Comments on: From Wynwood to MiMo: Spinello Gallery Moves Again http://www.artlurker.com/2009/01/from-wynwood-to-mimo-spinello-gallery-moves-again/ A Miami based contemporary art newsletter / blog Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:48:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 By: admin http://www.artlurker.com/2009/01/from-wynwood-to-mimo-spinello-gallery-moves-again/comment-page-1/#comment-8417 admin Fri, 27 Feb 2009 20:40:43 +0000 http://www.artlurker.com/?p=1015#comment-8417 Please check updates next week for a comprehensive report on Locust Projects' imminent move. Please check updates next week for a comprehensive report on Locust Projects’ imminent move.

]]> By: Nmae http://www.artlurker.com/2009/01/from-wynwood-to-mimo-spinello-gallery-moves-again/comment-page-1/#comment-8412 Nmae Fri, 27 Feb 2009 17:53:30 +0000 http://www.artlurker.com/?p=1015#comment-8412 Locust Projects is leaving wynwood after being there for over 10 years. As one of the first, if not the first public exhibition space in wynwood, surely, this must mean something. Locust Projects is leaving wynwood after being there for over 10 years. As one of the first, if not the first public exhibition space in wynwood, surely, this must mean something.

]]> By: MiamiDanny http://www.artlurker.com/2009/01/from-wynwood-to-mimo-spinello-gallery-moves-again/comment-page-1/#comment-8393 MiamiDanny Thu, 29 Jan 2009 06:53:27 +0000 http://www.artlurker.com/?p=1015#comment-8393 Galleries that sell art don't care about big crowds of freeloaders, drunken or not. The idea that Fred Snitzer or any other serious dealer, including Mr. Spinello, cares about the size of a crowd at a Second Saturday is illusory if not just plain false. Promoting artists you care about is joyous-selling their work even moreso. That is all that matters. Being 100 feet from, for example, artists like Paul Chan is a bonus that Spinello will no longer have. The idea that Wynwood is over is ridiculous. But then again, being in the middle of nowhere is pretty exciting, too. See you on the 13th. Galleries that sell art don’t care about big crowds of freeloaders, drunken or not. The idea that Fred Snitzer or any other serious dealer, including Mr. Spinello, cares about the size of a crowd at a Second Saturday is illusory if not just plain false. Promoting artists you care about is joyous-selling their work even moreso. That is all that matters. Being 100 feet from, for example, artists like Paul Chan is a bonus that Spinello will no longer have. The idea that Wynwood is over is ridiculous. But then again, being in the middle of nowhere is pretty exciting, too. See you on the 13th.

]]> By: Duran http://www.artlurker.com/2009/01/from-wynwood-to-mimo-spinello-gallery-moves-again/comment-page-1/#comment-8388 Duran Tue, 27 Jan 2009 02:44:09 +0000 http://www.artlurker.com/?p=1015#comment-8388 Free booze at art events is the oldest trick in the book; Wynwood didn't invent it. Galleries know that big crowds make it seem like there are a lot of good work to be seen (even if that's not necessarily true) and that attracts potential buyers who think the crowds are on to something. My only concern is maybe Spinello's move might be a bit too premature. Wynwood hasn't even reached its peak. Yes he will probably still get serious buyers, but his visibility is going to suffer greatly. Miami is a city with a short attention span. Free booze at art events is the oldest trick in the book; Wynwood didn’t invent it. Galleries know that big crowds make it seem like there are a lot of good work to be seen (even if that’s not necessarily true) and that attracts potential buyers who think the crowds are on to something.

My only concern is maybe Spinello’s move might be a bit too premature. Wynwood hasn’t even reached its peak. Yes he will probably still get serious buyers, but his visibility is going to suffer greatly. Miami is a city with a short attention span.

]]> By: MiamiDanny http://www.artlurker.com/2009/01/from-wynwood-to-mimo-spinello-gallery-moves-again/comment-page-1/#comment-8387 MiamiDanny Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:34:37 +0000 http://www.artlurker.com/?p=1015#comment-8387 Yes that's true-I always do 2 openings... Yes that’s true-I always do 2 openings…

]]> By: whl http://www.artlurker.com/2009/01/from-wynwood-to-mimo-spinello-gallery-moves-again/comment-page-1/#comment-8386 whl Mon, 26 Jan 2009 10:48:52 +0000 http://www.artlurker.com/?p=1015#comment-8386 Many galleries have already talked over the booze factor and have cut-off or cut back, or even changed the night of their true opening reception. Many galleries have already talked over the booze factor and have cut-off or cut back, or even changed the night of their true opening reception.

]]> By: MiamiDanny http://www.artlurker.com/2009/01/from-wynwood-to-mimo-spinello-gallery-moves-again/comment-page-1/#comment-8384 MiamiDanny Sat, 24 Jan 2009 18:25:23 +0000 http://www.artlurker.com/?p=1015#comment-8384 Oh, and welcome to the neighborhood! Oh, and welcome to the neighborhood!

]]> By: MiamiDanny http://www.artlurker.com/2009/01/from-wynwood-to-mimo-spinello-gallery-moves-again/comment-page-1/#comment-8383 MiamiDanny Sat, 24 Jan 2009 18:15:49 +0000 http://www.artlurker.com/?p=1015#comment-8383 The death of Wynwood has been greatly exaggerated. Of course there is no current law that says all galleries must be there, but Castillo, Dorsch, Snitzer, Locust Projects, OHWOW, Diet, just to name a few, probably are pretty happy with their locations. The hard-drinking part of the art walk can be summed up in two words-FREE BOOZE. If the galleries would unite, they could limit the serving if they wanted to. In any event, I'm sure Mr. Spinello's success will depend upon the quality of his artists' work, not the location of his gallery. Incidentally, Carol Jazzar's Gallery (for those of you who may not know) is also her home, a beautiful and idyllic spot. Her current show, Guerra de la Paz, is pretty amazing. The death of Wynwood has been greatly exaggerated. Of course there is no current law that says all galleries must be there, but Castillo, Dorsch, Snitzer, Locust Projects, OHWOW, Diet, just to name a few, probably are pretty happy with their locations. The hard-drinking part of the art walk can be summed up in two words-FREE BOOZE. If the galleries would unite, they could limit the serving if they wanted to. In any event, I’m sure Mr. Spinello’s success will depend upon the quality of his artists’ work, not the location of his gallery.
Incidentally, Carol Jazzar’s Gallery (for those of you who may not know) is also her home, a beautiful and idyllic spot. Her current show, Guerra de la Paz, is pretty amazing.

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