Podcasts about art miami

Shari talks with Zach Weber about his career as a multidisciplinary and mixed-media artist. Zach is 27 years old and has exhibited in institutions such as Art Miami, 2022, the Zolla/Lieberman ...

The Bass Museum of Art presents “Rachel Feinstein: The Miami Years,” running from September 25, 2024, to August 17, 2025, ...

Bumin Kim is originally from South Korea and received her MFA in Drawing and Painting in 2015 from the University of North Texas, Denton, Texas. In 2017 she was awarded at the 30th annual international competition and exhibition, Materials: Hard+Soft. Her work has been shown by various institutions, including: Art Miami and Pulse Art Fair in Miami, FL; Dallas Art Fair in Dallas, TX; Art Aspen in Aspen, CO; San Francisco Art Fair in San Francisco, CA, Art Market Hamptons Fine Art Fair in Water Mill, NY; and Texas Contemporary Art Fair in Houston, TX. Furthermore, Kim's work has been featured in publications, such as: New American Paintings, Fresh Paint Magazine, and Glasstire, and can be found in public and private collections throughout the United States, South Korea, Japan, and Europe. Bumin Kim completed an artist residency at Facebook's headquarters in Austin, Texas in 2020, and her work was selected to be displayed at the Schneider Museum of Art in Ashland, Oregon in 2022. Meadow 5, 53 x 48 in, thread and acrylic on wood panel, 2024 Winter Night, 35 x 35 in, thread and acrylic on wood panel, 2024 Vexillum 1 (2023), 20 x 12 x 6 in, thread and wood, 2023

ICA Miami introduces Lucy Bull's (b. 1990, New York) first U.S. museum exhibition, “Lucy Bull: The Garden of Forking Paths,” ...

The exhibition assume vivid astro focus: XI at The Bass in Miami Beach presents an immersive installation by the São ...

La exposición se inaugura este jueves 21 de marzo y estará hasta el 19 de mayo. En ella el pintor colombiano rinde homenaje a su mujer, murciana con la que lleva más de 50 años. Con una combinación única de colores vibrantes y formas fascinantes, sus obras brillantes evocan al placer de estar vivo.El pintor ha realizado unas doscientas exposiciones entre individuales y colectivas que suponen un recorrido por museos y galerías de medio mundo. Ha participado con sus obras en las más conocidas ferias internacionales de Arte. (ARCO, Art Toronto, Art Miami). Ver esta publicación en Instagram Una publicación compartida por Onda Regional (@ondaregional)

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with Josh Kasper to talk about maximizing artist studio visits. Learn about his interviewing process and having meaningful conversations with collectors when you tune into this lovely episode.Guest: Josh is an art advocate and Connecticut native who worked in asset management at Goldman Sachs before escaping corporate America to pursue his passion with the arts. During 2020, he spent about ten months posting different pictures of artworks on Instagram taken at the galleries in Chelsea, New York and many art fairs around the country including Art Basel and Art Miami.After a visit to Gallery23 in New York and a conversation with a local artist, the seeds of his initiative, Art Basel and Beyond, were planted. In his interviews with artists, studio visits, and gallery and fair tours, Josh dives into the stories behind his dynamic guests from up-and-coming artists to seasoned professionals.Art Basel and Beyond aimed to both recreate the acclaimed art fair and enable people to build relationships with artists by understanding their mission and technique.Since recording, Art Basel and Beyond has rebranded to Studio Kasa. Learn more at www.studiokasa.art.For more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.superfine.world.IG: @superfineartfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @_studiokasa_If you want to submit a listener question you can email it to joshua@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Joshua GuicheritWritten by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Christian Parry

Krista is a digital artist, founder of Techism and Cultural Leader for the World Economic Forum (WEF). Krista's work explores the concept of digital consciousness. Her interest in digital technology and its revolutionary effects on human perception, media, social structures and communication led her to work in both digital and physical realms with a keen focus on combining technology and art to use a tool for human wellbeing and healing.We spoke to Krista on location at Art Miami where she exhibited her body of work in conjunction with HOFA. We discuss Krista's career journey and personal history, her role as Cultural Leader for the WEF, how she sees digital art influencing and contributing to human well-being, and the legacy she hopes to leave through her art.Art Talks is curated by HOFA

The exhibition Charles Gaines: 1992-2023 at the Institute of Contemporary Art in Miami (ICA Miami) showcases works that the artist ...

In this episode producer Tun Myaing will share some practical tips about going to the fairs in Miami based on his recent trip there. If you're planning on going to Miami for the art fairs in 2024 this episode will help you decide which fairs to skip and how to find where the parties are at. Check out the episode webpage for the visual diary.Useful sites to find partiesPoolsuite: LinkShotgun: LinkParlor Social Club: LinkSupport the show

Joseph is a Dutch contemporary artist whose work examines the relationship between what we see and what an image implies. He is best known for his highly reflective sculptures, depicting animals and distinctive characters as shining monuments.We spoke to Joesph on location at this year's Art Miami where he exhibited his new work in conjunction with HOFA. We discuss his career journey so far, his Dutch roots and influence on his practice, his love for creating reflective sculptures and the bodies of work he'd like his legacy to be known for. Joseph also offers some key advice for aspiring artists.Art Talks is curated by HOFA

Art Miami is Miami’s original and longest running contemporary art fair. It runs concurrently with Art Basel Miami Beach and ...

About the guestLinda Mariano oversees the marketing and brand extension efforts for Redwood Art Group. With a career that spans over 35 years, Linda is a leader in marketing, brand management, e-commerce and promotion initiatives for the art industry, contemporary art fairs, specialty retail, art licensing partnerships, media and entertainment, as well as entrepreneurial business environments. Founded in 2009, Redwood Art Group is the nation's leader in exhibitions and event production, media, and marketing for the global fine art community. They produce Art Expo New York, Art Santa Fe, Art San Diego, Spectrum Miami and Red Dot Miami.Linda's Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-mariano-b69430b/Linda's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/redwoodartgroup/Spectrum Miami Art Fair https://redwoodartgroup.com/spectrum-miami/Artist Collective https://redwoodartgroup.com/redwood-art-group-collective/Art Business News https://artbusinessnews.com Artists mentioned by LindaKate Taylor https://www.katetaylorstudio.com/James Koskinas https://jameskoskinas.com/Julie Schumer https://julieschumer.com/Kris and Angela Gerhardt https://artbusinessnews.com/2017/08/meet-kris-and-angela-gebhardt-and-explore-the-future-of-the-art-world/  Subscribe to the Art Biz Talk NewsletterApply to be a guest Ask a question for the show Become part of the community for professional visual artistsIf you're a late emerging or mid-career visual artist earning $5K or more a month and are ready to scale your studio practice, Art Biz Pro is the place for you. (Re) Emerging ArtistsStarting to build your full time studio practice and need a DIY guide with templates for your artist statement, Press Kit and pricing your art? Sounds like you need our Artist Starter Kit. CREDITSOriginal Music composed by Hillary Albrecht at Rhapsody on MarsArt Biz Talk is hosted by Andrea La Valleur-Purvis, Artist and Art Business Coach at Vivid Creative

