MIAMI BEACH, FL.-Cartier, one of the world's leading luxury goods companies, has joined Art Basel and Art Basel Miami Beach as a new Associate Sponsor. For the Art Basel Miami Beach show, Cartier will create the Cartier Dôme, located in the Miami Beach Botanical Garden. In addition, the Fondation Cartier will present itself to the public in the Art Guest Lounge, in a special space designed by world-famous architect Jean Nouvel.

The Miami Beach Botanical Garden, across from the Convention Center, will be home to the Cartier Dôme and will house an incredible array of one-of-a-kind jewelry in a dramatic and creative setting. This is where Cartier will receive VIP guests and organize events in honor of art-world personalities. The Cartier Dôme will be open to the public every day from 2:00 – 4:00 pm during the art show.

The new partnership gives the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain the opportunity to present its Parisian program of exhibitions as well as its publications. The start was made at this year’s Art 38 Basel with a new commission project featuring an interactive piece by the internationally renowned French artist Pierrick Sorin. The enterprise continues in Miami with the Jean Nouvel-designed lounge.

«We are thrilled to take part in Art Basel and Art Basel Miami Beach, the world’s leading international art shows. The dynamic setting of the art show, coupled with the vibrant atmosphere of Miami, is the perfect setting for Cartier to present the exceptional artistry and creativity of our jewelry and timepieces. It is also an ideal environment to showcase our longstanding and continued commitment to the contemporary arts with the lounge dedicated specifically to the Fondation Cartier», says Frédèric de Narp, President and CEO of Cartier North America.

«Art Basel is pleased to be embarking on a new association with Cartier, one of the world’s finest jewelers and an artistic patron of long standing. The projects presented at our two international art shows are sure to excite the public. Cartier’s philanthropic commitment is a shining example of what a company can do to support contemporary art», reflects Samuel Keller, Director of Art Basel.