For the opening of this year's Art Basel, the UNAIDS 2016 gala will unite Design Miami’s usual VIP preview with a design auction. Pictured: 'Sushi Mirror – Wall 2', by Humberto and Fernando Campana, 2012, is just one of the pieces set to be auctioned in a ceremony officiated by Simon de Pury

Pictured left: 'Sushi Mirror – Wall 2', by Humberto and Fernando Campana, 2012. Right: 'Dirty Thoughts' chair, by Rolf Sachs, 2009

The glittering, design-focused charity event will lighten the wallets of the prestigious art fair’s deep-pocketed visitors and inaugurate the week’s cultural and commercial proceedings. Pictured: 'Its A Wrap' collection, by Kartell+Lapo, 2016

The ultimate purpose of the evening may be charity based, yet design is providing the fuel for the night. Pictured: 'Nesting Tables', by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, 2016

A bench designed by the Haas brothers in 2015, entitled 'Unique Hair Witch Project Mellow-hump Bench', features black Icelandic sheepskin, a cast bronze tongue and coyote feet

'So many wealthy people come together at Basel, that it just really seems like a good moment to get people involved in issues outside of design, and outside our cocoon of comfort,' explains Design Miami director Rodman Primack. Pictured: 'Contoured Crater' side table, by Expand Design, 2014

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