In this episode of PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf, Sasha and Anna Walker Skillman, Co-Owner & Creative Director of Jackson Fine Art, have a behind the scenes talk about representing artists and connecting their work with collectors. They discuss the nuts and bolts of running a successful gallery amidst changing technology and perceptions about photography. Anna and Sasha also have an in-depth conversation about what makes a collector and whether or not photography collectors are an endangered species. https://www.jacksonfineart.com Jackson Fine Art is a world-renowned gallery with a 33-year history of supporting artists and collectors. The gallery cultivates and guides both emerging and established collectors to the best fine art photography of the 20th and 21st century, across both traditional and innovative photo-based mediums. Working closely with collectors, curators, consultants, and designers, JFA provides expertise in a warm, welcoming space in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta, GA. The gallery is led by Co-Owner & Creative Director, Anna Walker Skillman, and Co-Owner Andy Heyman, Founder, ASH IP& ASH Atlanta. The duo is celebrating twenty years of partnership in 2023. In the spring of 2023, Jackson Fine Art expanded into a custom-built, 4000 square-foot gallery located directly across the street at 3122 East Shadowlawn Avenue. The new gallery retains the comfortable, home-like ambiance of the much-loved former gallery but now with expanded exhibition, office, inventory, library and meeting spaces to keep pace with the growing clientele and opportunity to exhibit large-scale works. The new space responds to the evolution of contemporary art. In addition to 9-12 exhibitions annually, Jackson Fine Art participates in international art fairs including: Paris Photo; The Photography Show (AIPAD) in New York; Art Miami; and Intersect Aspen. The gallery is a member of the Association of International Photography Art Dealers (AIPAD) and Ms. Skillman is a former member of the board of directors. This podcast is sponsored by picturehouse + thesmalldarkroom. https://phtsdr.com

On this episode our guest is Artemis, a generative artist who creates his own algorithms and trains AI models using his own datasets. He has released works with Braindrops and Mirage Gallery, and his artwork can be found on Foundation and SuperRare. His art has also been exhibited at Art Miami alongside works by Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst, Keith Haring, Richard Nadler, and many other esteemed artists. Recorded on December 1, 2023 as a Space on X (formerly Twitter).Follow the guest:https://twitter.com/artemisandsartsFollow the host:https://twitter.com/0x_ScooterFollow Particle:https://twitter.com/Collectparticlehttps://www.particlecollection.comhttps://www.instagram.com/particlecollectionTimestamps:(00:00) Introduction(01:28) Early Interest In Digital Artwork(05:02) Story Behind The Name "Artemis"(07:32) Environment Of The Art Studio(10:23) Creating The "Haiku Minions" Series(16:03) Process Of Creating "Dining Dante" Artwork(20:37) Creating Outputs With Consensus Algorithm(28:23) Making Generative Art That Resembles Traditional Art(31:50) Interest In Generative Self Portraits(35:31) Upcoming Projects With 452b And Art Miami(40:06) Creative Ways To Engage Collectors(46:06) Partnering With Collectors On Personal Projects(48:23) Experience Of Acquiring One Of His Own Works(49:34) Parting Words By Artemis

Isaac Aden is an American artist. Aden's work has always engaged painting from the periphery and approached content as a conceptualist. Deeply informed by Art history, Aden implements a structuralist theory developed Rosalind Krauss in her seminal text Sculpture in the Expanded Field to painting. One aspect of Aden's work remains true to the tradition of painting while the other veers into new territory. Aden has exhibited internationally, including: dOCUMENTA 13, MassMOCA, The Fidericianum, White Box, Kassel Werkstadt, Gallerie Rasch, Ulrike Petschel Gallerie, Ethan Cohen Fine Art, SPRING/BREAK, Art Miami, Contemporary Istanbul, VOLTA Basel, Sotheby's, The Jerome A. Cohen and Joan Lebold Cohen Center for Art. The Bertha and Karl Luebsdorf Gallery, The International Gallery of Contemporary Art, The Parthenon Museum, The New York Public Library and the World Trade Center. He has been awarded Fellowships from the Kossak Foundation, Creative Capital, The New York Foundation for the Arts and the United States State Department. Isaac Aden, The Numinous Sublime (installation view), 2021, oil on canvas, 144 x 108 each in., Photography by Yao Zu Lu, courtesy of David Richard Gallery Isaac Aden, The Luminous Sublime (for John Friedrick Kensett), 2023, oil on canvas, 144 x 324 in., and Saturn Devouring His Son, 2021, oil on canvas 144 x 108 in., Photography by Yao Zu Lu, courtesy of David Richard Gallery Isaac Aden, The Numinous Sublime (installation view), 2021, oil on canvas, 144 x 108 each in., Photography by Yao Zu Lu, courtesy of David Richard Gallery

