adding my two cents to the pile of change left on Art Basel miami

So it's Monday... i am still fighting the remnants of fatigue left by the four day whirlwind that is Miami Art Basel. Overall i will say I had a great time.... in years past i would go to the big show at the convention center and 1 or two openings/events. This year I reside myself to go as hard as possible in the afternoons and nights, while continuing to be an active and contributing member of the workforce at my day job..... what a mistake.. lol

With the previous said and done.. three nods, three cheers, and a tip of the hat go to the organizers, city officials, police, artists, and all others that took part in this mega cultural marathon. With as many people that where in miami from north miami to coral gables... all things ran smoothly.

bellow are the shows and event i saw/ attended in no particular order:

AquaMiami
Mutiversal art show
Graffiti Gone Global by SushiSamba
Art show @ O.H.W.O.W
Eat your art out by MSG
Charcoal Gallery New Brow show
Scope Miami
Foci Gallery
Art Basel big show @ the convention center
Imaginary Friends
Foci Gallery show
Transit Lounge Party
Mural Park featuring public works
Art Miami
Artcenter of Florida's new brow show
First Flight Group Graffiti wall off of sw 7th ave and 34th

all were great.... the stand outs would have to be AquaMiami and the Scope miami show... they by far where hands down the two best shows of the weekend.

side notes I actually met artists el Mac & Retna while they were doing an amazing mammoth sized mural just off of 195 and I95... they are really some laid back super cool guys. I also met Mear one at the Scope show.... he has gotta be one of the most humble human being I've met in my life... I was truly impressed and honored. Above are some pictures from the weekend.... enjoy!

Tatiana Suarez

Had a chance to see Tatiana Suarez' new solo exhibition in Miami's Design District... the work was awesome.... tonight is the final night of the exhibition. check it out if u get a chance. Below is more detailed info:

Antikulture Proudly Presents

Subjective Charm
A Solo Exhibition featuring new works by
Tatiana Suarez

Curated by Robert Gimek

Come in on Friday, June 6, 2008 for a sneak preview and reserve paintings in advance.
By appointment only. Available times: 7pm-11pm. Call 305.479.7462 to schedule an appointment.

Grand opening reception
Saturday June 7th 2008
7PM-till late
no entrance fee

Closing reception
Saturday June 14th 2008

Subjective Charm will be on exhibit through 06/14/08
June 9th - June 13th by appointment only.
Call 305.479.7462 to schedule an appointment.

At Deluxe Arts Gallery
In the Wynwood Art District
2051 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33127
(305) 858 7735

Official Sponsors:
Juxtapoz Art & Culture Magazine, Scion
Francesco Locastro, Fiji Water, Culture Kings, Tate's Comics,
Eve Interrupted, The Bottom, Tio's Liquors.

"Subjective Charm" is a collection of work focusing on the beauty of her female characters. These stylized figures draw highly on influential, doe-eyed cartoon imagery, evident in their candid gazes. Sitting pretty, lost in a dreamy atmosphere of washed out colors; they are usually ornamented with plants or unusual animals that are meant to create an unsettling
blend between the estranged and the enchanted. Whether lost in a fantastical narrative, or simply frozen in beauty, their reason for being should exist between the viewer's own personal undertaking and the overwhelming presence of charm.

www.Antikulture.com

www.tatisuarez.com