Auckland Art Fair 2011
dal 2/8/2011 al 6/8/2011
Segnalato da
2/8/2011
Auckland Art Fair 2011
Viaduct Event Centre, Auckland
Auckland Art Fair 2011 presents a snapshot of what's current in contemporary Trans-Tasman art. The 40 participating galleries - 30 from around New Zealand and 10 from major centres in Australia including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide, present an opportunity to view and purchase works by the region's most sought after artists.
Auckland Art Fair 2011 presents a snapshot of what’s current in contemporary Trans-Tasman art. The 40 participating galleries - 30 from around New Zealand and 10 from major centres in Australia including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide present an opportunity to view and purchase works by the region’s most sought after artists.
The fair is first event in the new, purpose-built, Viaduct Events Centre on Auckland’s harbourfront, a 5 minute walk from downtown. Included in the price of admission are free daily panel discussions, guided tours, artist talks, an interactive kid’s programme and fully licensed cafes and bars on site.
Event highlights include the glamorous opening Vernissage on 3 August and keynote lecture by Knight Landesman, the colourful and provocative publisher of Artforum. Plan to make a weekend of it.
Press contact:
Susan Derus-Robinson Convergence Communications +64 21 723207
susan@conv.co.nz
Opening Wednesday 3 August 7.00 – 10:30 pm
The fair’s signature opening party is a big night out for the art world.
Join 600 of your favourite artists, galleries, curators and fellow art lovers for an evening of fine food and wine and be the first to view (and purchase) the best of Australasia’s art.
Viaduct Event Centre
161 Halsey Street (extension of wharf)
Wynyard Quarter, Auckland Harbourfront
Open Daily
Thursday 4 August, 11am – 6pm
Friday 5 August, 11am – 8pm
Saturday 6 August, 10am – 6pm
Sunday 7 August, 10am – 6pm
Admissions
Door sales NZ$25
Adult Concession NZ$20
senior, student, group 10+ Children under 12 free