FoCi Art Fair Debuts
dal 30/11/2009 al 5/12/2009
Segnalato da
30/11/2009
FoCi Art Fair Debuts
Wynwood Art District, Miami
The event is a convergence of four venues in one and offers a mixture of art and events based within a contemporary and modern context. The Fair consists of a Gallery, Art Market, Art Exhibition and Food Festival. With established and emerging artists from institutions and galleries around the world, art projects, jewelry, handbags, textiles and enjoy delectable food.
Exhibiting Established & Emerging Artists from Institutions and Galleries Around the World
Miami, Fl. Amidst America’s most prestigious art show, FoCi Art Fair makes its debut during Art Basel
Miami 2009 on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 through Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 3000 North Miami
Ave., Miami, FL 33127.
"We are creating a social and cultural marketplace for established and emerging artists, art institutions, art
professionals and art lovers to successfully merge art and business," says Eddy Joseph, President FoCi
Art Fair Inc.
FoCi Art Fair is a convergence of four venues in one and offers a mixture of art and art related events
based within a contemporary and modern context. The Fair consists of a Gallery, Art Market, Art Exhibition and Food Festival.
The FoCi Gallery will display the works of established artists. The participating Artist list include:
Fred Liang - Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Artist Resource Trust Fund,
Massachusetts Cultural Council Grant
Jennifer Nuss - National Academy of Fine Arts and Guggenheim Fellowship Winner
Thomas Roma - Twice received Guggenheim Fellowship
Kiki Smith - Museum of Modern Art
Jomar Statkun - Jack Kramer and the Esther B. and Albert S. Kahn Award
Sarah Sze - MacArthur Fellowship Winner
Tomas Vu - Guggenheim Fellowship & Joan Mitchell Foundation Winner
In addition, FoCi Art Exhibition will hosts art institutions like Columbia University Alumni, Florida
International University, The Art Academy of Iceland, Massachusetts College Art and Design
(Mass Art) and others that will showcase their promising and cultivated talents within a high exposure art
arena setting.
Art Projects List include:
Victor Muniz (Miami)
Peter Dean Rickards (Jamaica)
Alexander Zaklynsky (Iceland)
Highlighted Artists include:
The Rock by Peter Dean Rickards
The Modern Toussaint by Jude "Papaloko" Thegenus
Site Specific Installation by Primary Flight
The FoCi Art Market and Food Festival encourages interaction and welcomes individuals to acquire
one-of-a-kind wearable art - jewelry, handbags, textiles and enjoy delectable food samples by Chefs paired
with local restaurants. It is a recharging and regrouping station where one can reconfigure strategies, enjoy
refreshments and music by our in-house DJ's as well as, appreciating outdoor sculptures and unique
lounge furniture's.
For More Information:
Kechi Okpala O: 786.295.9445
KechThis Inc. F: 305.769.9279 E: Publicity@KechTHis.com
For media inquiries and press passes email, Press@KechThis.com or call 786-363-8040.
Opening Night Cocktail Reception (All-Inclusive) Tuesday, December 1, 2009 6pm-10pm
Admission: Free for FoCi VIP Pass, Art Basel VIP Card or Press Pass Holders
Midtown Miami Wynwood Arts District
3000 North Miami Ave., Miami, FL 33127
Hours:
Wednesday-Saturday | Dec 2-5 | 11am - 7pm
Sunday | December 6 | 11am - 6pm