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Bushwick Gone Basel Represented “Art as a Lifestyle,” Not as a Trend

Only three weeks in advance of one of the world's largest contemporary art fairs, Bushwick-based nightlife and fashion icons Ms

Bushwick Gone Basel Represented “Art as a Lifestyle,” Not as a Trend

Bushwick Gone Basel Represented “Art as a Lifestyle,” Not as a Trend

Only three weeks in advance of one of the world's largest contemporary art fairs, Bushwick-based nightlife and fashion icons Ms

Bushwick Gone Basel Represented “Art as a Lifestyle,” Not as a Trend
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Only three weeks in advance of one of the world’s largest contemporary art fairs, Bushwick-based nightlife and fashion icons Ms. Fitz and Angelina Dreem concocted a plan to disrupt the VIP-focused sales week with an authentic Bushwick Gone Basel, a Bushwick-inspired gathering. After getting in touch with a friend in Miami, the curatorial duo locked down a dingy bar just north of the main strip of art fairs, which included headliners such as Art Basel, Untitled and Scope. On Sunday, December 9, Cucu’s Nest came alive for a series of avant-garde performances, DJ sets, a video art screening, and a relaxed party atmosphere completely distinct from the exclusive, celebrity-glazed events that marked this year’s Basel week.

“It’s important that we have a voice down here because people reference the work that is coming out of Bushwick,” said co-curator Ms. Fitz. The artist and designer moved from…

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