Art Basel / GenArt Vanguard photos now posted...

We have finally posted all 500+ shots we took during Art Basel / GenArt Vanguard week... check 'em out here.

The above video courtesy of the Miami New Times really captures the insanity and visual overload that is Art Basel. Already making our plans for next year... can't wait!

GenArt Vanguard opening night goes off!!!

The opening night of the GenArt Vanguard Fair during Art Basel drew over 3,000 art lovers out and the house was packed for the full four hour affair - great vibes, strong sales (a real rarity during this year's fairs), and massive ammounts of props from all in attendance really set the night off in a big way. We're stoked we took part in this fair and can't wait for next year's - good things already brewing to make next year's event even bigger and better!

For more on the action, check out here:

http://dailydujour.com/2008/12/06/seen-genart-vanguard-and-obey-in-miami/#more-3284

And here:

http://dailydujour.com/2008/12/04/gen-art-vanguard-fair-preview-highlights/#more-3141

UPDATED - the good folks over at Arrested Motion now have some awesome coverage up too...

Check it here: http://arrestedmotion.com/2008/12/gen-art-vanguard-basel-party/

And here: http://arrestedmotion.com/2008/12/gen-art-vanguard-basel-party/

UPDATED yet again... local press now coming in too:

Miami New Times: http://www1.mia.vvmedia.com/slideshow/view/201556/9?play=true

Miami Sun Post: http://www.miamisunpost.com/archives/2008/12-04/ARTBASEL08/4MS54XXX1204.pdf

We'll be posting a bunch of shots we took soon too, including many of our booth and more. Wish I could have posted them by now, but there's just not enough time in the day down here to see all the art, meet everyone, and still try to get some sleep at day's end. An art wonderland to say the very least.

* Pictures above courtesy Daily DuJour (thanks)

Off to Miami...

Joao Ruas
Scowrer
12”x17”
Gouche, watercolor and graphite on 200gr watercolor paper

Our ‘Looking Glass’ exhibit offers a sampling of new works from artists that will be showing with us during our 2009 and 2010 programs and beyond... get ready to see a lot more from Brazil's Joao Ruas very soon... and look for an interview to be posted with him as well here in the near future.

Gen Art Vanguard New Contemporary Art Fair

Charcoal Studios in the Wynwood Arts District

2135 NW 1st Avenue, Miami, FL 33127

Vanguard Website: http://www.genart.org/event.view.htm?itemid=2353

Runs 12-04-08 through 12-07-08 during Art Basel in Miami, Florida

Digital preview for 'Looking Glass': http://www.sourharvest.com/thinkspace/2008/project/lookingglass/works.php

'Looking Glass' sneak peek #4 - Audrey Kawasaki / Fafi / Brandi Milne / Camilla d'Errico...

This is the 4th in our 'sneak peek' series leading up to our 'Looking Glass' exhibit taking place during Art Basel this week, from December 4th - December 7th, in Miami at the Gen Art Vanguard Fair (see previous post for full details) and we thought we'd profile a few names that don't need much introduction.

Watch Arrested Motion for live blogging from Miami during Art Basel / Gen Art Vanguard and we'll be posting some action too here, so be sure to check back.

Audrey Kawasaki I`ll Stay Here

Fafi Eugénie et Birtak

Brandi Milne In The Garden Of Plenty

Camilla d`Errico Unwavering Hearts

The ‘Looking Glass’ exhibit offers a sampling of new works from artists that will be showing with us during our 2009 and 2010 programs and beyond

Gen Art Vanguard New Contemporary Art Fair

Charcoal Studios in the Wynwood Arts District

2135 NW 1st Avenue, Miami, FL 33127

http://genart.org/x/vanguard/schedule.html

Runs 12-04-08 through 12-07-08

During Art Basel in Miami, Florida

'Looking Glass' sneak peek #3 - Damon Soule

This is the 3rd in our 'sneak peek' series leading up to our 'Looking Glass' exhibit taking place during Art Basel from December 4th - December 7th in Miami at the Gen Art Vanguard Fair (see previous post for full details).

Look for a series of 'sneak peeks' to be posted over the next two weeks as we head into the final stretch and be sure to watch Arrested Motion for live blogging from Miami during Art Basel / Gen Art Vanguard and also be sure to check out AM's first batch of exclusive preview photos that we supplied them from 'Looking Glass' here.

DAMON SOULE profile:
Damon Soule’s work challenges many of the myths perpetuated by the scientific establishment. Drawing inspiration from the world of alternative sciences, Soule uses fractal patterns and intricate designs along with a carefully chosen color pallet to help further explore the scientific universe.

You can check out a cool interview with Soule over at Fecal Face here. The interview also features images from many of the works from his recent solo show in NYC at Joshua Liner Gallery.

In addition to the above interview, be sure to check out a great video that the folks over at Joshua Liner Gallery put together to help promote his recent solo here.

