Guldenstern in Berlin

Guldenstern: Welcome to the Jungle

 Guldenstern in Berlin: In der Galerie Mensing „Unter den Linden“ eröffnet das Pop-Art-Duo Guldenstern am 5. Mai 2012 eine Ausstellung mit ihren neuen Werken, die den Mythos Amerika thematisieren. Guldenstern gelten seit gut einem Jahrzehnt als die Botschafter der deutschen Pop-Art, die mit ihrer Kunst der Mediengesellschaft gewissermaßen den Spiegel vor Augen halten, in dem es Erstaunliches zu sehen gibt. Ihre ausdrucksstarken Collagen und Mixed-Media-Bilder sind im besten Sinne gelebte Pop-Art, die ihre Themen und Motive im Ikonenkult der Mediengesellschaft und dem bunten Treiben der großen Metropolen findet. Guldenstern verknüpft, wählt Ausschnitte, collagiert und erzählt so seine ganz eigenen, einzigartigen Storys.
Neue Ausdrucksmöglichkeiten ergeben sich durch das Experiment mit den unterschiedlichsten Materialien: von der groben Holzplatte, über farbige Plexiglasscheiben bis hin zum gebürsteten Metall. Zahlreiche Guldenstern-Ausstellungen der letzten Jahre belegen die Beliebtheit der beiden Pop-Art-Stars. Die Werke von Guldenstern befinden sich weltweit in namhaften privaten Sammlungen und werden unter anderem im Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York ausgestellt.

Armory Show New York 2012

Von 8. bis 11.3.2012 findet die Kunstmesse The Armory Show New York statt. Die 14. Auflage der Armory Show hat sich einer markanten Neudefinition unterzogen. Die anstehende Premiere der Frieze Art Fair New York im Mai, die 160 führende Galerien und so glänzende Namen wie Gagosian und Hauser & Wirth verpflichten konnte, beschleunigte den längst überfälligen Erneuerungsprozess der Kunstmesse im Angesicht der britsichen Herausforderung. Die Armory Show 2012 zeigt 224 internationale Galerien, deutlich weniger als im Vorjahr.

Zur Armory Show gibt es nun auch einen virtuellen Zugang: Über die neuen Online-Kunstplattform www.Paddle8.com können Sammler bis 18. März durch das Angebot von rund 120 Ausstellern der Armory surfen und online Kunstwerke kaufen.
Während der Armory Show finden in New York auch wieder zahlreiche Satellitenmessen wie z.B. die Scope Art Show statt. Nicht wenige der Armory-Aussteller zeigen auf mehreren Shows, etwa der 24. Art Show der Art Dealers Association of America oder der erfolgreichen Newcomer-Kunstmesse Independent. Zum ersten Mal finden New City Art Fair mit zeitgenössischer japanischer Kunst und die Spring/Break Art Show ("New York City's first curator-driven art fair) statt.

Claes Oldenburg - The Sixties im mumok Wien

Das Museum Moderner Kunst (mumok) Wien zeigt von 4.2.-28.5.2012 die Ausstellung "Claes Oldenburg - The Sixties".

Mickey Mouse with Red Heart, 1963

Claes Oldenburg ist als der Hauptvertreter der Pop Art mit seinen humorvollen wie tiefgründigen Darstellungen von Alltagsobjekten einer der wichtigsten und populärsten Künstler. Zentraler Bezugspunkt von Oldenburgs Werk ist das industriell gefertigte Objekt - das Objekt als Ware, die in immer neuen medialen und formalen Metamorphosen zum kulturellen Träger und Symbol von Imaginationen, Wünschen und Obsessionen in der modernen Lebenswelt wird.

Das mumok Wien präsentiert mit "The Sixties" die bisher umfangreichste Ausstellung von Oldenburgs wegweisendem Frühwerk der 60er-Jahre. Zu sehen sind zahlreiche Ikonen der Pop Art: angefangen von der Installation "The Street" mit ihren von Graffiti inspirierten Darstellungen des modernen Großstadtlebens, zu den berühmten Konsumartikeln seines Geschäftslokals "The Store" bis hin zu den spektakulären Gebrauchsgegenständen: Telefon, Toilettenschüssel, Badewanne, Ventilator, Säge, Lichtschalter. Ein weiteres Kapitel widmet sich Oldenburgs ersten Entwürfen von kolossalen Monumenten seiner Konsum-Objekte für den öffentlichen Raum. Den Schlusspunkt der Ausstellung bildet das Mouse Museum, ein begehbares Miniaturmuseum in Form einer Geometric Mouse, für das Claes Oldenburg seit den späten 50er-Jahren 385 Gegenstände gesammelt hat. Mit seinen Souvenirs, Kitschobjekten und Ateliermodellen zeigt das Mouse Museum die ungeheure kulturelle Vielfalt – aber auch Abgründigkeit – der kapitalistischen Gesellschaft. Die Geometric Mouse, zentrales Motiv im Werk des Künstlers, repräsentiert mit ihrer Reduktion auf abstrakte Grundfiguren der Formfindung nicht nur eine Verschränkung von Hochkunst und Trivialkultur, sie fungiert auch als ein Alter ego Oldenburgs.

