Tag Archive: Vanguard Art Fair

G.R.L.: Art Basel Miami Beach (first edition)

December 17th, 2008 — by Debra Anderson in Art Basel 08, Debra Anderson's Blog


No doubt Graffiti Research Lab’s appearance at the Gen Art Vanguard Fair during Art Basel Miami was a huge success and was instrumental in bringing the collective attention of the art world to the undeniable talent of the Vanguard Fair and the New Contemporary art movement.
Watch GRL live in action! Witness their innovative L.A.S.E.R. Tag technology at the American Airlines Arena. Some of Miami’s finest even make an appearance!
GRL at Art Basel Miami Beach on YouTube

Special thanks to James Powderly and Evan Roth of GRL, Brent Bader  of doublebstudio (the magic man behind the video lens), Robert Gimek of Antikulture, Francesco LoCastro of Pop Art Studios & Gallery / Vanguard Fair Director.
Check out some variations I scanned on the GRL $$$ they gave out at the Vanguard Fair (along with a copy of their documentary G.R.L.: The Complete First Season.
To learn further information about GRL at Gen Art Vanguard New Contemporary Art Fair, read the full press details.

Tags: , , , ,

Gen Art Vanguard Art Fair Makes Lasting Impression During Art Basel Miami Beach

December 13th, 2008 — by Debra Anderson in Art Basel 08, Debra Anderson's Blog


This past Thursday, December 4th, Gen Art, the national arts and entertainment organization, opened its doors to their first annual Vanguard New Contemporary Art Fair. Held during Art Basel Miami Beach, the inaugural fair presented by FAGE Total, which took place in Charcoal Studios in the heart of the Wynwood Arts District, provided a fine art exhibition platform and global spotlight for emerging artists and eight leading North American galleries representing the New Contemporary art movement. The fair concluded on Sunday, December 7, after a successful four-day debut.

James Marshall (Dalek)

James Marshall (Dalek)

Murphy Fine Art Editions

Murphy Fine Art Editions

“The Vanguard Fair is a big step for the rising New Contemporary art movement,” stated Fair Director and Curator, Francesco LoCastro. Based on the overwhelming public response to the fair, boasting nearly 3,000 guests at the Official Vanguard Party and a VIP Press preview which attracted more than 500 attendees, Gen Art and LoCastro are convinced there is an audience eager to experience more from this promising class of up-and-comers and are already planning a larger format fair for Miami 2009. “We want the Vanguard Fair to grow organically,” stated LoCastro. “So we are considering all opportunities as we take the next critical steps to build the future of Vanguard.”

More Images + Info »

Tags: , , , , , , ,

Gen Art Vanguard Fair Preview Highlights

December 4th, 2008 — by Debra Anderson in Art Basel 08, Debra Anderson's Blog


I’m on-site at the inaugural Gen Art Vanguard New Contemporary Art Fair! Our VIP and Press preview this afternoon launched the fair programming and events. In the morning, FAGE Total hosted the first Lunch and Learn program with artist AJ Fosik to benefit Art for Learning. Artists James Marshal (Dalek), Gary Baseman, and AJ Fosik were on-site for photos and interviews with the media. Graffiti Research Lab’s James Powderly and Evan Roth (who Gen Art and Francesco LoCastro flew in from Hong Kong) were on-site putting finishing touches on their wall installation, using conductive ink on canvas. Graffiti Research Lab will be performing at the Official Party tomorrow night, 8pm to midnight, which will also feature live painting from artist LEBO, Bombay Sapphire cocktails and sounds from DJ Ray Milan. Afternoon panel discussions were rescheduled for Saturday, December 6 from 2 – 6pm and are open to the public. Panels include ‘Outsider to Insider’, ‘The Art of Branding’ and ‘Graffiti Research Lab’ (see details are below and be sure to pencil these panels in your itinerary! Enjoy complementary cocktails, smartwater, and all the FAGE Total yogurt you could desire). Later in the afternoon Bombay Sapphire got the attention of fair guests with a special presentation of Synchronized Swimmers. James Marshal (Dalek), Gary Baseman, and AJ Fosik were on-site for photos and interviews with the media. More soon to report tomorrow, plus additional photos once I get a chance to sync my iPhone! Check out www.genart.org/x/vanguard for additional information about the fair and to purchase tickets to the Official Party on Friday, December 5.

FAIR DATES: December 4 – 7, 2008

LOCATION: Charcoal Studios 2135 NW 1st Avenue, Miami, FL 331 (across from PULSE art fair )

Keep reading…

More Images + Info »

Tags: , , ,

Gen Art Vanguard Fair Debuts in Wynwood Art District

December 2nd, 2008 — by Debra Anderson in Art Basel 08, Debra Anderson's Blog


yo

This Thursday, December 4th marks the debut of Gen Art Vanguard New Contemporary Art Fair happening alongside this year’s Art Basel Miami Beach in the Wynwood Art District. The four-day fair is the world’s first art fair for the New Contemporary Art Movement and has partnered with FAGE Total, providing 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, Gen Art Vanguard Fair 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.

Gen Art Vanguard Fair will be exhibiting a dynamic programming and events schedule that will place the Vanguard fair in a stratosphere unparalleled to the other fairs. In addition to fascinating panel discussions and an educational initiative program, artist installations and performances will keep visitors engaged and entertained. FAGE Total will commission three renowned artists (Gary Basemen, James Marshall (Dalek), and AJ Fosik) to created three custom contemporary works inspired by the brand’s attributes to be exhibited during the fair. James Marshall (Dalek) and Gary Basemen will have their works auctioned via eBay, while AJ Fosik’s piece will go on to be showcased at FAGE Total’s U.S. headquarters.

Fair Director, Franscesco LoCastro, has curated several large-scale and site-specific individual artist installations, including Graffiti Research Lab (GRL). GRL’s indoor installation and exhibition will comprise of several projects that display their innovative and technological perspective on our cultural conscience. During the Gen Art Vanguard Official Party, Friday, December 5th, from 8 p.m to midnight, GRL will test their L.A.S.E.R. Stencil technology on a building façade in the outside courtyard and give a special presentation on Saturday afternoon. Featured Vangaurd Fair gallery exhibitors include Antikulture Gallery, Carmichael Gallery, Galerie d’art Yves Laroche, M Modern Gallery, Murphy Design Art Books, Pop Art Studios and Gallery, Satellite Gallery and Thinkspace.

The Gen Art Vanguard Fair is sure to be a historic event, marking the beginning of a new era in the Miami art fair circuit. Be sure to visit during your trip to Art Basel Miami Beach this year! I’ll be arriving in Miami tomorrow and on-site at Vanguard Fair for the duration of the week in addition to visiting Art Basel Miami Beach and other parallel fairs. Hope to see you there!

Vanguard daily admission is free and open to the public. To purchase tickets to the Preview and Official Party and view a complete list of exclusive programming and events, visit www.genart.org/x/vanguard

Gen Art Vanguard New Contemporary Art Fair

Fair Dates: December 4–7, 2008

Location: 2135 NW 1st Avenue Miami, FL 33127 Wynwood Arts District

VIP and Press Preview Thursday | December 4 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Vanguard Official Party Friday | December 5 |  8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m

www.genart.org/x/vanguard

Tags: , , , ,