Emerged: South Art Succeeds with a Fresh Artistic Vision...
" When Carly Aguilera first walked into my office some five years ago, she had a satchel filled with artist's sample works and a dream. That ambition: to introduce emerging young talent from Latin America to a North America audience... "
Michael W. Sasser
Consulting Editor of Entertainment News & Views 2001
The vision behind South Art Dealer
Carly Aguilera is an American-Venezuelan art dealer born in Caracas, Venezuela, in 1964. Her connection to the arts began early, influenced by her mother and further shaped during three formative years living in France.
After relocating to the United States in 1983, she began developing a career in the art world, eventually establishing South Art in 1995 with a focus on contemporary Latin American art.
Today, she continues to build on this longstanding commitment through South Art Dealer and South Art Projects, representing artists, developing exhibitions and special projects, and connecting Latin American art with collectors and institutions internationally.
A career shaped by art and vision
Carly Aguilera’s visionary journey began in 1995 with the establishment of South Art, initially operated from home, a platform dedicated to artworks by Latin American artists. In 1998, she further solidified her commitment to this mission by inaugurating South Art Gallery, a warehouse art exhibition space located in the heart of Wynwood, Miami, Florida, focusing on highlighting the importance of Latin American art.
Aguilera embarked on a mission to define the art landscape in Wynwood, positioning her as a pioneer in what is today the art district.
Her path of persistence, devotion, and excellence in innovation in Wynwood until 2004, Aguilera’s illustrious 28-year tenure in the art industry, has been marked by over 200 art shows, including corporate and pop-up events. Continuously evolving and staying ahead of the curve, she has sharpen her expertise in discerning current trends and developments in the art world.
Since 2009, Aguilera transitioned from a gallery proprietor to a pioneering private art dealer, ushering in a revolutionary stage in the art market. Through dynamic pop-up art exhibits, she has gained widespread exposure while meticulously managing the careers of exclusive artists.
With a focus on forging meaningful connections between masterful artworks and art collectors, Aguilera’s influence extends across influential art capitals such as New York, Miami, and Caracas.
As she continues to navigate the ever-evolving art scenario, her dedication to showcasing the vibrancy and significance of Latin American art remains steady.