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4/3/2009

Darkenss descends

217 East 42nd Street, New York

The project delves into the uniquely Norwegian style of neo-romanticism in contemporary art. The exhibition will bring together a multi-generational group of visual, performance, sound, and video artists to explore a fascination with darkness that is inspired by mythology and a close relationship to nature.


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curated by Christina Vassallo

DARKNESS DESCENDS: Norwegian Art Now delves into the uniquely Norwegian style of neo-romanticism in contemporary art. The exhibition will bring together a multi-generational group of visual, performance, sound, and video artists to explore a fascination with darkness that is inspired by mythology and a close relationship to nature. Curated by Christina Vassallo, the exhibition will take place during The Armory Show, March 5 – 8, 2009. DARKNESS DESCENDS is the fourth installment in a series of M*A*S*H shows produced by Cottelston Advisors to coincide with major art fairs.

Artists: Thora Dolven Balke, Ole Martin Lund Bø, Halvor Bodin, Marianne Hurum, Anki King, Ingvild Langgård, Sverre Malling, Are Mokkelbost, Trine Lise Nedreaas, Rune Olsen, Alexander Rishaug, Elise Storsveen, Kjersti Vetterstad, Kira Wager, Marius Watz, Jana Winderen, Monica Winther, and Munan Øvrelid.

The sound art program of DARKNESS DESCENDS will be presented simultaneously at PULSE New York.

Christina Vassallo is an independent curator based in New York City.

Michael Sellinger created Cottelston Advisors to provide art advisory and exhibition production services.

Generous support for the exhibition has been provided by the Royal Norwegian Consulate General. Beverages provided by Christiania Vodka.

VIP reception: Thursday, March 5, 7pm-10pm. Performances by Rishaug vs. Watz. Monica Winther & Kjersti Vetterstad

217 East 42nd Street
New York
Hours: March 5, 10 am – 10 pm; March 6 – 8, 10 am – 6 pm

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Darkenss descends
dal 4/3/2009 al 7/3/2009

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