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16/3/2007

Martin Gantman

Seyhoun Gallery, West Hollywood

Solo show

During the 9-month period, from March to December 2004, 100 balloons were periodically released into the southern California sky. Each had attached to it, as a tail on a kite, a small translucent envelope. Inside the envelope was a post card. On one side was communicated the activities of a company named Atmospheric Resources Tracking, Incorporated. On the reverse were printed a series of questions simply asking the finder of the balloon to relate basic information about its discovery.

There were 14 findings. The locations spread from Brentwood, to the west of L. A., to Baldwin Avenue and the 10 freeway, approximately 34 miles to the east of the launch point. As you will see in the newspaper coverage, the responses from the public to seeing these balloons floating above began with mild curiosity, then concern, and then to hysteria. And you may read in the last newspaper, December 12, 2004, the denouement, including the consequences for the person behind the affair.

Martin Gantman is a Los Angeles based artist and writer who has exhibited internationally in such venues as the Alternative Museum in New York, A.R.C. Gallery in Chicago, POST Los Angeles, Artetica, Rome; and La Coruna, Spain. He is currently working on a multi-faceted undertaking entitled "The Tracking Project." His recent project, “See you when we get home.” was featured in Art Journal magazine. His recent published writings include: “The Irresolute Potential in the Unimagined Possibility,” “Swingin’ in the Slammer,” “The Word Was Charm,” “DuSable Park: An archeology,” "Notes on the Oddness of Things," and "Mapping the Lost Idea." He also co-edited "Benjamin's Blind Spot: Walter Benjamin and the Premature Death of Aura" for the Institute of Cultural Inquiry, published by DAP Publications in 2001.

Opening Reception: Saturday, March 17, 6-9pm

Seyhoun Gallery
9007 Melrose Avenue - West Hollywood

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