| Shark
infested waters
Happy 2009 everyone. Hope you are enjoying this long,
hot summer. We have been busy behind the scenes, making
sure that Auckland Art Fair 2009 is a bright spot amidst
the fire, floods and persistent economic gloom.
The Galleries taking part in this year’s fair
represent the leading edge of gallery practice and the
exhibtions they have put together, featuring prominent
and promising artists from all over New Zealand and
Australia, will inspire and challenge visitors and participants
alike.
New Art Now, the collectible book/catalogue published
by Random House NZ, was dispatched to the printer last
month and will be launched the week of the fair. With
5 lively essays by leading art commentators and full
colour highlights of artworks in the fair, it promises
to be both beautiful and interesting.
Our big announcement this month is that we have confirmed
our keynote speaker: Don Thompson, author of ‘The
$12 Million Stuffed Shark’. Don’s book is
the first to examine some of the economic paradoxes
of contemporary art market. Presented by ANZ Private
Bank, Don will deliver the keynote lecture on Friday
1 May. Bookings essential. Visit our website for ticket
details: www.aucklandartfair.co.nz
While we work away here, the art scene on both sides
of the Tasman continues to deliver great shows and unique
experiences from local and international artists. Make
sure you visit an exhibition or two this month. A few
highlights to get you started…
Jennifer Buckley
Director, Auckland Art Fair |
Auckland
Art Fair would like to acknowledge the support of the
ASB Community Trusts in the production of this e-news.