This week we delve into the journey and experiences of David Drebin. From discovering a passion for photography in the 90s to pursuing opportunities and challenges in New York City, David realized that the journey itself is more important than any destination. We explore David's struggles with the business side of art and the challenges that creatives face in being their own biggest critics. David opens up about impostor syndrome, comparison, and the fear of vulnerability that many people experience. He shares his approach to balancing authenticity and creating personas in the social media world and how he navigates the fine line between creating art he loves and art that sells well. We learn about David's alter ego, his belief in self-advocacy, and his journey of betting on himself. The episode also touches on overcoming insecurity in showing one's work and the importance of letting things flow naturally in the creative process. Hosted by Bob Gentle, this episode promises an insightful conversation with a talented artist who has successfully built and marketed his personal brand.About DavidDavid Drebin is a multidisciplinary artist, working in various art forms, producing limited edition works including Photographs, Lightboxes, Neon light Installations, Sculptures, and Etchings on Glass.In 2005, Drebin had his first solo exhibition at Camera Work in Berlin. This was followed by his first illustrated book entitled “Love and Other Stories”.Reflections on David's artwork:“Drebin's photographs are epic, dramatic, and, above all, cinematic and have been collected around the world. In a unique and opulent way, Drebin stages femme fatales against the gigantic backdrops of cities such as Hong Kong, New York, and Paris. The panorama of the big cities, which, due to their format, are a tribute to cinema, serve as cinematic settings. With their impressive skyscrapers, they provide the viewer with a nearly infinite surface for the imagination. The distinctive tension and depth in his pictures arise from the free combination of such differing topics as humor and sex, melancholy and sex, and melancholy and humour. At Art Miami in 2010, his now sold out “Central Park” sold for a record price of $78,000 through Contessa Gallery who has featured Drebin in major Art Fairs since 2008 alongside art world legends Andy Warhol, Chuck Close and Helmut Newton.Exclusively publishing books with ( www.teNeues.com ), his books are distributed around the world and often followed with exhibitions in Paris, New York, Miami, Istanbul, Amsterdam, Brussels and many other cities Internationally. Drebin has been showcased during Art Basel at Art Miami by Contessa Gallery for over a decade and is also represented by the world's finest Art Galleries including Camera Work in Berlin, Galerie de Bellefeuille in Montreal, Art Angels Gallery in Los Angeles, Preiss Fine Arts in Vienna, Immagis Gallery in Munich and Fahey Klein in Los Angeles. In 2018 the record price of a David Drebin photograph "Jerusalem" sold for $100,000 through Art Angels Gallery in Los Angeles.”TeNeues published ( www.teNeues.com ) Drebin's books "The Morning After", Beautiful Disasters", "Chasing Paradise", "Dreamscapes", "Love and Lights" and "Before They Were Famous".David's Website : http://www.daviddrebin.com/----Get your copy of my Personal Brand Business Blueprint It's the FREE roadmap to starting, scaling or just fixing your expert business.www.amplifyme.agency/roadmap----Subscribe to my Youtube!! Follow on Instagram and Twitter

In this episode of the Artmatcher podcast, Eric Smith, CEO of Redwood Media Group, speaks with Reilly Clark about art fairs and Artmatcher's upcoming partnership with Artexpo New York.About Eric SmithEric Smith, CEO of Redwood Media Group, is a true art-world insider with over 20 years of industry experience. He is the former Vice President of Summit Business Media, the leading worldwide producer of art shows like Art Miami and art-related trade publications. Smith also spent years as the director of Martin Lawrence Galleries, managing over 20 galleries in California, Colorado, and Hawaii. He quickly developed a passion for modern and contemporary art, selling works by Warhol, Rosenquist, Rauschenberg, Oldenburg, and Haring. A leading expert on the art market and the latest art trends and forecasts, Smith is frequently asked to lecture at industry trade shows and conferences and is regularly quoted by the media.About ArtmatcherArtmatcher is a social community platform for art lovers, artists, galleries, museums, and events. It connects people with curated social communities, art experiences, and gamified education based on their interests and actions. Using a patent-pending machine learning model, Artmatcher builds a profile for users and recommends tailored content, including art, social experiences, and educational opportunities.Recommended LinksRedwood Media GroupArtexpo New York

Kathy Osborn is a painter currently based in Hudson, New York and represented by Susan Eley Fine Art. She has exhibited at all SEFA locations—UWS, LES and Upstate. She was raised in Rochester, NY and earned a BFA from the Road Island School of Design. Osborn was an illustrator for 25 years, with work featured in many major publications: The Atlantic Monthly, Rolling Stone, The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, The New York Times, GQ, New York Magazine, and The New Yorker (including twenty cover images). She has also illustrated eight children's books. In 2014, Osborn began her painting career. Her work has been featured in exhibitions at John Davis Gallery, Hudson, NY (2015), Geoffrey Young Gallery, Great Barrington, MA (2015); Gallery Molly Krom, New York, NY (2015); Art on Paper Fair (2016), Art Miami and CONTEXT (2016); Susan Eley Fine Art, Hudson, NY (2020); and LABSpace, Hillsdale, NY (2021). Kathy Osborn, Woman in Brown Dress (2022), Oil on paper mounted on art board, 10 x 13.5 inches Kathy Osborn, Woman Reading (2020), Oil on paper mounted on art board, 11.8 x 15 inches Kathy Osborn, Nude Pair (2022), Oil on paper mounted on art board, 16.75 x 23.75 inches

This is a virtual tour of the 11th edition of Untitled Art in Miami Beach on 1 December 2022. Untitled ...

This is a virtual tour of Art Miami 2022. The fair shows artworks of the 20th and 21st centuries including ...

In this episode, Lauren and Chris discuss the current art fairs in Miami and the madness that surrounds them. Spoiler: it's bigger than Art Basel. Tune in for some Miami Art Week history and insights into the fairs.  If you are in Florida, be sure to stop by Jerald Melberg's booth (AM 327) to see Chris's newest paintings!Check out Lauren's Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/laurenstarotCheck us out on Instagram at:@laurenpiemont@chrisclampart@avartclubEmail us at:avartclubpodcast@gmail.com

