Aqua Art Miami: December 2008
Please join us tonight for the Wynwood VIP Preview and tomorrow night for the Aqua Hotel VIP Preview
Aqua Art Miami presents two intimate fairs, 90 galleries and an array of art projectsand events
Aqua Wynwood in the gallery district will host 46 galleries.
Aqua Hotel in South Beach will host 44 galleries.
Aqua Wynwood VIP Preview:Dec. 2, 5 – 8 pm
Aqua Hotel VIP Preview: Dec. 3, 7 – 10 pm
To RSVP go to www.aquaartmiami.com/schedule.html
For a complete list of participating galleries, please visit www.aquaartmiami.com
Special events at Aqua Wynwood:
VIP Preview
Tuesday, December 2: 5-8pm
I’m Keeping an Eye on You
A video art program curated by John Spiak
On-going screening December 2-7
I’m Keeping an Eye On You is a single channel video art program featuring works by ten artists that explores the effects of our curiosity in and intrusions upon others. Featuring works by: Mounira Al Solh, Rachel Garfield, Charlotte Ginsborg, Pia Greschner, Myung-Soo Kim, Yaron Lapid, Jeff Luckey, Johnna MacArthur, Michael Mohan, and Corinna Schnitt.
Sponsored by Aqua Art Miami & Friends of the Arizona State University Art Museum.
Home Movies
A new media/video installation by Jim Campbell
On view from December 2–7
Campbell is an MIT-educated engineer and mathematician who is known for his installations featuring extremely low-resolution moving images accomplished utilizing LED technologies.
Presented by Hosfelt Gallery, New York & San Francisco.
The Zoseria at Aqua
An installation by Frohawk Two Feathers
On view from December 2–7
Frohawk Two Feathers is a Los Angeles based artist whose work is at the confluence of graffiti, folk art and 19th century portraiture. Frohawk is creating a large decorated pyramid that will be installed in the outdoor courtyard at Aqua Wynwood.
The Zoseria at Aqua is presented by House of Campari. The artist appears courtesy of Taylor De Cordoba, Los Angeles.
Antistrot: Site-specific wall mural painted by Dutch collective
On view from December 2-7
The Dutch artist collective Antistrot will create a new work in Miami for the courtyard of Aqua Wynwood. The collective, who are inspired by comic books, fashion magazines and old photography books among other things, will be painting live during the Wynwood VIP Preview on December 2.
Presented by Sara Tecchia Roma New York.
Ellis Gallagher: site-specific shadow drawing
On view from December 2–7
Ellis Gallagher’s shadow chalk drawings, executed in both urban and interior settings, seek to enhance the beauty of everyday objects and mundane situations that are routinely overlooked. The artist will be making drawings at Wynwood and other Miami locations.
Presented by Sara Tecchia Roma New York.
Special Events at Aqua Hotel:
VIP Preview
Wednesday, December 3: 7-10pm
K48 Show and promotion for the latest issue: Starship Counterforce
Aqua Hotel, 1530 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
Friday December 5th, 11am-6pm
The K48 magazine will be on display at the Aqua Hotel during the day on December 5th along with a selection of artworks by artists featured in the new issue.
Billing itself as “New York City’s most awesome artist’s fanzine,” K48 is an artist book series created by artist Scott Hug. The latest issue includes contributions by more than 70 artists including Matt Bua, Chris Duncan, Craig Kalpakjian and Anne Koch.
For a complete list of participating galleries and more information on events, please visit www.aquaartmiami.com
Locations and Hours:
Aqua Hotel
1530 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139
Dates: Dec. 4/5/6, 11am – 8 pm; Dec. 7, 11 am – 4 pm
Aqua Wynwood
42 NE 25th St., Miami, FL 33137
Dates: Dec. 3, 11 am – 3 pm; Dec. 4/5/6, 11 am – 7 pm; Dec. 7, 11 am – 4 pm
Transportation: Free Aqua shuttles run during event hours between Aqua Wynwood, the Aqua Hotel and Art Basel.
General Information: Aqua Art Miami / (206) 245-8598
Press contact: Molly Myer, Scenic / (212) 608-5999 / molly@scenic-group.net
