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Amy Stein, TRASHEATERS, 2005
Photo
print
76 x 95 cm
Courtesy: Pool Gallery
SCOPE, the art show that
has established its name by curating cutting edge contemporary
art from around the world, returns to Basel for the third
year, running concurrent with Art Basel from 8th – 14th June.
This year SCOPE is in a new, specially built
venue on the Sportzplatz Landhof, just 200 m from Art Basel,
in the heart of the city. Previously located on Uferstrasse 80
on the Rhine, SCOPE’s new venue, with a
pavilion offering over 8,000 m², will provide an excellent
opportunity for gallerists, collectors, curators, artists,
critics and art lovers alike to experience a view of the
contemporary art market available nowhere else.
Javier Velasco, Strangers in Paradise,
2007
Neon
95 x 195 cm
Courtesy: Mito
Gallery
Since 2002 when SCOPE was
founded by artist Alexis Hubshman, it has
grown extensively in both volume and stature, becoming a major
international art event in its own right, with annual fairs in
Miami, New York, Basel, the Hamptons and London, and further
fairs planned for Madrid and Dubai.
“We’ve evolved from an industry niche to an
influential global contributor, with ongoing events,
educational programmes, and the SCOPE
Foundation 501(c)3 which has introduced artists,
curators, and cutting edge galleries to new audiences
internationally,” Alexis Hubshman, President of
SCOPE explains. “This has made
SCOPE the most comprehensive destination for
the emerging art world available anywhere and we are proud to
be an influential presence in the expanding global art
market.”This year’s Basel edition of the fair will be its most
international manifestation yet, with 90 galleries from around
the world and a focus on Asia and Berlin.
Anthony Gayton, Boys will be boys -
Graffiti Ed. 10, 2008
Digital Photo print
76 x 95
cm
Courtesy: Mito Gallery
SCOPE is also showcasing
ART ASIA, a premier international Asian
contemporary art fair, which will make its debut in Basel
following a successful launch in Miami 08. ART ASIA
Basel will present a highly selective list of
international galleries showcasing the finest examples of
paintings, drawings, prints, photography, sculpture, mixed
media, installations, and video from both established and
emerging Asian artists.
In addition, through a partnership /
special alliance with National Treasure Funds of China and
China Foundation for the Development of Social Culture, an
organization affiliated with the Ministry of Culture of China,
ART ASIA will further develop academic and
cultural exchange programmes and introduce a wider audience to
Asian contemporary art.
Carolien Smit, Bisschop,
2008
Courtesy: Flatland gallery
Press InformationJudith
Fereday / Rosalind Freeborn Camron
Tel: +44 207 420
1700
Judith@camron.co.uk
For Exhibitor list, images and
information, please visit
SCOPE-ART.COM