AWARDS AND ACQUISITIONS THAT SHAPED PINTA MIAMI 2025’S CLOSING MOMENT
The 2025 edition of Pinta Miami concluded by reaffirming its commitment to elevating Latin American art, celebrating artists, galleries and institutions through its awards program and key acquisitions that strengthened regional collecting.
Pinta Miami 2025, held December 4–7 at The Hangar in Coconut Grove, closed with a clear message: it continues to consolidate itself as a decisive space for projecting Latin American creativity during Miami Art Week. It welcomed 19,000 visitors and 44 international galleries from 28 cities around the world. In its boutique, curated, and regionally focused format, the fair reaffirmed its role as a platform for circulation and legitimization, placing awards and acquisitions at the center of its proposal.
With significant institutional acquisitions, strong sales of both established and emerging artists, and a program with more than 60% female participation, this edition reinforced Pinta’s commitment to the diversity of artistic voices. “After 19 years of Pinta Miami, the voice and strength of the Latin American art market are undeniable, and it is a source of pride that Pinta Miami leads this circuit, expanding it even further toward the southern areas of the city during Miami Art Week,” remarked Diego Costa Peuser, Founder and Global Director of Pinta Group.
A highlight of the week was the announcement of the 2025 EFG Latin America Art Award Acquisition Prize, granted to Ana Mazzei, nominated through SP-Arte. Her work Estrela (2024)—bronze, wood, and patina—presented by Martins & Montero, was selected by jurors Alexia Tala and Celia Sredni de Birbragher. The award ceremony was attended by Dr. John Latsis, along with the EFG delegation led by Víctor Echevarría and Sanjin Mohorovic.
For the fourth time, the fair presented the NEXT Award, recognizing galleries committed to experimentation and the reinvention of their artistic models. The 2025 prize went to the joint proposal by Galería Arteconsult (Panama City), featuring work by Andrea Santos, and Ceibo Gallery (Miami), featuring work by Blanca Machuca.
Among the most notable acquisitions were major institutional purchases. Midtown Park (Rosso Development) acquired two large-format works by Spanish artist Rubén Rodrigo, represented by El Museo Gallery. The special project Ana Teresa Barboza: Interwoven Stories, presented by Espacio Líquido, was acquired by the María Cristina Masaveu Peterson Foundation (FMCMP) for its collection in Spain. The DC Foundation incorporated a work by Venezuelan artist Andrés Michelena—represented by Carmen Araujo Arte and Beatriz Gil Galería—into its annual acquisitions program during Miami Art Week.
“Pinta Miami has become an effervescent hub for Latin American art,” expressed Global Curator Irene Gelfman. “This edition brought together a remarkable diversity of voices—artists, galleries, and collectors—creating a meeting point that amplifies the artistic expression of the region.”
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