Barry Mezey is the CEO of Mezey Holdings, DBA. a global recognized leader in branding/ partnerships/ holdings. Often referred to as the #1 young gun top brand management agent in the business by sports writers at publications such as Sports Illustrated, Brickell Magazine, and Tennis-Prose.Com. Barry is an icon as a social influencer on Instagram, LinkedIn, discord, KAF, CBS, and iHeart radio with over 10MM+ loyal followers and is the leading global marketer to the top stars in sports and influencers worldwide. Barry is also the founder of the Barry Mezey Foundation For Autism, Inc. and the cryptocurrency KWAN2 Token. KWAN2 is a new cryptocurrency token that focuses on creating mental health and autism jobs, advocacy and social impact awareness. Barry got his start as a marketing agent at SMWW agency in 2006 and quickly garnered a leading industry reputation for his strong people skills in the craft of negotiations, client relations, client recruitment, being a go-getter and a true hustler doing business deals for the clients he manages every day. In addition, Barry has successfully negotiated and procured many lucrative client valued royalty or monetary incentive: sponsorship, personal appearance, product line, content distribution and licensing contracts in only 14 years of being a athlete and entertainment marketer and has worked with an elite portfolio of over 1000+ global client's totaling a combined net worth of over $3 Billion. Barry is the first well-known upcoming leading athlete marketer to ever use facebook, myspace, instagram, twitter, linkedin, and other social media outlets as a way of innovation to market and brand client's as well as use such social media mediums for client recruitment since 2004 while a college student at UM. Barry is also a top upcoming digital tv superstar with his own hit comedy series on Roku and Vimeo channel B1GBTV. Barry is also the world's only autistic athlete marketer and is a global autism spokesman on social change. Barry is also a UN Ambassador At Large - DRO (BMFA.) Barry is a current and active UN volunteer on human rights and mental health issues for prison and police reform. In addition, Barry is endorsed by MTV co-founder and technology pioneer Nyhl Henson as an entertainment industry "wild card." Nyhl Henson was once called "the Edison of Pay-Per-View" by entertainment industry powerhouse agency CAA. Contact Barry for your sports and entertainment needs in public relations, content creation, and marketing as you will not regret it. In 2022 Barry formed long term media partnerships with Bitcoin Magazine, Bitcoin Conferences in Miami Beach and Amsterdam, in addition to Crypto World Con, CoinAgenda, Pulse Con, North American Bitcoin Conference, Immerse Global Summit, Web3 Summits, Art Miami, Bit Basel/ Scope Art Fairs, Untitled Art Fairs, and much more for B1GBTV. Barry Mezey (CEO, Mezey Holdings, DBA.)Founder, (KWAN2) Token.CEO, Barry Mezey Foundation For Autism, Inc.The B1GBTV Management Team On The Roku Channel.Founding Member: American Academy Of Reality Television.Amb. At Large: BMFA To The United Nations - NGO Branch.Email: b1gbtv001@gmail.comDiscord: @bsrrymezey#4499LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/barrymezey Website: www.kwanexchange.comWebsite: www.b1gb.tvWebsite: www.mezeyholdingscorp.comWebsite: www.un.orgVendor: VimeoVendor: Roku Channel "B1GBTV" "We're all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." - Oscar Wilde - --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crypto-hipster-podcast/support

For centuries, humanity has gazed at the stars and dreamed of discovery. The continual exploration of space has been a symbol of an unharnessed spirit and unabashed desire, pushing us to achieve feats that once seemed impossible – reaching to infinity and beyond. This year, artist Brendan Murphy exemplifies that spirit with the exhibition of Frozen with Desire exhibited by Burgess Projects at Art Miami November 28th – December 4th.The 42-inch cobalt blue chrome sculpture is tagged with Murphy's signature formulae in blue and white. It's face mask and side details are encrusted with an astounding 6,213 shimmering diamonds of the highest quality that total an astounding 517 carats set in three kilos of molded platinum. Alluring with a conjectural gravitational pull that draws the viewer closer, the spaceman's refinement sets all senses ablaze.  “I wanted to create a time capsule worthy piece” states Murphy. “Something that both represents my work as well as the moment in time in which we are living. Using materials that are millions of years old and combining them with a very iconic symbol of our generation seemed to make sense to me. The visual and emotional impact this piece creates when you stand before it is hard to describe and has exceeded my wildest expectations”.The level of detail and craftsmanship that went into creating Frozen with Desire is truly astonishing and a testament to the skill of the artist who created it. "The sculpture is a reminder of the power of nature, and a stunning example of human ability to create art that captures the unfathomable beauty of the natural world...as well as a tribute to the creative genius of mankind that allowed humans to explore outer space”, says Lisa Burgess, founder of Burgess Projects. Brendan Murphy is a widely known contemporary artist whose work is represented in over 600 private collections. His work pushes the boundaries of creativity, exploring sculptural pieces, conceptual works, and a wide range of rare materials. Murphy's unique approach to artmaking has garnered attention from collectors and critics alike, and his work is celebrated for its universal appeal. Brendan Murphy is an important voice in the contemporary art world, and his work will continue to provoke and delight viewers for years to come.Fairgoers can view Frozen with Desire at Burgess Projects, Booth #AM425 at Art Miami from November 28th – December 4th. Contact Lisa Burgess for more information, video clips and high-resolution images.

Florian Reinhardt ist Künstler, auch wenn er sich selber diese Beschreibung nicht geben würde. Und doch hängen seine Bilder auf der ART New York, der ART Miami und in den Gallerien von Rudolf Budja. Florians Bilder sind über zwei Jahrzehnte entstandene, vordergründig beiläufige Schnappschüsse des Entfluchtungszeichens EXIT. Rudolf Budja hat diese kuratiert und kontextualisiert. Ein Gespräch über die Bedeutung von Details, die Notwendigkeit von Kreativität als impulsive Reaktion, über Freiheit, Flughäfen und eine tiefgreifende Philosophie, erwachsen aus etwas so banalem wie einem Brandschutzzeichen. „Wenn's brennt, da geht's raus.“ ~ EXIT LINKS ZUR FOLGE: https://exit.art https://www.instagram.com/exit.art.official https://www.instagram.com/rudolfbudja https://www.hatjecantz.de/florian-reinhardt-8031-0.html PODCAST - WEBSITE: http://skeleton-crew.de/na SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/podcast_na/ https://www.facebook.com/natuerlicheausrede STEADY SUPPORT: https://steadyhq.com/de/napodcast 5G NEWSLETTER: https://napodcast.substack.com/welcom

Rob Ober (b. 1968, Wiesbaden, West Germany) lives and works in Kent, CT. Having grown up as the son of a US diplomat, Rob spent his youth in Moscow, Dehli, Athens and Bethesda, MD. After college, Rob began collecting Russian nonconformist art. In 2006, Rob opened a gallery in Kent, CT and showed the works of many of his artist friends including Brian Belott, Katherine Bradford, Lance De Los Reyes, and Rob Nava. Rob began painting seriously seven years ago. Art Miami  2021 was the first exhibition of his work. Rob is having his first solo exhibition at SHRINE gallery. Fruit Loops, 2022 Acrylic on canvas 72 x 60 in  (182.9 x 152.4 cm) Napoleon, 2022 Acrylic on canvas 96 x 72 in  (243.8 x 182.9 cm) Yes, No, Probably, 2022 Acrylic on canvas 60 x 48 in  (152.4 x 121.9 cm)

Marilyn is a partner in Holland & Knight's Miami office. She is a litigation practitioner, with a specific emphasis representing corporate clients in trade secret and covenant-not-to-compete, employment and business litigation, including matters related to breach of fiduciary duty and corporate governance. In her employment litigation practice, she has represented a number of high-profile individuals.Ms. Holifield has received numerous accolades related to her law practice, professionalism and civic engagement. She was named by Black Enterprise Magazine as one of America's top employment lawyers. The Miami-Dade County Bar Association honored Ms. Holifield with its highest award, the Judge David Dyer Award for Professionalism. Within the firm, Ms. Holifield serves on the Steering Committee for the firm's Diversity and Inclusion Engagement Initiative to strengthen partnerships with clients and businesses that share Holland & Knight's values of diversity and inclusion. She also has served on the Directors Committee. In 2000, she was the recipient of the firm's Chesterfield Smith Award, the highest honor bestowed by the firm to lawyers who demonstrate a deep commitment to equal justice, public service and excellent client service.

