Christie’s International Real Estate Returns As Lead Sponsor Of Art Wynwood, Miami’s Premier Winter Contemporary Art Fair

NEW YORK, NY – Thousands of prominent art collectors, curators, art advisors, designers and patrons are expected to converge on Miami later this month, with Christie’s International Real Estate front-and-center to showcase an array of fine homes and estates to this audience of established luxury buyers.

The global network is returning for the fourth year as the exclusive real estate sponsor of Art Wynwood, widely regarded as the Miami’s premier winter contemporary art fair. Taking place February 16 to 20 in Miami’s Wynwood Arts District, the international event will showcase works of art from the underground street movement and rising young talents to world-renowned contemporary and modern artists.

During the fair, Christie’s International Real Estate and ten select Affiliate co-sponsors will host an interactive booth at the entrance of the venue, giving attendees the opportunity to speak directly with brokers, browse through brochures and images of breathtaking estates, enjoy the Christie’s International Real Estate website through touch-screen features, and discuss with experts their listings worldwide. The leading global luxury real estate network will also host Art Wynwood’s VIP Preview on February 16, benefiting the Miami City Ballet

“Art Wynwood affords a distinctive way to interact with attendees while also providing a unique meeting place for sharing insights on the high-end property market,” said Rick Moeser, Executive Director, Christie’s International Real Estate. “The fair has proven effective in growing our client base and our brand visibility among qualified potential buyers of real estate.”

Participating Affiliates include: EWM as the host sponsor; Brown Harris Stevens in New York and Palm Beach; Premier Estate Properties in Boca Raton; Hilton & Hyland of Beverly Hills; ReMind in Argentina; Regency of the Turks & Caicos; Chestnut Park in Toronto; Conlon in Chicago; One Caribbean in Barbados, and BlackStream of Greenville, South Carolina.

Last year, Art Wynwood drew crowds of more than 36,500. This year, the fair will showcase diverse works of art from more than 50 galleries and over a dozen countries -- including Germany, Spain, Russia, Canada, France, the United Kingdom, Argentina and Colombia and the United States – and legendary street artist Shepard Fairey will be honored with the “Art Wynwood Tony Goldman Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award.”

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About Christie’s International Real Estate
Christie’s International Real Estate is an invitation-only affiliate network composed of the world’s most proven and qualified real estate specialists in the luxury residential sector. The company has offices in London, New York, Hong Kong, Moscow, Los Angeles, and Palm Beach, and approximately 135 global affiliates with 31,000 real estate professionals in 45 countries. For more information, visit www.christiesrealestate.com.