artbrussels 2010
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artbrussels 2010
Brussels Expo, Bruxelles
28th edition of the Art Fair. A varied and high-quality mix of young talent and established names warrants a first-class event. An international selection committee selects 170 participants. The galleries selected are divided into 3 clear and distinct zones. Well-established names are presented in the Art Galleries zone, while Young Talent remains reserved to galleries presenting mainly up-and-coming and innovative artists. The First Call zone finally, presents young, promising galleries who make their debut at the fair.
The 28th edition of the art brussels Art Fair, which will run
from the 23rd until the 26th of april, promises to be one of the
most talked about international art fairs of the coming
season. A varied and high-quality mix of young talent and
established names warrants a first-class event.
Brussels, capital of Europe, has defined itself more and more as the centre of
contemporary art. Its central location in Europe, the attractive rental prices, and
the much appreciated cosy atmosphere make that an ever growing number of
foreign artists have settled in the capital.
Belgium is also renowned internationally for its large concentration of
contemporary art collectors. The establishment of a number of important
international galleries in the city has confirmed Brussels’ importance. This trend
adds to the prestige of Art Brussels.
Over the years, the fair has evolved into a not-to-be-missed rendezvous of
global acclaim for curators, critics, collectors, and all those who wish to stay
abreast of the newest tendencies in the international art field. Approximately
30.000 visitors, amongst which 30% foreigners, are expected at Art Brussels in
April 2010.
An international selection committee selects 170 participants from the numerous
applications. The International Committee consists of 4 Belgian and 4 foreign
gallery owners. The committee welcomes newcomer Thomas Krinzinger to the
2010 selection. The galleries selected by the committee are divided into three
clear and distinct zones. Well-established names are presented in the Art
Galleries zone, while Young Talent remains reserved to galleries presenting
mainly up-and-coming and innovative artists. The First Call zone finally,
presents young, promising galleries who make their debut at the fair. They are
selected by a new First Call Committee, made up for the first time of two gallery
owners ((Michael Callies – Dépendance and Wim Peeters - Office Baroque),
collector Wilfried Cooreman, and curator Nicolaus Schafhausen.
Aside from their presentation in one of the existing zones, galleries are given the
opportunity to present a Solo Show highlighting one particular artist. The best
Solo Show will be awarded the 10.000 euro ‘Illy Prize’ by the Collectors
Committee. The name of the winner will be disclosed on April 22nd. The
complete list of participating galleries can be consulted on the Art Brussels
website from December 2009 on.
One fourth of all participants are from Belgium, the others are from European
countries and the rest of the world. They present a wide variety of works by
young talent and established artists and exhibit a captivating mix of
contemporary paintings, sculptures, photography, video, installations and
performances.
In a few years, Art Brussels has become an event with numerous side activities
which have turned the fair into a veritable contemporary art week.
Aside from the fair’s Artists’ Project, which invites artists to create an on-site
intervention at the fair, the programme includes, yet again, the sculpture project
‘Art in the City’. An extensive off-programme with guided visits of private
collections, museums, exhibitions, as well as debates, parties and dinners has
been worked out in collaboration with museums, galleries, project spaces, and
collectors. This gives both local and foreign art lovers an excellent opportunity
to discover why Brussels is considered the foremost European platform for
contemporary art.
Press information: Press & Communication
Gerrie Soetaert +32 (0)475 479869 gerrie.soetaert@skynet.be
Preview: Thursday April 22nd from 12 am till 4 pm (invited guests only)
Opening: Thursday April 22nd from 4 pm till 10 pm (invited guests only)
Press conference: Thursday April 22nd at 4 pm
Brussels Expo - Halls 1 & 3
Place de Belgique, 1 BE-1020 Brussels
Opening hours
23 - 26 April: 12 am till 7 pm
Admission
1 day ticket: 15€/person
Reduced ticket: 10€ (for students and groups of more than 10 persons)
Catalogue: 25€
Combi-ticket (1 entry + 1 catalogue): 35€