Category Archives: South Florida Art Scene

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ONE CIFO Sells Pieces by Latin American Artists Amalia Caputo and Eugenio Espinoza

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The ONE CIFO Project has quickly become a launching pad for the work of contemporary Latin American artists. The project, a collaborative fundraising initiative between the Cisneros Fontanal Art Foundation (CIFO) and ONE Sotheby’s International Realty serves as a rotating art gallery where new artists can expose their work to new audiences and high-net worth clientele and art collectors in Miami Beach.


ONE CIFO’s first collection has featured the work of five Latin American artists that include, Amalia Caputo, Eugenio Espinoza, Glexis Novoa, Emilia Azcárate and Jorge Pedro Nuñez. Each one of these artists has been nominated for a CIFO Grant by the foundation’s Honorary Advisory Committee of internationally recognized curators, artists and art professionals.

Since the gallery’s opening in Januray, the exhibit has resulted in the sale of five pieces:

Artist: Amalia Caputo
Tengo un Nido En Mi Cabeza I, 2010

Tengo un Nido En Mi Cabeza II, 2010

 La Casa I-VI, 2009 (2 copies)

Artist: Eugenio Espinoza
Reconstruccion, 2005

The exclusive sales of these paintings and photographs benefit the artists contributing to ONE CIFO’s fundraising efforts as well as CIFO’s Endowment Fund, which continues to support up and coming Latin American artists in their mission to produce contemporary art. We wish them heartfelt congratulations for their work toward this significant cause.

ONE CIFO Project is located at 119 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach 33139

 

ONE | Sotheby’s Brings Couture and Art Together at Miami Beach International Fashion Week

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Gorgeous gowns by Eduardo de Las Casas.

South Beach is on the cutting edge of not only high-rise architecture, but also fashion and art. Fashionistas from all over the world flock here each year in springtime for Miami Beach International Fashion Week — the largest international and Hispanic fashion event in the country.

This year, ONE | Sotheby’s hosted a private, sneak preview couture event in their South Beach office. Located in the quiet South of Fifth neighborhood, the 6,000 square foot workspace includes 2,000 square feet devoted to art exhibits — the fruit of the ONE CIFO project — a creative fundraising partnership between ONE | Sotheby’s and the Cisnero Fontanals Art Foundation, which supports emerging and mid-career artists from Latin America.

All the art pieces are available for purchase to benefit the foundation. Artwork featured in the past includes that of Cuban-born artist Glexis Novoa. Two of his graphite wall drawings are on permanent public display at the mouth of the Miami River, just a stone’s throw from South Beach — drawings which cross a most interesting line between art and architecture.

Last week, art wasn’t just hanging from walls, but from the shoulders of sexy, svelte figures. Deco Drive, Miami’s most popular see-and-be-seen TV show, was on the premises to shoot the models who sported designs by Eduardo de las Casas, a Peruvian designer inspired by old Hollywood glamour. Equally stunning gowns came from Ema Koja, the fashion star behind Ema Savahl designs. “The silhouettes are for amazing bodies, which we have in Miami,” Kojo said on tape.

And that’s also true of many bodies made of concrete, steel and glass that dot Miami’s extraordinary skyline.

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Form-fitting dresses by Ema Savahl designs.

Fashion week has ended, but beauty, art and fashion converge in South Florida year-round, especially on the cosmopolitan island of Miami Beach.

Click here to see the Deco Drive video.

– Maria de los Angeles is a freelance wordsmith based in South Florida.

ONE CIFO Project Launches at the One Sotheby’s International Realty Miami Beach Office

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We are thrilled to present the ONE CIFO Project that has just launched at our new Miami Beach office location. The visionaries behind the project are ONE Sotheby’s principal and founder Mayi de La Vega and Ella Cisneros, founder of the Cisneros Fontanals Art Foundation, CIFO. By combining forces to create ONE CIFO, they have now created a rotating exhibition program designed to garner more exposure for contemporary Latin American artists as well as to raise fund for the foundation. This collaborative fundraising initiative features a sampling of works by artists who have been nominated for a CIFO Grant by the foundation’s Honorary Advisory Committee of internationally recognized curators, artists and art professionals. All proceeds from the sale od the art displayed in the space will benefit the artists contributing to this effort as well as CIFO’s endowment fund, which was created to ensure the perpetuity and continuity of the foundation’s mission and accompanying programs. The artists currently featured at ONE CIFO include Emilia Azcarte, Amalia Caputo, Eugenio Espinoza and Glexis Novoa.

On Thursday, January 12th esteemed guests from both the real estate industry and the art world gathered at the space, located at 119 Washington Avenue, for the grand opening celebration. Guests were able to browse the exhibition while enjoying cocktails and bites as well as meet the founders of the project.  Miami Beach Commissioner Michael Gongora was present to proclaimed January 12th as the official “ONE CIFO Project Day in Miami Beach.” The exhibition is open daily from 10am-6pm for visitors. For more information on the project contact info@cifo.org or 305-455-3380.

 

Joie de Vivre: The Uber-Hip Amenities of the Residences at W South Beach

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‘Modern decadence’ is the best way to define all the top of the line amenities offered to the residents at W South Beach. From exclusive dining to exciting nightlife and a contemporary art collection that includes works from Basquiat, Warhol and Richard Prince, there’s no where more glamorous and sophisticated to call home.

The W South Beach's art collection is museum-quality.

The W South Beach's art collection is museum-quality.

Each residential unit is fully furnished with interior decor designed by the renown firm Yabu Pushelberg and every space’s comfortable functionality is equipped to meet the demands of an active lifestyle. All the units offer majestic ocean views that can be enjoyed from spacious balconies and posh outdoor areas.

Exquisite Outdoor Ocean Views of the Atlantic

Exquisite Outdoor Ocean Views of the Atlantic

The W South Beach’s extra perks and details go above the standards of the most discerning connoisseur. With a 7,000+ Bliss Spa, a Sweat Fitness facility, a Swoosh basketball court and Swing Tennis Courts on the premise, there’s endless opportunities to stay in top shape and indulge in extra pampering. For the foodies, the swank eateries Mr. Chow and Soleá serve exceptional culinary delights in very understated, trendy ambiances.

Dining at Mr. Chow is popular among celebrities and VIPs

Dining at Mr. Chow is popular among celebrities and VIPs

Sleek residential interiors created by Yagal Pushelback

Sleek residential interiors created by Yagal Pushelback

The Residences at W South Beach is by far the most coveted address in the city. Situated in the heart of the buzzing South Beach scene, it is an ideal location to indulge in luxurious living.