The VANGUARD Exhibition and Party during Art Basel

OFFICIAL PARTY: Friday, December 7 8pm - Midnight

EXHIBITION: December 5-9 12pm-8pm

Palm Court, 309 23rd Street (just off Collins Ave), Miami Beach

Miami, November 5, 2007_ Gen Art Miami presents VANGUARD, its highly anticipated art exhibition and party during Art Basel. This unprecedented show will feature works from 30 of the most widely recognized, cutting-edge Urban Contemporary and Pop Surrealism artists from around the world.

The exhibition, curated by Francesco LoCastro, is entitled “No One Belongs Here More Than You.” Housed at Palm Court, 23rd Street just off of Collins in Miami Beach, it will include paintings, sculptures and artist installations and will be complemented by the newest series of works from Miami artist Lebo, entitled “Infinite Echoes and Supersonic Soul Stories.”

To celebrate, Gen Art will host one of its legendary parties in the exhibition space on Friday, November 7th, complete with interactive art installations, cocktails, and DJ Ray Milian to keep guests in the groove all night long.

Rooted in a vast array of styles, from pop surrealism and urban contemporary, the exhibition exemplifies global emerging art culture at its finest. Though diverse, the artists and their work present a cohesive force the most vital part of the complex social structure of the 21st century that is pushing the envelope of visual perception as we know it.

Among the participating artists from Europe and the United States are: Adam Wallacavage, AJ Fosik, Alex Gross, Brandt Peters, Chris Ryniak, Colin Christian, Dalek, Dennis Hayes IV, Don Shearer, Ender Delaney, FEEDtank, Francesco LoCastro, Grant Barnhart, Harif Guzman, Heidi Taillefer, Kathie Olivas, Ken Garduno, Korin Faught, Kris Lewis, Lebo, Lola, Maite J. Horta, Matthew Bone, Marcela Aguero, Moki, Nathan Spoor, Ray Caesar, Robert Craig, Sas Christian, and Xiaoqing Ding.

The exhibition will run from Wednesday, December 5 through Sunday, December 9th and is open daily from 12pm-8pm.

Beverages provided by Bombay Sapphire, Peroni Italy and smartwater with additional support provided by Acura, CURRENT TV, Miami Modern Luxury, W Hotel and Residences South Beach.

Ticketing: Daily Exhibition Open to the Public and FREE. Daily open bar from 5pm to 8pm.

Official Party: General Admission $15/advance, $20/door. Cash only

Gen Art members receive complimentary or discounted prices depending on their membership level. A portion of ticket proceeds benefit the Gen Art Foundation and the event is only open to guests 21 and over. To purchase tickets or become a Gen Art member go to www.genart.org or call (305) 695 - 8200