Did you know that the first NFT airline ticket ever minted attracted bids worth over $1M at auction?This was a special ticket minted for Air Europa, a Spanish airline that is issuing 10 special NFTickets to fly people from Madrid to Art Miami this coming Autumn.But besides the hype and the catchy headlines, blockchain technology has several potentially disruptive uses in the air travel sector, of which we are just starting to scratch the surface.Facundo Diaz is the co-founder of TravelX, a blockchain tech firm that is exploring ways to turn airline tickets into smart contracts that support a whole range of uses.Tune in for a fascinating conversation at the frontier of travel tech!

Photographer Alanna Airitam and I have a fabulous conversation about how she left the corporate world, taught herself photography, and how it may have saved her life. We talk about Alanna's breakout work, The Golden Age, and the process by which anger, frustration, and responding to injustice inspires her to make beautiful and important imagery.   The Golden Age is showing at the Center for Creative Photography starting April 2022. Link below.   https://www.alannaairitam.com https://www.instagram.com/alannaairitam/ https://ccp.arizona.edu/events/3696-alanna-airitam-golden-age   This episode is sponsored by the Charcoal Book Club, a monthly subscription service for photobook enthusiasts. Working with the most respected names in contemporary photography, Charcoal selects and delivers essential photobooks to a worldwide community of collectors. Each month, members receive a signed, first-edition monograph and an exclusive print to add to their collections. www.charcoalbookclub.com   Questioning generalized stereotypes and the lack of fair representation of Black people in art spaces has led photographer Alanna Airitam to research critical historical omissions and how those contrived narratives represent and influence succeeding generations. Her portraits, self-portraits, and vanitas still life photography in series such as The Golden Age, Crossroads, White Privilege, Colonized Foods, Ghosts, and individual works such as Take a Look Inside and How to Make a Country ask the viewer to question the stories of history and heritage we were taught to believe.   Alanna was named on the 2021 Silver List as one of 47 exciting contemporary photographers to follow. She is a 2020 San Diego Art Prize winner and recipient of the 2020 Michael Reichmann Project Grant Award. Her photographs have been exhibited at Catherine Edelman Gallery in Chicago, Art Miami with Catherine Edelman, San Diego Art Institute, Pentimenti Gallery in Philadelphia, Colorado Photographic Arts Center in Denver, and Candela Gallery in Richmond, Virginia. Her work has been acquired for the Virginia Museum of Fine Art's collection and three prints from The Golden Age were recently added to the Center for Creative Photography's permanent collection. Airitam has been elected Board Member and led workshops and mentorships for Oakwood Arts and a Board Member for Medium Photo she was the Juror of the 2021 Black Photographers Scholarship Program for Medium Photo, and a Curator/Juror for the MFA Photography Reviews. Born in Queens, New York, Airitam now resides in Tucson, Arizona.

EP 163: Aaron recorded a live show with Photographer E. Brady Robinson at the Hotel Indigo discussing her new Photo Exhibit SK8R GRLS. We discuss her inspiration behind the project, her love for roller skating, how she chose the Women for this and what is the soundtrack to this Exhibition.  IG:@ebradyrobinson   IG: MarylandArtPlace IG: Acutevisions  SK8R GRLS is a photo series by E. Brady Robinson celebrating the freedom and joy of roller skating. The  exhibition is on view at Hotel Indigo Baltimore, located at 24 West Franklin St. from Jan 25th - March 18th. A  public reception will take place on March 8th from 5 to 7 pm in celebration of International Women's Day.     In spring of 2021, Robinson took up skating as a way to stay active and reconnect with friends outdoors  during COVID-19. During these skate dates, she photographed friends and eventually, a wider network of  Baltimore-based female-identifying skaters. This work combines her love of athleticism, fitness, and fashion  photography. These images, made at a moment where it felt like the world was reopening after over a year  of closure and isolation during the pandemic, evoke a feeling of release and freedom.      Robinson completed her BFA in photography at MICA and MFA in photography at the Cranbrook Academy of  Art. Her background is in documentary photography and portraiture. The nine archival metal prints on  display at the Hotel Indigo depict strong women amidst a backdrop of Baltimore monuments and sites.  Locations such as Lake Montebello, Patterson Park, the Druid Hill Tennis Courts, and the Ravens parking lot,  signal the public landscape of Baltimore for those that know it well, in contrast to photographs made in the  artist's Maryland Art Place studio which utilize strobe and gel lighting to simulate the vibes of the 80's  roller skating rinks reminiscent of Robinson's childhood.      The skaters photographed include artists, musicians, and female entrepreneurs; women in the creative scene  in Baltimore, including Amy Cavanaugh, Caitlin Gill, Jade Davis, Tina Thompson, Brittany Wight, Les Gray,  Hayley Furman, Jessica Lauryn, Sophie Kluckhuhn, and Wildège François.   Brady Robinson is a photographer based in Baltimore and a current resident artist at Maryland Art Place.  She divides her time between personal art projects and commissioned work. Her documentary Art Desks was  published by Daylight Books with an essay by Andy Grundberg and distributed by ARTBOOK D.A.P. Her  photographs have been featured in The Washington Post, Channel One Russia TV, The Bund Shanghai,  Hyperallergic, BmoreArt, Featureshoot, Slate among others. Robinson leads photography workshops  throughout the United States. Select exhibitions include Lishui Photography Festival China, Orlando Museum  of Art, Cornell Fine Arts Museum, Katzen Art Center at American University, AIPAD NYC, and Art Miami. Select  collections include American University, Orlando Museum of Art and Spanish Cultural Center, Santo Domingo,  DR.      Robinson is a University Instructor of Photography at Goucher College in Baltimore, Maryland, and faculty at  ICP in New York. She received her BFA in photography from The Maryland Institute, College of Art, and MFA  in photography from Cranbrook Art Academy in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Robinson is represented by  Addison/Ripley Fine Art in Washington, DC.    Maryland Art Place (MAP) inspires, supports, and encourages artistic expression through innovative programming, exhibitions,  and educational opportunities while recognizing the powerful impact art can have on our community. MAP creates a dynamic  environment for artists of our time to engage the public by nurturing and promoting new ideas. MAP has served as a critical resource  for contemporary art in the Mid-Atlantic since 1981. mdartplace.org. MAP is supported by the Maryland State Arts Council and The  Citizens of Baltimore County.   Thank you to my sponsors:                 Zeke's Coffee        www.zekescoffee.com                           Maggies Farm  www.maggiesfarm.com                                 FoundStudio Shop  www.foundstudioshop.com                                 Charm Craft City Mafia  www.charmcitycraftmafia.com               Siena Leigh https://www.sienaleigh.com                     Open Works https://www.openworksbmore.org Baltimore Fiscal https://www.baltimorefiscal.com

