ART WYNWOOD ANNOUNCES EIGHTH EDITION WITH 65 INTERNATIONAL GALLERIES PRESENTING WORLD CLASS BLUE CHIP, MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ARTWORK

 Legendary Contemporary Artist Ron English to be Honored with Fifth Annual

Art Wynwood Tony Goldman Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award

February 15 – 18, 2019

(MIAMI, FL – February 1, 2019) Art Wynwood, will return for its eighth edition at the Art Miami and CONTEXT Art Miami site at One Herald Plaza on Biscayne Bay, one of the most prestigious and well-known waterfront locations in the City of Miami. The fair will open on Thursday, February 14^th with a VIP Preview benefiting the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami (ICA Miami), before opening to the public over Presidents Day Weekend, February 15^th through 18^th, 2019.

Since its inception in 2012, Art Wynwood has become the premier winter destination for contemporary and modern art in South Florida. The fair offers the chance to acquire the finest works from emerging talent from the contemporary market, mid-career artists, and blue-chip contemporary, post-war and modern masters, including a dynamic array of murals, pop surrealism, street art and other genres.

This year, the world-renowned Miami Yacht Show will debut alongside, and in partnership with, Art Wynwood at the One Herald Plaza location. The in-water display of new and pre-owned vessels will showcase the world’s most extraordinary and uniquely designed yachts and superyachts from the world’s foremost custom boat builders.

Last year, Art Wynwood attracted more than 25,500 prominent collectors, curators, art advisors, designers, and art aficionados from around the world, and this year, the fair will continue on the heels of the success of Art Miami and CONTEXT Art Miami to draw notable attendees to the new waterfront location. The fair will offer a diverse selection of artworks presented by over 65 galleries from more than a dozen countries, including Germany, Chile, Russia, Austria, France, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Switzerland, Colombia and the United States.

Special Projects and Partnerships

• This year’s fair highlights include artist Ron English being honored with the fifth Art Wynwood Tony Goldman Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award, which will be presented by Jessica Goldman Srebnick, CEO, Goldman Properties, The Goldman Family, Nick Korniloff, Director, Art Wynwood, and Asli Unal, Associate Director, Art Wynwood, during a private four-course dinner at the elegantBoulud Sud on Friday, February 15 at 7:30pm. Presented in partnership with the Wynwood Walls, the Award acknowledges individuals in art whose careers have changed the industry. English coined the term POPaganda to describe his trademark fusion of high and low imagery, mixing superheroes and comic strips with art history iconography in his prolific and ubiquitous paintings, billboards, and sculptures. English has imagined a vast, and still growing, roster of characters, including MC Supersized, his obese fast-food mascot that was featured in the 2004 documentary Supersize Me, andAbraham Obama, a mash-up of America’s 16^th and 44^th Presidents. He is best known for combining expert draftsmanship with a cynical, humorous critique of American culture. Limited seats available. To purchase tickets, visit artwynwood2019.eventbrite.com
• Artsy.net is the Official Online Partner of Art Wynwood. Art enthusiasts can use Artsy to browse exhibitor booths, make inquiries on available art works, and access fair information online via Artsy.net and the Artsy app for iPhone & iPad. Artsy’s exclusive online previews will launch in advance of the fair with a special first-look for press and VIPs. artsy.net
• JW Marriott Marquis Miami & Hotel Beaux Arts Miami – Official Luxury Hotels of Art Miami will host a special installation in their lobby highlighting works from participating Art Wynwood galleries from around the world.
• ArtRageous Kids Center Organized by the Miami Children’s Museum, the ArtRageous Kid’s Center provides hands-on, interactive art discovery projects for children aged 4 – 12 years during show hours. Activity stations will focus on the visual art forms, such as ceramics, painting, sculpting and printmaking. For information, please contact Anais at 305-373-5437 ext 124 or arodriguez@miamichildrensmuseum.org

Participating Galleries:

11.12 Gallery | Moscow; 532 Gallery Thomas Jaeckel | New York; Allouche Gallery | New York; Alvarez Gallery | Stamford; AMS/XS | Santiago;
 ARCHEUS / POST-MODERN | London; ArtLabbé Gallery| Coral Gables;
 Ascaso Gallery | Miami; Atelier Newport | Newport; Bel Air Fine Art | Miami; Blink Group Fine Art Gallery | Miami;
Blue Gallery | Delray Beach; Cernuda Arte | Coral Gables;Christopher Martin Gallery | Dallas; Clark Gallery | Lincoln; Contemporary Art Projects USA | Miami Beach; Contessa Gallery | Palm Beach;
Cynthia Corbett Gallery | London; DEAN PROJECT | Miami Beach; Elizabeth Clement Contemporary | New York; ETERNITY GALLERY | Miami; European Design & Art | Miami; Evan Lurie Gallery | Carmel; Fabien Castanier Gallery | Miami; Fortom Gallery | Miami; Galería Casa Cuadrada Bogotá | D.C.;
Galleria Stefano Forni | Bologna; Gallery 162 Fine Art | Delray Beach; GALLERY GOT | Paris; Hampson Gallery | St. Petersburg; Heather Gaudio Fine Art | New Canaan; JanKossen Contemporary | Basel; Kovacek Contemporary Fine Art | Vienna; Laurent Marthaler Contemporary | Zurich; Liquid art system | Capri; 
Lise Braun collection | Paris; Long-Sharp Gallery | Indianapolis; Mark Hachem | Paris; Markowicz Fine Art | Miami; Mart Miami | Miami;
 Martinez-Pedrosa Studio | Miami; Masterworks Fine Art Gallery | Oakland; Michèle Fontanière Gallery | Miami; New Apostle Gallery | Brooklyn; Okay Spark | Norfolk;
Oliver Cole Gallery | Miami;
Projects Gallery | Miami; Rebecca Hossack Art Gallery | New York; Retrospective Galleries | Byron Bay, NSW; Robert Fontaine Gallery | Miami; Schacky | Düsseldorf; Sponder Gallery | Boca Raton; Steidel Contemporary | London;
Tansey Contemporary | Denver;
Tanya Baxter Contemporary| London; The Directed Art Modern | Miami;
 The Lawley Art Group | Dallas; Waltman Ortega Fine Art | Miami; Whitespace Collection | West Palm Beach; Wynwood 28 | Art Gallery/Eduardo Lira Gallery | Miami.

2019 VIP PREVIEW BENEFACTOR

The INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART, MIAMI (ICA MIAMI), is dedicated to promoting continuous experimentation in contemporary art, advancing new scholarships, and fostering the exchange of art and ideas throughout the Miami region and internationally. Through an energetic calendar of exhibitions and programs, and its collection, ICA Miami provides an important international platform for the work of local, emerging, and under-recognized artists, and advances the public appreciation and understanding of the most innovative art of our time. The museum is deeply committed to providing open, public access to artistic excellence by offering year-round free admission. icamiami.org

2019 SPONSORS AND PARTNERS

The official champagne sponsor is Moët & Chandon. The official online partner is Artsy.net. The official luxury hotel partners are JW Marriott Marquis Miami and Hotel Beaux Arts Miami. Additional sponsors include: Goldman Properties, Wynwood Walls, Miami Yacht Show, Boulud Sud, Spuntino Catering, Perry J. Cohen Foundation, Resorts World Bimini Bahamas Resort + Casino, FIU Jewish Museum of Florida, Coral Gables Museum, Perez Art Museum Miami, The Bass, Art Districts, Miami Children’s Museum, MOCA – Museum of Contemporary Art of North Miami, NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami, HistoryMiami Museum, MODERN LUXURY Miami, Blouin Art Info, Miami Herald, Around Town, Turon Travel, Venü, Bakehouse Art Complex,Harvard Business School Club of South Florida, and Bourlet Art Logistics.

HOURS AND LOCATION

Fair Hours: Opening Night VIP Preview: Thursday, Feb. 14: 6PM – 10PM; General Admission: Friday, Feb. 15 – Sunday, Feb. 17: 11AM – 7PM; Monday, Feb. 18: 11AM – 6PM

Location: The Art Wynwood Pavilion, One Herald Plaza @ NE 14th Street, on Biscayne Bay between the Venetian Causeway & MacArthur Causeway, Downtown Miami

TICKET INFORMATION

One Day Ticket $30. Multi Day Ticket $55. Seniors 62+ and Students 12-18 Years $20. VIP Preview Ticket $200. For further information or tickets, please call 1.305.517.7977, email info@artwynwood.comor visit artwynwood.com.

TRANSPORTATION

A courtesy shuttle service will be provided from the Art Wynwood Pavilion to the JW Marriott Marquis during fair hours.