Power Outages and Artistic Discoveries at Pulse Miami 2011
From December 1-5, 2011, the Pulse Art Fair in Miami encountered several technical issues, such as power outages. Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones were spotted making their way through the darkness. Nevertheless, by Sunday, dealers reported a successful outcome. Key attractions included Patricia Piccinini's sculpture of a mutant baby and Erik Thor Sandberg's painted lesbian orgy. Other remarkable pieces comprised Jim Campbell's animated LED artwork, Zimoun's rotating cardboard chits, and Walter Darby Bannard's geometric abstractions. Artists like Michael Laube, Sharon Louden, and Markus Weggenmann also participated. The Impulse section featured installations by Deb Todd Wheeler and Teresa Diehl, while Alia Malley's photographs provided a tranquil contrast. The author explored various fairs, including Art Miami and Scope, employing a selective viewing approach.
Key facts
- Pulse Art Fair occurred in Miami from December 1 to 5, 2011.
- Power outages affected early days of the fair, dimming gallery lighting.
- Actor Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones attended the fair.
- Patricia Piccinini's mutant baby sculpture was displayed at Conner Contemporary Art.
- A Shiba Inu named Vixen, owned by collector Sean Gelb, was present at the fair.
- Dealers reported a successful fair by Sunday, despite initial technical issues.
- Walter Darby Bannard's geometric abstractions at Daniel Weinberg Gallery predate Frank Stella's protractor series.
- The Impulse section featured single-artist installations, including works by Deb Todd Wheeler and Teresa Diehl.
Entities
Artists
- Patricia Piccinini
- Erik Thor Sandberg
- Jim Campbell
- Zimoun
- Walter Darby Bannard
- Frank Stella
- Michael Laube
- Sharon Louden
- Markus Weggenmann
- Julius Bissier
- Jus Juchtmans
- Gregory Euclide
- Sarah KcKenzy
- Isidro Blasco
- Ayssa Dennis
- Jeff Bark
- Hillary Harnkess
- Deb Todd Wheeler
- Teresa Diehl
- Alia Malley
- Frederick Church
- Maira Kalman
- Michael Pollan
- Leo Villareal
- Duane Hanson
Institutions
- Conner Contemporary Art
- Pulse Art Fair
- Art Miami
- Scope
- Art Asia
- Seven
- Edge Zones
- Bridge Red Studios Project Space
- Julie Saul
- Hosfelt Gallery
- Bitforms
- Daniel Weinberg Gallery
- Kuckei & Kuckei
- Morgan Lehman
- Thomas Taubert Contemporary
- Margaret Thatcher Projects
- David B. Smith
- Jen Bekman Projects
- Black & White Project Space
- Kesting Ray
- Hasted Kraeutler
- Ellen Miller Gallery
- Galerie Anita Bekcers
- Sam Lee
Locations
- Miami
- United States
- Antwerp
- Belgium
- North Miami
- Los Angeles County