Join co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/ as they discuss topics that affect the lives and livelihood of art show artists. Douglas and Will talk about the role of academia on working artists, art show etiquette, and sales distractions.Douglas chats with printmaker Helen Gotlib https://www.helengotlib.com/ who talks about her trip to Art Miami and the process behind her work which serves as a metaphor for how she operates her entire life. Douglas and Will are self-funding this podcast. If you like what we do and would like to financially support the podcast to offset its costs you may gift The Independent Artist Podcast using VENMO/ username @independentartistpodcast or through PAYPAL.ME by clicking on this link https://paypal.me/independentartistpod?locale.x=en_USEmail us at independentartistpodcast@gmail.com with conversation topics, your feedback, or sponsorship inquiries.Podcast on FacebookPlease join the conversation. Tell us what you think on Facebook. And share the conversations you'd like to hear. https://www.facebook.com/independentartistpodcastFollow us on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/independentartistpodcast/Website https://www.sigwarthglass.com/independentartistpodcast.htmlSign up for our mailing list for updates and free promotions. Add your name and receive a free Independent Artist Podcast bumper sticker. http://eepurl.com/hwQn7bThis podcast is sponsored by The National Association of Independent Artists (NAIA). Please become a member http://www.naiaartists.org/membership-account/membership-levels/Please consider donating to the NAIA to financially support the advocacies it fosters.  https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=CzCNyPb_yZ9kt4XilWU7ioSBTWbzQKcUx_xWrYDdwzfbyI3nXM0uZ0g7QMwWY_V8YSv9W3XEXLxD2wE3Also sponsored by ZAPPlication https://www.zapplication.org, the digital application service where artists and art shows connect.Music  by Oliver LearBusiness inquiries at theoliverlear@gmail.comhttps://soundcloud.com/oliverlearhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/5yAPYzkmK4ZmdbWFLUhRNo?si=i6Y8Uc36QZWIDKIQfT3XFgThis Podcast is owned and produced by Douglas Sigwarth and Will Armstrong. The co-hosts are on the Board of Directors of the NAIA and encourage membership to this valuable organization.  The NAIA is a founding sponsor of the podcast and holds no authority over the creation of the content of the episodes.Support the show (https://paypal.me/independentartistpod?locale.x=en_US)

Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/mirrortalk/subscribe “The more you see, the more you feel. The more you feel, the more you see.” “You have to love what you do & do what you love.” “It is important not just to have a dream, but also a plan. Be patient and relentless at the same time.” “There is no freedom in security, but there is security in freedom.” In this week's episode, David Drebin talks of sowing seeds and impacting the world through our creativity and purpose. He enlightens us on how he stays creative and focused on his craft. David's career first took off in 2004 when Elton John purchased half of his pieces during his first-ever show. Then, he began photographing celebrities like Bradley Cooper, Steve Jobs, Emily Blunt, 50 Cent, John Legend, and Manny Pacquiao. David has exhibited his work across the world at some of the most prestigious art fairs, including Paris Photo, London Photo, Art Miami, and Art Shanghai. Connect with David Drebin: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DavidDrebin/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daviddrebin/ Website: https://daviddrebin.com/ Thank you for joining me on this MIRROR TALK podcast journey. Kindly stay connected by subscribing or following on any platform. Please do not forget to leave a review and rating. Let us connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrortalk.podcast/ More inspiring episodes and show notes here: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/ I love you, I see you, I appreciate you. SPONSORED BY KITCASTER: Dear friend, you can grow your personal and business brand by creating a strong network through podcasting. Create real human connections, have the ability to share your story and interesting point of view. To get started, you can make use of the special offer for friends of this podcast on https://kitcaster.com/mirror

COLLECTORS DESCEND ON ART MIAMI AND CONTEXT ART MIAMI TO ACQUIRE  MAJOR MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ARTWORKS, SCULPTURES AND NFT'S  FROM LEADING INTERNATIONAL GALLERIES AND ARTISTS  (MIAMI, FL) – Art Miami, Miami's longest running contemporary art fair and second most attended fair globally, kicked off its 31st edition alongside sister fair CONTEXT Art Miami with its VIP Previews ...

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Kate shares the story of Lilly Ledbetter and the film she is helping put together about Lilly's life, talks about what it's like to run partnerships at some of the largest film festivals in the world and Jason and Kate decide that she is the second greatest number 12 athlete to ever come from the New England area."Let it all happen."Kate's role  as SVP of partnership development +Rise and Head of Partnerships at Fyli combines her expertise in conceptualizing strategic partnerships that drive brand reputation and business growth opportunities, with her passion for human rights. She has over 16 years of experience in experiential marketing strategy and strategic partnerships within the entertainment, CPG, finance, luxury and spirits sectors. Her core strength is a keen eye for envisioning the potential intersections of partnerships rooted in substance that bring the brand to life in meaningful ways through experiential marketing, content creation, and bespoke opportunities. Kate has developed programs for some of the world's most recognized events such as the Tribeca Film Festival, Comicon, SXSW, CES, Miami Art Basel and Art Miami, and has implemented marketing strategies and initiatives for brands and agencies such as LOUIS XIII, Showtime, YouTube, AMC, NBC, Turner, HBO, HULU, Paramount, Google, Citibank, The Macallan, Bulgari, Samsung, Adidas, VISA, American Express, L'Oréal, Morgan Stanley, DIAGEO, Rogers and Cowan PMK, Grey, UM, Deutsch and Omnicom. https://www.facebook.com/kate.kelley.12https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelleykate/ https://www.instagram.com/, lillymovie.comEnjoying the podcast? Please tell your friends, give us a shoutout and a follow on social media, and take a moment to leave us a review at https://lovethepodcast.com/talkingtocoolpeople.Find the show at all of the cool spots below.WebsiteFacebookInstagramIf something from this or any episode has sparked your interest and you'd like to connect about it, please email us at podcast@jasonfrazell.com. We love hearing from our listeners!If you are interested in being a guest on the show, please visit jasonfrazell.com/podcast and click on the “Learn More” button at the bottom of the page.

