Italian Architect & Illustrator Federico Babina

Italian artist Federico Babina transforms iconic works of art from Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst, Piet Mondrian and more - Babina reinterprets these famous artworks as cross-sectional drawings of buildings in his series 'Archist'. 

The collection of images playfully interprets the styles and themes of some of the world's greatest artists including Picasso, Salvador Dali and Joan Miro, and imagines them as architectural forms. 

Babina explores the symbiotic relationship between architecture and art, and how they would interact with each other.

"Art and architecture are disciplines that speak and lightly touch each other," explained Babina. "The definition and function of architecture is changing constantly with the development of contemporary art."

'Ryan The Wheelbarrow' in collaboration with You & I Are Love and Rise Up Gallery

You & I Are Love presents a spontaneous art exhibit like nothing else you have ever witnessed - 'Illegible'. View the creation of the entire body of work live on the spot. Miami-based artist Ryan Ferrell, known as Ryan The Wheelbarrow, will be engulfing the walls of Rise Up Gallery with used billboard tarps and will repurpose them as enormous canvases. You can purchase your favorite sections by the square foot of your choosing, which will be dissected and finished on stretcher bars after the show. The live painting will begin promptly at 12 noon on Thursday, April 24 with an opening reception at 7pm. 

Guests will be allowed to join the abstract screen printing action and commission the artist to customize their clothing while they wear it. Wheelbarrow will be performing his 'Live Fashion Vandalism' during the opening and closing receptions. The closing will take place on Sunday, April 27 from 4-7pm. 

Miami Artist™ making it's debut this May 2o14

MIAMI ARTIST™ is a new, one-of-a-kind art platform - an exclusive online art gallery and pop up venue dedicated exclusively to Miami-based artists. The brand is unparalleled , revering Miami's talent and showcasing the work of Miami artists, selling their work to a worldwide audience. If you are an artist in Miami, send 3-6 images of your most recent work including title, medium, dimensions and retail price along with your artist statement, bio, contact info. + a link to your professional website to: miamiartistgallery@gmail.com

We have a deep love and respect for Miami artists, we believe that it is these artists who collectively embody the essence and culture of Miami's vibrant, exciting art scene. Miami Artist will revere Miami's talent, showcasing their work and selling their work to a worldwide audience. Take a look at our website and see what Miami Artist is all about: www.miamiartistgallery.com

The platform will be marketed & advertised to a local, national and international audience through heavy promotion and publicity via MIAMI ARTIST™ and it's parent company Miami Art Scene™ - for inquiries about MIAMI ARTIST™ and any additional info. please contact Kat Wagner via miamiartscene@gmail.com 

7th Annual Art Event + Fundraiser at Scan Design in Hollywood, Florida.

Please join Scan Design and other art enthusiasts on Saturday, May 10, 2014 from 6-9pm. Scan Design of Hollywood is showcasing featured local artists while supporting The National YoungArts Foundation at the 7th Annual 'Fall In Furniture Love Art Event & Fundraiser'. Enjoy custom works of art created by Miami-based artists Natasha Kertes, Eleazar Delgado, David 'LEBO' Le Batard and Carlos Cesar Alves - the artists are painting Scan Design furniture exclusively for this event and will also showcase select works of art within the showroom from each artist's collection. 

Guests will also enjoy musical entertainment, fine wine, spirits, premium hors d'oeurves and more - courtesy of Scan Design sponsors Beck's Beer and BMW. You can also take part in interactive painting, bid in the silent auction or buy a raffle ticket for a Scan Design shopping spree. $20 suggested donation at the door, all proceeds benefit The National YoungArts Foundation.

Scan Design of Hollywood is located at 4150 N. 28th Terrace in Hollywood, Florida 33020, please RSVP online (or) call (954)874-3888. 

Artopia Art Center Remembers an Art Icon

You are cordially invited to attend a very special art event 'Remembrance To Pervis Young' at Artopia Art Center in the heart of the Wynwood Arts District. Join us on Friday, April 25th, 2o14 from 7-10pm to remember an art icon. Artopia is the oldest gallery in Miami and served as a studio for Pervis Young, one of the most prolific artists of our time. Young was the catalyst of Miami's art scene paving the way for Miami to become one of the world's greatest art cities. The event at Artopia will highlight Young's career, which spans more than four decades - his work is in 78 museums around the world and was often a blend of collage, constructed materials and painting, utilizing found objects and discarded materials to create his masterpieces.

A self-taught artist, Young gained recognition quickly with a collector's following. Artopia Art Center showcases many of Young's works and will pay homage to the artist's memory with their resident artists and gallery patrons during the April 25th event. Young's family will be attending along with Artopia's well-known resident artists Mark Cherry, Bayunga Kialeuka, Joe Chirichigno and Brett Sauce, with a special tribute by Artopia's rising art star Masplata. Guests will have the opportunity to enter a raffle for an authentic Pervis Young art piece, and the gallery will be offering affordable artwork for sale. Enjoy an array of art, hor d'oeuvres and cocktails in the Wynwood Arts District as we pay tribute to an artistic icon.

Media Contact 
Kat Wagner (786)571-6112 / miamiartscene@gmail.com

Artopia Art Center in Wynwood celebrates 'Remembrance To Pervis Young' on April 25, 2014

Artopia Art Center in Miami's Wynwood Arts District celebrates a 'Remembrance To Pervis Young' event on April 25, 2014 from 7-10pm.

The gallery will honor Pervis Young during a remembrance event coinciding with the 4 year anniversary of the artist’s passing. Artopia is the oldest art gallery in Miami with more than 30 years in Wynwood. Artopia served as a studio for Pervis Young. Young was one of the most prolific artists of our time, he was the catalyst of Miami’s art scene paving the way for Miami to become one of the world’s greatest art cities.

The Remembrance of Pervis Young event will highlight Young’s career, which spans more than four decades. Pervis Young was born on February 4, 1943 and died on April 20, 2010. He was an American artist born in Liberty City, Florida, then moving to the Overtown neighborhood of Miami. Young's work was often a blend of collage, constructed materials and painting, utilizing found objects and discarded materials to create his masterpieces. 

                                                         Pervis Young

A self-taught artist, Young gained recognition quickly with a collectors' following. Artopia Art Center showcases many of Young’s works and will pay homage to the artist’s memory with their resident artists and gallery patrons during the April 25^th Remembrance of Pervis Young event. Young’s family will be attending along with Artopia’s well-known resident artists Joe Chirichigno, Bayunga Kialeuka and Mark Cherry, with a special tribute by Artopia’s rising art star Masplata. Guests will have the opportunity to enter a raffle for an authentic Pervis Young art piece, and the gallery will be offering affordable artwork for sale.

                                                                Masplata

                                                             Mark Cherry

 Joe Chirichigno

The Collection at the gallery is comprised of artwork by a wide array of artists from the US, Latin America, Cuban masters to contemporary emerging painters and sculptors. Artopia has forged a new framework for understanding the momentous changes in Miami's cultural life over the years. The gallery promotes cultural development in the art community by supporting innovative visual art projects and cultivating the early careers of many emerging artists, bringing them to the forefront of the art world.

Artopia Art Center is located at 1753 NE 2nd Avenue in Miami, Florida 33132. The gallery is nestled in the heart of Miami’s famed Wynwood Arts District. Artopia’s staff of industry experts have extensive knowledge and experience of art and are available to visitors and collectors during gallery hours, Tuesday thru Saturday 12pm - 7pm. Contact the gallery at (305) 374-8882 or online at Artopia Art Center.

Media Contact 
Kat Wagner (786)571-6112
miamiartscene@gmail.com