Directing Art Basel Miami Beach is a massive undertaking. Bridget Finn, a veteran in the art world, was up to the task.

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Inside the contemporary-art gallery Bortolami, there's a stillness unperturbed by the bustling sounds of its Manhattan neighborhood. It's especially peaceful on a sunny Tuesday afternoon when Bridget Finn — a veteran gallerist, archivist, and art dealer — arrives for our editorial shoot.