This week on the Design Driven Life, Wendy Yates speaks with David Goorevitch.  David is a photographer specializing in personal responses to nature and urban life. He has had dozens of exhibitions including Art Toronto and Art Miami. As a filmmaker, he was executive producer of the film “Home” about Kru Nam's orphanage for stateless kids in Thailand. As a broadcaster David oversaw many of CBC's prime time series as Deputy Creative Head of the TV Drama Department. Wendy chats with David about his love of nature, life before photography, and a life changing event that resulted in a kidney transplant. the Design Driven Life is sponsored by Well Fit Human Retreats. Well Fit Human combines travel, fitness, and humanitarian work in vibrant destinations. Create positive impact through personal growth during our life-changing experiences. elevate yourself on their upcoming retreats.Support the show

In his final audio dispatch as Writer in Residence at UNTITLED, ART Miami Beach 2019, Osman Can Yerebakan sits down with Pari Ehsan, the visionary behind @Paridust. The two discuss the prevalence of textile based art at the fair this year, specifically highlighting works by South American artists. Listen to a friendly conversation about their discoveries at the diverse galleries of UNTITLED, ART, as well as why dressing for Miami Art Week is a form of art in itself.

In conversation with curator Larry Ossei-Mensah, artist Damien Davis discusses the research surrounding his booth presentation with LatchKey Gallery and forthcoming solo exhibition at the Weeksville Heritage Center, titled “Collapse: Black Wall Street”. This exhibition is centered around the history of the Tulsa Race Riot of 1921, recently depicted by the HBO series Watchman and highlighted in the New York Times.

In this episode, UNTITLED, ART's inaugural Writer in Residence, Osman Can Yerebakan, meets with Galerie Magazine's Art and Culture Editor Lucy Rees. Perched on a Wendy White jofa in the lounge designed by the same artist, the two share their picks from the VIP and Press Preview. They discussed the intersection of art and design through artists blurring the distinction between sculpture and function, and mentioned a handful of names whose use of materiality, form, and dimension caught their eyes.

Amber Cowan’s Horror Vacui    In Amber Cowan’s cornucopia of magical flameworked objects, each individual ornament in concert with its neighbor creates a sculpture so lavish, so elaborate, it exudes the air of a precious Victorian relic. Her visual feast speaks its truth through an abundance of decoration. The fact that the work is made from repurposed glass is only considered after the viewer recovers from the enchantment of excess.   On November 13, 2014, The Corning Museum of Glass (CMOG) awarded Cowan its 29th Rakow Commission, a program that provides $25,000 to encourage glass artists to explore new work without concern for financial limits. The award is presented to an artist not yet represented in the museum’s collection and selected by the curator of modern glass, at that time Tina Oldknow. Cowan’s Garden of the Forgotten and Extinct is now part of CMOG’s permanent collection.   Said Oldknow: “Amber takes this ubiquitous commercial glass and gives it a new, cool life, transforming it by destroying it and re-forming it into beautiful and evocatively retro sculptures. For me, Amber was a perfect candidate for the Rakow Commission. I have sometimes picked artists whose work is clearly contemporary, but who also help us understand different aspects of the history of glass. For this purpose, I am not looking for work that replicates earlier styles, but rather work that interprets or contextualizes them in new ways. Amber’s work also addresses contemporary concerns about object making, and I appreciate her fresh take on the potential of what she describes as recycled, up- cycled, and second life glass.”   Cowan’s work is made from found American pressed milk glass, also known as opaque glass, made between the 1940s and the 2000s. The artist collects long forgotten objects such as candy dishes, teacups, and plates from thrift shops, flea markets, and even eBay, and re-forms them into beautiful and evocative sculptures. The discarded glass, which she notes has been “abandoned to the dust bins of American design,” is turned into tiny leaves, fruit, swans, roses, and abstract spirals, bits, and spikes.   A Philadelphia, Pennsylvania–based artist, Cowan is also a faculty member of the glass department at Tyler School of Art and Architecture. In 2018, she was selected as Artist Honoree at The Urban Glass Gala, served as resident artist at The Chrysler Museum Glass Studio, and lectured at The Glass Art Society Conference, Murano, Italy. Represented by Heller Gallery, Cowan unveiled new work in a solo exhibition titled Salacia in May 2019.     Currently, Cowan is converting an old deli into a new studio and living space while finishing a new piece to be exhibited with Heller Gallery at Art Miami, December 4 through 9, 2019. A Burke Prize finalist, two of her pieces are on view at The Museum of Arts and Design in NYC through April 2020.          

Welcome to Not Real Art, Siri’s favorite creative culture podcast! Today’s episode is another holiday edition special, where we dive into everything from family traditions, favorite Christmas time memories, how Sourdough first got his nickname, and more stories about our time at Art Basal. The conversation touches on our different feelings and experiences at Wynwood, Untitled, and SCOPE, and the disconnect that is so apparent between the art fair versus Wynwood crowds. We also share our favorite and most outstanding pieces that we’ve seen throughout all the art events, and some of the incredible galleries taking risks and really killing it on the art scene. Finally, we dig into the concept of corporatization of the art and what it will mean for the future of artists and the art industry as a whole. For all this and an incredible conversation, stay tuned to today’s episode! Key Points From This Episode: The Man One Family holiday traditions. Understanding how art has become a mainstream trend. Recap of the shows we attended at Art Basel Miami. Overviewing the art that was within the Art Basal Fair. The contrasting feelings between Art Basel, Scope, etc Why Wynwood Walls makes us feel generally angry. Understanding the concept of “new money art”. Pieces that stood out; unique and refreshing. Why the ultimate failure of an artist is to stop growing. The disconnect between Wynwood and the art fair scene. Recognizing all the artist stories that aren’t being told. The corporatization of art and what it means for the industry. And much more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Man One — http://www.manone.com/ Scott “Sourdough” Power — https://www.instagram.com/sourdoughpower/ Not Real Art Conference — https://www.notrealartconference.com/ Not Real Art on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/notrealartofficial/ Art Basal — https://www.artbasel.com/miami-beach Modern Multiples — https://www.modernmultiples.com/ Kobra’s Ballerina Mural — https://mymodernmet.com/eduardo-kobra-ballerina-maya-plisetskaya/ Untitled — https://untitledartfairs.com/miami-beach SCOPE — https://scope-art.com/show/miami-beach-2018/visitor/ Sandra Chevrier — https://www.sandrachevrier.com/ Logan Hicks — http://workhorsevisuals.com Crystal Morey — https://www.crystalmorey.com/ Badir McCleary of Art Above Reality — http://www.artabovereality.com/ Eric Nado — http://ericnado.com Erika Sanada — https://www.erikasanada.com/ Bisco Smith — https://biscosmith.com/ Treason Gallery — https://treasongallery.com/ Jase Ihler — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jase-ihler-203273127/ Art Miami — https://www.artmiami.com/ Fabien Castanier Gallery — http://www.castaniergallery.com/ Faith XLVII — https://faith47.com/