Pulse Contemporary Art Fair Miami 2011

Pulse Contemporary Art Fair will hold its 7th annual Miami edition, December 1-4, 2011, at the "The Ice Palace".
Pulse Contemporary Art Fair is the leading US art fair dedicated solely to contemporary art. Through its annual editions in New York, Los Angeles and Miami, Pulse provides a unique platform for diverse galleries to present a progressive blend of renowned and pioneering contemporary artists, alongside an evolving series of original programming. The fair's distinctive commitment to the art community and visitor experience makes Pulse unique among art fairs and creates an art market experience that is both dynamic and inviting.
The Pulse Art Fair is divided into 2 sections and is comprised of a mix of established and emerging galleries vetted by a committee of prominent international dealers. The ImPulse section presents galleries invited by the Committee to present solo exhibitions of artist's work created in the past two years.

Venue: The Ice Palace, 1400 North Miami Avenue at NW 14th Street, Miami, FL, 33136

Pulse Miami 2011 Catalogue / Fair Guide is online now!

Verge Art Miami Beach 2011

Coming Thursday, December 1, Verge Art Miami Beach invites you to experience the finest, freshest work on display in Miami Beach by living artists. The Verge Art Fair breaks away from the false quality of name recognition art to reach for something new and cutting edge. Verge Art Miami Beach is proud to host a list of exhibitors that includes international and national gallery exhibitors, and more than 50 artists for "The Drawing Show" and "Tomorrow Stars." Chosen by a distinguished panel of jurors, "Tomorrow Stars" represents the brightest and best by artists from around the globe, as selected by Meg Duguid, Clutch Gallery Director and Cultural Grants Coordinator for the Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture, Michael Thomas, Dogmatic Gallery co-founder and sitting member of the Visual Arts Committee for the Chicago Cultural Center, Patrick Collier, artist and critic for PortlandArt.net and ultraPDX.com, and Verge owner Michael Workman. Don't miss out on this opportunity to own the work of tomorrow's stars today!

VERGE ART MIAMI BEACH at the Greenview Hotel
1671 Washington Avenue / 17th Street
December 1-4, 2011

Public Hours
Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 2 - 3 December, Noon to 10 pm
Sunday, 4 December, Noon to 6 pm
Opening Night Party
Thursday, 1 December, 2011, 6:00 pm to 10pm

Art Miami 2011

Miami’s longest running contemporary art fair, Art Miami will run from November 30 - December 4, 2011. As the anchor art fair to the city of Miami, the Art Miami fair will return with a compelling array of modern and contemporary artwork from over 110 international galleries and prominent art institutions. Art Miami will be held in a state-of-the-art 125,000 square foot pavilion in Midtown Miami’s burgeoning Wynwood Arts District. Art Miami has grown to include more than 110 galleries from 18 countries, and will showcase 1,000 artists from 60 countries around the world. From the United States, 400 artists will be shown from nearly 100 cities. Art Miami will feature a compelling array of artwork from international galleries and prominent art institutions, including modern and contemporary paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography and prints from Europe, Asia, Latin America, India, the Middle East and the United States.

Location: The Art Miami Pavilion, Midtown Miami, Wynwood
3101 NE 1st Avenue (between NE 31 ST and NE 32 ST)
Miami, FL 33137 

Fair Hours:                          
Wednesday, November 30 – Saturday, December 3, 11 am - 7pm
Sunday, December 4, 11 am - 6pm

Opening Night VIP Preview: Tuesday, November 29, 2011                         
5:30 PM –7:00 PM – Lotus House Benefit
The Sundari Foundation invites collectors and art lovers to experience a first view of the highly anticipated Art Miami Fair at a cocktail reception benefiting The Lotus House Women’s Shelter, a quiet enclave in downtown Miami offering a sanctuary where the minds, bodies and spirits of homeless women and infants most in need are supported, nurtured, uplifted and afforded an opportunity to learn and grow on every level. $25 donation payable at the door or purchased in advance online
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM – VIP Preview opens to all Art Miami VIP Cardholders and press.

