Shoelaces by Federico Uribe

Before I continue telling you how ridiculous (in a very good way) he is, allow me to admit the following – I am officially a Federico Uribe groupie.

There. I said it. So what.

This man never ceases to amaze. A little over two months ago I eagerly demonstrated the installation he put together for Art Baselites titled “Animal Farm”, a follow-up of sorts to his 2006 installation, “Human Nature”. Last night, I had the wonderful opportunity to witness (for the first time) what Mr. Uribe can do with the more traditional canvas.

Tradition starts and ends with the canvas, however. Uribe, known for using shoes, mops, clothes pins, pencils, wood scraps, rakes, purses, ping pong balls, corks, shovels, dusters, pliers, and just about anything he can get his hands on to create installations, stuck to shoelaces (hence, the title of the show) to create the five works on display at Praxis International Art in the Wynwood Arts District.

Interlude: The cluster of art galleries located on NW 1 PL and NW 2 AVE between NW 22 St and NW 23 ST, including, but not limited to Fredric Snitzer Gallery, Kevin Bruk Gallery, David Castillo Gallery, Praxis International Art, etc., is slowly evolving into what many had envisioned for Wynwood. Let’s hope that the forces that be continue to build off of this without watering down the flavor.

I have a feeling that 2009 is going to be a big year for Federico Uribe. His tipping point is near. Kanye West featured Uribe’s work on his blog just two days ago. It’s only a matter of time before the masses take notice.

Enjoy these photographs, but don’t live vicariously through them. Get off of your couch, throw the kids in el pisicorre, and head over to Praxis International (2219 NW 2 AVE – 305.573.2900) before it’s too late. You do want to be the envy of your friends, don’t you?

Adrian Salgado is a Realtor Associate with dash – real estate company and can be reached at 305-491-7179 or SalgadoA@gmail.com.

Miller-McCune Shows Love on Valentine’s Day

I have this Google Alert set up that provides me with an email update of the latest relevant Google results (web, news, etc.) for my name – Adrian Salgado – that I usually just skim through since most of the alerts link back to this blog or my Active Rain blog.  However, this morning I awoke to a Google Alert with the words “Miller” and “McCune” attached to it and did the double-take a millisecond short of deleting it.

The article attached to the Alert, “The Slumming of Suburbia”, was published this morning by Miller-McCune, a solutions-based research magazine that “draws on academic research and other definitive sources to provide reasoned policy options and solutions for today’s pressing issues”.

The journalist behind the article, David Villano, emailed me a few weeks ago after stumbling upon a blog post I wrote a few months back titled “Suburbia: 21st Century Ghetto?”. He asked me to call him regarding some research he was conducting regarding a topic I am very passionate about – suburban America. After a few rounds of phone tag, we set a date and time for a phone interview, he asked me a few questions, I answered willingly, and the rest – as they say -  is history.

I am very honored to have a quote, my name, and a thought attached to something published in such a prestigious and well-respected publication. However, I am much more honored by the fact that there are others out there who share the same (very serious) concerns I have about American suburbia and the death of the “American Dream”.

It’s sad to think that the same ignorance that allowed the destruction of American cities may once again be the culprit responsible for the suburban demise.

I hope it’s not too late. For an urban dweller’s sake.

Click here to enjoy the article.

Adrian Salgado is a Realtor Associate with dash - real estate company and can be reached at 305-491-7179 or SalgadoA@gmail.com

Foreclosure Opportunity – 1022 SW 156 AVE Pembroke Pines, FL 33027 *Grand Palms* – $510,000

This 2-story single-family residence with voluminous ceilings on an oversized lot with golf course exposure in the Santa Barbara subdivision of Grand Palms, a gated golf resort community with a 27-hole championship golf course in the City of Pembroke Pines, was just listed for sale by the REO Team at dash – real estate company.

Property Characteristics

• 5 Bedrooms + Den
• 4 Full Baths
• 4,349 SF (Living Area)
• 14,964 SF (Lot Size)
• 3-Car Garage
• Year Built = 1995

This home is in need of minor repairs and updating. It features 2 bedrooms, a den, and 3 full baths on the first floor. The master bedroom and 2nd bedroom feature their own private bathrooms. The third bath on the first floor serves as a guest bath that is accessible from the pool area.

Marble flooring is in place in the living area, family room, dining room, kitchen, and guest bath.

An open kitchen (to family room) features wood cabinets with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. Floor-to-ceiling tinted windows in the family room flood the home with plentiful sunlight.

The second floor features 3 bedrooms, a loft area, and 1 en-suite bath. All bedrooms are carpeted. The staircase and loft area feature wood laminate flooring in good condition.

The exterior of the home features a swimming pool with spa surrounded by brick pavers. Three HVAC systems, a water heater, and water filtration system are in place.

Grand Palms is located in close proximity to the shopping and entertainment of The Shops at Pembroke Gardens and Pembroke Lakes Mall, the wonderful recreational opportunities of C.B Smith Park, and numerous major arterial highways (I-75, I-595, US 27).

Residents of Grand Palms can also boast about the two “A” schools (elementary and middle schools) and “B” school (high school) within their school boundaries (according to www.browardschools.com).

For more information regarding this home, please contact me at 305-491-7179.

Adrian Salgado is a realtor associate with dash – real estate company and can be reached at 305-491-7179 or SalgadoA@gmail.com.