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10/6/2007

VOLTAshow03

Ultra Brag, Basel

A platform for presenting the vision of contemporary art galleries

VOLTAshow03 plans to consolidate its success in the industrial Ultra Brag location and introduces a new model so as to maintain the focus on content. Continuing the original idea of presenting a boutique event that is more exhibition than trade fair, VOLTAshow03 has formed a Curatorial Board to advise in the selection process.

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History

VOLTAshow01 —founded by Kavi Gupta (Kavi Gupta, Chicago), Friedrich Loock (Wohnmaschine, Berlin), Ulrich Voges (Voges + Partner, Frankfurt) and Amanda Coulson—premiered in 2005, parallel to Art Basel and attracted over 10,000 visitors. Conceived as a small but precious gem, the booths were all the same size, diminishing the sense of competition, while interchange and intersection were encouraged between exhibitors in order to create a relaxed atmosphere that was more boutique than shopping mall.

In 2006 VOLTAshow02 presented an expanded format in a new, bigger location in the Basel harbor. While allowing for almost double the number of exhibiting international galleries, a project section dedicated to emerging artist solo presentations, specialized publications and a riverside café, the fair still maintained its charming, intimate atmosphere —a lustrous pearl in the rough shell of the industrial setting. On opening day The Art Newspaper declared "VOLTA gets Even Better!"

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The Concept

VOLTAshow is a platform for presenting the vision of contemporary art galleries of global repute whose artists represent new and relevant positions for curators and collectors alike. Conceived to bridge a gap between Basel's pre-existing fairs, VOLTAshow showcases mature galleries who choose as their mandate to work with the most exciting emerging artists.

Continuing the original concept of reaching beyond a marketplace atmosphere and creating an event that is even more exhibition than just an art fair, for the third edition of VOLTAshow -- this June and positioned right between the openings of the Venice Biennale and Documenta 12 -- we have instituted a Curatorial Board, which will secure the independence of the choices.

Executive Director Amanda Coulson and Managing Director Karoline Willems, together with VOLTAshow Founders Kavi Gupta, Friedrich Loock and Ulrich Voges, will be joined by the following international curators:

Christoph Doswald, Art Critic and Curator, Zurich
Mami Kataoka, Senior Curator, Mori Art Museum, Tokyo
Abaseh Mirvali, Executive Director, Colección/Fundación Jumex, Mexico City
Kitty Scott, Chief Curator, Serpentine Gallery, London
Jasper Sharp, Curator and Writer, Vienna

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with Outdoor | Sculpture Projects Dealer's Lounge
sponsored by People and Partners

Ragnar Kjartansoon, at Galerie Adler, Frankfurt/New York
Eric Eley at art agents, Hamburg (plus Video Container with Johanna Domke, Eske Schlüters, Enne-Liis Semper, Mark Raidpere)
Isaac Montoya and Manu Muniategiandikoetxea at Galería Espacio Mínimo, Madrid
Allan Sekula at Christopher Grimes Gallery, Santa Monica
Gonzalo Lebrija and José Davila at I-20, New York
Kerstin Schiefner at Laden fuer Nichts, Leipzig
Susanne Starke and André Tempel at Galerie Birgit Ostermeier, Berlin
Laurina Paperina and Chris Gilmour at Perugi Artecontemporanea, Padua
Rebeca Rainey at Monya Rowe Gallery, New York
Kristof Kintera at Jiri Svestka Gallery, Prague
Kristian Burford at The Happy Lion, Los Angeles
Rory MacBeth at UNION, London

Preview for invited guests: Monday, June 11, 2007
Opening Reception: Monday, June 11, 2007, 6-9 p.m.

Ultra Brag
Tucholskystrasse 35 - Basel
Opening hours: Tuesday June 12 to Saturday June 16, 12-9 p.m.

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