2005 is a major turning point for Art Miami. More than half of the exhibitors will be first-time participants or returning after a few years on hiatus. An unexpected and delightful mix of cutting-edge mixed-media works, figurative paintings by modern masters, contemporary abstract paintings, innovative glass objects, outstanding small and largescale and sculptures and beautiful photography all join together in a carefully designed experience.

To mention just a few of Art Miami's new participants, visitors will meet The Lowe Gallery from Atlante/ Los Angeles; Chiaroscuro Gallery from Santa Fe, NM, which features sublime paintings and sculptures by mid-career artists; Galeria de Arte Carmen de la Guerra, Madrid, a featured Currents gallery that supports provocative, young international artists working primarily in painting, video and photography, while Ansorena, also from Madrid, presents refined figurative Spanish paintings. Paris gallery Martin du Louvre presents sexually charged photographs by Rousseau and fascinating (...)