Models for new Miami Art Museum to be unveiled during Art Basel

Sometime between December 4th and 6th the Herzog & deMeuron designed Miami Art Museum will be revealed to the public for the first time. So says Terence Riley, the museum's director in the December issue of Smithsonian magazine which profiles Art Basel.

We believe that "unveiling" will be the most important part of Art Basel. Depending upon what the wunderkinds of Switzerland have come up with, it could be as important to architecture and aesthetics as the unveiling Pericles must have enjoyed when he showed his plans for the Parthenon to the Athenians 2,400 years ago. This year's hot artists may or may not outlive their hype a decade much less centuries. Some may not even make it to next year's fair. And that doesn't matter because most of those works will never be seen by the common man since they will be scooped up by wealthy investors for private collections. But the art museum may well be around a lot longer. Especially in the minds of men. Whether or not it is as inspiring as the Parthenon remains to be seen. We can only hope because Riley is quoted as wanting a "great museum" instead of an "iconic" one. We can only ask, why can't they be the same?

UpDate (11/30): The working models were unveiled today. Although the Miami Herald reports people are tripping over themselves to praise the design, we are underwhelmed.

Found on the Miami Craig's List today: Topless Female Cocktail waitress needed

And who doesn't need a "Topless Female Cocktail waitresses"? We're guessing it's for a Thomas Kramer affair, possibly tied-in with Art Basel. The entire ad can be found below:

Topless Female Cocktail waitresses needed
Reply to: mailto:wolverine317@gmail.com?subject=Topless%20Female%20Cocktail%20waitresses%20needed Date: 2007-10-31, 1:09PM EDT for private party in miami beach estate In 6 Weeks I will be hosting a professional private celebration party and will need topless cocktail waitresses. No sex or touching will be requested. I will be paying you $250.00 per hour plus tip to serve drinks and offer friendly conversation. You will simply be wearing black lingerie which will be custom fitted for you which you will be allowed to keep. You will have 4 outfit options to choose from. The outfits will be black, sheer panties, garter belt, pantyhose and a black bra or corset that will cup the lower half of the breast exposing the breasts and nipples. Also cat eye masks will be available if you choose to use them. Because this is a visual requirement, you must be in excellent physical shape. Be comfortable with your breasts exposed, comfortable with your body and be able to make others around you comfortable as well. Requirements are: your breasts must have a full firm shape, with nice nipples and a clean shaved body, happy energetic personality is also a must with no negativity. Please reply to this ad with a recent photo, if you have any photo’s with exposed breasts and feel comfortable emailing them this would be preferable however it is not required. I am looking for a specific look, if I do not reply to your email please do not take it personal; you simply did not fit the look I have in mind. If you have the look that I am looking for I will contact you to give you outfit options and to also schedule an interview. This is an ongoing event for a multi millionaire so you will be able to count on doing this at least once a month if you choose to. Again this is a professional event where visual fantasy is only expected.

If it is an Art Basel related event, Lincoln Basel, MVB's art critic, who really could care less if the waitresses are topless or not, would love to attend.