Diagnosis? Extreme contemporary art saturation. Cure? Fine artisanal tequila. It’s a prescription the organisers of Art Basel Miami Beach understand well, the fair being a hotspot for the condition, and which Official Agave Spirits Partner Casa Dragones has stepped up to fulfil for the past four years. At the 2024 edition it returned with its largest intervention to date, with a Tasting Room in the Collectors Lounge, a spectacular 500-bottle chandelier, and an exclusive Art Basel Collector’s Cup.
An oasis for those seeking a moment’s respite from the high-octane booth-hopping, reveals and deals happening on the expansive conference centre floors, the Quiote Bar was designed by renowned Mexican designer Gloria Cortina and inspired by Casa Dragones’ award-winning Tasting Room in the historic heart of San Miguel de Allende. Integrating organic elements drawn from Casa Dragones’ agave fields into an eco-conscious, museum-like space, the bar referenced the flowering stalk of the agave plant. Adorned with sculptural elements inspired by the quiote, display cases around the space showcased Casa Dragones’ Joven Artist Collection of special limited-edition bottles, collaborations including works by artists such as Gabriel Orozco, Danh Vo, Pedro Reyes, and Petrit Halilaj.
