"Just Breath..." | Miami Art Week
Pop Up Exhibition
The55Project | Miami Art Week
Pop-up Exhibition: "Just Breathe..." curated by Felipe Hegg.
VIP Preview: November 29th
Exhibition: Nov 30 - Dec 4 | 1- 8pm
Sunday: 1-5pm
The55project and Mana Common present the Pop-Up Exhibition featuring 17 Brazilian artists.
The55Project is pleased to announce the Pop Up "Just Breathe..." to celebrate freedom, adventure, and, most importantly, art. The Exhibition from Nov 29 -Dec 5 explores paintings, sculptures, photographs, and other media from 18 of the most exciting and talented Brazilian artists today.
"Just Breathe..." is the first pop-up Exhibition created by The55Project in collaboration with Mana Common. The artists selected by curator Felipe Hegg, includes Alice Quaresma, Anna Biondo, Beatriz Chachamovits, Bel Falleiros, Kika Carvalho, Juliana Cerqueira Leite, Mano Penalva, Marina Weffort, Maritza Caneca, Mauro Piva, Nazareno, Rafael Baron, Regina Parra, Renata Egreja, Thomaz Rosa, Luiza Gottschalk e Vivian Caccuri.
The exhibit title "Just Breathe..." calls to pay attention to your body, focus on your breathing, and notice your thoughts. In Hegg's vision, "the exhibition is a live meditation of 18 Brazilian artists representing the power of cooperation, liberty, and art".
About Curator:
Felipe Hegg has been working in the art market for 12 years producing and curating exhibitions in exceptional spaces in São Paulo. In 2011, he founded his gallery Galeria Lume with Paulo Kassab Jr. During eight years, he forefronted the gallery, he promoted and managed the career of notable artists through exhibitions, fairs, publications, and cultural projects.
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Where/When:
Location: 2450 NW 5th Avenue, Miami, Florida, 33127
Program:
November 29 (6 pm-9 pm) for The55Project Members & Patrons + Guests by BACCF
(Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce in Florida) and Mana Common.
December 02 - Guided Tour with XP Investments guests
December 03 – Guided Tour with Felipe Hegg
December 04 - Ronald W. Reagan/Doral Senior High School – Guided Tour
The closing is on December 04 (1 pm - 5pm)
About The55project:
Founded by Flavia Macuco Pecego and Maria Fulfaro, the project aims to promote Brazilian visual artists and cultural projects in the United States through solo or collective exhibitions, public art projects, public programs, talks, and creating opportunities for a dialogue with local communities.The55project takes advantage of the diversity found in Miami to create a partnership with organizations with a focus to educate, inspire and motivate their multicultural population by showcasing the artistic influences through the visual arts.
About Mana Common
Mana Common is a platform for urban revitalization and community building that transforms urban areas into dynamic and sustainable neighborhoods. The divisions of Mana Common reflect the essential elements upon which a community is built: Real estate and urban development, commerce, art and culture, Technology and innovation, political and social activism, and Agriculture. The company's mission is to provide the physical and digital infrastructure for a world-class tech community to thrive in the heart of Downtown Miami.
Sponsors and partners:
Consulate General of Brazil in Miami, Inplus INC, Ironman Capital Partners, Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce of Florida, Sagrado Café, Five Drinks, and Rejuv Chip.
PRESS CONTACTS
Flávia Macuco Pecego | Executive Director flavia@the55project.com
Maria Fulfaro | Director of Marketing and Business Development maria@the55project.com Info: info@the55project.com