Over the past decade his work has shown the world over with such respected galleries as Joshua Liner Gallery (NYC), Lineage Gallery (Philadelphia), White Walls (San Francisco), BLVD. Gallery (Seattle), Intoxicated Demons Gallery (Berlin), 111 Minna Gallery (San Francisco), Robert Berman Gallery (Santa Monica), and numerous others.

Soule's contributions to the 'Looking Glass' exhibit are the first step in building towards his debut Los Angeles solo show with us during the spring of 2010.

Website: http://www.damonsoule.com/
Blog: http://soule23.tumblr.com/

*some text courtesy of Lineage PR

'Looking Glass' sneak peek #2 - Peter Taylor

Peter Taylor

Untitled

Acrylic, cut paper, HB pencil, cut out silk screened images on paper mounted to wood panel

12"x12"

This is the 2nd in our sneak peek series leading up to our 'Looking Glass' exhibit taking place during Art Basel this December in Miami at the Gen Art Vanguard Fair (see previous post for full details). We're aiming to have a digital collector preview go out the week of the show (Dec. 4th - Dec. 7th), so please let us know if you'd like to receive that.

Look for additional 'sneak peeks' to be posted in the coming weeks and be sure to watch Arrested Motion for live blogging from Miami during Art Basel / Gen Art Vanguard.

PETER TAYLOR profile:

The work of Peter Taylor is all about finding 'balance', both in life and in the creative process. Showing strength in both drawing and collage based work, Taylor's latest series continues to explore themes of joy; and how one needs to find balance in all things to achieve that. I have to say that looking at his work brings on a calming, meditative state of sorts for me.

Taylor comments further on the characters that populate his world, “Sometimes I think they are enlightened and wise, but most of the time I think they have found wisdom to enjoy the present, while celebrating their personal journey. They are therapeutic for me and help me find my own balance.”

In addition to the collage based piece previewed above, Taylor will also be exhibiting five beautifully detailed graphite works on paper that have been nicely custom framed for the fair.

His contributions to the 'Looking Glass' exhibit are the first step in building towards his debut Los Angeles solo show with us during fall 2010.

Taylor has shown all over North America during the past few years, building a loyal following for his Budha inspired work in the process. His work has shown with such respected galleries as BLVD. Gallery (Seattle), Gallery 1988 (Los Angeles/San Francisco), Gallery 16 1/2 (Vancouver) and was also included in the 'Superhero' exhibit curated by Murphy Design at this past summer's ComiCon Convention in San Diego.

Website: http://handmadefeat.com/

Blog: http://handmadefeat.blogspot.com/

'Looking Glass' sneak peek #1 - Yosuke Ueno

Yosuke Ueno
"Alive"

15.7" x 15.7"

39.9 cm x 39.9 cm

Acrylic / mixed media on canvas

Over the coming weeks we'll be posting a series of sneak peeks from our upcoming 'Looking Glass' exhibit taking place during Art Basel this December in Miami at the Gen Art Vanguard Fair (see previous post for full details). Along with the sneak peeks we'll be posting brief artist profiles along with links to more info on each. We're aiming to have a digital collector preview go out the week of the show (Dec. 4th - Dec. 7th), so please let us know if you'd like to receive that.

Look for more 'sneak peeks / artist profiles' to be posted soon and also watch Arrested Motion for add'l sneak peeks and live blogging from Miami.

YOSUKE UENO profile:
Spending his time between both NYC and Japan, artist Yosuke Ueno is enjoying life currently, fresh off a successful solo show at Mondo Bizarro Gallery (Rome, Italy). We've been big fans of Ueno's work for some time, and we're excited to showcase his new work, including "Alive" (shown above), during Art Basel this December in Miami as part of the Gen Art Vanguard Fair. His contribution to 'Looking Glass' is the first step in building towards a very important solo show we'll be hosting for him summer 2010.

Ueno has shown the world over during the past decade including the Art London and AAF Amersterdam art fairs as well as The Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo (Tokyo, Japan) and the Shimonoseki Museum (Yamaguchi, Japan) and such esteemed galleries as the aforementioned Mondo Bizarro Gallery (Rome), La Luz De Jesus (Los Angeles), Roq La Rue (Seattle), Jonathan LeVine (New York), Copro/Nason (Santa Monica), 111 Minna (San Francisco), Anno Domini (San Jose) and several others throughout Japan.

"When I paint, I am making much of one thing. That is a feeling to try things that I wouldn't handle with my mind. An adventurer makes his way without fully getting what lies ahead. A chemist never succeeds without experimentation. An artist should obey one's flexible brain cells. Whenever I face up to work, I get going from a step where I can't even imagine the outcome, and try to seek a fresh, beautiful ground." - Yosuke Ueno

Website: http://www.spaceegg77.com/
Blog: http://yosukeueno.blog89.fc2.com/

Thinkspace's "Looking Glass" exhibit @ GenArt Vanguard fair...

