In a rare blend of art and altruism, contemporary artist Louis Carreon brought something truly original to Art Basel Miami, and it wasn’t found in a conventional gallery.
In collaboration with The Landmark Aviation at Miami International Airport, Carreon was commissioned to transform a Hawker jet into a flying canvas. Painted entirely in black-and-white, the jet features Carreon’s signature style of bold, rhythmic lines that echo the visual language of Keith Haring, one of Carreon’s longtime inspirations. The project stood out against the usual commerce-driven noise of the week, offering something far more meaningful: a portion of proceeds to Autism Speaks.
Alongside the jet, a series of original paintings by Carreon were exhibited in a private gallery space inside MIA’s Lux Terminal, creating an immersive, airport-bound art experience for VIP Basel-goers.
Art Basel may be packed with spectacle, but this one took off in every sense.
Watch the full time-lapse of the jet transformation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkswSxahwdM
