ABCyz Exhibition
dal 22/10/2009 al 24/10/2009
Segnalato da
22/10/2009
ABCyz Exhibition
Silvershed, New York
A collaborative art exhibition of NYC-based contemporary art collectives, curatorial groups and art publishers. Over 30 art groups for three-day show. Participants include artist-run spaces and projects, new curatorial initiatives, not-for-profit art groups and other art collectives. Art works, posters and publications will be on display. Screenings and performances will also take place during the show.
ABCyz is a collaborative art exhibition of NYC-based contemporary art collectives, curatorial groups and art publishers, each of which was formed in the last four years.
A group show of group shows, ABCyz is a salon-style exhibition of independent out-of-pocket
exhibitions, recession-style creative processes and guerilla promotions.
Over thirty art groups will be exhibiting their work during the three-day show. Participants
include artist-run spaces and projects, new curatorial initiatives, not-for-profit art groups and other
art collectives participating via an open web forum. Art works, posters and publications will be on
display. Screenings and performances will also take place during the show.
Groups include: 179 canal, Art Social Club, BHQFU, Boffo, Brooklyn is Burning, Camel
Collective, Daily Operation, DecadesOut, The Deli Storeroom, demonstration, The Dirty
Dirty, Elwa Productions, English Kills Art Gallery, FARIMANI, Fort HKJB, KCLOG,Kunstverein NY, K.Mustermann, The Metric System, NORTE MAAR, Peru Ana Ana Peru,
said, Saint Cecilia’s, Silvershed, Second Floor, Smartspaces.org, Submerged Art, Temporary
States, Three's Company, Under Minerva, the Underground Library, Vector Productions
Inc., WET ROPES, Whitney Does Chelsea: The Royal Show (formerly Whitney’s Bi), Why
and Wherefore, and Yes Gallery.
ABCyz is free and open to the public, not-for-profit and organized entirely by volunteers. To learn
more or participate, please visit the web site or contact Kerry Hassler at kerry@ABCyz.org.
To attend the exhibition opening, please RSVP to rsvp@ABCyz.org.
Sponsors
Special thanks to Radeberger Pilsner, Les Trois Petits Cochons and Boxed Water Is Better.
Press Contacts
Ambre Kelly & Andrew Gori press@ABCyz.org 212-518-3138
Opening Reception: Friday, October 23, 8:00-11:00 pm
Event Location:
Silvershed, 119 West 25th Street, PH, New York, NY 10001
About Silvershed
Silvershed is an artist-run indoor/outdoor contemporary art space exploring issues of 21st century
consciousness through artist-organized exhibitions, moderated artist talks and screenings.
ABCyz.org is its third project. Founded in 2007, Silvershed is not-for-profit and is a sponsored
project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit arts service organization. Visit: http://www.thesilvershed.org.
Public Hours of Admission
Exhibition Hours: October 24 – October 25, 12:00-7:00 pm
A section of the show will be open until November 7, by appointment.