‘Looking Glass’

The ‘Looking Glass’ exhibit will offer a sampling of new works from artsits that will be showing with us during our 2009 and 2010 programs and beyond

Gen Art Vanguard New Contemporary Art Fair
at Charcoal Studios in the Wynwood Arts District
2135 NW 1st Avenue, Miami, FL 33127
http://www.genart.org/event.view.htm?itemid=2353

Runs 12-04-08 through 12-07-08 during Art Basel in Miami, Florida

Full line up for fair (alphabetical by first name):
Allison Sommers http://www.flickr.com/photos/on_a_boutade
Amy Crehore http://www.amycrehore.com/
Andrew Hem http://www.andrewhem.com/
Anthony Pontius http://anthonypontius.vox.com/
Andy Kehoe http://www.andykehoe.net/
ARMSROCK http://www.armsrock.blogspot.com/
Audrey Kawasaki http://www.audrey-kawasaki.com/
Bo130 http://www.bo130.org/
Brandi Milne http://www.brandimilne.com/
Brian M. Viveros http://www.brianmviveros.com/
Camilla d’Errico http://www.camilladerrico.com/
Cherri Wood http://cherriwood.livejournal.com/
Damon Soule http://www.damonsoule.com/
Dan-ah Kim http://www.dkim-art.com/
David MacDowell http://www.macdowellstudio.com/
ELBOW-TOE http://street-fodder.blogspot.com/
Ekundayo http://www.ekundayo.com/
Esao Andrews www.esao.net
Fafi http://www.fafi.net/
Imminent Disaster http://www.flickr.com/photos/disasterstrikes/
Joao Ruas http://souvlaki.jp-ar.org/
Kelly Vivanco http://www.kellyvivanco.com/
KMNDZ (aka Johnny Rodriguez) http://www.kmndz.com/
KuKula http://www.kukulaland.com/
Matthew Feyld http://matthewfeyld.blogspot.com/
Michael Alvarez www.michaelalvarezart.com
Microbo http://www.microbo.com/
Mr. Jago http://www.mrjago.com/
Paul Barnes http://www.paul-barnes.com/
Peter Taylor http://www.handmadefeat.com/
Reuben Rude http://www.reubenrude.com/
Robert Pokorny http://www.ripgallery.com/Site/Home.html
Sarah Joncas http://www.teapartylove.digitalinkz.com/
Seth Armstrong www.setharmstrong.com
Stella Im Hultberg http://www.stellaimhultberg.com/
Stephen Smith (aka Neasden Control Centre) http://www.neasdencontrolcentre.com/ncc.html
Timothy Karpinski http://timothykarpinski.com/
Tony Philippou http://www.tonyphilippou.com/
Yosuke Ueno http://www.spaceegg77.com/

FAIR DATES AND HOURS:
Thurs, Dec. 4, 2008:
VIP and Press Preview: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Public Reception: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Fri, Dec. 5, 2008:
General Admission: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Gen Art Official Party: 8 p.m. - Midnight

Sat, Dec. 6, 2008:
General Admission: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sun, Dec. 7, 2008:
General Admission: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

GEN ART VANGUARD ‘08 EXHIBITORS / FAIR DETAILS:
Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art - Los Angeles, CA
M Modern California - Palm Springs, CA
Murphy Design - San Diego, CA
Yves Laroche Gallery - Montreal, Quebec
Antikulture Gallery - Miami, FL
Pop Art Studios & Gallery - Miami, FL

Featuring a Special Viewing presented by Fage Total of new works from:
James Marshall (Dalek)
AJ Fosik
Gary Baseman

Plus Live Performances from:
Lebo
Graffiti Research Lab (aka G.R.L.)

ABOUT GEN ART VANGUARD NEW CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR:
Gen Art invites you to the Gen Art Vanguard New Contemporary Art Fair presented by FAGE Total happening alongside this year's Art Basel in Miami. In partnership with Francesco LoCastro, the four-day art fair will take place from December 4-7th and brings together some of the top galleries, artists, and individuals who are helping to define the New Contemporary art movements from Pop Surrealism and New Brow to Urban Contemporary.

Building on the highly successful 2007 Vanguard Exhibition at Art Basel Miami, the goal of the fair is to advance the dialogue about these emerging contemporary art movements and their cultural context. Vanguard Art Fair takes place in the stunning Charcoal Studios where guests will enjoy gallery booths, media lounge, specialty cocktails daily from 4pm-6pm and other special programming to be announced shortly.

On Friday, December 5th, from 8pm-midnight the exhibition will be additionally highlighted through the Official Vanguard Opening Party featuring interactive installations, performance artists, music and more!

Gen Art Vanguard is a New Contemporary Art Fair founded by Gen Art to provide a fine art exhibition platform for emerging artists and to give leading contemporary art galleries access to an international network of collectors. As the first annual art fair of its kind, Vanguard represents a new forum, committed to advocating the historical significance of New Contemporary, while showcasing cutting edge talent that is mastering the amalgamation of Fine Art and mainstream culture. The goal of the art fair is to further advance the dialogue of new contemporary art movements, from their cultural roots to their current influence.

More details and sneak peeks posted soon...