Last night, art purveyors tried to prove that there’s an audience for art fairs in Miami beyond the week of Art Basel Miami Beach.

Art Wynwood opened its white tent to VIP and press, promising an art showcase that would reflect the “urban, high-energy” vibe of the Wynwood Arts District. And that it did.

Goldman Properties sponsored artist Ron English to present camo woodland murals throughout the pavilion, while giant graffiti murals hang over the VIP lounge.

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Abaixo do pe do limoeiro - 118 x 98.4 inches - 3,0 m x 2,5 m - 2007

The Artist Within - 81 x 136 inches

Dona Laura - 58 x 58 inches

Rosarios - 50 x 60 inches - Mixed media - on canvas - 2007

Freedom - 2012 - 24 x 36 inches - 30 x 40 inches - 24 x 36 inches - Acrylic and oil - on canvas and - sculptures.

Brooklyn - 58 x 58 inches - 2010 Mixed media - on canvas

Bronx - 58 x 58 inches - Mixed media - on canvas - 2010

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ArtPalmBeach celebrates its 15th Anniversary at the Palm Beach County Convention Center from January 20th-23rd, 2012 with a Preview evening January 19th. ArtPalmBeach is considered one of the most influential contemporary art fairs on Florida’s Gold Coast by both critics and art enthusiasts since its opening in 1997. In honor of the Anniversary celebration, the fair will debut the most extensive program in its history by encompassing premiere events, special exhibitions, topical lectures, special museum tours, site specific art installations, art performances and exclusive VIP programs.

For more info please go to http://www.artpalmbeach.com

Pink Champagne - Meltdown - Blow-pop Sculpture - 4ft x 22" x 22"

Blue Ice Meltdown - Blow-pop Sculpture - 4ft x 22" x 22"

Marilyn - Vanity Fair Red - 40" x 36"

Family Jewels - Gucci cockpiece- with banana - 16"h x 14"w

Cherish One Another - 40"h x 36"w

Black Gold - Mixed Media

USDA-Approved - 12"h x 8"w x 8"h

Soldier Skater - 18"h x 8"w x 3"d

Michael Gold - 33" x 34"

Oh My God, I'm A Clone! - 40" x 40"

GREEN BUBBLE - 2011 - Spray paint enamel - 48 x 60 Inches

RED BUBBLE - 2011 - Spray paint enamel - 48 x 60 in.

YELLOW BUBBLE - 2011 - Spray paint enamel - 36 x 48 in.

LEVANDER BUBBLE - 2011 - Spray paint enamel - 36 x 48 in.

BLUE BUBBLE - 2011 - Spray paint enamel - 36 x 48 in.

Join us for a new exhibition in Wynwood during the 2nd Saturdays’ Art Walk.

WHEN: SAT. JAN. 14, 2012 | 5-10PM
WHERE: 173 NW 23RD ST. MIAMI FL 33127
CONTACT: 305.606.5590

Sure, the big-money Warhols get all the headlines, but we all know what really gets your pulse jacked about Art Basel and its satellite fairs: the free booze and the really weird art.

Sometimes it’s hard to recall the latter through the head-pounding hangover left by the former, but even after all the barrels of free Grolsch we chugged, a few truly bizarre moments stood out.

Where better to start a tour of Basel’s wild side than a live, naked lady smeared in mud and rolling around with hogs in a pen? That’s exactly what the (lucky?) fairgoers at Wynwood’s Primary Projects watched thanks to artist Miru Kim, who spent all weekend performing I Like Pigs and Pigs Like Me in the buff with real pigs.

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Lohan Vampire - 120 x 150 cm - Patina green oxidation - spraypaint on canvas - 2011

Love me or - leave me alone - 100 x 140 cm - Patina green oxidation - spraypaint on canvas - 2011

The only pain is - champagne - Metalcase and neonlight - 110 x 110 cm - Edition of 10 - 2011

Hollywood Forever - Metalcase and - colored neonlight - 120 x 65 cm - Edition of 5 - 2011

Just Done it - Copper painted - toilet and vynil - Household toilet - 2011

What you put in - is what you get out - Handcrafted coffin made - of wood including pills, - dollar bills, bullets,etc - 2011 - 210 x 90cm x 55 cm - Unique piece

Vogue Rio - Model " Victoria Slater" - 120 x 150 cm - Spraypaint on Canvas - 2011

Vogue Caprice - Model "Caprice" - 120 x150 cm - Spraypaint on Canvas - 2011

Quantiative Easing - Billion Dollar Multiple - screenprinted - enamel on canvas - 240 x 170 cm - 2011

Relax Multiple - Relax print Multiple - screenprinted - enamel on canvas - 240 x 170 cm - 2011

Razor& Gun - Patina Gold Oxidatio, - Screenprint on Canvas - 70 x 50 cm - 2011

American Excess - Patina Gold Oxidation, - Screenprint on Canvas - 100 cm x 70 cm - 2011

Miami, Florida – The art show that has established its name by curating cutting-edge contemporary art from around the world proudly returns to Miami for its eleventh year. Cementing its future with an 80,000 square foot pavilion across the street from Art Miami, SCOPE Miami’s high-profile venue is centrally located in the heart of the Wynwood Arts District. Running concurrently with Art Basel Miami, SCOPE’s Midtown Miami home is just steps from The Rubell family collection, Margulies Collection at the Warehouse and Goldman Collection. The fair opens to Press and VIPs on Tuesday, November 29 with the FirstView benefit.