I am not sure as to the reputation of these folks [Frere Independent], however an art fair dedicated to Video and New Media art is relativly exciting. Contrary to many people I actually like art fairs but then again I also enjoy all-you-can-eat buffets in Vegas, Selah.
I would love to group together with 8-10 artists and self curate a space of our and friends new media/video work, however I have a feeling the costs of something like this would be prohibitive. In any case, pass the info along, if nothing else it will be an intresting event to go scope out.
DiVA - Digital and Video Art Fair
November 11 - 14, 2004
Deadline: October 1st, 2004
Embassy Suites Hotel
102 North End Avenue
New York, NY 10281
Frere Independent is launching DiVA. Dedicated to Digital and Video Art, Diva will take place at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Lower Manhattan in New York, from November 11 to 14, 2004. In this first edition, we are offering space for 39 exhibitors. Each exhibitor will be provided with a genuine suite for exhibition (2 rooms)! at the Embassy Suites. While one room must be dedicated to new media art, the other room may display work of the exhibitor's choice in more traditional media.
DiVA is aimed at galleries, art dealers and collectors who are interested in the market for these distinctive media.
The Fair will coincide with the contemporary art sales of all auction houses in New York. We are now making all effort to secure the attention of the collectors that are in town on the occasion as well as local buyers. This includes potential partnership with the houses, art magazines and artnet.com. By way of example, our full page ad is already running in the current issue of London based Contemporary magazine.
To apply as an exhibitor and for more information contact us or visit us at www.frereindependent.com. The application form may be downloaded on the first page of the website o! r sent to you via fax or email.
Advisors for DIVA include Sueo Mitsuma (Mizuma Art, Japan), Virgile de Voldere (Sling Shot Project, New York) and Wayne Ashley (LMCC, New York)
Contact below
DIVA Fair by Frere Independent
149 West 24th street #3A
New York NY 10011
Toll Free (800) 451 4307
Direct (646) 827 9205
Fax. (646) 827 9283
info@frereindependent.com
www.frereindependent.com