Last night, Inter Miami CF hosted its fifth annual Battle of the Artists presented by Heineken at WYN 317 Art Gallery in the Miami Design District to kick off this year’s Art Basel.
Owned and operated by local sister duo Danelle and Michele Pino, WYN 317 hosted six local artists who were each hand-selected to showcase their artistic talents through a friendly, hour-long competition where they were tasked to create an original art piece inspired by Inter Miami CF.
To uphold the originality of each piece, all artists were responsible for bringing their own materials such as brushes, sponges, tapes, mechanical tools and pre-made stencils, allowing them the liberty to create their individual, unique artistic visions.
All artists, along with the battle’s 500 attendees indulged in the festivities of the day which included food, beverages provided by Heineken, music entertainment, giveaways and a player appearance by Inter Miami CF First Team player Yannick Bright. For their participation, each artist was also awarded $500 and a customized Inter Miami CF jersey to commemorate the occasion.
Also in attendance at this year’s Battle of the Artists presented by Heineken was artist Vic Garcia, a past Battle of the Artists participant whose work has and continues to be an important part of our community. At the event Garcia donated a hand painted soccer ball to the Inter Miami CF Foundation that was raffled off in efforts to help raise funds for Inter Miami’s youth programs. Vic Garcia also created a special piece for Yannick Bright, which highlighted meaningful moments from Yannick’s life and celebrated his professional fútbol journey with Inter Miami.
Though each artist brought exceptional talent to the table, there could be only one winner. Fans had the opportunity to vote for their favorite artists, and the winner has been chosen -- the 2025 Battle of the Artists Winner is Johann!
About Johann
Johann is a visual artist and muralist based in Miami. His work is the visual translation of ideas and emotions; he transform imagination into form, color, and space, bringing the intangible to life. Through urban art and large-scale painting, Johann’s pieces not only transform spaces but also tell stories and leave a lasting mark.
From an early age, Johann was drawn to urban art, exploring graffiti as a form of free and energetic expression. His work explores the balance between the ephemeral and the eternal. In his work, Johann aims to capture the fleeting nature of life and the permanence of art, combining classical elements with a modern execution. His murals are characterized by spray paint techniques, achieving realism with an urban character and deep symbolism.
Thank you to all fans who voted and made this decision process possible!
