Friday, November 30, 2012

Calligaris Miami: Art + Design 2012 – Art Basel Miami

Italian furniture and home décor purveyor, Calligaris Miami, is celebrating the works of acclaimed Uruguayan sculptor and artist, Pablo Atchugarry and mixed media artist, Lara Campiglia, with a cocktail reception during the Art Basel week on Saturday, December 8th, 2012. Atchugarry is scheduled to unveil five new creations specifically designed for Art Basel Miami Beach 2012, hosted by one of Uruguay's finest modern and contemporary art galleries, Galeria Sur (booth B.10). Atchugarry will be in attendance to showcase his sculpture, a 240 cm tall, bronze contemporary masterpiece.

Uruguayan artist, Lara Campiglia, will feature exhibit pieces from her "City from The Sky" series. An aerial perspective of men on Earth inspires the mixed media artist's latest series created in Miami. Campiglia's contemporary artwork has been on exhibit in Uruguay, Miami, Los Angeles, New York City and Vienna.
For more information about Calligaris Miami and the artists
please click on the links below.



Thursday, November 29, 2012

"Post-Millenial Jonah" Exhibit at Williams McCall Gallery - Art Basel Miami 2012

The beauty of the ocean and the journey of one of the world's largest yet most fragile species is coming to life at the Williams McCall Gallery during a special mixed media art exhibit, "Post-Millenial Jonah", from November 29th through January 3rd. The installation hopes to spread awareness about the preservation of maritime life, focusing on the endangered North Atlantic Right Whales that migrate south to the coast of Florida during the winter to give birth and nurse their calves.

The opening event, taking place on Friday, December 7th, features the art installation, "Post-Millenial Jonah" curated by Dorothy Palanza, as its centerpiece. Palanza is also the artist behind the central pieces, which include drawings and paintings of migratory Right whales.



"Story of the Stories" Exhibit by Maurice Renoma at Markowicz Fine Art - Art Basel Miami 2012

One of France's most well-known designers and photographers is sharing his artistic genius at Art Basel with an exclusive exhibit of his photographic works: "Story of the Stories" at Markowicz Fine Art, in the Miami Design District on Friday, December 7th, 2012. Maurice Renoma will make a rare U.S. appearance during Art Basel to showcase his work, which will include pieces from his Mythology Collection and Dean Collection, both signature and classic examples of Renoma's career.