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A charity art auction opening reception at ouchi gallery on March 24th 2009.

The dates: March 24th(Tue)-29th(sun)
Opening reception: 24th(tue) 7pm -10pm
Exhibition: 25th(wed)-29th(sun)-appointment only [e-mail]

42 Japanese artists produce art work for African children in Nigeria, and all the proceeds from sales will be donated. A contribution in the amount of 50 dollars will go to school expenses and uniform fees, so that children can go to the elementary school for one year.

Participating Artists list:

Kyousuke Uchida
Yukari Hirayama
Yuichi Nakashima
Hirokazu Hori
Mikiko Yamabayashi
Mumu Hunaki
Koujun Hiraoka
Yukki Uchida
Genta Takahashi
Fumihiko Yokouchi
Shinobu Kamaukura
Ikko Taniuchi
Makiko Nakamura
chika Yamashita
Megumi Hioki
Yoshimi Ohtani
Daichi Aijima
Masami Higuchi
Emi Harukusa
Akira Ishiguro
Masamitsu Katsu
Takuji Soga
Kosuke Yamawaki
HEIZO
Daisuke Funaki
Saori Louise Tatebe
Kouhei Hatada
Aiko Hayakawa
Aki Kano
Daisuke Kiyomiya
Keiko Fukuda
Sanae Yoshikawa
Fumiko Yoshioka
Siori Kitajima
Koh Murao
Sonomi Kobayashi
Rika Maeda
Yoko Suetsugu
Pesu
Ayako Bandou
Atsunobu Nakada



arisa itami (curator)
ouchi gallery
www.zankandmars.com
[e-mail]

Map

By train

A C F to Jay St. Borough Hall.
Exit last car if you are coming from Manhattan
Once you exit stay right out of the turnstiles where you should be across
the street from the Marriott. Proceed down the hill (this is also Myrtle
St.) through the corporate park (Metro Tech) to Flatbush. Make a left on
Flatbush. Walk to Tillary St. and make a right. 170 has the red door and is
directly across the street from McDonalds. Buzz #507.

Q and R Trains.
Exit last car if you are coming from Manhattan.
Stay right as you exit the turnstiles. Once you exit you will see the
Manhattan Bridge. Follow Flatbush as you walk towards the bridge. Walk to
Tillary St. and make a right. 170 has the red door and is directly across
the street from McDonalds. Buzz #507.

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■■ COOL Vol.17 Special Issue Contents ■■

☆Special Interview for two issues in a row: Tadanori Yokoo

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☆Interview with Huma Bhabha

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☆Pick Up Artist ー Jordan Galland

☆LOOK! LOOK! Art Books

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☆Chinese Art Now Vol.6

☆Film Freaks Scene 11

☆Toronto Art Report #8

☆The Diary of a Nomadic Artist Vol.3

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Attention All Artists ! The Nomadic "decob" in Shanghai

There will be two exciting locations Shanghai 2009!

New York based art magazine, COOL is calling for artists to contribute their original, hand-made eco-bags: Decorated Eco-Bag, a.k.a “decob,” for an exhibition and a product-release project, The Nomadic “decob.”

In midst of the global environmental issues, we believe taking initiative on what we can do locally, around our personal surroundings is the step towards solving the global issue. The “decob” will be shown to international audiences in effort to raise awareness of environmental issues and call to take initiatives.

※Partial income from this project will be donated to environmental organizations.

※All bags are made of Recycled cotton. Fair Wage / Fair Labor.

We would like you to participate in this very important exhibit by submitting your designs!
*Please follow the directions below carefully

[Project Description]
The hand-made eco-bags will be shown in an exhibition and will be available for sale.
Best of “decob” and other awards will be given to selected eco-bags.
Project will be covered by the art magazine COOL on its paper and online publications.
The exhibition will go on to tour to major locations such as New York and London.

[Project Dates]
January 10-23, 2009
Venues:
-The Foundry Gallery （筑造空间） End of lane 729, Shanxi Bei Road (x Kang Ding Road), 200040 Shanghai, China
-Ligare Gallery - Room No.102, Build. D, Kangding Road 528 (x Xikang Road), 200040 Shanghai, China




We would like for you to submit your design, online, by no later then December 10th, 2008.
>You can download our template here.

All online submissions must be emailed to [e-mail]

Please include the following information:
1- First name, last name

2- Artist name (if you have)

3- Title of the work

4- Media/ Material

5- Design description/ Concept

6- Price US$ (should be kept at no lower than $99 US)

7- Artist Bio, C.V.

