Fountain Art Fair
dal 8/3/2012 al 10/3/2012
Segnalato da
8/3/2012
Fountain Art Fair
69th Regiment Armory, New York
A roster of over 50 independent exhibitors with the radical spirit of the original 1913 Armory show. An exhibition of avant-garde artwork and installations, special events, contemporary performance art, live music, and a site-specific outdoor projection.
Presenting an edgy alternative to the traditional art fair, Fountain Art Fair prepares to take Armory Arts Weekend by storm with an exhibition of avant-garde artwork and installations, special events, contemporary performance art, live music, and a site-specific outdoor projection at the 69th Regiment Armory (68 Lexington Avenue).
“Fountain Art Fair exemplifies the radical spirit of the original 1913 Armory show, and it is an honor to have them at the 69th Regiment Armory for the 99th anniversary of that monumental exhibition,” said Sgt Tamara Gabbard, 42 Infantry Division Headquarters, Public Affairs. Fountain, whose new home at the 69th Armory offers an exciting and historically-weighted backdrop for a weekend of avant-garde art, remains true to its progressive roots by hosting not one, but two events during its New York run.
Contemporary art gurus Artlog will kick off an unforgettable celebration at Friday’s Opening Night Reception (March 9), featuring an appearance by the defiant art-improv collective Art Liars. Music remains an integral part of the fair with a DJ set by New York legend Fab 5 Freddy—who will also be exhibiting his original artwork—and a live performance by psych-rockers Spirit Animal during Friday’s reception. On Saturday (March 10), visitors now have four extra hours to soak up Fountain’s art-fueled frenzy: the fair has extended Saturday hours until 11pm for an exciting Saturday night event curated by nonprofit partner Art For Progress.
Fountain is also thrilled to announce its weekend-long series of contemporary visual performances curated by Jill McDermid, founder and co-director of the renowned Grace Exhibition Space, which will feature multimedia performances by Quinn Dukes McDivitt. Marni Kotak: Presented by Grace Exhibition Space, will present a durational performance about post-partum emotions.
Gallery representation by Microscope Gallery
Among Fountain’s outstanding roster of over 50 independent exhibitors, Big Deal Arts will create a special site-specific architectural projection on the facade of the magnificent 69th Regiment Armory itself, which will be filmed on-site a week before the exhibition. “It’s a privilege to be presenting with this amazing group of gallerists and artists in an equally remarkable venue,” said Ginger Shulick, director of Big Deal Arts.
For press inquiries please contact Briana Green briana@fountainartfair.com
For VIP inquiries please contact VIP@fountainartfair.com
Special Events:
Friday, March 9, 1pm–7pm – VIP & Press Preview
Friday, March 9, 7pm–11pm – Artlog presents: Public Opening Night Reception, Fab 5 Freddy (DJ set)
Saturday, March 10, 7–11pm – Art For Progress presents: Saturday Night Party, Performances TBA
69th Regiment Armory
68 Lexington Avenue at 25th Street New York
Hours
General Hours: Saturday, March 10 & Sunday, March 11, 1pm–7p
$8 daily / $13 weekend pass / $45 VIP Pass
Purchase tickets at the door:
$10 daily / $15 weekend pass