Artprojx Cinema
dal 28/2/2011 al 5/3/2011
Segnalato da
28/2/2011
Artprojx Cinema
SVA Theatre, New York
Over 90 artists' films from over 20 participating galleries alongside a public program from leading international arts organizations and curators. A new pop up cinema venture in association with The Armory Show and Volta NY. Selected galleries from both art fairs will showcase their artists' video as part of an off-site screening program.
This March at the SVA Theatre in Chelsea, New York Artprojx Cinema, a
new collaborative venture with The Armory Show and VOLTA NY, will screen
a program of over 90 artists’ films from over 20 participating galleries
alongside a public program of artists’ films from leading international arts
organizations and curators.
“We are delighted to collaborate with such an outstanding quality of artists,
galleries and organizations from such a diverse scope”, says David Gryn,
Director of Artprojx. “Artprojx Cinema is not only an important opportunity
for participating galleries and arts organizations to screen their artist’s films
within the focused context of the cinema but also for the collectors, dealers,
curators, artists and film enthusiasts flocking to New York during the week of
The Armory Show and VOLTA NY to see an exceptional program of artists’
film.”
Feedback from participating organizations, artists and galleries indicates that
Artprojx Cinema is adding a much desired kudos and credibility to
screenings of artists’ films and a new and valued initiative on the NY cultural
landscape. “We are passionate about creating a new buzz around the art
fairs, engaging with local artists and students and enabling them to be part
of the excitement in the city. The cinema free to everyone and we want as
many people to see this fantastic program,” says David Gryn.
This new venture has already proved a huge success with galleries
participating from 14 cities – New York (ADA Gallery, Allan Stone Gallery,
Andrew Edlin Gallery, Charles Bank Gallery, Fredericks & Freiser Gallery,
LTMH Gallery, Nicole Klagsbrun Gallery, Number 35 Gallery, Peter Blum
Gallery), Philadelphia (Fleisher/Ollman), Los Angeles (Susanne
Vielmetter), Chicago (Rhona Hoffman Gallery), Oakland (Johansson
Projects), London (Pilar Corrias, Nettie Horn, The Cynthia Corbett Gallery),
Dublin (Kevin Kavanagh Gallery), Lisbon (Filomena Soares Gallery),
Copenhagen (Galleri Christina Wilson, V1 Gallery), Lima (Galeria Lucia de
la Puente), Helsinki (Galerie Forsblom), Vienna (Galerie Krinzinger), Berlin
(GCarlier-Gebauer) and Geneva (Gowen Contemporary).
Artprojx Cinema will be screening premieres of Matthew Day Jackson’s “In
Search Of” presented by Peter Blum Gallery, New York and a documentary,
“New York Influence City” produced by You Know Limited, London, which
reflects on New York City by key figures of its prominent art scene. Other
highlights include screenings by Brent Green (Andrew Edlin Gallery, New
York), João Pedro Vale, (Fimomena Soares Gallery, Lisbon), Erik Schmidt
(Galerie Krinzinger, Vienna / Galerie carlier | gabauer, Berlin), George
Kuchar (ADA Gallery, Richmond/New York) and Jacob Boeskov (V1 Gallery,
Copenhagen).
Special artist focus screenings include films by Marie Losier, Terry Smith,
boyleANDshaw and Jessica Voorsanger and selected programs curated by
Adelaide Bannerman, Carolyn Monastra & Megan Cump and works from the
collection of Kim Burgess-Driver.
Organizations such as Electronic Arts Intermix (EAI), New York, LUX, London,
Video Data Bank, Chicago and Film & Video Umbrella, London, who are all
leading lights in the support and distribution of artists films and videos will be
taking part in the program. As well as this Artprojx Cinema includes artists’
films from London based organizations tank.tv, Wellcome Collection,
Filmarmalade, The Woodmill and Peckham Space, who are all key
organizations in supporting artists’ film and commissioning new projects.
Artprojx Cinema has linked with the SVA Theatre in Chelsea to host the
screenings. The cinema, a world-class cultural centre for the visual arts is
both excellent in reputation and location. Visitors to the cinema are in easy
walking distance to the Piers of the art fairs and can also browse the many
Chelsea galleries nearby.
Press contact:
David Gryn: +44 (0)7711 127 848
Poppy Gordon Lennox: +44 (0)7881 953 794
artprojxcinema@gmail.com
The SVA Theatre
333 West 23rd Street between 8th and 9th Avenues New York
Entry to the cinema is free but it is advisable to RSVP in advance.
daily from March 1 – 6 from 10.00am until late.