, which allows for large-scale, immersive, and experimental projects that might not otherwise have the chance to be exhibited at an art fair. A highlight of this year’s Meridians Sector is “Abzu”, a new, monumental painting by Vian Sora presented with Los Angeles-based gallery Luis De Jesus. Inspired by her experiences of loss and displacement growing up in Iraq, Sora creates vibrant, abstract paintings with bursts of energy that intend to uplift the artist and the viewer. Now based in Louisville, Sora considers additional themes of body autonomy and women’s rights in her work, using her colorful hues and lively compositions to inspire hope.
December 7, 2023
