David Lynch Designs Art Basel Space.

Byline: Sophia Chabbott

David Lynch Designs Art Basel Space

Cartier Hired David Lynch, the director of offbeat films such as "Eraserhead" and "Blue Velvet," to design a space and installation for Art Basel Miami Beach next month.

The project, dubbed "Diamonds, Gold and Dreams," takes place within the 4,000-square-foot, Jean Nouvel-designed Cartier Dome. Inside will be a seven-minute "floating diamond" projection that will be accompanied by a musical score. It will be projected hourly. Lynch, who was lent gold and diamond jewelry as inspiration, had the dome outfitted with walls covered in gold fabric, gold-printed carpeting and gold-trimmed display cases. …