Photo New York 2004
dal 13/10/2004 al 17/10/2004
Segnalato da
13/10/2004
Photo New York 2004
Metropolitan Pavilion, New York
Stephen Cohen Gallery, the producer of the highly acclaimed photo san francisco and photo l.a. shows, is pleased to announce its first international New York photographic art exhibition. The event will feature contemporary photo-based work of unprecedented ingenuity, as well as exceptional pieces from leading 19th and 20th century artists.
1ST INTERNATIONAL NEW YORK PHOTOGRAPHIC ART EXPOSITION
OCTOBER 14 - 17, 2004
Actor Matt Dillon and Actor/Producer Fisher Stevens to Host Opening Reception Benefiting The Jewish Museum
(Los Angeles, CA) August 25, 2004 Stephen Cohen Gallery, the producer of the highly acclaimed photo san francisco and photo l.a. shows, is pleased to announce its first international New York photographic art exhibition, PHOTO NEW YORK 2004. The event will be held October 14 - 17 at the Metropolitan Pavilion, located at 125 W. 18th Street, and will feature contemporary photo-based work of unprecedented ingenuity, as well as exceptional pieces from leading 19th and 20th century artists.
More than 40 premier galleries and private dealers representing artists from the United States and every corner of the globe will be on display at PHOTO NEW YORK 2004. Confirmed exhibitors to date include New York galleries: Ethan Cohen Fine Art, Cook Fine Art, lyonswiergallery, Hamburg Kennedy Projects+Photographs and European galleries: HackelBury Fine Art Limited, OMC, Galerie Poller. Highlights of the exhibition will include works by Tseng Kwong Chi, Lauren Greenfield, Vic Muniz, Graciella Sacco, James Nachtwey, and Ansel Adams.
"We are expecting a strong response for this exciting new event on both a local and international level from collectors, art enthusiasts and novices alike," says Stephen Cohen, owner of the Stephen Cohen Gallery and producer of PHOTO NEW YORK 2004. With the wonderful line-up of exhibitors and art pieces to be featured at PHOTO NEW YORK 2004, we believe that the event will soon become touted as one of the most prestigious annual art events in the city.
The show will commence with a reception hosted by actor Matt Dillon and actor/producer Fisher Stevens on Thursday, October 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. to benefit The Jewish Museum in New York City, in honor of its centennial. Widely admired for its exhibitions and educational programs that inspire people of all backgrounds, The Jewish Museum is the preeminent United States institution exploring the intersection of 4,000 years of art and Jewish culture. Guests will enjoy all the wonderful works of art on display as well as a hosted cocktail reception.
Tickets to the reception are $75 and are available for purchase at the door or in advance by calling 212.423.3267. In addition, in celebration of The Jewish Museum's centennial and introduction of PHOTO NEW YORK 2004, noted photographer and Guggenheim recipient Elinor Carucci has donated an edition of fifty prints that can be purchased from the Museum for $500 (entry to reception for two included in fee). Proceeds from the opening reception will benefit the Museum's Photography Acquisitions Fund.
The Jewish Museum's photography collection currently contains 1,200 prints of artistic significance that illuminate the diversity of the Jewish cultural experience. The Museum is actively building a unique photography collection that ranges from mid-19th century to cutting edge contemporary works. We are extremely pleased that the opening night of PHOTO NEW YORK 2004 will support our efforts to acquire additional works of photography that strengthen this collection, said Ruth Beesch, Deputy Director for Program, The Jewish Museum.
In conjunction with the exhibition, a lecture series will take place on Saturday, October 16 in the upstairs gallery of the Metropolitan Pavilion with special speaking engagements by acclaimed artists including Larry Fink and Joel-Peter Witkin. Additionally, there will be a seminar sponsored by the George Eastman House, NYC Collectors Club, entitled The Evolution of Photography in Print.
Exhibition hours are Friday, October 15 and Saturday, October 16, 11a.m. to 7p.m. and Sunday, October 17, 11a.m. to 6p.m. Tickets are $15 for a one-day pass and $25 for a three-day pass. Lecture and seminar tickets are $10 per person, per speaking engagement. All exhibition, lecture and seminar tickets are available for purchase at the door or in advance by calling 323.937.5525. For additional information, please visit the website.
A special preview of PHOTO NEW YORK 2004 will be held at the lyonswiergallery, located at 511 W. 25th Street, #205, from October 7 - 30.
About the Stephen Cohen Gallery The Stephen Cohen Gallery was opened in 1992 and moved to its present location in 1995. Since its inception, the Gallery has exhibited vintage and contemporary photography and photobased art from the United States, Europe and South America. As host gallery for photo l.a., photo san francisco and PHOTO NEW YORK, the gallery has helped to expand the awareness of photography as an art form to be appreciated by experienced art collectors and enthusiasts.
In the image a work by Jemima Wyman
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