Posts in ART
Alec Monopoly's Wealthy Icons: Richie Rich and Rich Uncle Pennybags in Wynwood

Alec Monopoly painted these walls around November 2017. If you drive by Wynwood though NW 2nd avenue, you will be able to see Rich Uncle Pennybags holding a cone and Richie Rich is holding a green money bag. Both characters are signed by ALEC. Beyond Square Footage has put together a list to help you find Alec Monopoly’s Murals in Miami.

Goldman Properties is responsible for the curation of the art the outdoor museum called the “Wynwood Walls”. Alec Monopoly is not there “yet”. Do you think he deserves a spot inside de Wynwood Walls?

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Mr. Monopoly is flying like Mary Poppins dropping $$

A bandit character wearing an MSG jacket is signed by CROMEFACE, in an “Alec Monopoly dripping/style” 🤷🏼‍♂️

Mr. Monopoly is flying like Mary Poppins dropping $$ golden coins and a bandit wearing an MSG Jacket looks at him holding a bitcoin money bag and tossing a gold coin with his left hand. The bandit is looking up at Mr. Monopoly with glasslike orange eyes and a question mark. The bandit is not taking all of the coins and Mr. Monopoly is not worried of dropping them.

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Rich Uncle Pennybags as Tony Montana from Scarface by Alec Monopoly

Alec Monopoly dresses this Wynwood warehouse with Mr. Monopoly as Tony Montana . Very Miami. Unlike other street artists, Monopoly avoids vandalism—often painting on abandoned buildings and warehouses rather than government properties or businesses. His adoption of the board game character Mr. Monopoly as his mascot was inspired by the stockbroker Bernie Madoff and is intended as a criticism of the billion-dollar bailouts and deregulation associated with major banks.

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Haroshi uses old skateboards to create these statuettes called “Gunzos”. Now this is what I call up-cycling

Art Basel and skateboarding might not have much in common. But in Miami Beach, these seemingly distant worlds will meet, thanks to self-taught Japanese artist Haroshi. Haroshi uses discarded skateboards to produce sculptures that address materialism and spirituality, but also pay homage to a passion shared by millions. His pieces will be exhibited by Tokyo gallery Nanzuka, one of the 29 participants in this year’s Nova sector, which focuses on recent work by a fascinating array of artists. text via artbasel.com

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Smooth Egg with Bow by Jeff Koons is 1 out of 5 from a series called “Celebration” which began in 1994

This Magenta egg with and orange bow is part of the ‘Celebration Series’ which he began in 1994.

Jeff Koons made 10 eggs. 5 have a smooth surface and the other 5 have a rougher and a more wrinklier finish, which are called “ baroque eggs”

The design refers to ideas such as (re)birth and fertility.

The coating technique is similar to the one used in the automotive industry.

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Do-ho Suh's Yellow Refrigerator presented by Victoria Miro at Art Basel Miami Beach 2018

Refrigerator: is a fabric sculpture made by Korean artist Do-Ho Suh. He calls these sculptures “Specimens” which are replicas of household items. His “fabric architecture” sculptures are meticulously crafted by hand using Korean techniques and 3D modeling theories.

Art Basel 2018, Miami Beach Convention Center

Polyester fabric, stainless steel wire, and display case with LED lighting

Edition of 3 + 1AP

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Scrooge McDuck, Mr. Monopoly and Richie Rich in the clouds

He seems to be loving Miami and Miami seems to be loving him.

In the outskirts of Wynwood, next to the gas station of NE 2nd Ave and a block down from Midtown Garden Center, Alec Andon decors the facade of this commercial location with his iconic characters holding money bags. they are also portrayed with another style of oculus.

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Eduardo Kobra finishes a new mural for the Wynwood Walls

Delve into the vibrant world of Eduardo Kobra at Wynwood Walls, where his stunning mural stands as a testament to global diversity. Curated by Goldman Global Arts, this iconic artwork beautifully captures Kobra's kaleidoscopic style, featuring five children representing the five continents. Immerse yourself in the fusion of artistry and cultural harmony within Wynwood Walls' captivating display by Eduardo Kobra.

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