Art Fairs in Miami & Miami Beach 2011

Art & design fairs during Art Week Miami 2011: Art Basel Miami Beach and satellite art fairs. The contemporary art & design fairs in Miami & Miami Beach from November 29th through December 4th, 2011, incl. special events, opening previews & receptions, opening parties:


Art Basel Miami Beach 2011 - from 12/1/2011 to 12/4/2011
Art Basel Miami Beach is the most important art fair in the USA, a cultural and social highlight. Art Basel Miami Beach combines an international selection of top galleries with an exciting program of special exhibitions, parties and crossover events featuring music, film, architecture and design.
More than 260 leading galleries from North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia and Africa will take part, showcasing works by more than 2,000 artists of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Vernissage for invited guests: Wednesday, November 30, 2011, from 6pm to 9pm
Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Art Miami 2011 - from 11/29/2011 to 12/4/2011
The Art Miami fair celebrates its 22nd anniversary as it kicks off the opening day of Art Week. World-famous for its extraordinary variety, outstanding quality and its stylish gallery-like decor, Art Miami showcases the best in modern and contemporary art from more than 100 international art galleries and prominent art institutions.
VIP Preview: Tuesday, November 29th, 5:30pm - 7pm: Collectors and art lovers are invited to experience a First View of the Art Miami Fair for a cocktail reception. 7pm-10:00pm: The VIP Preview opens for all Art Miami VIP cardholders and Press allowing early access to the fair with this private reception.
Art Miami Pavilion, 3101 NE 1st Ave., Miami, FL 33137 (Wynwood Area)

Pulse Miami 2011 - from 12/1/2011 to 12/4/2011
The Pulse art fair presents leading international galleries and artists showcasing the latest movements in contemporary art in powerful architectural environments designed to serve both seasoned and emerging collectors.
Press and VIP Private Preview: Thursday, December 1, 10am-1pm
The Ice Palace. 1400 N. Miami Ave., Miami, FL (Wynwood Area)

Verge Art Fair Miami Beach 2011 - from 12/1/2011 to 12/4/2011
Verge Art Miami Beach is proud to host a list of exhibitors that includes international and national gallery exhibitors, and more than 50 artists for "The Drawing Show" and "Tomorrow Stars."
Opening Night Party: Thursday, 1 December, 2011, 6:00 pm to 10pm
Greenview Hotel, 1671 Washington Avenue / 17th Street, Miami Beach

Scope Miami 2011 - from 11/30/2011 to 12/4/2011
The Scope art show that has established its name by curating cutting-edge contemporary art from around the world returns to Miami for its 10th year. Scope Miami's high-profile venue is centrally located in the heart of the Wynwood Arts District.
First View for VIP's and Press: Tuesday, November 29, 4pm-8pm, Free for VIPs (or $100 donation to benefit The Scope Foundation)
3000 NE 1st Ave., Miami, FL 33127 (pavilion across the street from Art Miami, Wynwood Area)

NADA Art Fair Miami 2011 - from 12/1/2011 to 12/4/2011
The New Art Dealers Alliance (NADA) features 88 emerging art galleries from 19 countries as well as performances, lectures and events. Admission is free and open to the public.
Opening Preview by Invitation: Thursday, December 1, 10am to 2pm
The Deauville Beach Resort, 6701 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33140

Aqua Art Miami - from 12/1/2011 to 12/4/2011
This contemporary art fair features innovative galleries, with an emphasis on emerging and early mid-career artists.
VIP Preview Opening: Wednesday, November 30: 8 - 11 pm
Aqua Hotel, 1530 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33130

Fountain Art Fair - from 12/1/2011 to 12/4/2011
Independent galleries showcase innovative and ambitious projects from younger artists.
Special Events: Thursday, December 1, 12pm - 5pm - VIP/Press Preview
Friday, December 2, 7pm - 12am - Opening Night Reception
2505 N. Miami Ave., Miami, FL 33127

Design Miami 2011 - from 11/29/2011 to 12/4/2011
Design Miami presents the best international design galleries exhibiting extraordinary historic and contemporary design. Designers, collectors, dealers and curators from around the world participate in lectures, exhibits and design installations.
Preview Day (By invitation only): Tuesday, 29 November 2011, Collector's Preview, 12-6pm, Vernissage, 6-10pm
Meridian Avenue & 19th Street, adjacent to the Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Red Dot Art Fair - from 11/30/2011 to 12/4/2011
This art show features more than 50 international, modern contemporary art dealers from around the world. It includes painting, photography, sculpture and more.
Opening reception: Tuesday, Nov 29, 6-10pm
3011 NE 1st Ave. Miami, FL 33137 (Wynwood Area)

Detailed information and directory of the contemporary art fairs in Miami Beach and Miami opening around November 29th and continuing through December 4th, 2011: art-collecting.com