8- Artist’s website

9- Mailing address

10- Email address

11- Phone number

A select group of arts and design community representatives will select works on the following submission guidelines:

1: All works must be clearly related to the concept of “decob”
2: All bags must be wearable and function as a bag
3: Artists selected by the committee will be provide the bags by the organizers
4: All works must be original and produced solely for the exhibit

5: All submission are free. There is artist’ material cost will only be charged to the artist who accepted the submission as folows:
130 Yuan/2,000 JPY/20.00 USD

6: Works not selected for the exhibition will be posted on the organizers website (a non refundable fee for selected artists will cover the cost
7: All original works on display will be for sale. The artists will spilt the sale 50/50 with the organizers
8: all bags are 40hx35w cm
[Deadlines for submission]
Dec 10/08, All artwork must be submitted online by no later then.
Dec 15/08, Artists selected will be contacted and a non refundable administration fee of $20 must be paid at this point.
Dec 22/08,Artists will be received a blank-cotton-bag by then.
Jan 7/09, Deadline for finished work by selected artists. Artists must send a bag to the venue directly by no later then.

Contact us if you have questions regarding submission guideline at [e-mail]

Article taken from The Nomadic “decob” - www.cool-ny.com/decob

URL to article: www.cool-ny.com/decob/?p=555

Attention All Artists ! The Nomadic "decob" in Hong-Kong

ATTENTION ALL ARTISTS!

Submit your art-eco-bag for Hong-Kong show!!

Freely express your “ECO” with “decob”

New York based art magazine, COOL is calling for artists to contribute their original, hand-made eco-bags: Decorated Eco-Bag, a.k.a “decob,” for an exhibition and a product-release project, The Nomadic “decob.”
In midst of the global environmental issues, we believe taking initiative on what we can do locally, around our personal surroundings is the step towards solving the global issue. The “decob” will be shown to international audiences in effort to raise awareness of environmental issues and call to take initiatives.

※Partial income from this project will be donated to environmental organizations.
※All bags are made of 100% Recycled cotton. Fair Wage / Fair Labor

We would like you to participate in this very important exhibit by submitting your designs!
Please follow the directions below carefully:


[Project Description]

The hand-made eco-bags will be shown in an exhibition and will be available for sale.
Best of “decob” and other awards will be given to selected eco-bags.
Project will be covered by the art magazine COOL on its paper and online publications.
The exhibition will shown in Toronto, and thereafter tour to major locations such as New York, Tokyo, London and Hong Kong.




[Project Dates]

The Nomadic “decob” 4th Stage in Hong Kong, China

Nov 21-Dec 2, 2008
Venue: Labelle Beauty Salon


We would like for you to submit your design, online, by no later then October 6th, 2008. You can download our template here. All online submissions must be emailed to [e-mail]


Please include the following information:

1- First name, last name

2- Artist name (if you have)

3- Title of the work

4- Media/ Material

5- Design description/ Concept

6- Price US$ (should be kept at no lower than $99 US)

7- Artist Bio, C.V.

8- Artist’s website

9- Mailing address

10- Email address

11- Phone number



A select group of arts and design community representatives will select works on the following submission guidelines:


1: All works must be clearly related to the concept of “decob”
2: All bags must be wearable and function as a bag
3: Artists selected by the committee will be provide the bags by the organizers
4: All works must be original and produced solely for the exhibit
5: All submission are free
6: Works not selected for the exhibition will be posted on the organizers website (a non refundable fee for selected artists will cover the cost
7: All original works on display will be for sale. The artists will spilt the sale 50/50 with the organizers
8: all bags are 40hx35w cm

Entry period =========================

October 6th, 2008

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[Deadlines for submission]

Oct 6, All artwork must be submitted online by no later then.
Oct 13, Artists selected will be contacted and a non refundable administration fee of $20 must be paid at this point.
Oct 20,Artists will be received a blank-cotton-bag by then.
Nov 15, Deadline for finished work by selected artists. Artists must send a bag to the venue directly by no later then.



Contact us if you have questions regarding submission guideline at [e-mail]

Article taken from The Nomadic “decob” - www.cool-ny.com/decob
URL to article: www.cool-ny.com/decob/?p=414


[Organizer] COOL Magazine Inc.

[Co-hosts] Keep Six Contemporary / BOOK246 / COOKCORP / The Artcomplex Center of Tokyo / Gallery at the HYATT Projects / Gallery at the Lexus Senboku


[Sponsor] Turner Color Works Ltd. / ECOBAGS®

[Creative Producer] White Inc.


For inquires: [e-mail]