Discover Original Artworks from Local and International Artists with Special Installations and Features Exclusive to The Other Art Fair
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saatchi Art’s The Other Art Fair (“The Fair”), a leading international art fair championing emerging and independent contemporary artists, will return to the Brooklyn Expo Center in Greenpoint, November 8-11. The Other Art Fair Brooklyn will showcase the work of 130+ local and international artists across a range of mediums, including sculpture, paintings, photography and more. This edition is also proud to introduce Brooklyn-based multimedia and Emmy-winning artist Mike Perry as its Guest Artist.
Unlike exhibitors of traditional art fairs, which are typically comprised of galleries representing artists, The Other Art Fair’s exhibitors are the artists themselves, giving buyers unparalleled direct access to meet artists and learn about their work firsthand.
“Brooklyn was our very first U.S. location for The Other Art Fair, and we continue to see growing support from the local arts community,” said Ryan Stanier, founder of The Other Art Fair. “As we introduce new editions, we strive to push boundaries and find new interactive ways to engage fair goers and create bespoke experiential programming that reflects our independent spirit.”
Guest Artist Mike Perry is a Brooklyn-based artist, animator, creative director, brand consultant, poet and designer, as well as the mastermind behind the animated titles of Comedy Central's hit television show, Broad City. Perry is also the creative director of the magazine Tidal, and his work has been exhibited across the globe in countries such as Germany, Australia, China, Singapore and Holland with solo shows featured in London, Tokyo, New York and Los Angeles. In support of Free Arts NYC, the official non-profit partner of The Other Art Fair Brooklyn, Perry will present a limited edition print sold exclusively onsite throughout the weekend.
The artists showcased are chosen by a panel of art world experts and tastemakers to ensure attendees have the chance to encounter works of an exceptionally high caliber. The selection committee for The Fair’s Brooklyn edition includes: Rebecca Wilson, Chief Curator and VP of Art Advisory at Saatchi Art, Liz Hopfan, Founder & Executive Director at Free Arts NYC, Steven Peterman, Co-founder/Director at Sketchbook Project, and Sara Hashim, Freelance Creative Director.
“Meeting artists in person is a meaningful way for new buyers to begin their art collecting journey,” said Rebecca Wilson, Chief Curator of Saatchi Art. “The Other Art Fair creates a relaxed environment that makes discovering and investing in art an enjoyable experience. We also have very knowledgeable curators present throughout the weekend to offer complimentary guided tours and advice on where to begin when looking for art.”
The Saatchi Art Talks Program, led by Saatchi Art’s Chief Curator and Selection Committee member Rebecca Wilson, will be hosted in the Saatchi Art Lounge at The Fair. In this engaging program, artists, collectors and cultural influencers will gather to discuss a range of topics relating to the emerging art scene and design, including a discussion on investing in art under $1,000. Proceeds from the Private View on Thursday, November 8 will support Free Arts NYC, an organization that empowers underserved youth through art and mentoring programs to develop their creativity, confidence, and skills to succeed.
To learn more about The Other Art Fair Brooklyn visit nyc.theotherartfair.com. Tickets can be purchased here.
Private View:
Thursday, November 8th: 6pm-10pm
Tickets $30 USD
General Entry:
Friday, November 9th: 3pm-10pm
Saturday, November 10th: 12pm-9pm
Sunday, November 11th: 11am-6pm
Tickets $15 USD Adults, $13.00 USD Students and Seniors
For fair-related inquiries, please contact: Sophie Lucas, Group Fair Director - sophie@theotherartfair.com
For press inquiries, please contact: Mia Mendez, Director of PR – mia.mendez@saatchiart.com
About The Other Art Fair
The Other Art Fair, a leading artist fair for discovering emerging artists, provides a platform for artists to present and sell their work directly to art buyers. Each fair presents more than 90 artists chosen by a selection committee of art experts, enabling both collectors and first-time buyers to buy directly from emerging artists. In seven years, The Other Art Fair has hosted 30 fairs working with over 3,000 artists from more than 20 countries. Unlike “other” fairs, The Other Art Fair creates an accessible and open fair designed for visitors to enjoy an interactive and immersive experience. www.theotherartfair.com
About Saatchi Art
Leading online art gallery Saatchi Art features one of the world’s largest selections of original art and helps people all over the world find art and artists they love. The online art gallery offers original paintings, drawings, sculptures and photographs by over 110,000 emerging artists from over 100 countries. Saatchi Art is redefining the experience of buying and selling art by providing art lovers with free art advisory services and an expertly curated selection of art, while giving artists a convenient and welcoming environment in which to exhibit and sell their work. To discover the world of Saatchi Art, please visit www.saatchiart.com. Saatchi Online, Inc., which operates Saatchi Art, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Leaf Group Ltd. (NYSE:LEAF).