What is art? I ask this question every year. Some of the things I see at Art Basel tread a VERY fine line between what I think is a discarded pile of trash and what is considered to be revolutionary art work. But...who am I to judge? My girlfriend Noemi (who is a incredible artist) and I were wandering around Art Miami and she introduced me to this lovely man, who had an incredible James Bond Villain like accent and laugh, who had dug up some fossils, and was brilliantly selling his findings in the middle of this fancy art fair! GENIUS. Check out why fossils are art and why museums are dying right now! VIDEOS of this interview are available on my youtube page right now!! Follow me on Instagram! @DrZnightingale Twitter @genuinelyfalse Music: Jurassic Park Theme Song, John Williams Edited with help with the amazing Emily Brodtman www.emilybrodtman.com HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY GIANT MAN NEPHEW ELIJAH WHO IS 18 TODAY!!

In Episode 020, your host Daisy educates and inspires us about the Art of Collecting! She has passionate conversation with guest Violeta De la Serna, founder of Artcentric House and Art Specialist at Whitley’s Auctioneers and Gallery of Amazing Things about the importance to collecting! Did you know that the impulse to collect is a basic part of the human psyche…Everyone should collect something! Tune in and learn how to begin your art collection. “This girl” Violeta seasoned art advisor and artist manager, shares with us the difference between buying art versus collecting art.  Just in time for the hottest “season” in Miami, and we are not talking about Seasons Greetings!; December kicks off the liveliest art scene in Miami with Miami Art week featuring Art Basel, Art Miami and many, many more artsy off shoots and street art fairs hosted all around the city between now and February!  Together Daisy & Violeta have an energetic conversation about collecting art, buying at auction houses and overall inspiring women to become collectors since it was surprising to hear that the art world is mainly dominated by male collectors…ladies let’s get shopping!  This girl would like to leave you with a thought: “Art is not what you see, but what you make others see! – Degas However, Daisy felt the need to “Daisyfy” this thought and for her:  “Art is not what you see, but HOW IT MAKES YOU FEEL!” – Daisy If you are interested in getting some good advice and seek in being part of upcoming auctions, visit Violeta at : https://www.artcentric.house My intention is to educate, inspire and  spark conversation – one story at at time!  Subscribe today -- Rate & review For More details about the podcast, visit This Girl website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com

On this episode, Kat chats with Jessica Rivas, artist and Marketing Associate at Art Miami Fairs.  Enjoy this fun conversation about her sketches, photography, vlog and maintaining an art practice while balancing other responsibilities in sunny Miami. Jessica shares her creative journey and the story of how destiny always seems to bring her back to art.  Jessica's Website:  http://www.jessicarivas.com/ Vlog: https://www.youtube.com/user/jessicacuh Art Miami:  https://www.artmiami.com/

Suggested Donation is joined by artist Cesar Santos, who dropped by while in town for the Art Miami show in NYC. We had a super fun conversation about art, galleries, boxing and more.

Information has evolved into a new species of garbage.The entire concept of someone who is “informed” has changed and now fragmentary 140 character lines of text pass as communication. It is not that this new breed of information is false that is the issue, but rather it is an illusion of knowledge.We are all watching as knowledge is drowning in a river of irrelevance. There is constant stream of data flowing from one communication device to the other without picking up value along the way.Sci-fi novels of the 20th century did not anticipate this 21st century state of reading. Bradbury and Orwell taught us to fear totalitarian governments that wanted to burn books, but no one warned us about the general public expressing their freedom to write so much that nothing would be worth reading. This century’s dystopia novels will be populated by people who read and write all day long, but somehow they know nothing. People who are continually informed and yet have no information. The heroes of these novels will be underground rebels who insist on writing and reading more than 3 lines of text. They can have clever names like Edmund Spenser or Milton Vyasa and these new logos-heros will insist on things like news outlets that pay for and conduct thorough research. Inevitably the next generation of dystopia novels will conclude with death by communal distraction.This new species of information is worse than being deprived of information because information has become a plague. The more you read, the less you know.Tyranny is no longer required for the ruin of a society; the freedom to pursue an infinite appetite for distractions can do the job more efficiently. Included in this is the distraction of continual creativity without rationality or analysis. A 14 year old girl is reported to have sent 35,463 text messages, or about 1 text message a minute in the month of June 2008. “The Old Man and the Sea” only has 27,315 words. The texter in question has stated she texted that much in one month because she was at cheer camp. It seems safe to say that while she wrote more than a Hemmingway novel in one month, the level of valuable information transmitted was probably significantly lower.The antidote to the venom of cultural distraction is to return to state where reading is considered a serious business. Where the goal of information transfer is no longer quantity, but quality. It is now November; ticket buying season for Miami Basel even in a down economy. All of the fairs can be followed on Facebook or Twitter:Pulse on TwitterPulse on FacebookArt Miami on TwitterArt Miami on FacebookMiami Basel on Twitter Miami Basel on Facebook Aqua on FacebookEtc.Etc.I take these modes of communication seriously. Why would I follow Miami Basel’s Twitter account? Because I want to see if the fairs will be worth an investment in a trip this year. I expect the information they post to actually be valuable. I expect to see exhibitor lists. I expect to see performance art schedules. But I am already wrong. One of the fair’s tweets already says, “See you out there!” It was not worth reading.It was information evolved into garbage and I was its garbage collector.I have faith in a return to the seriousness of reading, but I expect it will be a while.-SteveMe in Miami Basel 2006Morgan Pozgar, age 13, is officially the LG National Texting ChampionP.S.Follow me on Twitter or Facebook OMG LOL