Inke Arns on Tue, 8 Sep 1998 17:40:35 +0100 |
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Syndicate: Glassbox in Paris |
Dear Syndicalists, just back from Paris, here's some raw meat: at <http://www.icono.org/glassbox/> you'll find the website of Glassbox, an independent art space in Paris. Due to the incredibly hierarchized structure of official cultural support, which is so typical for France, independent activities - like Glassbox - are not likely to be found in this country. Yes, it *does* exist; I myself didn't believe it - and I was all the more happy to see that at least there are *some* independent activities in Paris, the heart of the beast ;-) There is also "Local Access", in the 15, rue Martel, 75010 Paris, Tel +331 - 47.70.12.00, which is run by another group of people, critics, photographers, architects etc... they have a good space in the basement of rue Martel, and are currently preparing the space. It won't be only art exhibits, but also film screenings, independent journal presentations, discussions... until now they don't have a web site, but they certainly will have one soon... Best, Inke --- --- --- --- from GLASSBOX's web site --- --- --- --- --- WHO WE ARE GLASSBOX is a new venue in the Parisian cultural scene. This space, run by an association of artists, has an open policy towards all forms of contemporary art. The space is situated in the heart of the 11th arrondissement of Paris, an ideal location because of its growing popularity and artistic diversity. Just as with contemporary art, the area is currently undergoing major change and development. The combination of this space and its vibrant surroundings will undoubtedly prove to be mutually beneficial. The space, measuring some 120 m2, was designed by the French architect Borel. This highly contemporary building lends itself perfectly to a program of international events. Other than museums, there exist few places in Paris such as this, which are open to the display of of contemporary art in a contemporary context. GLASSBOX is for the moment the only one of its type in this area of the French capital. GLASSBOX is not simply another closeted art space for a rarified few. On the contrary, it aims to speak to a broader public, to the inhabitants of the area as well as to artists and followers of contemporary art. This sort of independent; artist-run space is not the first of its kind in Europe. In Holland, in England, Germany and Austria, there has been an attempt to de-institutionalize art. We of GLASSBOX endorse this movement and our objective is to bring the art of today to a public that has had little opportunity to experience it. All who are for the free expression for contemporary art will find place in our program. This choice is born from our belief that it is vital to show the cultural diversity which characterises this day and age, and to represent the multi-cultural richness of the area. --- --- --- --- go and visit now <http://www.icono.org/glassbox/> i n k e . a r n s __________________________ b e r l i n ___ 49.(0)30.3136678 | inke@berlin.snafu.de | http://www.v2.nl/~arns/