FoCi Art Fair Debuts for Art Basel Miami 2009
Exhibiting Established & Emerging Artists from Institutions and Galleries Around the World Miami, Fl¾Amidst 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.
Highlighted Artists include:
Victor Muniz (Miami)
Peter Dean Rickards (Jamaica)
Alexander Zaklynsky (Iceland)
Art Projects List 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.
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
For more information on FoCi Art Fair and a comprehensive schedule of events log on to www.FoCiArtFair.com.
For media inquiries and press passes email, Press@FoCiArtfair.com or call 786-295-9445.
Kechi Okpala
KechThis Inc.
O: 786.295.9445
F: 305.769.9279
E: Press@FoCiArtFair.com